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In a process centric approach to SOA and BPM, perspectives of strategy, systems, business and technology can be incorporated in order to achieve successful change in business processes - discussed here as Service-Oriented Computing (SOC) as a way of gaining a better view on SOA in relation to BPM.

In a process centric approach to SOA and BPM, perspectives of strategy, systems, business and technology can be incorporated in order to achieve successful change in business processes...

In a process centric approach to SOA and BPM, perspectives of strategy, systems, business and technology can be incorporated in order to achieve successful change in business processes. Discussed here is methodology, best practices and experiences.

In a process centric approach to SOA and BPM, perspectives of strategy, systems, business and technology can be incorporated in order to achieve successful change in business processes. Discussed here is methodology, best...

This independent research paper explores the 4 C's of enterprise mobility: Compliance, Control, Cost, and Consumerization. View now for an in-depth look at mobile enterprise management and best practices that will help you ensure a secure, managed mobile enterprise.

Building an optimal enterprise mobility solution is a challenge, especially in the public sector. This research paper explores how the UK government found a solution that helped them address the 4 C’s of...

of software projects. Download now and get RTC-Express-C free for up to 10 developers or get your hands dirty in our live sandbox with no download required.

Rational Team Concert enables Agile development teams to track work items, control source code, create and manage defects, and manage the lifecycle of software projects. Download now and get RTC-Express-C free for up to 10 developers or get your hands dirty in our live sandbox with no download required.

in April 2009 to determine the attitudes and opinions of C-level executives with regard to the use and value of business analytics. This paper reviews a portion of the research and provides analysis and insights on the topic of business analytics.

BusinessWeek Research Services (BWRS) launched a research program in April 2009 to determine the attitudes and opinions of C-level executives with regard to the use and value of business analytics. The research program was designed...

in April 2009 to determine the attitudes and opinions of C-level executives with regard to the use and value of business analytics. The research program was designed to understand how companies are creating and fostering a culture of proactive evidence-based decision-making.

This white paper reviews a portion of the research and provides analysis and insights on the topic of business analytics. It is part of a series of white papers for C-level executives intended to...

applications) and programming languages (including Java, C/C++, .NET, ColdFusion, and PHP) from every part of the software supply chain (Internally Developed, Open Source, Outsourced, Commercial). For those executives, security and development professionals who want to better understand the vulnerabilities that threaten the integrity and performance of software in the software supply chain, this series of reports is essential reading.

In Volume 2 of the State of Software Security...

efficient data center project that includes persuading C-level executives to pursue energy efficiency, measuring data center energy consumption, and much more.

Previous chapters of the Energy Efficient IT e-book laid out the case for going green in the data center as well as the tactics to achieve energy efficiency within server and infrastructure environments.

Chapter 4 of this e-book summarizes strategies for lessening the environmental impact of data centers and helps...

process automation as a strategic initiative at the C-level.

As a consequence of the financial crisis, new insurance regulations are expected to become effective by 2011. Companies that understand the new market dynamics and take a holistic approach to creating customer value while driving down costs and maintaining compliance will come out as clear winners.

Through a case study with Pan-American, this white paper examines how insurers can generate measurable...

This case study explains how Gaston County, N.C. eliminated server sprawl, implemented a reliable disaster recovery plan and consolidated applications using Compellent as their storage foundation. This case study explains how Gaston County, N.C. eliminated server sprawl, implemented a reliable disaster recovery plan and consolidated applications using Compellent as their storage foundation.

With nearly half of the county's servers nearing obsolescence and...

selling, and packaging apps, to coding in XAML to HTML5 to C++, to concepts and architectures.

Most app development has been focused on Android and iOS platforms -- that is, until now. With the launch of Windows 8's app-centric platform, Windows app development is entering the spotlight. The problem is, since most app development has been on other platforms, Window app development appears to be a formidable obstacle to successful deployment and development.

In this guide, discover all...

In May 2007, Fiserv Insurance Solutions surveyed IT leaders at some of the leading property & casualty insurance carriers in the United States. From our second annual survey we see new trends developing and others that continue because of their... The property & casualty insurance continues to seek new ways to be innovative to deliver solutions to their customers. In May 2007, Fiserv Insurance Solutions surveyed IT leaders at some of the leading property & casualty...

performance of an enterprise. As a result, CEOs, COOs and other C-level executives are placing greater demands on the finance department in general – and the CF O in particular.

It is the position of this report that organizations with highly-complex organizational structures (especially those operating multiple enterprise application systems across a number of geographies and lines of business) will find an application independent BI strategy more effective than BI tools...

This must-read report analyses the role and challenges of the CIO and offers guidance for career development, influencing the business and becoming part of the executive management team.

 

 Opening the door to the C-suite

 

The DNA of the CIO provides fresh insight into what it is to be a Chief Information Officer (CIO) today.

 

For many years, CIOs have been talking about becoming a true partner to the business and the executive management team.

 

But, as Ernsy & Young's report, The DNA of the...

This e-zine breaks down how PPM tools and best practices simplified project management and justified IT project service delivery and costs.

For those CIOs attempting to tackle project and portfolio management (PPM), often the most complex and elegant processes are not the right answer. So how do IT executives make PPM less of a project itself?

In this CIO Decisions e-zine, learn how the division manager for The City of Miami Beach applied straightforward PPM practices to...

Chapter 4 of the eBook, Green Data Center, picks up where the other previous chapters left off in the plan for going green in the data center. This chapter takes a step back and looks at the project from a holistic point of view for creating a green and energy efficient data center.

Chapter 4 of the eBook, Green Data Center, picks up where the other previous chapters left off in the plan for going green in the data center. This chapter takes a step back and looks at the project from a holistic...

techniques and testing techniques.

We live in the C-4 era: cost-containment, compliance, continuity and carbon footprint reduction are foremost issues on the minds of business and IT planners. These concerns both drive and throttle efforts to develop a workable disaster recovery plan and to maintain its solvency in the face of frequent and, in some cases, sudden business and technology change.

In the first module, we will examine the three keys to successful planning...

A recent Oxford Economics study found an vast number of companies are leveraging in-memory computing to improve supply chain visibility and enable real-time operations. View this comprehensive e-book to learn the many drivers behind in-memory computing and get an introduction to SAP HANA, SAP's game-changing real-time analytics appliance. ...

the rear exhaust of the server to the return air duct of the A/C unit is also required.

 

This white paper outlines the many factors that can obstruct cooling in the data center and provides a checklist of ten simple assessments that should be performed to avoid this issue including:

• Capacity checks
• Main cooling circuit tests
• Tracking aisle and room temperatures
• Air velocity measurements and more

This paper is designed to help IT and business leaders at midsize companies find innovative ways to extend their customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities to capitalize on emerging trends such as cloud, mobile, social media and predictive analytics. Gain essential insight to get closer to your customers and ensure your company's survival. ...

this IBM Cognos BI demo to see the functionality of the complete capabilities in this one product, on a single architecture. See key features for both business and IT users, including Framework Manager, the Administration Console, and integration with Microsoft Excel.

the day-to-day tasks of IT operations while providing C-level executives with the 360° operational and compliance views they require. This white paper takes a three-pronged approach to configuration management: Simplifying the management of your IT infrastructure; improving the level of service you provide your end users; and enforcing compliance with real-time change detection for files, database objects, users, and processes.

44; and increasing government regulation. Nowadays C-level business managers need to be confident they can trust the information delivered by the company BI systems. Their liberty may depend upon it...

SMBs can’t afford not to have a plan for continuous operations, especially when it comes to the computer systems, applications and data the business depends on to keep going — and growing. This paper highlights some of the issues around implementing SMB business continuity practices and provides guidance on developing an effective BC strategy.

SMBs can’t afford not to have a plan for continuous operations, especially when it comes to the computer systems, applications and data...