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When Requirements Go Bad - Understanding the causes for Requirements errors can help prevent them by Ivar Jacobson Consulting
paper discusses how to eliminate common requirements errors for a more effective software development lifecycle. Getting software requirements right is the most critical aspect of the software development lifecycle. Ambiguous, unclear or incomplete requirements can cause serious problems during software development. These problems typically result in costly rework, compromised product quality, delayed delivery on current projects and start of new ones and the...
How Monitoring Systems Reduce Human Error in Distributed Server Rooms and Remote Wiring Closets by APC by Schneider Electric
Surprise incidences of downtime in server rooms and remote wiring closets lead to sleepless nights for many IT managers. This paper analyzes several of these incidents and makes recommendations for how a basic monitoring system can help reduce the occurrence of these unanticipated events.

Many IT managers recount stories of unexpected downtime events that occurred in their distributed server rooms and remote wiring closets. When analyzing these stories, a common thread...

How to Improve Postal Worker Efficiency by Intermec
visibility into their daily operations, helping to avoid errors before they start.

A technology that could verify the validity of addresses from the point-of-pickup could easily correct simple errors before they happen, allowing for:

  • Increased visibility
  • Better efficiency
  • Increased overall ROI

This white paper discusses an error-reducing solution that eliminates costly, advancement barring problems and can help the postal workforce experience increased efficiency and...

The Third Stakeholder: The End-User's Impact on CRM ROI by Knoa Software
response times as well as ecosystem and application errors -- along with a time-synchronized workflow -- from all users, at all locations, at all times, across the entire application. This information is used for alerting and proactive remediation of end user issues (whether they are system errors, user errors or performance problems). Knoa EPM also analyzes and aggregates information to provide actionable insight into process compliance, training...
Building a Highly-Available Enterprise Network with Juniper Networks EX Series Ethernet Switches by Juniper Networks, Inc.
With the introduction of its EX Series Ethernet Switches, Juniper Networks is advancing the economics of networking, enabling customers to build the high-performance, highly available communication infrastructure they need for non-stop operations, while at the same time lowering capital and operational expenses. Read on to learn more. The enterprise network has long been a crucial component of business operations. However, current business and technology trends - from...
WP #103: How Monitoring Systems Reduce Human Error in Distributed Server Rooms and Remote Wiring Closets by APC by Schneider Electric
Access this white paper to learn how a basic monitoring and automation system can help reduce downtime incidents in your server room and remote wiring closet. Also inside, real-life horror stories from your peers and how they could have been prevented.

Stop losing sleep worrying about downtime events in your server room and remote wiring closet. This resource examines common incidents and explores how a basic monitoring system can help reduce these damaging events. Learn how...

BI and ETL - Process Management Pain Points by Cisco Systems, Inc.
encountered BI and ETL pain points, such as eliminating errors caused by improper job sequencing.

The Risk of Using Spreadsheets for Statistical Analysis by IBM
for performing data analysis. Read on to learn 3 spreadsheet errors and their 6 major causes. Plus, learn about an alternative approach that provides a more secure environment.

Spreadsheets are widely used among today’s businesses for statistical data analysis. Why? For many, the answer is ease of use. But, what many organizations overlook are the potential risks associated with executing data analysis within a spreadsheet.

Inside this paper, uncover the three types of spreadsheet...

Twenty-three reasons why companies choose integrated XBRL by IBM
approach to accelerate financial reporting, decrease errors, streamline processes and ultimately, lower costs.

Surveys show, and experience has proven, that corporate financial reporting errors not only impact the bottom line, they can erode a company's reputation in the market. eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) is a standard designed to improve accuracy and reliability in the electronic transmission of enterprise financial data.

This paper discusses how...

Intelligent Data Migration: How to Reduce Costly Errors and Increase Efficiency by SANpulse Technologies Inc.
of storage capacity.  Not having the proper insight can cause errors, inefficiency and increase costs.  Industry analyst, Tony Asaro reviews data migration challenges, 3 key phases for implementing a successful project and best practices to improve overall system and storage performance.

Reducing Human Error Related Downtime in Distributed Server Rooms by APC by Schneider Electric
Surprise incidences of downtime in server rooms and remote wiring closets lead to sleepless nights for many IT managers. This paper analyzes several of these incidents and makes recommendations for how a basic monitoring system can help reduce the occurrence of these unanticipated events.

Surprise incidences of downtime in server rooms and remote wiring closets lead to sleepless nights for many IT managers. This paper details common distributed server room and remote...

Cricket Communications Turns to Splunk for Assuring Automated Service Management by Splunk
its processes, Cricket Communications has prevented many errors and got a high ROI for its Splunk system.

Protect Profit Margins with Automated Chargeback Management by SAP America, Inc.
This paper outlines how wholesale distributors can vastly improve their profit margins by accurately tracking and filing chargeback claims with various manufacturers. Read on to learn how deploying an automated chargeback management solution can help you save money and reduce supplier inefficiencies.

Wholesale distributors rely on rebates, or chargebacks, from manufacturers to protect their profit margins. However, many distributors don’t claim all of the funds to

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Maximize Revenue, Minimize Risk by Automating ERP Incentive Management by Revitas, Inc.
Incentive programs can add value to your bottom line, but they also present challenges to efficient and error-free records. In this webcast, discover what a third-party incentive management system can do for your company.

Setting up incentive programs for channel partners can be a lucrative process. Failing to manage those incentives, however, can not only hurt your bottom line but even put your company at odds with governmental regulations. Developing an incentive management...

5 Mistakes Auditing Virtual Environments (You Don't Want to Make) by HyTrust
is in compliance with PCI DSS 2.0 and avoid common errors made in the auditing process.

The newest version of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) includes guidelines for the protection of virtualized cardholder data. Ensure your virtual environment is in compliance with PCI DSS 2.0 by reading this guide to the most common errors made in the auditing process, including failing to:

  • Provide accurate scope
  • Limit data access
  • Automate audit trails
  • And more

 

Simple, Secure, Smart Tape Storage Management: StorageTek Tape Analytics by Oracle Corporation UK Ltd
a proactive approach to eliminate library, drive, and media errors thorough an intelligent monitoring software application available exclusively for Oracle's StorageTek tape libraries. Check out this informative webcast to learn more.

As you know, companies are experiencing unprecedented data growth. As your archives explode in terms of content, you have to have low-cost media that draws very low power for periods of time that may last decades.

While disk is quickly replacing tape...

E-Guide Pitfalls and Problems to Avoid with Data Integration by Talend
the successful use of data integration tools and that data errors and other missteps may be waylaying your BI data integration strategy.

When it comes to business intelligence (BI) processes, data integration is a critical component. Software has evolved significantly from the days when it primarily consisted of extract, transform and load (ETL) tools.

The technologies available now can automate the process of integrating data from source systems in real time. But data management...

Cisco Tidal Intelligent Automation Solution for SAP System Refresh by Cisco Systems, Inc.
consistent, automation can decrease the potential for errors inherent in standard approaches. Read this paper to discover an automation solution that can be used for traditional SAP systems as well as SAP’s Business Warehouse (BW).

Inconsistent manual processes for SAP system refresh can result in missed steps and lead to degraded quality of service, which can negatively impact business continuity and IT productivity, and be costly to the enterprise.

By simplifying and making...

BYOD Platform Support: Why an iOS/Android Strategy Makes Sense by Symantec Corporation
only strategy makes sense and reduces the chance for errors, complexity, and costs.

Bring-your-own-device (BYOD) is one of today’s hottest topics, bringing many benefits to the modern enterprise. However, along with the pros come the cons – namely security risks.

This E-Guide from SearchSecurity.com explores the importance of BYOD platforms and describes why creating an iOS and Android only strategy makes sense and will help reduce the chance for errors, complexity, and cost.

View now to...

FAQ: Aligning BPM and MDM to Improve Business Process by IBM
efforts, you can optimize process decisions, reduce process errors, and enhance customer satisfaction. This presentation transcript includes FAQs on how to get started, which projects are best suited for a MDM BPM alignment, and more.

Your organization's success depends on many critical business processes, but it also relies on the data that supports these processes - customer, enterprise, and employee data.

By aligning your Master Data Management (MDM) and Business Process Management

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Cognos Disclosure Management - Demo Video by IBM
Finance organizations that rely on outdated, manual processes to share information throughout the organization are finding that these error prone processes cause data inconsistencies, versioning problems, and lack of confidence in reports. Access this webcast to learn how you can transform the way people collaborate across your enterprise.

The saying goes that every picture tells a story- but that’s not true for big data. Now more than ever, CFOs and business leaders need the...

Transforming spreadsheets: planning, budgeting and forecasting for midsize companies by IBM
Does your business rely on spreadsheets for performance management? Spreadsheets require labor-intensive manual processes and are highly error-prone. Learn how you can replace or augment your spreadsheets with planning applications that integrate easily with spreadsheets, leveraging the best of your existing investment.

If you think that enterprise-class performance management solutions are beyond your means, your business probably still relies heavily on...

Oracle Database 11g Release 2 High Availability by Oracle Corporation
Read this white paper to learn about how Oracle Database 11g Release 2 protects your business from all common causes of unplanned downtime and planned downtime, including human error.

Your business needs to be online 24x7, 365 days a year. If critical applications, servers, or data becomes unavailable, your entire business might be jeopardized. Lost revenue, dissatisfied customers, penalties, and negative press will have a lasting effect on your organization's reputation. Read...

eBook: Reduce Network Operations Centers (NOC) Costs with Automation -- HP eBook by Hewlett-Packard Company
Check out this eBook to learn how to unify fault, performance and configuration management to increase uptime, reduce costs, and reduce human error.

Today's IT shops are tasked with maximizing network availability, performance, and efficiency, as well as meeting compliance requirements. But, a variety of challenges stand in the way: declining resources and budgets, new security and compliance technologies and requirements, and a lack of integration and automation. This eBook...

10 key features of Salesforce technology by Adobe EchoSign
To remain competitive, you need fast and accurate sales strategies – but traditional contract management practices are cumbersome and error-prone.  Access this resource to learn about a Salesforce add-on technology that automates the contract lifecycle and tracks individual contracts in real-time in order to streamline sales processes.

In order to beat out your competition, your businesses sales strategies need to be fast and accurate. But traditional contract management...

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