September 2008 - (Free Research) This study provides readers with a framework for evaluating the potential financial impact on their organization of upgrading from a previous version of SQL Server to SQL Server 2008. Forrester's aim is to show all related costs to best give readers a complete understanding of the costs their organizations might incur.
Oversight Systems automates the analysis and testing of auditors and fraud examiners to reduce ongoing Sarbanes-Oxley compliance costs and provide quality assurance for financial operations.
February 2009 - (Free Research) The purpose of this study is to provide readers with a framework to evaluate the potential financial impact of ReputationManager on their organizations. Forrester's aim is to clearly show all calculations and assumptions used in the analysis. Use this study to better understand and communicate a business case for investing in ReputationManager.
November 2008 - (Free Research) To find out how senior executives view their financial processes, the Economist Intelligence Unit surveyed a global sample of mostly financial executives in September 2008. Some respondents focused on the importance of developing processes that reduced costs and improved efficiency. Others acknowledged
the importance of cost and efficiency..
August 2008 - (Free Research) Through a combination of an invitation-only online survey and survey intercepts, 222 corporate financial leaders from across the U.S. participated in this study on corporate attitudes toward Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
August 2008 - (Free Research) While the costs of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance continue to add up, executives must recognize the hidden costs. This paper discusses how SOX's ongoing requirements affect the companies who cannot afford to repeat the compliance efforts.
March 2009 - (Free Research) Cloud computing is transforming the way IT departments build and deploy custom applications during lean times and changing the economics of information technology. Here are the 5 reasons why thousands of companies are betting that cloud computing is the right technology strategy for 2009 and beyond.
May 2008 - (Free Research) In February 2008, CFO Research Services, a unit of CFO Publishing and part of The Economist Group, began a research project with Business Objects, an SAP company, asking senior finance executives to give views on their priorities and challenges around integrating operational and financial planning processes.
February 2009 - (Free Research) This excerpt of an IDC study examines the market for complex event processing (CEP) and independently profiles Progress® Apama®, which it ranked "Top CEP Innovator."
February 2009 - (Free Research) Read this white paper to learn about the Web Hacking Incident Database (WHID). The WHID's purpose is to serve as a tool for raising awareness of web application security problems and provide information for statistical analysis of incidents.
December 2008 - (Free Research) IT is no exception to the effects of the current recession since it forms a part of a company's budget. This report presents an overview of analyst observations on current recession trends in IT and telecom sectors, predictions about the future prospects and their recommendations to mitigate the impact.
April 2009 - (Free Research) The HFN Hedge Fund Industry Asset Flow/Performance Report is an in-depth guide to the flow of assets and performance for the hedge fund industry.
September 2008 - (Free Research) Check out this white paper that discusses the findings of an IDC survey of over 600 IT organizations worldwide. The survey identifies issues confronting IT departments that are adopting service models and to better understand the status and priorities of key functions and processes that underlie successful implementation of IT service management.
June 2009 - (Free Research) This webcast discusses the latest advances in business intelligence solutions for medium-sized businesses. Watch this webcast to learn how your mid-sized company can make the most out of BI.
February 2009 - (Free Research) In this white paper, learn how your organization can use customer-centric strategies and CRM tools to maximize the value and loyalty of your customer base. Gain insight into new areas of opportunity and do more with less in a time of economic uncertainty.
February 2008 - (Free Research) Business intelligence (BI) needs to evolve such that it is no longer about reporting results but driving business processes. Learn how BI can bring you greater business visibility and insight to improve business performance.
January 2009 - (Free Research) This paper describes the next generation of Web security. It outlines solutions that focus on increasing security effectiveness and reducing the IT burden; describes the challenges facing many SMB environments; and identifies critical elements for lower-cost, easier-to-manage Web security.
June 2008 - (Free Research) To maximize profitability, companies must know the true cost of making and delivering their products and services. Traditional cost accounting, devised in a simpler era, does not satisfy that need. This paper examines indirect and overhead costs, which are crucial to managing profitability.
June 2009 - (Free Research) This research brief provides an overview of the current LTE market and addresses the technical and business challenges that operators will face as they migrate to all-IP networks. It provides insight into operators' common questions and helps address planning and implementation concerns including migrating away from existing legacy systems.
January 2009 - (Free Research) Read how using DataFlux technology, this financial company implemented a data governance program, creating more complete and accurate data and drastically reducing the time needed to comply with Federal reporting regulations.
October 2008 - (Free Research) To safeguard the critical customer-facing and banking applications that rely on its network infrastructure, Fortis Turkey implemented a Network Management solution from CA.
April 2009 - (Free Research) The survey results confirm the hedge fund industry is in the midst of a major contraction primarily brought about by the reaction of global markets to a financial crisis beyond the expectation of most industry participants. The Q4 HFN Administrator Survey provides an accurate representation of how severe the damage on the industry has been.
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