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December 01, 2008 - (Free Research) This white paper demonstrates how running a responsible business and high levels of performance do not have to work against each other. And it makes a case for why sustainability issues should simply be part of a company’s overall performance management practices.
June 02, 2009 - (Free Research) Leading life sciences companies are recognizing the need for synchronized, enterprise-wide pricing and contract management processes. An integrated solution can provide the transparency needed to satisfy auditors, balance pricing with go-to-market strategies, and support sales and finance teams - including accurately predicting margins.
December 01, 2007 - (Free Research) Your company's growing fast. Your days are consumed with the flurry of activities it takes to manage that expansion. With the right business management software, you can integrate your business, improve customer service, make more informed business decisions, and move into online sales.
March 18, 2009 - (Free Research) Tape remains the most cost effective, energy efficient and reliable program technology for storing large amounts of inactive, off-line or near-line data while complimenting disk-based data protection and retention solutions. Read this paper and find out why.
May 01, 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.
August 01, 2008 - (Free Research) With the SAP® Business One application, you get a fully integrated financial
analysis and reporting tool that provides quick access to comprehensive data.
The XL Reporter tool uses a familiar interface and unique drag-and-drop technology to simplify report creation for financial and operational data.
September 12, 2008 - (Free Research) In the face of aggressive growth, TAC Americas found it increasingly difficult to conduct month-end financial closing and report results. This case study examines how they addressed this problem by implementing a solution that incorporated Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server 2007.
January 01, 2009 - (Free Research) This document is designed to help firms understand their data conversion options. It outlines what data is critical and must be converted for compliance purposes and business continuity, what data is not critical, the relationship between data conversion and reporting, and what to look for in a new technology provider relative to data conversion.
December 01, 2007 - (Free Research) This technology brief highlights how BI applications can integrate information across data sources and departments, provide a single, integrated view of customer and enterprise information, and enable greater alignment of decisions and execution to drive higher customer profitability and share of wallet.
December 01, 2007 - (Free Research) This technology brief highlights how BI applications can integrate information across data sources and departments, provide a single, integrated view of customer and enterprise information, and enable greater alignment of decisions and execution to drive higher customer profitability and share of wallet.
June 03, 2009 - (Free Research) Read how SAP software can help your company manage risks and exploit operational and business opportunities regarding social, environmental, and economic sustainability.
December 01, 2008 - (Free Research) Today the use of balanced scorecards for performance management has become a hallmark of a well-run company. This paper will provide guiding principles to help your company's overall performance.
November 03, 2009 - (Free Research) A time of unprecedented market volatility and competition calls for a new business strategy. View this video white paper to learn how integrated business planning can help your company align strategic, operational, and financial plans.
October 30, 2009 - (Free Research) In order to work effectively, the CFO needs a single unified view that integrates data from multiple data sources and key performance indicators (KPIs), and places them in the context of strategic goals and financial plans.
October 30, 2009 - (Free Research) As your company grows, you have the opportunity to benefit from economies of scale; but growth can be fraught with challenge. Production disruptions and operational inefficiencies can quickly negate the advantages you hope to achieve. Watch this informative video to learn about SAP solutions for small businesses and midsize companies.
November 01, 2008 - (Free Research) One in a series of white papers about management excellence, this white paper describes the techniques and technologies that organizations should master on their way to management excellence.
September 10, 2009 - (Free Research) Within one single product, BOARD offers all the functionalities needed to build any Business Intelligence and Corporate Performance Management application without the use of any programming. Its revolutionary toolkit approach provides end-users with an advanced interactive interface.
June 01, 2008 - (Free Research) In June 2008, CFO Research Services conducted a research program among senior finance executives in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The research looked at what kinds of alliances companies are forming and how finance sees itself working with internal and external partners to establish and assess successful alliances.
June 02, 2009 - (Free Research) Driving sustainable growth requires profitability-focused planning and performance management. This special study highlights some key survey findings, which collectively show that profitability reporting is increasing in importance and the use of technology and more sophisticated costing and reporting solutions is high on the agendas of many...
June 01, 2009 - (Free Research) Vyatta is a network operating system (enterprise-class router, firewall, VPN +) that removes the need for proprietary hardware, allowing you to leverage performance and price advantages of x86-based servers and virtualization technologies.
March 28, 2009 - (Free Research) Web 2.0 applications, IM, P2P and portable USB media can be great for business innovation and productivity, but they're a nightmare for IT security. Read this whitepaper to find a way to strike a happy balance that allows for the safe use of new technologies.
September 08, 2009 - (Free Research) Virtualization has become a common solution to the problem of server sprawl. By using this technology to consolidate servers, many companies are using less floor space, cutting energy consumption, and simplifying management. But IT must translate these technological advantages into concrete improvements for the business. Read on to learn more.
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