June 2011 - (Free Research) If you want to move beyond the traditional finance role and play a more visible, pro-active role in supporting business decision making, read this white paper today.
June 2008 - (Free Research) This SAP Executive Insight examines the changing role of the finance organization in today's business environment. Further, it describes how companies can develop best-run finance organizations.
SkillSoft’s Business Skills Library focuses on behavioral skills that are designed for business professionals and key to performance regardless of job responsibility, as well as the skills and knowledge that are relevant to the various areas of functional responsibility in today’s business organizations.
November 2011 - (Free Research) In this week's Computer Weekly, we hear from Visa Europe CIO Steve Chambers on the technology behind the credit card transactions that retailers rely on. We examine the challenges facing the government's G-Cloud project; and we ask how Microsoft will cope when customers no longer want to purchase software licences. Download the new issue now.
May 2011 - (Free Research) What is cloud computing? It depends on who you ask. In this e-guide from SearchCloudComputing.com, our experts lay out the various types of cloud models, including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). They reveal how virtualization and cloud computing are linked, as well as how to best use these technologies in your infrastructure.
December 2011 - (Free Research) This report from Deloitte argues businesses are again investing in IT to provide the differentiation and innovation critical from their competitors despite the downturn.
March 2009 - (Free Research) This white paper will explore the global retail industry's movement towards the attainment of total immersive shopping experience (ISE) abilities, and discuss how integrated customer relationship management (CRM) software suites will represent the key technological enabler to achieve this fundamental strategic business objective.
January 2012 - (Free Research) Read this paper for a detailed look into at the challenges associated with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and best practices to overcome them and manage your financial information.
June 2009 - (Free Research) The term "financial close" describes a corporation's ability to complete its accounting cycles and produce financial statements for internal management and external legal reporting. This paper identifies solutions to help organizations improve and sustain their close times and address the challenges associated with automating internal controls
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.
October 2010 - (Free Research) SAP shops have long been using the Workflow module to automate processes controlled by the SAP FI module. Customers are looking to extend SAP Workflow to derive more value from SAP systems in place. Learn the benefits and challenges of using the SAP Business Workflow module as well as tips for planning a successful Workflow strategy.
August 2007 - (Free Research) Improving the overall quality of your company’s decision-making process results also improves the overall effectiveness of your business. This paper explains how reporting will help your organization make better decisions, and how on-demand reporting allows you to accomplish this task in a fast, cost-effective, and easy-to use manner.
March 2011 - (Free Research) Nexcap Finance Corporation needed to implement a cost-effective, web-based application that would provide IT infrastructure interoperability and a portal for supplier interaction. Learn how SpringCM has streamlined every step of the process - from capturing invoices to expediting the time necessary to process payments and handle exceptions.
October 2010 - (Free Research) Over the past 18 months we have seen the irresistible rise of a new phenomenon, cloud computing. This term is given by the IT industry to a new business model for computing, one where capacity for computer, storage and networking can be dynamically acquired, on demand,and paid for according to usage.
November 2004 - (Free Research) The security of SQL Server database servers has become a top priority for database administrators. This article examines best practices that can be employed to secure Microsoft SQL Server 2000 databases. It provides an overview of the security model in SQL Server 2000 and discusses best practices you can employ to secure yours.
February 2012 - (Free Research) The Boston Consulting Group shows how consumer tablets are creating new opportunities as the market grows and segments.
January 2012 - (Free Research) In this white paper, learn best practices for automating workflow and AP to increase accuracy, overall business efficiency, and decrease costs to improve your AP operations.
January 2012 - (Free Research) Whether you are trying to reduce costs, manage risks, decrease capital expenditures, or expand your business, you must make sure to select the right service that offers the experience and expertise to help you achieve your goals. Access this resource to learn how to leverage your vital strategic resources while transforming your credit services.
December 2011 - (Free Research) Accounting for corporate actions accurately is one of the biggest challenges for investment managers, with significant portfolio valuation, performance and tax implications for investors. And its only going to get more challenging due to reporting requirements and mounting activity. Learn how to get a handle on the 5 most common corporate actions.
January 2011 - (Free Research) This report from Gartner describes six distinctly different styles of "money-making CIO" that are likely to evolve between 2011 and 2020.
November 2011 - (Free Research) As research suggests, investments in data integration and analytics that maximize the value of each customer are worthwhile and create potential for financial gain. To quantify the value of those investments, an illustrative $8 billion communications provider was modeled. Results from this effort are presented throughout this paper.
November 2011 - (Free Research) This white paper outlines steps that financial institutions can take to become more business savvy and efficient in the age of the consumer. Read on and learn how to leverage information and reduce risk, properly set product prices, learn about your clients and more.
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