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When Evaluating e-Sourcing Solutions, Consider On Demand (SAP Insider Article) by SAP America, Inc.
December 31, 2009 - (Free Research) Between 25% and 50% of most companies’ revenue goes toward purchasing goods and services, so the ability to keep these costs down is paramount. Applying strategic sourcing methodologies to pinpoint spend categories and select qualified suppliers allows organizations to reduce expenses and positively impact the bottom line.
An On-Demand Sourcing Solution for Rapid and Sustainable Savings by SAP America, Inc.
May 31, 2011 - (Free Research) Many procurement organizations struggle to meet savings goals with an overworked staff using time-consuming, manual processes or outdated systems. Read this paper to learn how to better collaborate with key stakeholders, qualify suppliers, ensure a competitive bidding process, and negotiate contract terms with suppliers.
The Case for Contract Management -- Why You Should Get Started Today by SAP America, Inc.
June 30, 2011 - (Free Research) How well-versed are you in the three key areas of contract lifecycle management (CLM) that will give you the visibility to control your contracts and comply with regulations? Take this quick quiz to determine your contract competency and understand whether a CLM solution would benefit your organization.
SearchManufacturingERP.com E-Guide: Evaluation best practices for procurement software by SAP America, Inc.
May 07, 2012 - (Free Research) Choosing sourcing and procurement software can be overwhelming. Should you go with an enterprise resource planning (ERP) or best-of-breed vendor? Is the cloud or on-premise the best place to run your app? What functionality should the software provide? Read this expert e-guide to learn how to select a useful, cost-effective procurement system.
Reverse Auction Best Practices by SAP America, Inc.
February 28, 2011 - (Free Research) Reverse auctions are a key tool that sourcing organizations can use to bring about huge success if executed along with a well-defined sourcing process. Careful thought and planning must precede an auction event in order to achieve double-digit price compression.
Business Intelligence and Analytics Fundamentals by IBM
July 08, 2010 - (Free Research) This paper from looks Ovum Research examines the key criteria and considerations you need to be aware of when evaluating your organizations BI and analytics strategy.
American Shipper Best Practices in Intl Transportation Management by SAP America, Inc.
December 31, 2011 - (Free Research) <p>This report draws on American Shipper's benchmarking series and highlights actionable best practices for professionals involved in global supply chain management. This includes suggestions for improving processes, addressing technology, and ultimately delivering better results. </p>
Elevating Your Procurement Organization from Knee Jerk Reactions to Predictive Analytics by SAP America, Inc.
December 31, 2011 - (Free Research) Benchmark findings prove that a 5% reduction in spending can drive upwards of a 45% increase in net income, and migrating to automated spend analytics can capture a 30% higher rate of cost savings and a 27% higher rate of spend under management. This study will walk through a four-step process to help you start reaping these rewards.
Computer Weekly - 8 May 2012: The changing face of retail IT by ComputerWeekly.com
May 08, 2012 - (Free Research) In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at the IT challenges facing retailers, as consumers turn increasingly to web and mobile shopping channels. Oracle president Mark Hurd talks about how the supplier intends to simplify IT infrastructures. And new government CIO Andy Nelson discusses how he plans to transform Whitehall IT. Read the issue now.
Working With Open Source Companies by FuseSource
November 14, 2007 - (Free Research) This paper discusses several key differences between closed and open source software vendor management, providing advice for managing your deployments and investments in open source technologies.
How To Use Open Source Safely In The Enterprise by FuseSource
October 31, 2010 - (Free Research) Deploying open source projects safely and successfully in an enterprise environment requires thorough understanding and careful evaluation of each project. Read this paper to learn about the benefits, defining characteristics, and requirements for enterprise use of open source software technology.
JBoss Enterprise BRMS Overview: Business Rules and the Red Hat Open Source Way by Red Hat
April 20, 2012 - (Free Research) <p>Read this white paper for an overview of JBoss Enterprise BRMS – an open source system that automates decisions by using simple rules development, access, and change management. Learn about the features and benefits of this system, as well as why BRMSs are important for the success of your business.</p>
Voice over IP Open-Source Platforms and the Session Initiation Protocol by Global Knowledge Network, Inc.
April 2006 - (Free Research) This paper shows the industry-wide acceptance of SIP and the recent advances of the open source software projects related to Voice over IP (VoIP). Read why the author firmly believes that the VoIP open source is still in its infancy, but its acceptance and product maturity will grow rapidly over the next few years.
Understanding the Benefits of Business Rules Management Software in an Open Source Ecosystem by Red Hat and JBoss
December 2010 - (Free Research) Although business rules management can mean different things to different people in the same organization, this white paper reminds us the important thing to remember is it is about business not technology. Read on to get a greater understanding of the benefits of business rules management software in an open source environment.
CIO Quickpulse: Drivers for Enterprise Virtualization Diversification by Red Hat
May 2012 - (Free Research) <p>Open source is a key driving force as organizations consider second-vendor virtualization adoption to attain more diversity, data center power and agility. Discover how businesses gain advantages with open source solutions over proprietary vendor solutions.</p>
Current Analysis: Red Hat JBoss Enterprise SOA Platform by Red Hat
April 2012 - (Free Research) <p>Read this white paper to uncover exactly what sets Red Hat JBoss Enterprise SOA Platform apart from other vendors. Gain an in-depth overview of the product and how it has evolved to become a marketplace leader. Weigh the pros and cons of a Red Hat investment and decide if it's the right move for you.</p>
Gap Analysis: The Case for Data Services by Red Hat
April 2012 - (Free Research) <p>Read this white paper to fully understand the need for data services in today’s organizations. Then, learn why the best approach to fulfilling your data services needs might come in form of open source SOA – a cost-effective strategy for seamlessly integrating data services into your business.</p>
Maximize Your Storage Spending by Doing More with Less by Red Hat
February 2012 - (Free Research) This webinar will share with you how to free yourselves from vendor lock-in by expensive proprietary storage hardware companies and how you can take advantage of the new wave of storage buying. You now have an alternative choice through the use of open source software and commodity hardware.
SearchSoftwareQuality.com E-Guide: ALM and Requirements Management by SAP America, Inc.
May 2012 - (Free Research) Read this expert e-guide to explore collaborative practices that agile teams are using to minimize requirements churn and become familiar with some of the commercial and open source requirements management tools available today.
More Than 1 Choice for Virtualization by Red Hat
May 2012 - (Free Research) An open source virtualization platform can help you obtain the performance, scalability, security and agility you need to stay competitive in an increasingly fast-paced world. Discover the key advantages of open source software over proprietary vendor solutions in this essential resource.
Big Data and its Impact on Data Warehousing by Talend
May 2012 - (Free Research) Read this expert e-book by BI visionary Wayne Eckerson and gain insight into the growing adoption rates of big data technology and learn why companies are finally recognizing its many benefits. Eckerson offers a comparison of open-source options and analytical platforms, and also dives into an analysis on the varying types of processing systems.
Getting to Know Alfresco 4 by Alfresco Software
May 2012 - (Free Research) This webcast delves into the features and capabilities of Alfresco's enterprise content management platform.
Increase IT Efficiency and Reduce Costs through Effective JBoss Management by Red Hat
June 2011 - (Free Research) View this webcast to learn about management strategies for ensuring proper configuration, uptime and availability for business applications and middleware environments. Continue reading to learn more about the most common middleware management challenges and how open source offers are providing cost-effective solutions to them.
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