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Talking with Rebecca Norlander
[ Source: TechWeb TV ]
January 2009-Currently technical strategist to Microsoft's Chief Software Architect, Rebecca Norlander has had a tremendous impact on Excel, Internet Explorer, Windows XP SP2, and Windows Vista Security.
20 Tips to Save Energy
[ Source: TANDBERG ]
May 2009-Did you know that saving 1kWh of electricity is the equivalent of saving 0.4kg of coal and 0.4 liters of pure water while reducing emission of 1Kg of carbon dioxide and 0.03kg of sulphur dioxide? This paper provides 20 simple ideas you can implement now to make a difference in global warming.
Collaboration Services Rising
[ Source: Cisco ]
May 2009-Collaboration solutions are quickly becoming embedded in enterprise environments, spurring a new outlook on how to extend their utility to make a greater impact on the organization. Such solutions are also spotlighting the role of managed service providers in securing, maintaining and driving business value and the overall cost savings and operational efficiencies created by the current class of collaborative tools and technologies. In the ....
An Overview of HP Quality Center and HP Business Process Testing
[ Source: Hewlett-Packard ]
January 2008-HP Business Process Testing is a web-based test design solution that bridges the quality chasm between subject matter experts and quality engineers. HP Quality Center is designed to address the wide-ranging challenges that the quality assurance professionals face. This paper provides an overview of Mercury Quality Center Test Management. The shows how Test Director gives full visibility into all of testing efforts. It also shows how QuickTest Professional can automate the testing process.
Desktop Scanning And Document Management: Best Practices To Help You Succeed
[ Source: Optical Image Technology - DocFinity ]
May 2008-This article discusses best practices for desktop scanning, including establishing clear goals, as well as tips for quality scanning, document indexing, storage, and more. Desktop scanning is also discussed as a launching pad for increasing productivity by adding business process automation and digital workflow capabilities. The article underscores the importance of determining short- and long-term business needs.
Windows Connect Now-UFD for Windows XP
[ Source: Microsoft ]
January 2008-With the growing popularity of wireless networking, more and more users are creating wireless networks at home to connect PCs and other wireless devices. Creating a secure wireless network and propagating the wireless settings to the clients and to Access Points (APs) has been difficult even for sophisticated users. WCN addresses this problem with a simple, secure method for configuring and bootstrapping wireless networking hardware, wireless client PCs, and other wireless devices. The most visible ....
Lunch.com Auto-Grows Communities Based On Common Thinking
[ Source: TechWeb TV ]
April 2009-Although it's possible to unearth and connect to like-minded people on social networks like Facebook, or on niche sites like TV.com (where community forms around a specific TV show), Lunch.com makes such organic discovery and connections its mission.
Get More from Your IT Budget
[ Source: MessageLabs, now part of Symantec ]
February 2009-In uncertain economic times, it’s critical to spend your budget wisely. Unlike software or hardware solutions, hosted email security is simple to implement, easy to manage and does not require any additional IT staff to maintain or upgrade. Additionally a hosted email and web security service provides faster ROI, predictable costs with no hidden fees. Learn more in this new whitepaper.
The 10 Most Dangerous Risks to Microsoft Security
[ Source: Global Knowledge ]
June 2009-Security is an important part of any IT infrastructure, but as technology progresses, there will always be people who will try to infiltrate your network to do their malicious deeds. As security technology improves, so do the skills of these notorious hackers. This white paper addresses key things you can do to protect your organization from the 10 most dangerous security threats to your networks.
10 Dying IT Skills
[ Source: Global Knowledge ]
June 2009-There are some things in life, like good manners, which never go out of style, and there are other things, like clothing styles that fall in and out of fashion, but when an IT skill falls out of favor it rarely ever comes back. Here's our list of 10 dying IT skills. If any of these skills are your main expertise, perhaps it's time to update your skill set
People Ready in Financial Services
[ Source: Microsoft ]
June 2006-
The role of software in a people-ready business is to harness information, enabling people to turn data into insight, transform ideas into action, and turn change into opportunity.
Leading-Edge Product Development Strategies to Improve Speed to Market
[ Source: Infosys Technologies ]
June 2009-
The insurance industry is going through a period of major change. Traditional products and markets are no longer providing growth opportunities. Carriers are forced to look outside their traditional products and markets for profitable growth. This is why it is important for insurance companies to understand the potential of leading-edge product development strategies to improve speed to market. With the aging of the baby boomer generation and their impending exodus from the workplace, there is ....
Leading-Edge Product Development Strategies to Improve Speed to Market
[ Source: Infosys Technologies ]
June 2009-
The insurance industry is going through a period of major change. Traditional products and markets are no longer providing growth opportunities. Carriers are forced to look outside their traditional products and markets for profitable growth. This is why it is important for insurance companies to understand the potential of leading-edge product development strategies to improve speed to market. With the aging of the baby boomer generation and their impending exodus from the workplace, there is ....
5 Steps to Cost Cutting for Insurers: What You Don’t Know Will Hurt You
[ Source: CSC ]
April 2009-
It’s been in the headlines for months now—companies in general and financial service providers in particular have moved almost overnight from surplus assets to survival mode. And while insurers are arguably better off than other financial sectors, the industry certainly has not been immune to the financial meltdown. Cost control is certainly a priority for all companies, how can you sensibly control expense now and stay on track with your long-term goals? Download this ....
Pacific Timesheet Software: Leveraging the Benefits of Timesheet and Time Tracking Software
[ Source: Pacific Timesheet ]
November 1999-
Gain insights into how insurance companies can benefit from the use of Web-based timesheet and time tracking software. Learn about the capabilities of features such as project timesheet, DCAA-compliant timesheet, iPhone timesheet, IVR, product life cycle management, payroll timesheet, attendance, time off, leave, and time clock, license or ASP.
Tips on Applying for and Passing the PMP or CAPM Exam
[ Source: Global Knowledge ]
January 2007-
This white paper outlines the application process for both the PMP® and CAPM® exams, explains the composition of the exam questions, provides tips for successfully passing the exam, and lists the requirements to maintain certification.
Becoming a Customer-Focused Business--One Policy at a Time
[ Source: Diamond Management & Technology Consultants ]
July 2008-
This white paper defines and provides concrete examples of how customer data integration (CDI) can either save or generate millions of dollars for the insurance industry in product design and service, marketing and sales, customer service and claims and fraud detection and compliance. These are the “bedrock” areas of the industry yet carriers still shy away from technology investments that create a customer-centric, integrated repository of data. This paper also delves into why CDI ....
Dilithium Content Adapter
[ Source: Dilithium Networks ]
June 2008-
The Dilithium Content Adapter (DCA) is a high capacity and scalable software solution that automates the adaptation and delivery of multimedia content to the widest range of networks and devices. DCA’s unique patented audio and video technologies enable on-demand transcoding, transrating and trans-sizing of multimedia content. DCA provides an open API that allows the development of innovative value added services. With DCA, service providers, content owners and aggregators can deliver ....
Finaref Selects CSC's GraphTalk A.I.A Administration System to Support Insurance Business Growth Strategy
[ Source: CSC ]
March 2008-
Finaref, the former financial services arm of Pinault-Printemps-Redoute (PPR), decided to increase its insurance offering, and its growth strategy included implementing an administration system for new insurance business and for the existing contracts which were previously managed for Finaref by a partner insurance company. Facing the need for a replacement system within 15 months, to handle both life and accident, and creditor insurance, Finaref wanted a service provider with high-performance software and in-depth insurance expertise. ....
AXA Corporate Solutions: Robust SICS/nt Solution Administers Life Reinsurance Products Globally and Enhances Management Information
[ Source: CSC ]
March 2008-
AXA Corporate Solutions, the life reinsurance division of the French-based AXA group, introduced an asset based reinsurance (ABR) product to attract niche business. This highlighted the need for robust systems to administer complex non-traditional products — and all life products — globally.
AEGON Adopts Automated Workflow Distributor (AWD)
[ Source: CSC ]
March 2008-
AEGON Equity Group (AEG) needed a life and annuity filing system. And the AEGON USA Financial Markets Division (FMD) was growing too fast to remain competitive without a workflow solution. Automated Work Distributor (AWD), the financial services industry's leading work management solution, plays an important role at both divisions of AEGON USA.Implementing CSC's AWD helped AEGON boost productivity by 11 percent, helped shorten processing times for new agents by 32 percent and helped the company ....
People Ready in Financial Services
[ Source: Microsoft ]
June 2006-
The role of software in a people-ready business is to harness information, enabling people to turn data into insight, transform ideas into action, and turn change into opportunity.
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