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Realizing Business Value through Collaborative Document Development
[ Source: Value Prism Consulting ]
October 2009-Collaborative Document Development is a business process that is common to organizations across all industries and all functional areas. In every business, information is communicated through reports and presentations - documents which are used in decision making at every level within an organization.
Collaborative Document Development describes how process stakeholders collaborate, create content, review content, revise content, publish final drafts, and archive important business documents. This paper describes how groups from a variety of industries ....
Bullet-Proofing Instant Messaging
[ Source: MessageLabs, now part of Symantec ]
September 2009-Information workers on the job often turn to the same software tools they use at home for quick, unfettered communication. When that involves consumer-grade instant messaging (IM) programs, such as AIM, Yahoo! Messenger and Windows Live Messenger, your organization’s network is at risk for malware infections. You may also have to deal with the results of regulatory compliance breaches and copyright violations. Management must confront these risks squarely, or face potential losses of millions of ....
How to Defend Against New Botnets
[ Source: MessageLabs, now part of Symantec ]
June 2009-In 2008 botnets were responsible for 90% of spam, according to Symantec's MessageLabs Intelligence: 2008 Annual Report; these compromised "robot" computer networks do not seem to be going away anytime soon. Download this new whitepaper and learn about the new and sophisticated botnets, how they can affect your network, and the steps you can take to protect your company from a botnet attack.
IT Tipping Point for Midsized Companies: Deciding When to Move to Tier 1 ERP
[ Source: Oracle ]
October 2009-Transitioning to a new ERP system is a challenging process. But it is nowhere near as complex and daunting as the myths that have grown up around Tier 1 systems would have it. These false perceptions are worth examining, because they distort the true cost/benefit ratio of Tier 1 systems and cloud the decision-making process.
This white paper will focus on debunking the myth that Tier 1 systems make running the business more difficult, ....
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.
2009 IT Salary Survey: Meager Raises, Solid Prospects
[ Source: InformationWeek ]
April 2009-Raises are notably smaller than a year ago, and the pay shifts track the industries and regions hardest hit during this recession. Job security’s shrinking, and concerns are rising again about the IT career path. In all, though, IT careers are looking safer than many others in this economic downturn. Get all the findings in InformationWeek's comprehensive, annual IT Salary Survey.
Windows 7 Review Guide
[ Source: Global Knowledge ]
June 2009-This white paper introduces the key areas in which Windows 7 differs from Vista - areas you'll need to focus on if you're thinking of moving to Windows 7, either from Vista or from XP. Even the most ardent fans of XP should take a look at Windows 7. Use it as a starting point for your own evaluation research. The areas examined in this white paper include deployment, hardware support, speed, robustness, security, ease ....
Cloud Connect: Charting the Course of On-Demand Computing
[ Source: Cloud Connect ]
October 2009-Cloud Computing represents the biggest shift in computing of the last
decade. It's as fundamental as the move from client-server computing to
web-centric computing, and in many ways more disruptive. Learn the latest about cloud computing models, technologies and migration in this whitepaper by Cloud expert and Cloud Connect 2010 Conference Chair, Alistair Croll.
Meeting Compliance Requirements With Document Management Software
[ Source: Cabinet NG ]
October 2009-Compliance is of primary concern to financial service, healthcare, and government organizations. Meeting compliance regulations have historically been perceived as an onerous burden. Today, leading companies are taking a broader approach to meeting compliance and are even embracing the benefits compliance offers. Meeting compliance must be a systemic process that touches all aspects of an organization. Most governmental regulations deal with the handling of business and personal information. Regulations are designed to protect against a ....
Solutions for 21st Century Healthcare
[ Source: 3Com ]
September 2009-To significantly improve the delivery of healthcare, an impressive arrange of new technology solutions are being introduced daily. 3Com designs solutions that deliver unique price/performance value, reduce complexity to facilitate healthcare delivery and ensure security to protect investments, resources and information.
In this case study, learn how 3Com can help you enhance patient care by maximizing business continuity, security, and productivity.
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 ....
Guiding Health Plans Through Health Reform
[ Source: Connecture ]
July 2009-
The paper demonstrates how implementing an innovative sales technology platform will not only help health plans face today’s challenges, but will also enable them to succeed under future opportunities.
Four main discussion points include:
o Easy and flexible product configuration.
o Multiple avenues for targeted reach.
o Real-time and user-friendly online enrollment.
o Using analytics to understand what attracts and retains a carrier’s targeted market.
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 ....
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