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Virtualization Technologies Aid Disaster Recovery Planning
[ Source: Sunbelt Software ]
September 2009-The need to protect virtual server systems is paramount, and where companies want to reduce the costs associated with disaster recovery planning, virtualization can enable easier recovery without a great deal of additional cost. Learn more about enterprise-class disaster recovery and high-availability solutions for cutting-edge virtual environments.
Virtualization for midsize businesses: reduce cost, improve service and manage risk
[ Source: IBM ]
October 2009-As data mounts, small and midsize businesses cope with a sprawling and often costly infrastructure. This paper shows how these businesses can benefit by implementing a virtualization strategy. A well-executed strategy can result in fewer, better-utilized servers, rapid provisioning of servers, affordable business continuity, and more streamlined, efficient management.
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.
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.
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.
Tips and Tools for Automating Excel Spreadsheets
[ Source: Actuate ]
October 2009-Over 250 million people know how to use Microsoft Excel. Because so many end users are comfortable with using Excel for reviewing data and for conducting "what-if" analysis, delivering reports in spreadsheet format is a common requirement for reporting projects.
Download this whitepaper to learn key tips and tools for deploying a fast and cost-effective method of automating Excel spreadsheet manipulation, thereby, reducing potential costly mistakes.
Role-Based Access Governance And HIPAA Compliance: A Pragmatic Approach
[ Source: Aveksa ]
July 2009-The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) imposed more stringent regulatory and security requirements to the privacy rules of HIPAA. Compliance with the letter of the guideline can be difficult for organizations without strong access governance processes and policies.
Healthcare organizations often struggle to maintain a consistent approach to govern user access across information resource, and as a result, may have an incomplete or fragmented posture of compliance throughout the ....
Influence of Mobile Technology in Business Growth
[ Source: Arimaan Global Consulting ]
June 2008-All technology has the capacity to innovate in business, how it integrates with business process and what the influence it has in the business is matters. Technology is to amplify potential gains to reduce costs, turn down risks and hasten business growth. For the recent years you can see the technology takes on the central role in every business processes. Technology is not just support for any business, its also adding power to your business.
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From Trust to Process: Closing the Risk Gap in Privileged Access Control
[ Source: BeyondTrust ]
October 2009-In this whitepaper, Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) examines this critical issue in IT security administration in light of the BeyondTrust approach to helping businesses move from a trust-based system to a secure, auditable process in order to provide a higher standard of control and better support for regulatory compliance.
Business Information Management Blueprinting
[ Source: Capgemini ]
November 2009-Organizations continue to invest millions of dollars in technology and solutions to create, manage and store business data and yet, despite these investments, many organizations are “data-rich” and “information-poor.” In addition to navigating the changes and consolidation in the Business Intelligence market, it has become increasingly difficult for companies to know if they are properly positioned in this important arena. How do you know if your Business Intelligence investment is on track? Capgemini has developed ....
Next Generation Datacenter Transformation Strategy
[ Source: Adaptivity Inc. ]
October 2008-
Today’s IT organizations face a dual challenge of "keeping the lights on" while providing "new services" at unprecedented rates with reduced investment support from the business. At the same time the very business model of IT is changing —how applications, content, information, and infrastructure are delivered.
These demands and changes must account for the fact that external facing customer experience and corporate branding, as well as internal operational systems, depends heavily ....
Taking Policy Administration System Transformation 'One Bite at a Time'
[ Source: Diamond Management & Technology Consultants ]
April 2008-
Most insurance carriers are placing policy administration system (PAS) transformation near the top of their to-do lists for the coming year, and many of these companies will expect a dramatic change in business results by moving PAS to the forefront of daily business operations. However, it is critical that carriers do not underestimate the operational challenges associated with replacing an existing PAS platform, because it will require changes to nearly every business process and technical ....
Virtual & Dynamic Infrastructure Strategy
[ Source: Adaptivity Inc. ]
October 2008-
The more tightly bound an application is to its underlying platform, the less capital efficiencies are realized. The IT waste associated with under utilized hardware resources has been clearly demonstrated, which in turn has spawned the creation of datacenter consolidation programs that devise ways to more tightly compress the application infrastructure footprint onto existing hardware resources. Breaking the bonds that tie an application to an instance of an operating system and tie an instance ....
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 ....
DR Capacity Harvesting Strategy
[ Source: Adaptivity Inc. ]
October 2008-
Every day IT is being challenged to do more with less. IT needs to eliminate waste wherever it is identified so precious resources can be invested into developing revenue streams and not merely supporting standard operations. To accomplish this, every ounce of compute power needs to be wrung from existing infrastructure. The largest area of untapped potential remains off limits for exploitation; the resources set aside for Disaster Recover (DR). Entire datacenters filled with ....
Modern Policy Administration Systems Require Modern Implementation Methodologies
[ Source: Camilion Solutions, Inc ]
December 2008-
The insurance industry is rife with anecdotes of late or failed implementations and millions of dollars lost in the process. In the Celent report "The 18 Month Rule: Avoiding The Endless Project" (Nov. 2006), it was noted that “between 30% and 80% of all large projects fail, with most estimates coming in on the higher side of this range.” But it doesn’t have to be this way –- implementations of modern policy admin systems can ....
Leveraging the ACORD Capability Model
[ Source: TechWeb ]
January 2009-
BA Scott, AVP, New York Life; Deb Smallwood, co-founder, Smallwood Maike Associates; Frank Neugebauer, senior enterprise architect, ACORD; and Anthony ODonnell, Executive Editor, Insurance & Technology
A Smarter Insurance Close Up
[ Source: TechWeb ]
June 2009-
Turning data from into information is a challenge for carriers disadvantaged with legacy systems. IBM can help insurers access new sources of data by creating more flexible systems that provide intelligence.
11 Secrets of Business Rules Success
[ Source: FICO ]
May 2009-
Managing business rules gives you control over high volume operational decisions and delivers unprecedented agility. Based on decades of experience developing decision management applications, FICO has developed 11 steps to help you make the most of business rules. These include:
• Picking the right applications. Business rules are a powerful tool for building smarter decisions into your applications but are better suited for some applications than others.
• Following a process. Like ....
Insurance Self Service
[ Source: TechWeb ]
January 2009-
Insurers that are the easiest to do business with by providing robust self-service tools and real-time access will win the loyalty of both agents and consumers.
Insurance Opportunities in China
[ Source: TechWeb ]
November 2009-
Insurers will find many opportunities for growth in China, but theyll first need to tweak their business models and distribution channels to meet the needs of Chinas increasingly sophisticated and self-directed consumer.
Insurers Look to Emerging Markets for Growth
[ Source: TechWeb ]
November 2009-
There is an enoromous demand for insurance products and services in emerging markets but insurers must be prepared to focus on the right consumers and provide them with the right products and excellent service.
Performance Management Can Drive Daily Decisions
[ Source: TechWeb ]
November 2009-
Performance management integrates business intelligence and operational performance with financial planning, forecasting and budgeting. Coupled with analytics, performance management enables insurers to make better daily business decisions.
The Sprint to Business Continuity
[ Source: TechWeb ]
November 2009-
System resources are stressed to the breaking point during events such as hurricanes, fires, terrorist attacks or even market panics Sprint Emergency Response Team ensures customers and financial firms can continue to communicate.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina - Elite 8 2008
[ Source: TechWeb ]
November 2009-
Stephen K. Wiggins, the Executive Vice President and CIO at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina , is one of Insurance & Technology's Elite 8. Steve was recognized at the 10th annual Elite 8 awards ceremony.
Lincoln Financial Group - Elite 8 2008
[ Source: TechWeb ]
November 2009-
Charles Cornelio, CIO and SVP of shared services at Lincoln Financial Group is one of Insurance & Technology's Elite 8. Chuck could not attend the 10th annual Elite 8 awards ceremony. His colleague, Tricia Blair, filled in for him.
Penn National Insurance - Elite 8 2008
[ Source: TechWeb ]
November 2009-
Bill Jenkins, Vice President and CIO of Penn National Insurance, is one of Insurance & Technology's Elite 8. Bill was recognized at the 10th annual Elite 8 awards ceremony.
AIG American General - Elite 8 2008
[ Source: TechWeb ]
November 2009-
Jeff Carlson, Executive Vice President and CIO of AIG American General is one of Insurance & Technology's Elite 8. Jeff was recognized at the 10th annual Elite 8 awards ceremony.
Harleysville Insurance - Elite 8 2008
[ Source: TechWeb ]
November 2009-
Akhil Tripathi, Senior VP and CIO of Harleysville Insurance, is one of Insurance & Technology's Elite 8. Akhil was recognized at the 10th annual Elite 8 awards ceremony.
CNA - Elite 8 2008
[ Source: TechWeb ]
November 2009-
John Golden, Executive Vice President and CIO of CNA is one of Insurance & Technology's Elite 8. John was recognized at the 10th annual Elite 8 awards ceremony.
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