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Comparing Secure Mobile Workforce Solutions: Research in Motion BlackBerry vs. Microsoft ActiveSync
[ Source: Microsoft ]
October 2009-In today's mobile work culture, corporate staff - from executive to individual contributor - work beyond the boundaries of the traditional office environment. To support this concept, many organizations are adopting mobile solutions for these employees, who expect not only access to information, but full participation in business from any location whenever it is required. What is the best solution for your company? What options are there?
This paper analyzes key user experience features ....
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 ....
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ....
Meet the Content Tsunami Head On: Leveraging Classification for Compliance Information Management
[ Source: IBM ]
November 2009-The world is awash in information. Exponential growth in the creation and storage of e-mail and other unstructured electronic business content has engulfed workers and swamped information systems, resulting in data and productivity losses, security breaches, and bloated infrastructures. Organizations are struggling to manage their business records amid increasingly complex legal and regulatory compliance pressures. This white paper is an urgent call for the promulgation of enterprise standards, strategically developed information ....
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.
The Importance of Mobile Security
[ Source: Sprint ]
August 2008-
Sprint's head of mobile security, Mark Hasse, talks to Insurance and Technology about the role of security for mobile workers. Especially as Insurance agents and field workers take new mobile platforms and laptops out of the enterprise, there are concerns about losing or compromising sensitive financial and customer information. Hasse talks about the need for awareness, the important topic of securing data at rest, and the encryption solution.
Balancing Risk and Productivity for Mobile Insurance Workers
[ Source: Sprint ]
August 2008-
Mobile services, like 3G, have made it possible for Insurance workers to remotely access vital information while they are out in the field, but this also introduces a great deal of risk. Mark Hasse, who heads up mobile security for Sprint, demonstrates the SprintSecure Guardian connection card at ACORD.
Meeting Today's Business Mandates with an Integrated Approach
[ Source: Lawson Software ]
September 2009-
An integrated approach to Enterprise Resource Planning will help solve multiple issues for insurers, including meeting regulatory requirements, data transparency, risk management and financial data accessibility. In addition, implementing a strategic human capital management solution will help insurers support current and future business goals as well as ensure that their organization is prepared to provide employees with necessary skill sets as they move into new roles within the company. Insurers that opt for an integrated ....
Meeting Today's Business Mandates with an Integrated Approach
[ Source: Lawson Software ]
September 2009-
An integrated approach to Enterprise Resource Planning will help solve multiple issues for insurers, including meeting regulatory requirements, data transparency, risk management and financial data accessibility. In addition, implementing a strategic human capital management solution will help insurers support current and future business goals as well as ensure that their organization is prepared to provide employees with necessary skill sets as they move into new roles within the company. Insurers that opt for an integrated ....
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 ....
Balancing Risk and Productivity for Mobile Insurance Workers
[ Source: Sprint ]
August 2008-
Mobile services, like 3G, have made it possible for Insurance workers to remotely access vital information while they are out in the field, but this also introduces a great deal of risk. Mark Hasse, who heads up mobile security for Sprint, demonstrates the SprintSecure Guardian connection card at ACORD.
The Importance of Mobile Security
[ Source: Sprint ]
August 2008-
Sprint's head of mobile security, Mark Hasse, talks to Insurance and Technology about the role of security for mobile workers. Especially as Insurance agents and field workers take new mobile platforms and laptops out of the enterprise, there are concerns about losing or compromising sensitive financial and customer information. Hasse talks about the need for awareness, the important topic of securing data at rest, and the encryption solution.
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 ....
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.
Face Fear to Implement the Right Software for Your Organization
[ Source: Optical Image Technology, Inc. ]
March 2006-
The biggest hindrance to implementing a new technology doesn’t lie in the bells and whistles the technology has or doesn’t have; it lies in the fear of change. The fact that companies aren’t doing more with technologies like document management has more to do with people than it does with the technology’s limitations or cost. Fear of change is a very real thing, and if technology isn’t chosen and implemented with that in mind, ....
Facing Fear to Implement the Right Software for Your Organization
[ Source: Optical Image Technology ]
March 2006-
The biggest hindrance to implementing a new technology doesn’t lie in the bells and whistles the technology has or doesn’t have; it lies in the fear of change. The fact that companies aren’t doing more with technologies like document management has more to do with people than it does with the technology’s limitations or cost. Fear of change is a very real thing, and if technology isn’t chosen and implemented with that in mind, ....
Human Resources, Electronic Document Management, and Workflow: 7 Ways to Use Technology to Maximize the Investment in Your People
[ Source: Optical Image Technology ]
October 2007-
The greatest asset any organization has is its people. One of the greatest challenges is managing them effectively and treating them in a manner that is consistent and fair. The ability to keep detailed records, access them quickly when they are needed, inform the right parties of important occurrences, and enable proactive decision making is critical in daily HR processes. Human resources managers are tasked with managing information from job applicants, employees, and even board ....
Change Management:Helping Your Claims Staff Weather the Change to Automation
[ Source: Optical Image Technology ]
November 2006-
To embrace automation, people need to understand the reasons for change. They need know the benefits, and believe the changes will make them more effective without losing stability or continuity in their daily processes. Without clear vision, adequate training, and communication, users will lack the confidence to support and implement changes effectively. Their jobs will appear challenging and hopeless, like post-Katrina rescue workers exploring New Orleans in the aftermath without road signs or phones. Automation ....
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