Performance Intelligence (PPS)
[ Source: 4SUC6 ]
May 2008-
In order to survive in a world with a free market economy, organizations should continue to put their efforts into "Profit Increase". In general this ambition require enormous efforts of "Human Capital".
Unfortunately, the definition and communication of strategic objectives to the workplace often are inadequate. The focus on input rather than on output is often the consequence. This results in confusion among employees with regard to the expectations of the employer. These employees live ...
CIO's Guide: How to Optimize your Virtual Environment
[ Source: AMD ]
March 2011-
Spend Less on Servers, More on Business
For CIOs, there's a new reality: you're no longer running IT; you're driving the business. For a better return on IT investments, optimizing your virtual environment is the answer.
BRICs and the Next 11: Offshoring Prospects to Watch
[ Source: Accelerance, Inc. ]
April 2008-
With high economic growth expected in the future, the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) countries offer offshoring potential, but they are not alone.
Cycling Manufacturer Enhances Web Presence with Content Management Solution
[ Source: Acquity Group ]
August 2007-
To get into gear on the Internet, cycling specialist Shimano turned to digital channel consultancy Acquity Group for its online expertise. While working on an integrated online marketing and e-business solution, the Shimano-Acquity Group partnership thrived on a shared appreciation for the finer points of competitive performance.
Considering Moving IT To The Cloud? Top 10 Things You Should Know
[ Source: Acumen Solutions ]
December 2009-
Cloud computing is a style of computing in which dynamically scalable and often virtualized resources are provided as a service over the Internet. Organizations moving to the cloud must consider the challenges, which include data security, rapid adoption, integration with legacy systems, IT governance, and change management. This document provides a check list of the top 10 things that companies should consider before moving any of their IT services to the cloud.
The Collapse of Complex IT Departments
[ Source: Acumen Solutions ]
August 2010-
In an era of increasing regulation for the financial and healthcare industry, companies are under increasing pressure to provide security for their data and to comply with regulations. They are adding complexity to already complex IT organizations and in doing so they are spending more money for diminishing returns. If your organization is in this situation, cloud computing will likely offer you the best solution to securing your data and to feel secure in knowing ...
The SaaS-Empowered CIO
[ Source: Acumen Solutions ]
September 2009-
Moving from on-premise applications to SaaS empowers CIOs to focus on business services, IT alignment, and agile
delivery. Freed from the infrastructure adoption-obsolescence cycle, CIOs can address critical issues around securing
information assets and insuring data quality, availability and just-in-time delivery.
Evaluating New WAN Services
[ Source: Akamai ]
April 2008-
Enterprises will spend more than $300 billion on private services such as MPLS, FR, and Metro Ethernet, according to a recent study. Akamai claims using Internet services, however, can save 10% to 80%, or more, in specific segments. This presentation explores WAN services.
Outsourcing 2010: What Are Your Competitors Buying?
[ Source: Alsbridge, Inc. ]
July 2010-
As the economic slump begins shifting slowly in a positive direction, it is vitally important for potential outsourcing and shared services clients to understand trends in the industry and the factors that impact service offerings, contract structure and of course, pricing.
This White Paper answers some of you most burning questions about the outsourcing market including:
Where does the current path lead for the outsourcing market?
What is on the horizon for the next few ...
Getting a Handle on Quality Assurance
[ Source: Anovatek Inc ]
July 2007-
Quality assurance typically is defined as all activities that contribute to defining, designing, assessing, monitoring, and improving quality. These activities can be performed as part of the accreditation of facilities, supervision, or other efforts to improve the performance and quality of services.