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ZDNet Make The Case: Business Case Template For Updating And Replacing Notebook PCs 2005-10-06 10:57:45

Regularly replacing notebook computer inventory is an important decision for all organizations. Increased computing power, operating system improvements and application software enhancements all work together to make employees more productive. However, these improvements must be balanced against the costs associated with refreshing notebook PC inventory. ZDNet's Make The Case: Business Case Template For Updating And Replacing Notebook PCs helps identify the business benefits, productivity advantages and cost savings that result from updating and replacing mobile PCs. The template also helps identify stakeholders needing to be involved in selecting, deploying and maintaining new systems and determine the business and ROI values of upgrading existing notebook PCs and purchasing new laptops..

Note: This premium editorial content is underwritten by Sony. The registration information you provide will be shared with our sponsor.

Cost Justification of Tracking Systems 2005-07-26 03:00:02 Bear River Associates

This white paper is intended to help you explain to your organization how to justify the purchase of a tracking system. This paper describes how to justify a tracking system for inbound and outbound packages, interoffice shipments and desktop shipping. In todayÆs economic climate, any purchase must be justified with a calculation showing cost savings and/or increased revenue. Business services, including shipping and receiving, are usually operated as cost centers, and justifications are therefore typically based on savings rather than increased revenue.

RFID: Changing Business Dramatically, Today and Tomorrow 2006-09-30 01:00:12 SAP AG

Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology helps today's companies track and control goods as they move through the supply chain. But the broad investments required for RFID-enablement are risky, since standards for the technology are still evolving and there are high costs involved in maintaining unintegrated RFID systems. For more information about the challenges you'll face in adopting and integrating RFID tags, readers, and the hardware and software infrastructure they require, check out this white paper from SAP.

CurrentCOMPETE: Public Sector Solutions for Government Organizations 2005-08-30 03:00:02

Current Analysis differentiates itself from other market research firms in the public sector by providing analysis and assessments of solutions that impact mission critical areas. Current Analysis analysts objectively compare and contrast products, services, vendors, integrators and their teaming relationships to help you define the most prudent solution. By applying a proven assessment analysis methodology, Current Analysis delivers the most comprehensive and rapid intelligence through its CurrentCOMPETE platform, enabling business development and capture sales teams, procurement professionals, project and product managers, and executives to anticipate and counter competitive threats while offering solid solutions to meet emerging opportunities.

Making the Business Case for IP Communications 2005-11-03 01:00:03

This white paper describes the factors to consider in developing a strategic and financial business case for Cisco IP Communications solutions. It covers the distinct value delivered by Cisco Systems for different IP Communications technologies and deployment scenarios. It also discusses the measurable, highly attractive financial returns and productivity benefits that businesses have gained from Cisco IP Communications solutions.

BSA 2005 Global Software Piracy Study 2005-11-19 01:00:02

In 2004, 35 percent of the software installed on personal computers worldwide was pirated, a one percentage point decrease from 36 percent in 2003. Yet, losses due to piracy increased from $29 billion to $33 billion. These are among key findings of an independent global software piracy study released by the Business Software Alliance and conducted by global technology research leader IDC.

Adaptive Manufacturing: Enabling the Lean Six Sigma Enterprise 2006-09-15 01:00:16 SAP AG

This SAP white paper reviews the history of lean manufacturing best practices and explains why a more pragmatic approach to lean manufacturing is now in order. Find out how market forces such as demand variability and supplier fragmentation are affecting manufacturers and what they must do to extend lean- and Six Sigma-based principles and processes across their entire supply chain.

Ensuring Lean Manufacturing at Shanghai General Motors 2006-10-11 01:00:16 SAP AG

Shanghai General Motors Company (Shanghai GM) made the right decision when it called on SAP Custom Development services to help it adapt its SAP Advanced Planning & Optimization (SAP APO) solution, which is a component of SAP's supply chain management (SCM) system. Download this case study to read about the special development effort that was needed and learn why the project manager at Shanghai GM can now say, "SAP Custom Development enabled us to drive out waste, streamline a complex and lengthy production cycle, and ensure lean manufacturing practices both internally and across the supply chain."

RF/Wireless Basics 2005: An Intro to Wireless Data Collection Networks, Products, Standards and Solutions 2005-11-01 03:00:01

Considering wireless data collection, or interested in the latest info on wireless data collection networks? This document provides a comprehensive overview of wireless data collection applications, networks, equipment, standards, purchasing considerations and more.

Analyzing Performance and Availability: Best Practices for Root-Cause Analysis and Triage 2006-06-21 19:18:30 Mercury Interactive

See how how you can use Mercury Business Availability Center to monitor performance and availability from an end-user perspective to improve your production triage and root-cause analysis processes.

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Title	Date Added	Company
ZDNet Make The Case: Business Case Template For Updating And Replacing Notebook PCs	2005-10-06 10:57:45
Regularly replacing notebook computer inventory is an important decision for all organizations. Increased computing power, operating system improvements and application software enhancements all work together to make employees more productive. However, these improvements must be balanced against the costs associated with refreshing notebook PC inventory. ZDNet's Make The Case: Business Case Template For Updating And Replacing Notebook PCs helps identify the business benefits, productivity advantages and cost savings that result from updating and replacing mobile PCs. The template also helps identify stakeholders needing to be involved in selecting, deploying and maintaining new systems and determine the business and ROI values of upgrading existing notebook PCs and purchasing new laptops.. *Note:* This premium editorial content is underwritten by Sony. The registration information you provide will be shared with our sponsor.
Cost Justification of Tracking Systems	2005-07-26 03:00:02	Bear River Associates
This white paper is intended to help you explain to your organization how to justify the purchase of a tracking system. This paper describes how to justify a tracking system for inbound and outbound packages, interoffice shipments and desktop shipping. In todayÆs economic climate, any purchase must be justified with a calculation showing cost savings and/or increased revenue. Business services, including shipping and receiving, are usually operated as cost centers, and justifications are therefore typically based on savings rather than increased revenue.
RFID: Changing Business Dramatically, Today and Tomorrow	2006-09-30 01:00:12	SAP AG
Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology helps today's companies track and control goods as they move through the supply chain. But the broad investments required for RFID-enablement are risky, since standards for the technology are still evolving and there are high costs involved in maintaining unintegrated RFID systems. For more information about the challenges you'll face in adopting and integrating RFID tags, readers, and the hardware and software infrastructure they require, check out this white paper from SAP.
CurrentCOMPETE: Public Sector Solutions for Government Organizations	2005-08-30 03:00:02
Current Analysis differentiates itself from other market research firms in the public sector by providing analysis and assessments of solutions that impact mission critical areas. Current Analysis analysts objectively compare and contrast products, services, vendors, integrators and their teaming relationships to help you define the most prudent solution. By applying a proven assessment analysis methodology, Current Analysis delivers the most comprehensive and rapid intelligence through its CurrentCOMPETE platform, enabling business development and capture sales teams, procurement professionals, project and product managers, and executives to anticipate and counter competitive threats while offering solid solutions to meet emerging opportunities.
Making the Business Case for IP Communications	2005-11-03 01:00:03
This white paper describes the factors to consider in developing a strategic and financial business case for Cisco IP Communications solutions. It covers the distinct value delivered by Cisco Systems for different IP Communications technologies and deployment scenarios. It also discusses the measurable, highly attractive financial returns and productivity benefits that businesses have gained from Cisco IP Communications solutions.
BSA 2005 Global Software Piracy Study	2005-11-19 01:00:02
In 2004, 35 percent of the software installed on personal computers worldwide was pirated, a one percentage point decrease from 36 percent in 2003. Yet, losses due to piracy increased from $29 billion to $33 billion. These are among key findings of an independent global software piracy study released by the Business Software Alliance and conducted by global technology research leader IDC.
Adaptive Manufacturing: Enabling the Lean Six Sigma Enterprise	2006-09-15 01:00:16	SAP AG
This SAP white paper reviews the history of lean manufacturing best practices and explains why a more pragmatic approach to lean manufacturing is now in order. Find out how market forces such as demand variability and supplier fragmentation are affecting manufacturers and what they must do to extend lean- and Six Sigma-based principles and processes across their entire supply chain.
Ensuring Lean Manufacturing at Shanghai General Motors	2006-10-11 01:00:16	SAP AG
Shanghai General Motors Company (Shanghai GM) made the right decision when it called on SAP Custom Development services to help it adapt its SAP Advanced Planning & Optimization (SAP APO) solution, which is a component of SAP's supply chain management (SCM) system. Download this case study to read about the special development effort that was needed and learn why the project manager at Shanghai GM can now say, "SAP Custom Development enabled us to drive out waste, streamline a complex and lengthy production cycle, and ensure lean manufacturing practices both internally and across the supply chain."
RF/Wireless Basics 2005: An Intro to Wireless Data Collection Networks, Products, Standards and Solutions	2005-11-01 03:00:01
Considering wireless data collection, or interested in the latest info on wireless data collection networks? This document provides a comprehensive overview of wireless data collection applications, networks, equipment, standards, purchasing considerations and more.
Analyzing Performance and Availability: Best Practices for Root-Cause Analysis and Triage	2006-06-21 19:18:30	Mercury Interactive
See how how you can use Mercury Business Availability Center to monitor performance and availability from an end-user perspective to improve your production triage and root-cause analysis processes.