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whitepaper Improving Data Mining Via Noisy Micro-Outsourcing2008-11-21 New York University
  This work discussed in this paper focuses on problems where it is possible to obtain certain (noisy) data values ("Labels") relatively cheaply, from on-line micro outsourcing sources ("Non-expert labelers"). A main focus is the strategy of outsourcing to obtain these values as training labels for supervised modeling. (This setting is in direct contrast to the setting motivating active learning and semi-supervised learning, where unlabeled points are relatively inexpensive, but labeling is expensive.)

Tags: Data Tools		   
whitepaper Case Study: Key Factors for Successful Indirect Procurement Outsourcing2008-11-19 gartner
  Telstra is Australia's largest communications and information service provider, with revenue of more than A$23.7 billion. The Challenge was to enhance its procurement function, access a low-cost operating infrastructure to meet increasingly complex procure-to-pay demands and processes, etc. Telstra Telstra management identified a long-term corporate procurement strategic vision. This included high-level goals set by senior management. Efforts were made to identify any gaps that existed between this vision and the status quo. Telstra studied available strategic options and approaches, such as procurement outsourcing, supply chain consulting and an in-house strategic initiative.

Tags: Customer Management, Business Functions		   
whitepaper How to Find a Reliable Vendor for Software Development Outsourcing?2008-11-16
  The problem of finding the right offshore company to outsource IT or software development work to it is unfortunately very common. There are thousands of offshore software development companies all over the world: in India, Russia, Ukraine, China, Latin America, etc, but which one to choose for the project? And a more complex question, how to choose not to fail? Most probably one heard from the business partners, friends and saw in the web many failure stories about outsourcing. Money saving is attractive (one may save 50% of project cost or even more), but what if money will be wasted and one will get software with very bad quality or even will not get any software.

Tags: IT Budgeting		   
whitepaper Simplify Backup for Your Business with Symantec Online Backup2008-03-06 Symantec
  Symantec Online Backup provides businesses with secure, affordable backup and recovery for PCs and servers over the Internet. Easy to set up and easy to use, Online Backup can start protecting critical data in minutes. Online Backup automatically stores your backup data in secure, off-site data centers managed by the market leader in data protection. Just set it, forget it, and get back to running your business.

View this Webcast to learn how Symantec Online Backup can simplify backup for your business and improve your disaster recovery strategy.

Tags: Data Infrastructure, Data Infrastructure, Data Tools, User Satisfaction, IT Infrastructure, IT Budgeting, IT Budgeting, Data Tools		   
whitepaper Why You Should Outsource Your Software Testing2008-11-12
  Market research studies show that 40% of unplanned application downtime is caused by application failures or "Bugs"; 40% by application errors and only 20% by hardware, environmental factors or disasters. Therefore, 80% of unplanned downtime can be alleviated by improvement of IT processes, pre-deployment testing and complete operations training. But not all organizations have the "Know-how" or resources to perform the software testing process. Software testing is crucial, but it is certainly not the core activity of most organizations that need it. Outsourcing this process will allow a company to focus on its core activities while software-testing experts can handle the work proficiently, ensuring quality results. The company will save time and money on a process that would otherwise be too tedious and exhausting if performed internal.

Tags: Software Development Tools		   
whitepaper IT Outsourcing: A Valuable Alternative for Independent Long-Term Care Pharmacies2008-11-11 OPESNET
  As independent Long-Term Care Pharmacies (LTCPs) seek to better serve their customers while remaining both profitable and competitive, they are continuously challenged to reevaluate and adjust their business practices to ensure long-term success in the marketplace. IT outsourcing provides LTCPs with the opportunity to lower overall IT costs and streamline their operations while dramatically improving customer service levels. Information technology is here to stay, and independent LTCPs are wise to embrace the value and benefits afforded by implementing a sound IT strategy. Instead of viewing IT as a bothersome yet necessary expense, more and more LTCPs are establishing IT as a mission-critical strategic asset that is fundamental to the success of the pharmacy.   
whitepaper Outsourcing Distribution Centers Offers More Flexibility, Less Risk: Global Sourcing and Manufacturing Compels Companies to Rethink U.S. Distribution Networks2008-11-05 Ryder System
  Fashion companies are almost entirely dependent on bringing goods in from multiple global sources. Fashion retail chain Anchor Blue is no exception. The problem was, it had little control over its supply chain operations. The company had no visibility into where goods were and it was taking on average three-and-a-half days for product to move through the distribution center. The lack of visibility led stores to order more product, which increased inventory costs. And if goods were lost, it took dozens of phone calls to resolve the problem while the store went without merchandise.

Tags: Customer Management, IT Budgeting		   
whitepaper Webcast: Should Your Organization Get Out of the Email Business?2008-09-23 USA.NET
  Email sounds simple, but it's complex technology that is difficult and time-consuming to manage. So more and more organizations are abandoning their on-premise email systems, and moving to a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution. View this on-demand Webcast to hear IDC strategist Mark Levitt describe how business messaging and collaboration have evolved to the point where every organization should evaluate the SaaS option. Included is a case study of MTM Luxury Lodging, a boutique hotel group that leverages hosted technology across their properties including Seattle's Hotel 1000. MTM uses hosted Exchange 2007, SharePoint, Instant Messaging and mobile services, all from USA.NET.

Featured Speakers:
  • Mark Levitt, Vice President for Collaborative Computing, IDC
  • Chuck Marratt, Director of Information Systems, MTM Luxury Hotels
  • Steve O'Brien, VP Managed Messaging Services, USA.NET


Tags: E-commerce - E-Business, E-commerce - E-Business, Internet and Web, Internet and Web, IT Budgeting, IT Budgeting		   
whitepaper Protect Your Business with Online Backup: Ten Reasons to Protect Your Data with an Online Backup Service2008-11-01 Symantec
  Many small and mid-size businesses operate with inadequate or incomplete data backup processes that can lead to costly data loss and organizational risk.

To learn how your organization can dramatically improve its data management capabilities, download "Protect Your Business with Online Backup--Ten Reasons to Protect Your Data with an Online Backup Service." This new Symantec white paper is an easy-to-follow guide that explains how your company can use an online backup service to safeguard vital information that could be lost due to hardware malfunction, human error, software failure, or viruses. Specifically, you'll discover how this type of state-of-the-art service can help you:
  • Reduce costs and complexity
  • Secure data from disasters
  • Increase staff productivity
  • Protect remote offices and mobile employees
  • Limit compliance risks


Tags: Data Infrastructure, Enterprise Planning, Data Infrastructure, Data Tools, IT Infrastructure, IT Budgeting, IT Budgeting, Data Tools		   
whitepaper AppLabs Case Study: Turquoise2008-10-29 AppLabs
  The Turquoise Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF) provides electronic execution services to buyers and sellers of pan-European equities. Turquoise wanted to create a venue with more flexibility, competitive prices and better value than the rest on the market but also with faster processing speed - twice as fast as its competitors - thus giving the ability to outperform the other platforms in their dark pool and visible order book. In order to achieve this, Turquoise needed to partner with some of the industry's leading companies in the trading platform domain. Reflecting on the decision to choose AppLabs, Chief Technology Officer, said, they knew what they wanted from their testing partner as they had a vision for the testing solution required.

Tags: IT Budgeting, Business Functions