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whitepaper Legal firm saves time, money with HP Thin Clients2007-07-25 Hewlett-Packard (HP)
  IT costs out of control? Are you protecting your clients' confidentiality agreements? Learn how this legal firm saved money while increasing data security with HP Thin Client solution.

Tags: Thin Clients, Data Recovery - Security, Finance, Cost Control - Risk Mgmt.		   
whitepaper Lifetime Products uses HP Thin Clients to improve workplace security and efficiency2007-06-22 Hewlett-Packard (HP)
  Read how the CIO of the world's largest manufacturer of polyethylene products implemented an agile, scalable solution with HP Thin Clients, while increasing data security. See how he stacks up Thin Clients vs. Traditional Desktops around:
  • Security
  • Hardware Maintenance / Costs
  • Duplicate application costs
  • Refresh Cost


Tags: Thin Clients, Finance, Cost Control - Risk Mgmt., Remote Access - RA Servers		   
whitepaper A Statistical Approach to Risk Mitigation in Computational Markets2007-06-29 Association for Computing Machinery
  This paper studies stochastic models to mitigate the risk of poor Quality-of-Service (QoS) in computational markets. Consumers who purchase services expect both price and performance guarantees. They need to predict future demand to budget for sustained performance despite price fluctuations. Conversely, providers need to estimate demand to price future usage. The skewed and bursty nature of demand in large-scale computer networks challenges the common statistical assumptions of symmetry, independence, and stationarity. This discrepancy leads to underestimation of investment risk. The paper confirms this non-normal distribution behavior in the study of demand in computational markets. The high agility of a dynamic resource market requires flexible, efficient, and adaptable predictions.

Tags: Cost Control - Risk Mgmt.		   
whitepaper Expert Strategies for Reducing the Risks of an SaaS Relationship0000-00-00 Iron Mountain
  With promises of strong return on investment, low overhead and rapid application deployment, Software as a Service (SaaS) and Application Service Provider (ASP) solutions have begun to skyrocket in popularity. Solutions for customer relationship management, payroll, human resources, and many more are now available on-demand. But as compelling as these advantages may be, you need to make sure you don't leave your firm exposed to risk.

Whether you are currently engaged or plan to engage in an SaaS or ASP agreement, be sure to view this on-demand webcast and learn how to:
  • Establish guidelines to safeguard your company in the event a SaaS or ASP provider is unwilling or unable to continue operations.
  • Account for business risks caused by prolonged outages or service disruptions.
  • Restore access in the event of a significant outage.
  • Negotiate and execute a well-worded SaaS escrow agreement.
Speakers:
  • Jeff Kaplan, Managing Director, THINKstrategies
  • Tim Cummins, President and Executive Director, International Association for Contract and Commercial Management
  • Frank Bruno, Senior Business Strategist for Intellectual Property Management, Iron Mountain, Incorporated


    • View this on-demand webcast today!

    Tags: Cost Control - Risk Mgmt., Resources Mgmt., Strategic Planning    		   
    whitepaper THINKstrategies: Leveraging Escrow Agreements to Safeguard Your Business from the Risks Associated with SaaS0000-00-00 Iron Mountain
      The software industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation as traditional, on-premise applications are being replaced with a new generation of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions. Solutions for customer relationship management, payroll, human resources, and many more are available on-demand with SaaS delivery model. While offering measurable business benefits, these solutions expose companies to vulnerabilities that require a new level of business discipline to mitigate these risks.

    THINKstrategies' research has not only been among the first to recognize the widespread interest and adoption of SaaS, it has also identified key issues which SaaS providers must still address in order to achieve mainstream acceptance. This white paper discusses a proven mechanism for addressing these concerns: creating a technology escrow program to safeguard SaaS solutions, and is a must-read for anyone who is currently engaged or plans to engage in an SaaS or ASP agreement.

    Download this white paper now!

    Tags: Service Level Management, Cost Control - Risk Mgmt., Strategic Planning, SLA    		   
    whitepaper ITIL v3 and the Evolution of Service Management2007-06-22 IBM
      ITIL v3 has just been refreshed to reflect current best practice for service management. CoBIT v4.1 has just been revised and ISO IEC 20000 is undergoing a revision with a proposed part 3 right now. What does all of this mean? It means that IT management is maturing and the increasing requirement for improved service management is driving these changes.

    Tags: Cost Control - Risk Mgmt., Strategic Planning, IT Reliability, ITIL    		   
    whitepaper Winterthur Achieves Market Leadership in Reducing Costs and Increasing Quality With Standardized Business Processes0000-00-00 TIBCO Software
      Winterthur is the leading insurance company in Switzerland. Winterthur was looking for a comprehensive BPM system to achieve cost control in the area of pension plan management by streamlining and standardizing processes. Having implemented other types of cost reduction programs common in the industry, Winterthur wanted to identify new savings opportunities and drive margins in what is a tough competitive arena. The company saw business process optimization as the way to achieve required cost savings and to leverage technology to remain at the market's forefront. As a solution Winterthur is using TIBCO's BPM software to standardize processes relating to management of savings accounts for pension benefits.

    Tags: Business Management, Cost Control - Risk Mgmt.    		   
    whitepaper IBM Mid-sized Electronics Executive Kit: Delivering innovative products in an ever-changing electronics industry0000-00-00 IBM
      In today's highly competitive global environment, successful companies have to anticipate customer needs so they can be first to market—and stay successful. This kit provides you with 5 key materials to help you create new value for the consumer—by developing rapid innovation processes that will keep you at the forefront.

    Tags: ERP, Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Procurement - Purchasing, Cost Control - Risk Mgmt.    		   
    whitepaper IBM IT Optimization for Mid-Market Executive Kit: Is your IT infrastructure optimized for maximum performance?0000-00-00 IBM
      IT optimization can help you simplify, consolidate, and integrate existing IT resources for maximum performance. Optimization also reduces operating expenses and makes it easier to manage the entire infrastructure in line with the growth objectives of the company. This IBM executive kit contains solution briefs, white papers, and other valuable resources to help you start optimizing your IT infrastructure.

    Tags: Cost Control - Risk Mgmt., Resources Mgmt., Strategic Planning    		   
    whitepaper Mitigating the Risk of Composite Applications0000-00-00 Hewlett-Packard (HP)
      This webcast explains mitigating the risk of composite applications.

    Tags: Application Development    		   


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