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SAP Outsourcing for Mid-Market Companies: A Comparison of Three Leading Providers sponsored by itelligence, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Running a business on SAP requires that the application be available 7x24, data be secure, and that the application can grow with an organization. The decision to select an outsourcer goes far beyond finding a data center. Read this paper and learn what questions to ask in order to select an outstanding SAP outsourcing provider. Posted: 28 Mar 2011 \| Published: 28 Mar 2011 TOPICS: Application Monitoring \| Business Process Outsourcing \| Data Center Management \| Enterprise Applications Software \| SaaS ERP \| SAP (Product) \| SMBs \| Systems Management \| Systems Management Software \| Vendor Selection

Business Intelligence. It's Better Here: Why the WebFOCUS BI Platform Beats the Competition sponsored by Information Builders WHITE PAPER: This resource offers guidance to help you navigate the business intelligence (BI) marketplace, and introduces a BI platform that can help meet your business needs. Also inside, find eight key motivators you should consider when choosing a BI tool. Posted: 30 Apr 2013 \| Published: 31 Dec 2012 TOPICS: Business Intelligence \| Business Intelligence Software \| Business Management \| Business Performance Management \| Data Analytics \| Data Governance \| Data Management \| Data Management Software \| Data Mining \| Data Mining Software \| Vendor Selection \| Vendors

Looking under the hood: Answers to top questions CIOs ask cloud-based HR vendors sponsored by SAP WHITE PAPER: Not every HR cloud application is made equal, but how can you identify the right software-as-a-service (SaaS) HR strategy? This resource counts down seven questions that savvy CIOs and business leaders need to ask HR SaaS application vendors in order to find success. Posted: 14 Aug 2013 \| Published: 14 Aug 2013 TOPICS: CIOs \| Cloud Computing \| Cloud Management \| Human Resources Management \| Human Resources Service Providers \| Human Resources Services \| Human Resources Software \| Software as a Service \| Talent Management \| Vendor Selection \| Vendors \| Workforce Management Software \| Workforce Planning

IBM PureFlex/SmartCloud vs. the VCE Vblock Cloud sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Access this analyst report to learn why IBM's PureFlex represent a more compelling mainstream cloud alternative when compared with VCE's Vblock cloud offerings. Posted: 20 May 2014 \| Published: 13 Jun 2013 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud Management \| Cost Benefit Analysis \| Data Center Design \| Data Center Management \| Data Centers \| Vendor Selection \| Vendors

Enterprise Resource Planning Software: Taking the Plunge sponsored by VAI, Vormittag Associates, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Check out this white paper to discover the many benefits of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. Posted: 20 Mar 2009 \| Published: 20 Mar 2009 TOPICS: Call Centers \| CRM \| Data Integration \| ERP \| Sales Force Automation \| SMBs \| Software Selection \| Systems Operations \| Vendor Selection

Stay or Switch? How Switching Your Value-Added Network (VAN) can Payoff Beyond Just Price sponsored by Liaison Technology WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses key capabilities needed in a value-added network (VAN) and what to look for in selecting your next VAN provider. Posted: 23 May 2012 \| Published: 23 May 2012 TOPICS: Content Management \| Data Management \| Document Management \| EDI \| Supply Chain Management \| Vendor Selection

Creating a Secure Private Network for Cloud Computing sponsored by MegaPath Inc. WHITE PAPER: This essential resource highlights key criteria to consider when evaluating managed network service providers for the private cloud. Discover how a MPLS-enabled, all-optical network provider can help you meet performance-sensitive application needs and SLAs. Posted: 23 May 2012 \| Published: 22 May 2012 TOPICS: Application Performance Management \| Cloud Computing \| Hybrid clouds \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Private Cloud \| Public Cloud \| Vendor Selection

Information Workplace Platforms: Oracle Vs. Microsoft sponsored by Oracle Corporation WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn about Oracle and Microsoft workplace platforms strengths and weaknesses. Posted: 16 Oct 2008 \| Published: 16 Oct 2008 TOPICS: Business Environment \| Electronic Discovery \| Enterprise \| Enterprise Resource Management \| Financial Services \| ILM \| Information Management \| Middleware \| Vendor Selection

Integrate Automated Order Processing with SAP Applications sponsored by Esker Inc. WHITE PAPER: Inefficient sales order processing can cause companies to miss tremendous opportunities for improved profitability. Learn how automating the sales order process can eliminate the inefficiencies and limitations of manual order processing. Posted: 04 Oct 2007 \| Published: 04 Oct 2007 TOPICS: Business Performance Management \| Business Process Automation \| Business Process Management \| Customer Satisfaction \| Order Management Systems \| ROI \| Sales Order Management \| Vendor Selection \| Workflow Software

Planning and Implementing A Dynamic Cloud: Creating a Cloud Environment That's as Dynamic as Your Business sponsored by Adaptive Computing WHITE PAPER: Not sure how to start implementing cloud? This resource takes you through some of the key points to keep in mind as you are developing a long-term cloud strategy. Discover how you can create the ideal, optimized cloud environment that will serve your business needs for years to come. Posted: 15 Feb 2012 \| Published: 15 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud Management \| Data Center Management \| Hybrid clouds \| Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) \| Private Cloud \| Vendor Selection