WHITE PAPER - Read this paper to learn how IBM Cognos FSR with TM1 helps budget and finance teams to automate the generation of complex, process driven reports while maintaining the agency’s current business processes and disclosure management
Posted: February 8, 2012 | Published: February 8, 2012


Topics:  Budgeting | Business Intelligence | Business Intelligence Software | Business Process Automation | Business Process Automation Software | Business Process Management | Business Process Management Software | Financial Management | Financial Reporting | Forecasting, planning and budgeting software

EZINE - In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at the importance of IT strategy when budgets are under pressure. The first part of our Buyer’s Guide to virtualisation examines the barriers preventing many organisations from adopting the technology; and Transport for London’s CIO talks about how IT helps avoid Olympic travel chaos. Download the issue now.
Posted: January 30, 2012 | Published: January 31, 2012


Topics:  Budgeting | Cloud Computing | Governments | IT Best Practices | IT Management | Risk Assessment | Risk Management | Security

WHITE PAPER - This white paper reveals common negative perceptions of IT and discusses 4 key metrics that can provide you with greater insight into your resource consumption. Learn how to make use of this information to align your budget and resources with critical business requirements.
Posted: January 13, 2012 | Published: November 1, 2011


Topics:  Applications Management | Budgeting | Business IT Alignment | Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Center Management | Data Centers | Service Level Management

IT BRIEFING - This research from management consultants, Xantus, shows that while there is still a lack of clarity and a reluctance to fully commit to the cloud, there is a general acceptance from CIOs of the benefits and a growing commitment to develop those benefits.
Posted: December 1, 2011 | Published: December 1, 2011


Topics:  Budgeting | Business Development | Business of Information Technology | Business Processes | CIOs | Cloud Archive | Cloud Backup | Cloud Computing | Cloud CRM | Cloud Management | Cloud Security | Cloud Storage | Cloud Storage Strategy | ROI

IT BRIEFING - This report from Deloitte argues businesses are again investing in IT to provide the differentiation and innovation critical from their competitors despite the downturn.
Posted: December 1, 2011 | Published: December 1, 2011


Topics:  Budgeting | Business Development | Business IT Alignment | CIOs | Cloud Computing | Investments

IT BRIEFING - The Corporate Executive Board IT Budget Benchmarking Survey assess IT spending,  staffing, and outsourcing levels at more than 175 organizations globally, representing roughly US$38 billion in IT spend. Download for the latest IT budget trends.
Posted: November 21, 2011 | Published: November 21, 2011


Topics:  Budgeting | CIOs | Cloud Computing | Information Management | Mobile Device Management | Mobile Workers | Outsourcing | Project Management | Spend Management

WHITE PAPER - This white paper highlights improvements being achieved by moving to rolling forecasts as contrasted with typical forecasts to the period end (forecasting 'to the wall').
Posted: October 26, 2011 | Published: October 26, 2011


Topics:  Budgeting | Data Analytics | Financial Management | Financial Reporting | Forecasting, planning and budgeting software | Predictive Analytics

WHITE PAPER - Measuring, monitoring and maintaining a data centre has often been viewed as a purely technical project. Business value can be significant - and explaining this can unlock budget for DCIM investments.
Posted: October 24, 2011 | Published: July 29, 2010


Topics:  Budgeting | Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Center Management | Data Centers | IT Management

WHITE PAPER - There is no question that the past two financial years have been tough – IT budgets have been cut and IT managers have been under pressure to deliver more for less. But attitudes are changing, things are looking up and there’s a renewed sense of optimism within IT departments.
Posted: October 24, 2011 | Published: July 9, 2010


Topics:  Budgeting | IT Best Practices | IT Departments | IT Management

WHITE PAPER - Managing mobile costs is a challenge for all organisations, especially as responsibilities and budget authority may often sit in several places—IT, finance, personnel, managers and, of course, the employees themselves.
Posted: October 24, 2011 | Published: August 3, 2010


Topics:  Budgeting | Mobile Device Management | Supplier Management

WHITE PAPER - Network Rail’s CIO, Susan Cooklin, says her biggest challenge is increasing the business literacy of her IT staff. She said the rail company faces a period of restructuring and budget pressures.
Posted: October 21, 2011 | Published: September 10, 2010


Topics:  Budgeting | IT Infrastructure | IT Management

WHITE PAPER - Today’s economic climate means IT departments are under pressure to deliver both never-fail applications and service levels that meet business needs, while also reducing costs.
Posted: October 21, 2011 | Published: October 1, 2010


Topics:  Budgeting | IT Asset Management | IT Management | TCO

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT - Inside this presentation transcript, hear from Avi Saha the Vice President of Platform Architecture, Web and Database Services at ADP. Gain insight on how CIOs can achieve innovation through strategic investments, business and IT alignment and operational efficiency.
Posted: September 20, 2011 | Published: September 20, 2011


Topics:  Budgeting | Business Intelligence | Business IT Alignment | CIOs | Cloud Computing | Cloud Security | Investments | Strategic Planning

WHITE PAPER - Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, healthcare providers who invest in EHR technology may be eligible for financial incentives.  However, because incentive dollars arrive after implementation, many practices continue to see cost as a primary barrier to adoption. Read on to learn about the full range of financing options.
Posted: September 15, 2011 | Published: September 15, 2011


Topics:  ARRA | Budgeting | EHR (Electronic Health Records) | Financial Management | Financing | Health Care Compliance | Health Care Industry | Loans

ANALYST REPORT - This research report is designed to help companies assess their current spending priorities and measure them against their peers. Obtain key findings and recommendations to help your organization project growth and adapt its budget accordingly.
Posted: August 5, 2011 | Published: January 22, 2010


Topics:  Budgeting | Business Development | IT Management | IT Managers | IT Spending | IT Systems | Strategic Planning