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BI: The Inconvenient Truth
sponsored by Kalido
WHITE PAPER: What’s the truth behind the failure of many BI projects? Read this paper to learn the main factors leading to disappointment. These pitfalls are not those of new entrants to BI but have been repeated by smart and well managed companies worldwide.
Posted: 04 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2008

Kalido

Seven Steps for Effective Leadership Development
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses the technology that can be deployed to extend talent management practices across the enterprise with a focus on leadership positions.
Posted: 03 Jan 2014 | Published: 03 Jan 2014

Oracle Corporation

Ensuring Long-Term Success of BI/Analytics Projects: Train and Train Again
sponsored by SAP America, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: BI solutions are fast becoming a mainstay for organizations that recognize that proper collection and analysis of information can improve critical business processes. This paper provides key evaluation concerns for organizations looking to implement comprehensive training to ensure the success of their enterprise BI projects.
Posted: 20 Sep 2010 | Published: 20 Sep 2010

SAP America, Inc.

The 7 Deadly Skills of The Perfect Employee
sponsored by Skillsoft
WHITE PAPER: This resource examines the 7 skills essential to employee success and how to keep your employees productive and satisfied.
Posted: 23 Apr 2012 | Published: 23 Apr 2012

Skillsoft

Overcoming the Challenges of Green Procurement through eProcurement
sponsored by Dimension Data Global
WHITE PAPER: This eBook discusses nine eProcurement best practices. It also demonstrates how they will help you reduce environmental waste while implementing and managing your Green purchasing program.
Posted: 30 Sep 2008 | Published: 26 Sep 2008

Dimension Data Global

Four EHR Change Management Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)
sponsored by HP & Intel®
WHITE PAPER: The question is no longer if your healthcare practice will make the transition to EHR, but when.  Careful planning and effective change management can help keep missteps – and the stress and costs that come with them – to a minimum.  This white paper presents strategies for avoiding common EHR implementation problems.
Posted: 01 Aug 2013 | Published: 16 Sep 2011

HP & Intel®

Best Practices for a Successful Upgrade Project
sponsored by HCL Software
WHITE PAPER: Upgrades help businesses to maintain a competitive edge in the market. Yet, upgrades pose their own set of challenges. This white paper lists the best practices that should be followed when upgrading to achieve maximum reliability.
Posted: 10 Jul 2008 | Published: 16 May 2008

HCL Software

3 Key Components of a Risk-Based Security Plan
sponsored by Foundstone, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper takes a look at the different components of an effective security plan, and provides a perspective on how enterprises that are serious about their information security budgets should rethink their security plan.
Posted: 02 Jun 2008 | Published: 02 Jun 2008

Foundstone, Inc.

Simplifying the Management of Tier 1 ERP Systems for Mid-Sized Companies
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This white paper will discuss the impact of Tier 1 systems on IT departments in terms of ongoing maintenance, demonstrating that Tier 1 systems make many IT tasks easier, ranging from new-report generation to user training to upgrade management.
Posted: 04 May 2009 | Published: 04 May 2009

Oracle Corporation

IBM Cognos Learning Assessment
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This white paper introduces a customized learning assessment work package that extends the value of one business intelligence and performance management platform by teaching your business users the skills they need to drive success.
Posted: 15 Jan 2014 | Published: 31 Mar 2009

IBM