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Understanding the Vendor Neutral Archive: How to Approach a VNA for Immediate and Longer-Term Benefit
sponsored by BridgeHead Software
WHITE PAPER: This white paper explains the basics behind vendor neutral archives (VNAs). Click through to uncover the short- and long-term benefits, as well as get information of what to consider before making the investment.
Posted: 10 Apr 2014 | Published: 28 Feb 2013

BridgeHead Software

CIO Quickpulse: Drivers for Enterprise Virtualization Diversification
sponsored by Red Hat
WHITE PAPER: Considering adopting second-vendor virtualization to increase diversity, data center power and agility?  This resource describes the appeal of open source solutions over proprietary vendor solutions.
Posted: 25 May 2012 | Published: 25 May 2012

Red Hat

Ten Critical Success Factors for CRM: Lessons Learned from Successful Implementations
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Customer relationship management (CRM) deployments can be complex and difficult. This white paper provides a checklist of the ten critical success factors for organizations to follow to avoid common pitfalls as they design and deploy their CRM system.
Posted: 16 Jan 2007 | Published: 01 Aug 2006

Oracle Corporation

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

Esker Inc.

Oracle Vertical CRM Applications: Realizing Business Benefit Through Industry Best Practices
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This IDC white paper explores the benefits of employing a vertical CRM application based on industry best practices. Learn challenges, opportunities and benefits of vertical applications as well as advice for industry-specific solutions.
Posted: 02 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Mar 2008

Oracle Corporation

Ensuring Customer Loyalty: Designing Next-Generation Loyalty Programs
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Loyalty programs are a necessary part of a successful CRM program and long-term customer retention. Compare available programs, learn what a loyalty program can achieve for your business and gain an eight step guide to designing your own successful plan.
Posted: 16 Jan 2007 | Published: 01 Feb 2005

Oracle Corporation

Vendor Landscape: Video Conferencing
sponsored by Avaya
WHITE PAPER: This resource takes an in-depth look at the videoconferencing (VC) vendor marketplace, as well as must-have VC capabilities and features. Also inside, find a side-by-side comparison of VC vendor strengths and weaknesses.
Posted: 12 Aug 2013 | Published: 12 Aug 2013

Avaya

RHEV for Desktops Feature Comparison
sponsored by Red Hat
WHITE PAPER: When choosing a desktop virtualization platform to manage your desktop infrastructure, your architecture and capabilities may be limited by the features offered by each product. This document details the features and benefits of Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization for Desktops 3.0 in comparison with current market competitors.
Posted: 25 May 2012 | Published: 25 May 2012

Red Hat

Magic Quadrant for Mobile Data Protection
sponsored by Sophos
WHITE PAPER: This Magic Quadrant is a snapshot of the overall market that ranks vendors against each other, according to competitive criteria. Vendors in any quadrant, as well as those not ranked on the Magic Quadrant, may be appropriate for your enterprise's needs and budget.
Posted: 14 Apr 2011 | Published: 13 Apr 2011

Sophos

Gartner Magic Quadrant: Selecting a vendor
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: The demand for greater ecommerce capabilities is growing leading CIOs and IT professionals concerned with choosing the perfect vendor. Through this in-depth vendor analysis by Gartner, uncover the top 6 questions you should ask and the strengths and weaknesses of the top 20 e-commerce vendors.
Posted: 17 May 2012 | Published: 03 Nov 2011

IBM