This paper provides the reader with a 7 Step model that seeks to suggest ways in which organisations can maximise their business returns. The model sets out to blend the benefits of non-technology approaches with the more technological...

Business Architecture is the glue that links the pieces together as a coherent whole. It is the approach by which you can step forward and deliver the navigation system for business, enabling your business to ask smart questions and get intelligent…

As more and more human activity moves online, it is easy to think that geography no longer matters-surely the internet is without borders? Whilst in some cases this is true, more often than not online activity spills over into the real world.

Shadow v7 expands the range of SOA and data connectivity options available to existing System z mainframe users.

This document provides a snapshot of the current state of the Master Data Management (MDM) market.

Getting to grips with information governance, a key component of a broader business strategy, gives organisations a much stronger chance of longer term success as well as protecting the business from costly errors...

With virtualization close to the top of every CIO's to do list, we undertook the task of finding out how well server, storage and desktop virtualization is currently understood and where it is being applied...

The management of operational IT is not without its challenges, indeed it can be a thankless task particularly when considered as a whole. The good news is that the day to day burden can be reduced by applying some simple, practical measures...

Existing IT management strategies have enabled organisations to take control of their infrastructures. The game has moved on however and it is time to raise the sights of IT management strategy...

As markets become more complex and dynamic, is the traditional periodic and retrospective management reporting approach adequate for running the business, or do we need a rethink?

Now that mobile email is moving into the mainstream, with technology and services widely available to businesses of all sizes, organisations looking to either invest for the first time or review their current arrangements are...

People with disabilities want to be independent; they want to do things for themselves by themselves. This report investigates Oracle's support of accessibility.

This paper focuses on using Business Intelligence (BI) in conjunction with the Sage 200 and Sage 1000 business software suites for accounting and CRM customers.

This Spotlight paper examines the problems with BI systems, looks at the changes needed and why, and suggests some approaches to meeting the user's demands.

While the spotlight of media attention often falls on external threats such as hackers, viruses, spyware and so on, it is well recognised in organisations that problems are far more likely to be caused by people working on the inside.