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Planning, budgeting and forecasting: Software selection guide by IBM
March 06, 2012 - (Free Research) Planning, budgeting and forecasting always will be crucial components to your organization. But choosing the right performance management software can be a tough task. This paper from IBM outlines the business challenges and drivers, as well as organizational and technological best practices to follow, and includes a software selection matrix.
Performance Management Solutions for the Office of Finance by IBM
October 14, 2009 - (Free Research) Read this brief paper and learn how IBM Cognos can lead finance teams into the next generation by offering driver-based budgeting with vastly shorter planning cycles, flexible rolling forecasts, faster and more reliable financial close and consolidation, tighter control over operational performance, swifter reporting capabilities and so much more.
Planning, Analysis & Forecasting - Demo by IBM
May 10, 2012 - (Free Research) Spreadsheets were once the only way for successful planning, analysis and forecasting. Not anymore. This webcast showcases an enterprise-wide, holistic solution that joins financial, operational and strategic planning with business analytics. Watch this now and learn how IBM Cognos can drive innovation and increase your profitability.
Analyst's take: Return on investment of IBM Cognos Software by ComputerWeekly.com
February 21, 2011 - (Free Research) Companies that use IBM Cognos software are able to improve productivity, reduce or avoid headcount, reduce financing costs, and increase profitability. These benefits are achieved because when employees can rapidly access and analyze data in consistent ways, they are better able to make business changes that both lower costs and increase revenues.
Nucleus Research Note: IBM Cognos Express by IBM
February 17, 2011 - (Free Research) Learn how midsize companies can rapidly adopt Business Intelligence (BI) and Performance Management (PM) technologies while minimizing training, support and ongoing costs in this research note from Nucleus Research.
Business Forecasting: Six Design Principles for Healthier Forecasts by IBM
June 16, 2010 - (Free Research) Success depends on healthy and accurate forecasts. A rolling forecasting approach is typically helpful in developing or restoring your forecasting practices to full health. This paper from IBM offers up six principals that should be mainstays in your forecasting blueprint and also outlines an example of successful rolling forecasts in practice.
Strategies to Cut Costs and Improve Performance by IBM
February 08, 2011 - (Free Research) By adopting commercial best practices, the federal government can achieve sustainable cost savings and reach high levels of operational efficiency. Read this paper to learn about the IBM 7-point strategy and unmatched portfolio of offerings that can help federal agencies stabilize a fiscal imbalance.
Reducing risk, enhancing analysis with operational risk management solutions
by IBM
February 15, 2012 - (Free Research) The Solvency II Directive was rolled out to protect consumers by promising that insurance companies maintain sufficient funds to meet all claims. Complying with the risk management portion of the initiative can be difficult for insurance companies. This paper details how Unum implemented an operational risk management solution to address this.
Now is the Time to Take Charge of 'The Last Mile of Finance' by IBM
January 18, 2012 - (Free Research) Read this paper and learn why automating The Last Mile of Finance can enable your organization to meet evolving requirements and reduce risk without increasing your costs. Gain insight into why upgrading your Last Mile processes is essential to remaining in line with regulatory reporting and compliance initiatives.
Finance 2011 – Time to Build the "Last Mile" by IBM
February 14, 2011 - (Free Research) The Last Mile of Finance lowers costs, increases productivity and reduces error rates. Yet frustration is still mounting due to too much time spent on mundane tasks, such as digging for data, quality assurance and more. This paper outlines the increased importance placed on insightful analytics and taking a systematic approach to risk management.
Where Finance Belongs on the IT Agenda by IBM
March 10, 2010 - (Free Research) IT and finance may oftentimes be on separate pages, viewing each other as another facet of the business. In today's recovering economy, their dependence on each other can determine the success or failure of your company. This paper offers insight on how IT and finance can collaborate to help your organization succeed in the post-recession economy.
Building a Finance Center of Excellence by IBM
September 13, 2011 - (Free Research) Once designated to the finance organization, functions such as forecasting and analysis have spread to other parts of the business. Performance management solutions are being deployed more broadly, migrating to everyday users. This paper explains why a Finance Center of Excellence can help ensure your performance management initiative succeeds.
Seven Symptoms of Forecasting Illness by IBM
April 13, 2010 - (Free Research) Your forecasting capabilities are likely lacking in some form or another. To fix this you must first recognize the problem and then implement a cure that leads to healthier predictions. This paper from IBM can help you zero in on the problem, offering up seven underlying symptoms of forecasting illness and remedies on how to overcome each one.
Extracting the Full Value of SEC Filing Software by IBM
December 07, 2011 - (Free Research) The U.S. Security and Exchange Commission has forced organizations that file reports with it to automate most of the steps, leading most companies purchase software that helps them do so. This paper by Ventana Research explains the value of automated tagging software and how implementing such a strategy can lead to an elevated ROI.
Financial Reporting Automation for Dummies by IBM
November 14, 2011 - (Free Research) This e-book offers insights on the benefits and value that financial reporting automation solutions can offer. Read on and learn about: High-performing organizations and their ability to automate financial reporting, low-performing organizations and why they are mired in complex and manual processes, and more.
The global state of the project management office by ComputerWeekly.com
May 05, 2011 - (Free Research) This global benchmarking study from ESI international identifies the key challenges and successes experienced by project and programme management offices (PMO) and draws recommendations for the future.
CW+ Roundtable: IT fights back to deliver business-related benefits by ComputerWeekly.com
July 09, 2010 - (Free Research) 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.
Case Study: PNC Financial Services by nlyte Software
October 25, 2011 - (Free Research) Access this essential resource to learn how one organization within the financial industry freed up nearly half a megawatt of power, extended the life of their data center, and reallocated budgets by implementing a vendor solution to efficiently and cost-effectively manage all assets.
Analyst's take: Managing IT in an economic downturn by ComputerWeekly.com
March 04, 2011 - (Free Research) As companies face the prospect of a recession, IT is even more challenged to justify and deliver value while avoiding risky projects. This is not the time to slash budgets; instead, follow a few rules to simplify decision making and focus your investment in areas that deliver the greatest return.
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