Business Process Management (BPM) White Papers

Most organisations that license software such as Windows, SQL Server, Oracle Weblogic and Oracle Database on a per processor or per host basis are spending far more than is required. By optimising VM placements, organisations can achieve savings of greater than 50%. VIEW SUMMARY

Members of business communities interact to make decisions. If the actions involved are not integrated, processes can be disrupted, leading to a loss of competitive edge. This highlights the need for workflow management, so employees know exactly what they need to do and when. Read to find out more. VIEW SUMMARY

The agile approach is about adopting a culture of openness and cooperation between IT and the business. A lack of this is often the reason why agile projects fail. This white paper considers 7 reasons why this can happen. VIEW SUMMARY

What is it about common file transfer methods that are so problematic? How can this jeopardise business objectives? What functional requirements guide the selection of a secure, reliable and efficient file transfer system? How can these be deployed and managed? Read for the answers and more. VIEW SUMMARY

Margins in the professional services industry are diminishing and customers are becoming more demanding. Businesses need to improve the efficiency of their services and find new ways to differentiate their offerings. They need software that can stimulate new business models and add value. VIEW SUMMARY

IT departments are sometimes viewed as an irritating expense, despite the fact that they greatly contribute to the bottom line. They need to begin to run like a business, matching needs to increasingly complex requirements, whilst adding value to the organisation. Read this paper to find out more. VIEW SUMMARY

This fascinating paper looks back at 50 years of trial and error as vendors have attempted to model the world of project management using software. It argues that now, we may be getting closer to an automated resource allocation model that actually works. VIEW SUMMARY

This paper separately examines the experiences of a university and school district moving to an automated patch management and technical support application. It examines the problems, the final results, and has a candid explanation of what could and should have been done better. VIEW SUMMARY

Manually processing sales orders can be a labour-intensive, time consuming and error-prone process; many companies are moving to an automated provider. This buyer’s guide provides you with 13 key questions to ask an SOP solution provider so that you can select the most appropriate solution. VIEW SUMMARY

The annual cost of processing order management documents represents 5-15 % of sales. This paper highlights the vast benefits of automated sales order processing such as cost savings and operational efficiencies that make companies better equipped to be competitive and profitable. VIEW SUMMARY