SmartBiz IT Research Library

PRESENTATION - In a turbulent economy, companies need to seize every viable opportunity possible. Yet, as the global markets struggle, any margin for error or inefficiency has virtually vanished. Access to sound intelligence -- derived from accurate, up-to-date information -- helps companies make game-changing decisions quickly and with confidence.
Posted: October 7, 2009 | Published: October 7, 2009


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Business Management | Business Performance Management | Decision Support Systems | Predictive Analytics | Query Tools | Reporting Software

PRODUCT DEMO - See how plans, financial reports and scorecards can help you manage performance across all data sources in this flash demo.
Posted: October 7, 2009 | Published: October 7, 2009


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Data Integration | Data Management | Decision Support Systems | Query Tools | Reporting Software

ASSESSMENT TOOL - The cost and complexity of managing increasing volumes of data and content, plus the need to provide trusted information to all users, are driving CIOs to rethink approach to information delivery. This quick self-assessment is the first step to find out how IBM's Info Agenda approach can help your company unlock the business value of information.
Posted: October 7, 2009 | Published: October 7, 2009


Topics:  Business Intelligence | CEOs | CIOs | Decision Support Systems | Document Management | Query Tools | Records Management | Reporting Software

WHITE PAPER - Executives recognize that new analytics capabilities, coupled with advanced business process management, signal a major opportunity to create business advantage. Those who have the vision to apply new approaches are building intelligent enterprises positioned to thrive.
Posted: October 7, 2009 | Published: April 8, 2009


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Business Intelligence Software | Business Management | Business Performance Management | Business Process Management | Decision Support Systems | Executive Information Systems | Knowledge Management

WHITE PAPER - An Information Agenda is an approach for transforming information into a trusted strategic asset that can be rapidly leveraged across applications, processes and decisions for sustained competitive advantage.
Posted: October 6, 2009 | Published: October 6, 2008


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Business Performance Management | Data Centers | Data Management | Data Warehouses | Enterprise Search Software | Information Management | Master Data Management

PRODUCT OVERVIEW - Complete capabilities in one product, on a single architecture. See key features for both business and IT users, including Framework Manager, the Administration Console, and integration with Microsoft Excel.
Posted: October 6, 2009 | Published: October 6, 2009


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Business Intelligence Software | Data Management | Data Management Software | Data Modeling | Database Design | Decision Support Databases | Decision Support Systems | Query Tools | Reporting Software

ANALYST BRIEF - In this Research Brief, Clabby Analytics takes a closer look at IBM’s smarter planet initiative and its dynamic infrastructure strategy. They're defined in broad terms ? attention is given to the bigger picture: Don't overlook business resiliency and security when building a dynamic infrastructure.
Posted: October 6, 2009 | Published: April 9, 2009


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Business Intelligence Software | Business Process Management | Business Process Management Software | Infrastructure Management | Infrastructure Services | IT Infrastructure | IT Management | IT Service Management

WEBCAST - View this on demand Dynamic Infrastructure Worldwide Virtual Forum for advice from leading experts on today's IT challenges.
Posted: October 6, 2009 | Premiered: June 17, 2009


Topics:  Business Continuity Planning | Business Development | Business Environment | Business Intelligence | Business Management | Business Performance Management | Business Process Management | IT Infrastructure | IT Management | IT Services

WHITE PAPER - This white paper addresses the critical factors you need to address when dealing with workforce disruption, including threats like pandemics.
Posted: October 6, 2009 | Published: October 2, 2009


Topics:  Business Continuation Services | Business Continuity Planning | Business Continuity Planning Software | Business Intelligence | Business Performance Management | Disaster Planning | Disaster Recovery

INFORMATION CENTER - Find out how smarter technology can result in gains in efficiency, business alignment and risk management strategies.
Posted: October 5, 2009 | Published: October 2, 2009


Topics:  Business Environment | Business Intelligence | Business Process Management | Risk Management | Systems Management | Systems Management Services | Systems Management Software

ASSESSMENT TOOL - This brief 10-minute web-based diagnostic tool will explore your experiences with Business Intelligence (BI) in order to generate a customized report designed to help you identify your top pain points and how to address them and see how your organization stacks-up against leading BI professionals.
Posted: October 5, 2009 | Published: October 5, 2009


Topics:  Analytic Applications Software | Business Intelligence | Business Intelligence Software | Business Performance Management | Business Performance Management Software | Reporting Software

WHITE PAPER - 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.
Posted: October 5, 2009 | Published: May 5, 2009


Topics:  Analytic Applications Software | Business Integration Software | Business Intelligence | Business Intelligence Software | Reporting Software | ROI

PRODUCT LITERATURE - IBM Business Intelligence solutions draw on trusted and timely data to deliver consistent information in the terms businesses can own and understand.
Posted: October 5, 2009 | Published: October 5, 2009


Topics:  Analytic Applications Software | Balanced Scorecards | Business Intelligence | Business Intelligence Software | Dashboards | Enterprise Applications Software | Reporting Software

EBOOK - This eBook provides a context for understanding today’s information security environment and selecting an optimal set of technologies, policies, and practices to meet the needs of your particular business.
Posted: October 5, 2009 | Published: October 1, 2009


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Information Security | Security | Security Best Practices | Security Infrastructure | Security Management | Security Policies | Security Standards

WHITE PAPER - Professional report authors need a single reporting solution that draws data from a variety of sources and enables wide collaboration yet delivers the resulting information at business speed. IBM Cognos® 8 Business Intelligence includes Web-based reporting tools that support collaboration and good decision making.
Posted: October 5, 2009 | Published: January 5, 2009


Topics:  Analytic Applications Software | Business Intelligence | Business Intelligence Software | Decision Support Systems | Enterprise Applications Software | Reporting Software