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BPM Summit 2008: Now Available On-Demand
The 6th Annual BPM Summit, Generating Value Through Visibility, brought together some of the business world's foremost practitioners to explore the transformational role of finance in the enterprise. If you missed the live event, you can still enjoy unlimited access to the audio and slide shows from the keynote speaker presentations at our on-demand archive.



- Today's Alerts -

BPM Buyer's Guide 2009: BPM Goes Mainstream
As organizations demand greater performance functionality, BPM software applications are increasingly part of a suite of offerings that continues to rapidly evolve to meet underserved areas of the enterprise.

Hail Mary! A Safe Choice, or Diligent Enforcer?
Mary Schapiro was confirmed as SEC chairman last week after receiving only a mild grilling before the Senate Banking Committee. Of course, the biggest question, and one only time may hold the answer to, is this: Which Mary Schapiro will ultimately lead the SEC? Will it be Mary, the affable bureaucrat, or Mary, the diligent enforcer?

401(k) Participants May Get More Investment Advice
Employees who have seen their 401(k) balances dwindle over the last year will soon be able to get long prohibited individual investment advice from investment companies as a result of a new rule from the Department of Labor (DOL). For more read Laurie Brannen's Brannen in Brief blog at Businessfinancemag.com.

ERM Operates on Behavior
A new KPMG survey of internal auditors and corporate board members provides a refreshing assessment of "risk culture." For more read Eric Krell's Full Disclosure blog at Businessfinancemag.com.

Time: Quality Over Quantity
When it comes to budgeting and planning, how companies spend time is more important than how much time companies spend. According to Ventana Research, time spent wisely is an investment. Read "Spending the Right Time on Planning and Budgeting" in the BPM Resource Center.

- Today's Diverts -

Self-Proclaimed Superheroes Patrol City Streets
Over 200 vigilante "superheroes" aim to keep cities across the country safe. According to the World Superhero Registry, a public forum and resource center for the Real-Life Superhero community, "This is a movement among ordinary people to make the world a better place in an extraordinary way." To qualify as a superhero, individuals must wear a costume, have performed heroic deeds, and must not be a paid representative of an organization.

Labrador Retriever the Most Popular Dog in 2008
Everyone's talking about President Obama's dog choices, but what does the rest of America own? According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), the five most popular breeds in the United States are the Labrador retriever, Yorkshire terrier, German shepherd, golden retriever, and beagle.

Archived Webcasts

Beyond the Hype 2009 -- An Unbiased Look at Performance Management Vendors and Trends

From GAAP to IFRS -- Are you ready?

Beyond the Panic: A CFO's Guide to Sustaining Performance




Video


BPM at Risk: An Interview with BPM Partners CEO Craig Schiff


Time for a Tax Tune-up: An Interview with Marc Seewald, VP Tax Products for Longview Solutions


Secrets of a Recession-Proof Business: An Interview with Gregory Cohen, Halcyon Jets Founder and CEO





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