BF_IT FINANCE LINK_ Penton Media November 19, 2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/businessfinance/v/241 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Valuable Six Sigma Training From Villanova University -- 100% Online Learn how to apply proven Six Sigma and Lean methodologies to in-demand areas like finance or IT. You can also earn career-building Six Sigma certification, online from Villanova. Start today! http://clk.atdmt.com/BED/go/186032886/direct/01/ ---------------------------------------- TODAY'S ALERTS --Using Software to Amp Up GRC You can't buy a comprehensive GRC solution today, but the individual pieces are growing increasingly important to CFOs and controllers. To view the full article go to: http://businessfinancemag.com/article/amping-grc-1119 --Make Your Project Management Office Strategic The project management office (PMO), typically established as a resource coordinating function for managing IT projects, sets world class operations apart from the rest, according to a recent Hackett Group research note on PMO maturity. Jack Duggal, a leading PMO expert, agrees with the findings. He says that the PMO is not only strategic, it's indispensable, especially in turbulent times. Here Duggal gives five reasons why. To view the full article go to: http://bigfatfinanceblog.com/2009/11/02/make-your-pmo-strategic/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT To download the latest Partner Resources, please view the web version of the newsletter or visit businessfinancemag.com. ---------------------------------------- --Top 5 Strategic Technologies for 2010 There are five strategic technologies you should consider for 2010, according to blogger Alan Radding. Learn more about these must-haves at his wiredFINANCE (http://bigfatfinanceblog.com/category/wired-finance/) blog. To view the full article go to: http://bigfatfinanceblog.com/2009/11/16/hot-it-for-2010/ --7 Mistakes in Dashboard Implementations Constructing the key performance indicators for your dashboard project may seem straightforward, but pitfalls lurking in the details can trap the unwary. Here's how to do it right. To view the full article go to: http://bpmmag.net/mag/7-mistakes-dashboard-implementations-0603/index.html --Lock Down the Desktop to Save Money Managing and supporting a desktop computer costs several times more than buying it initially because of the high costs of configuring, patching, and supporting the machine. There are a number of things companies can do to drive down desktop total cost of ownership. Two of the easiest solutions: simply lock down the desktop, which prevents changes to configuration settings in a machine, or use operating system controls to tightly constrain what users can do. To view the full article go to: http://bigfatfinanceblog.com/2009/11/09/lock-down-the-desktop-to-save-money/ --Windows 7 Adds to IT Options Windows 7 operating system, Microsoft's long-in-development upgrade from Windows Vista, hit the market last month. What that means for you, is that if your organization runs Windows, you'll eventually have a decision to make: upgrade to Windows 7, continue with your current system, or treat this as an opportunity to try something completely different, like adopting Google Apps or moving to Linux. To view the full article go to: http://bigfatfinanceblog.com/2009/10/23/windows-7-decision-time/ --Can Michael Dell Reduce IT Costs? At last month's OpenWorld 2009, Michael Dell, CEO of Dell Computers, claimed that a broad shift to x86-based (PC) systems and automated management could trim $200 billion off the $1.2 trillion IT spending in North America. However, there are some gotchas to this approach. To view the full article go to: http://bigfatfinanceblog.com/2009/10/19/can-michael-dell-reduce-it-costs/ --The Need for Speed in Operational BI Operational business intelligence (BI) aims to boost efficiency and improve customer service. Timely, real-time data is key to ensuring operational BI is successful. Read Ventana Research's "Operational BI Drives Demand for Timely Data" in the BPM Resource Center to learn about the results of the "Operational Business Intelligence" study. To view the full article go to: http://resources.bpmmag.net/index.html?action=viewSponsors&sponsorID=11 --Cash is King: Minimizing Audit Risk to Protect Cash Flow Tax audits are increasing in pace, scope, and severity as a result of the economic conditions. Read this paper from Sabrix to learn how today's elevated audit risk is impacting your cash flow, and what you can do about it. To view the full article go to: http://businessfinancemag.com/content/sabrix-cash-is-king-1013 --Risk Management: Protect and Maximize Stakeholder Value All companies must take risks to survive, and the most successful companies are those that actively integrate risk management into their decision-making processes. This white paper explains how a risk management program can help identify opportunities for value creation while also protecting against potential threats. To view the full article go to: http://businessfinancemag.com/whitepaper/dont-miss-these-oracle-whitepapers-0922 --ROI in Business Performance: Avoiding BPM Blind Spots and Growing Your IT Investment's Impact When it comes to tracking the success of your company's business performance applications, what you don't see can hurt you. In this on-demand webcast, you'll hear how performance management technology is capable of eliminating costly BPM blind spots. We'll reveal the findings of a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting that examined the potential return on investment that enterprises may realize by deploying Tagetik 3.0 performance management software. 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