What is a Cloud, what is Saas?
Anyone who has been in information technology for more than 15 years or so will know that there have been several major transitions on how a computing infrastructure is architected. In a post World War II Navy research study on computers and computing the conclusion stipulated that no more than 12 computers would ever be sold world wide. So much for penetrating insight. Clearly IBM did not believe that and brought mainframe computing to many more than 12. For most of the sixties and seventies, mainframes or "hosts" were the way to go for those who could afford them. Mid-range compute ...
- Kollabria eGuide: Records Management for SharePoint 2010
eGuide Abstract: This is a 12 page educational guide (eGuide) that helps the SharePoint deployment team and line of business management understand the basics of records management, the records management capabilities of SharePoint 2010, and the records management extensions provided by HP TRIM 7. The guide provides the non-technical business manager with a solid understanding of records management, concepts and solution planning parameters. This eGuide and the HP TRIM 7 product review was entirely written by Kollabria analysts. eGuide Table of Contents: What is a record? - Just abo ...
- Clear Cost Model Allows Easy ROI Calculations
Article Abstract: Return on Investment (ROI) is at the heart of every significant business decision. In the simplest of terms it is a measure of what you get for what you give. Research by Ohio State University found that 4 out of 5 buyers seek “value” before price. In other words, most people will give more to get more. Article Excerpt: “Value” includes Quality, Flexibility of the offering and Availability all as a function of Price. “Quality” means the product delivers what is required (or wanted) and does what is promised. Economists call ...
- Simple Web-based Service Solves Age Old Problems with Paper Invoices
Article Abstract: The major challenge that accounts payable departments have always faced is the cost and hassle of handling paper invoices. Paper invoices are inherently difficult to control, manage, and distribute. When you measure the characteristics of paper invoices up against the major tasks that accounts payable departments are required to accomplish, you begin to see where the disconnect comes from. Article: There is no easy fool proof way of routing paper invoices for approvals or to access them to solve everyday business questions. An ever bigger challenge is the cost of ...
- Tomorrow’s Promise of e-Invoicing is Delivered Today for a Quarter
Article Abstract: Technology is a powerful driver for economic growth from two perspectives. First, as Tom Peters observed it “allows organizations to create business models in ways never dreamed of in earlier times.” Examples of this include electronic commerce (the fastest growing retail segment), virtual corporations and cross-continental project collaboration. These business models could not exist without the use of computer technology. In addition, they replaced business models that were more costly and less productive. Article Excerpt: Beyond creating new busine ...
- Finally a Bridge to Pure e-invoicing
Article Abstract: The introduction of mini and micro computers to the business community in the 1980s created an unprecedented explosion of productivity. With that growth in productivity came an economic inflection point like none other in history. The success of technology adoption lead to even greater demand and the possibilities seemed endless. Article Excerpt: One of the early adapters to computer technology was finance and accounting. These areas were traditionally the largest departments in employee headcount. The use of information systems resulted in a dramatic reductio ...
- Enterprise Invoice Processing For the Masses
Article Abstract: According to a 2009 survey conducted by the Accounts Payable Network, the average cost of processing an invoice for companies with less than 500 employees is $8.88, whereas companies in the largest category of 10,000 + employees reported a cost of $3.06. Also, the study reported that frontend scanning and automated workflow were implemented by only 22% of organizations with less than 500 employees, yet by over 60% of those in the largest category. Article Excerpt: The results of this survey demonstrate a clear reduction in cost when these automation solutions are impl ...
- Ten Security and Reliability Questions to Address before Implementing ECM
Article Abstract: Worried about choosing an ECM system with the best security and reliability? Find out what you should ask and why you should ask. Read the Ten Security and Reliability Questions to Address before implementing ECM whitepaper. Learn More Article Excerpt: "Question 1: Was the software specifically designed as an on-demand solution? Many on-demand ECM vendors use standard, off-the-shelf ECM software designed for a single company. When providing on-demand services for many companies and customers, using this type of software is second best, because it limits security, funct ...
- Improved Control and Accuracy of Invoice Processing for a Quarter (Yes, That's 25 cents)
Article Abstract: Reducing data entry errors is an important focus in every organization. Common methods to reduce errors include improved training, incentive pay and double entry of the data. In some instances firms employ double-checking input work by another employee. Quality initiatives that began in the 1980s taught many how to more accurately measure errors and develop constructive plans to reduce them. All of these methods have some level of success in search of the elusive “zero-defect” work product. Article Excerpt: A business looks to the accounting departm ...
- Best Practices to Successful Document Management White Paper
Article Abstract: We want your business to be successful. In order for it to be successful, you need the right tools to guide you towards business process improvement and proper document management. With this white paper, we hope to provide you with the guidelines you need to successful document management implementation and sustainability. Article Excerpt: Have you ever thought about how much money and time your business spends on storing, searching, and retrieving information in a normal workday? Think about how many pieces of paper are printed in your office... Did you know that the ...
