Sourcing White Papers

WHITE PAPER: A costly, complicated migration to a best-of-breed e-Procurement platform is not the only way to achieve a consumer-friendly user interface (UI) and ensure user adoption. Read this paper to discover a cost-effective alternative that allows SAP ERP users to leverage their existing infrastructure to achieve e-Procurement adoption.

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 | Published: 31 Jul 2010

WHITE PAPER: Access this white paper for an in-depth look at one platform that provides a modern system of engagement when it comes to supplier relations and supply chain management. Access now to see how ongoing activity monitoring can reshape how your operations function.

Posted: 22 Jan 2015 | Published: 22 Jan 2015

WHITE PAPER: Read ARC's view on how SAP's best practices and SAP Business All-in-One solutions for chemicals ensure rapid deployment with low risk for small and midsize companies.

Posted: 07 Aug 2009 | Published: 07 Aug 2009

WHITE PAPER: To drive market share, sales, product adoption and greater efficiency, many businesses are strategically partnering with suppliers and other supply chain participants to collaborate and share information. In this white paper, find answers to three of the top concerns for organizations developing these collaborative supply chain networks.

Posted: 31 Jan 2012 | Published: 30 Sep 2009

WHITE PAPER: Read this article to discover the three supplier management initiatives that have helped market-leading procurement organizations drive innovation, increase productivity and mitigate risk.

Posted: 21 Apr 2012 | Published: 31 Mar 2012

WHITE PAPER: Manufacturers will continue to leverage technology to stay competitive. Read this paper to learn how with the Vantage fully integrated enterprise solution, you will be prepared to meet the challenges of today's market place-becoming lean to do so

Posted: 03 Sep 2008 | Published: 03 Sep 2008

WHITE PAPER: Enhancing usability is the key to getting beyond tacit user acceptance of an e-Procurement system to the full adoption and compliance that yields cost reduction and full ROI. Read this paper to learn the full compliance strategies that best-in-class organizations are using for their e-Procurement implementations.

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 | Published: 06 Jan 2012

WHITE PAPER: Many procurement organizations struggle to meet savings goals with an overworked staff using time-consuming, manual processes or outdated systems. Read this paper to learn how to better collaborate with key stakeholders, qualify suppliers, ensure a competitive bidding process, and negotiate contract terms with suppliers.

Posted: 22 Apr 2012 | Published: 31 May 2011

WHITE PAPER: See how manufacturers are adding value to product offerings with a new business model. Using their ecosystems to build a solution provider network, they are enabling supply network collaboration with suppliers, engineers, and financial services organizations, as well as developing industry coalitions to drive more value to customers.

Posted: 07 Aug 2009 | Published: 07 Aug 2009

EGUIDE: In this e-guide: We explore how Percona have navigated themselves and the open-source industry through the pandemic. We also dive into Percona's advice about containerisation in enterprises.

Posted: 13 May 2021 | Published: 13 May 2021

EBOOK: In this 13-page buyer's guide, Computer Weekly looks at open source technology. Discover more about why open source has become the infrastructure choice over commercial software; the due diligence required to reap the rewards of open source and how to choose the best fit for your needs.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 23 Feb 2016

EBOOK: In this handbook, experts Tom Nolle, Trevor Jones, and Jim O'Reilly look at open source's place in the cloud, the various platforms currently in use, and where they can make a difference in an organization.

Posted: 17 Feb 2015 | Published: 17 Feb 2015

VIDEO: Take this three minute, 8 question survey and great access to three great videos on how to approach this journey. In addition, enter into a drawing for 10 annual Netflix subscriptions!

Posted: 21 Sep 2021 | Premiered: 21 Sep 2021

EBOOK: There's a lot of data out there, much of which doesn't need to be stored in heavyweight relational databases complete with complex query languages. In this 13-page buyer's guide, Computer Weekly looks at a new category of NoSQL data stores and how they are being used.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 28 Jul 2016

VIDEO: In this video, Dirk Hohndel, Chief Linux and Open Source Technologist at Intel, discusses the importance of standards organizations like the Linux Foundation as well as thought on the future of Open Source at Intel.

Posted: 01 Nov 2010 | Premiered: 01 Nov 2010

EGUIDE: Open source software may be all the rage right now as the DevOps movement advances, but it's important to keep track of it carefully for licensing and security purposes. Continue reading this eGuide for information on how to accurately track your open source software, and the steps you should take to avoid licensing fees.

Posted: 28 Apr 2017 | Published: 28 Apr 2017

WHITE PAPER: With real user measurement (RUM), you can measure perceived load time for your users at the exact point of engagement, so you know exactly where to improve performance for better outcomes. In this white paper, get an overview of the business and technical aspects of measuring performance with RUM.

Posted: 07 Jan 2014 | Published: 07 Jan 2014

EGUIDE: Open source used to be an alternative to commercial off –the-shelf software. Today, the largest commercial software providers are big supporters of open source technologies.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 29 Aug 2017

WHITE PAPER: View this resource to get an in-depth look at open source integration, explore deployment criteria for integration software, and discover specific tools that can help you with your open source integration strategy.

Posted: 20 Jan 2014 | Published: 31 Mar 2013

WHITE PAPER: For a quick guide to open-source cloud computing, dig into this white paper, which breaks down 5 key features of open-source cloud compute platforms.

Posted: 08 May 2024 | Published: 08 May 2024

WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines the results of an IDG Quick Poll of CIOs regarding their stance on OpenStack deployment, highlighting the ways in which these companies plan to use this technology and the top barriers to OpenStack deployment.

Posted: 20 May 2014 | Published: 20 May 2014

WHITE PAPER: Every business rules management system (BRMS) migration project requires detailed planning to ensure success. When you are ready to embark on your BRMS migration, read this technical white paper to arm yourself with the necessary information and tools for planning and implementing your move successfully.

Posted: 20 Apr 2012 | Published: 20 Apr 2012

EGUIDE: In this expert e-guide, we examine the evolution of open source big data software and the proliferation of platforms like Apache Spark and Hadoop. Inside, you'll learn how open source tools can act as the building blocks of big data management and uncover key considerations for implementing a sound big data strategy.

Posted: 30 Nov 2016 | Published: 29 Nov 2016

ASSESSMENT TOOL: How can you decide if open source or commercial software is better for your software development project? Access this helpful assessment tool to find out. Answer a few short questions to determine if open source, commercial, or an integration of both is most viable for your business.

Posted: 01 Jul 2014 | Published: 01 Jul 2014

VIDEOCAST: Ardent Partners analyst and CPO Rising author, Andrew Bartolini, shares his insights into successful buyer/seller collaboration and supply chain sourcing.

Posted: 22 Dec 2011 | Premiered: Dec 22, 2011

EGUIDE: In this e-guide, gain enterprise programming lessons from the driving principles of OSS success, and uncover why you should stop merely thinking about how open source development projects will bring in profits for a specific sector of your business and start thinking about how they can generate good press for your whole business.

Posted: 13 Sep 2013 | Published: 13 Sep 2013

WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper for tips on selecting the best support approach for your IT shop's Linux platform. You'll learn about various options and the essential components of a successful support system.

Posted: 17 Dec 2008 | Published: 17 Dec 2008

WHITE PAPER: Access this paper to learn about the risks of insecure open source components and how to prevent those vulnerabilities with application security tools that integrate with your IDE.

Posted: 11 Feb 2019 | Published: 11 Feb 2019

WHITE PAPER: Read this paper to learn how with the increasing use of open source libraries comes an increase in vulnerabilities and learn how Veracode can help prevent these vulnerabilities.

Posted: 11 Feb 2019 | Published: 11 Feb 2019

WHITE PAPER: Learn how to unite people, process, and architecture through digital transformation, using open source principles.

Posted: 07 Apr 2021 | Published: 07 Apr 2021

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we look at how businesses are adapting to the challenges of perimeterless network security. We examine how digital transformation is bringing increased complications for identity and access management. And we ask if public cloud providers are a threat to the funding model for open source software. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 18 Jan 2019

INFOGRAPHIC: There are countless open source cybersecurity tools available in the market and some of them have become essential for finding vulnerabilities in 2022. In this infographic, we highlight five tools that have proven to be highly efficient and reliable and can be combined with other tools to help build up your defences.

Posted: 17 Feb 2022 | Published: 17 Feb 2022

EGUIDE: The booming digital economies of Southeast Asia showed much resilience in 2020, from tapping open source, data analytics and DevOps, to fending off cyber criminals who came knocking on their doors, all in the midst of an unprecedented pandemic. Here are Computer Weekly's top 10 ASEAN IT stories of 2020:

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 11 Jan 2021

EBOOK: Access the following e-book to learn which data center solution—a single or multi-vendor data center—is right for your organization. Read on to learn the potential benefits of each and figure out which factors should go into your consideration process.

Posted: 09 Feb 2015 | Published: 09 Feb 2015