The Yin and Yang of Financial Disruption [ Source: IBM ]
June 2009- Even as nations take unprecedented measures to respond to the global financial-now-economic crisis, exacerbated structural tensions in the global financial system are yet to be resolved. But it cannot be done by any one institution or even one government. Rebuilding trust and moving from crisis, to health, to wealth will require committed, concerted effort from industry, government and individuals. Now is the time for us to work together, address the fundamentals and innovate.

Managed Security Services versus in-house Security Information Management [ Source: Dell SecureWorks ]
June 2011- Preserving network security is a necessity; you must decide the best approach for your organization, weighing the quality of protection, risk tolerance and the associated costs.<br><br> This white paper provides an executive-level summary of the potential costs associated with managing information security in-house versus using a Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) to reduce costs and improve the quality of protection.

Unleashing GRC Intelligence: Driving performance with insight [ Source: IBM ]
March 2012- OpenPages 6 empowers managers with the ability to reduce loss and improve performance through deep insight into enterprise-wide governance, risk, and compliance initiatives.

Predictive Threat and Risk Management: Meeting the Challenges of a Smarter Planet [ Source: IBM ]
February 2012- With organizations facing a multitude of threats - from the economy and financial risk to data security and insider fraud - that are increasing in number and severity, it's no suprise threat and risk mitigation a top priority for business.<br><br> The best defense is a systematic approach to reducing exposure and minimizing negative impact. You must be diligent about managing the threats you are aware of as well as ...

Optimization applications in finance, securities, banking and insurance [ Source: IBM ]
January 2012- It seems that survival and recovery should be the focus of companies in the financial sector. However, improving operational efficiency and building customer relationships offer competitive advantages.<br><br> Read this white paper to learn how optimization technologies enable rapid deployment of applications that address these important differentiators.

Automating Incentive Compensation for Banking [ Source: Varicent ]
September 2011- With the introduction of new government regulations and the fragile state of the economy, sales compensation planning and management practices have come under heavy scrutiny. There is a resulting sense that the existing sales force needs support as the industry prepares for an uncertain future. <br><br> Increasingly, banks are seeking to respond to the challenges and opportunities that exist relative to the management, design and analysis of sales compensation practices.

Managed Security Services versus in-house Security Information Management [ Source: Dell SecureWorks ]
June 2011- Preserving network security is a necessity; you must decide the best approach for your organization, weighing the quality of protection, risk tolerance and the associated costs.<br><br> This white paper provides an executive-level summary of the potential costs associated with managing information security in-house versus using a Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) to reduce costs and improve the quality of protection.