Recent Efficiency Business White Papers, Webcasts and Case Studies - BNET.com

Recent Efficiency Business White Papers, Webcasts and Case Studies | BNET
Recent Efficiency Business White Papers, Webcasts and Case Studies | BNET

Live Webcast: Mobile Tools for Competitive Advantage
In tough economic times, your business needs a competitive advantage! Expensive office suites and high overhead infrastructure are the staples of traditional organizational design. Consider the payoffs your business could reap from leveraging mobile technology: implement leaner infrastructures, and increase your coverage area and speed of responsiveness without increasing your costs! Join this live TechRepublic Webcast, presented by PC Connection and sponsored by Toshiba, to see you how to use today's "mobile tools for competitive advantage in a down economy". Kicking off the seminar, Forrester Analyst Chris Silva will explore mobile tools--including more powerful networks, new mobile applications, middleware, and various modes through which users can be given access to mobile tools--giving your business insight on how to leverage these best practices to benefit your organization. Co-presenter Cindy Zwerling, Toshiba Group Manager, B2B Product Marketing, will then discuss how to measure the true value of an Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology based notebook for your business and capitalize on the seamless communication and connectivity that new wireless platforms can offer - so your organization can reap the business-building benefits of taking your organization mobile. Register today! Co-Sponsored by:
eGuide: Winning Through Talent in Uncertain Times
Is your business feeling the pinch in this turbulent market? Are you experiencing what we're reading in the headlines everyday? While your competitors are grappling with decreasing revenues, shrinking budgets and disengaged employees amid these uncertain times, you could be focused on maximizing employee performance — to make relative gains in the marketplace. Now is the time your business could emerge as the clear leader by strategically investing in your biggest, most critical asset — your talent. Download the new whitepaper "Winning Through Talent in Uncertain Times" today to learn the 5 strategies used by over 2,000 successful companies to: Align your people so that they are working on what matters most Optimize your workforce so you can differentiate between the stars and the underperformers Cultivate top talent that you can't afford to lose Dramatically improve company-wide communication Take full advantage of an economic rebound Learn how you can maximize employee performance and deliver superior results in an uncertain economic environment. Download this complimentary whitepaper TODAY. SuccessFactors Performance & Talent Management applications are used by thousands of companies, in over 60 industries around the world -- many of which are thankful they have a system in place during these times of uncertainty.
Maximize Employee Productivity and Drive Corporate Revenue
Imagine increasing your revenue by 2-3%. For many companies, that adds hundreds of thousands of dollars to the bottom line. This is the kind of result you can expect by rethinking the way you engage, motivate, and align employees with your corporate goals. How? By leveraging new performance management technology — already used by many leading companies — to effectively and easily drive productivity and higher profits. Want to learn more? Download this valuable "Success Kit" today, which includes: Exclusive eGuide — "Roadmap to Success: Driving Bottom-Line Results with People Performance" Online Video — Hear first-hand from executives how new technologies helped them achieve significant productivity gains through improved goal alignment, talent management, and pay-for-performance Research Report — Learn how companies using SuccessFactors Performance & Talent Management solutions enjoy revenues that are 2-3% over industry norms Download your free "Success Kit" now!
Live Webcast: SmartPhone Security and Productivity, Part 2
Without a doubt, we're now dependent on our mobile phones for keeping up with the speed of business. And nowhere is it more apparent than in the rise of so-called SmartPhones. These all-in-one handsets are fast replacing a multitude of other devices by providing access to everything from the Internet, email, and GPS navigation, to more advanced services, such as integrated enterprise and productivity applications. It's no wonder that so many people are rushing to take advantage. But what are the special considerations when it comes to business? TechRepublic is proud to present SmartPhone Security and Productivity, the second of a two part series on the best strategies and practices to take full advantage of the unprecedented opportunities for anytime, anywhere communications. Attend this live Webcast to: Learn about the unique considerations for introducing SmartPhones to business networks of all shapes and sizes Discover how to most effectively ensure the productivity of your end-users, without unnecessarily exposing the security of your network Gain a better understanding of what it takes to build the foundation for even greater SmartPhone innovations Make no mistake about it, the explosion of SmartPhones is certain to continue and SmartPhone Security and Productivity is an essential opportunity to learn exactly how to take advantage, without comprising the efficiency or integrity of your business. Note: This premium editorial content is underwritten by Verizon Wireless. The registration information you provide will be shared with this sponsor.
Live Webcast: SmartPhone Applications and Services, Part 1
SmartPhone technology is enabling a whole new generation of mobile communication. From voice, web and email to more advanced applications such as remote access and Customer Relationship Management (CRM), there really is no end to all that can now be accomplished with a SmartPhone handset. For IT professionals, this unprecedented level of mobility is both an opportunity and a challenge. What are the best ways to unleash the full value of SmartPhone solutions in your business and what are the implications for long-term support and management of these devices on your network? TechRepublic is proud to present SmartPhone Applications and Services, the first of a two part series on the best practices and lessons learned for SmartPhone solutions: Gain a better understanding of how SmartPhones are different than other types of cellular telephones and handsets; Discover the most promising SmartPhone applications and services for maximum productivity in your business, and; Explore the most effective strategies and best practices for maximum network access and security. Chances are, it's less a matter of if, than when, you'll begin to take full advantage of the latest innovations in SmartPhone technology. SmartPhone Applications and Services provides the most current information to help you make a more informed decision and ensure the greatest possible benefit for your business. Register today! Note: This premium editorial content is underwritten by Verizon Wireless. The registration information you provide will be shared with this sponsor.
Live Webcast: The Mobile Workforce: Who is it? What's driving it? How do you ...
As the mobile workforce trend continues to grow (IDC predicts there will be 1 billion mobile workers by 2011), business managers and organizations need to embrace practices and technologies that support this movement and enable workers to communicate and collaborate effectively over long distances. Join the live BNET Webcast, moderated by James Hilliard, and featuring guest speakers Justin Draeger and Eric Bensley, Product Marketing, Citrix Online as they discuss some of the challenges associated with mobile workers and teams and how you can leverage technology to keep everyone in the loop, on track and feeling connected. Attend this Webcast to learn: What's driving the mobile and remote worker movement What mobile workers mean to the business How to leverage technology to influence virtual team productivity Plus live Q&A Register today! Brought to you by:
How To Be More Efficient In Your Daily Life
If only the day were 30 hours long would we finally have time to relax! In nowadays' world, between work, family, chores, and errands, there seems to be little time to relax. A good way to find more alone time and to get stuff done better and quicker is simply to do things more efficiently. Of course we all would like to be more efficient in how we go about our tasks, but most of the time, it is much more talk than walk. This paper gives few tips on how to get things done quicker and better.
Powerful Routines For Maximum Efficiency
Balance is not always about giving up work. Often it is about becoming more efficient so you can achieve even more, while doing less. Work should be an enjoyable and passionate experience. Where this becomes a problem is when the responsibilities overwhelm your ability to manage them and yourself. It is not about cutting back, it is about doing things better.
Fixing the Pain in Fax and Mail Automation: Discover the hard return in autom...
The modern day world of computing was supposed to bring about the paperless office. But today's office still deals with the manual tasks of faxing and mailing documents through the postal system. These two tasks appear at first blush to be trivial. Need to fax a document? Print it and drop it into the fax machine. Sending a letter? Just fill out the envelope and lick the stamp. But as your business' need for these tasks goes beyond a minimal few, there's an unexpected cost associated with the manual processes of faxing and mailing. Sending one fax takes only a minute, but sending one hundred can take one hundred minutes. Mailing one document to clients takes but a few minutes, but each additional one serially stacks up the time and cost to your business. Services exist today that can automate virtually every part of these processes. These services can automate every step after clicking "Print", but only if you make use of them. Read this paper to see how fax and mail automation can save your business time, money and hassles.
Webcast: Results Driven: Dispelling the Myth of the 80 Hour Work Week
Employees that spend all their waking hours in the office don't produce more results. In fact, research shows it is just the opposite. Flexible workers can create more results in less time. But many business leaders and managers continue to believe that employees working long hours at their desks means more work is getting done. Join this BNET Webcast, with moderator James Hilliard and guest speaker Jim Claitor, Principal of Momentum2Execution.com, as they discuss the myth of the 80-hour work week and how businesses benefit from increased employee flexibility. Plus, get tips on how business leaders can successfully manage by results rather than attendance. View this Webcast to learn: Why managers need new skills for today's world How businesses and employees benefit from a results-oriented work culture How flexible work arrangements for employees can produce higher results Also, you'll learn which tools research shows are critical for the flexible worker and how you can leverage Web-based remote access to empower employees to work at anytime, from anywhere. View this today! Brought to you by:
Bus, Bike, Car and Now Web: The Changing Face of Commuting
More workers than ever are performing at least part of their jobs outside the traditional office space. But instead of relying on telephones to maintain contact with the office, there is a new kind of remote worker: Web commuters. To get to the bottom of this growing trend, Citrix Online and the polling company recently joined forces to conduct a survey on the subject of Web commuting. Download the research brief to review the study's full findings.
Best Practices for Corporate Agility: Your Guide to Making Distributed Work "...
Businesses are inherently more flexible and agile when workers can effectively work from anytime, anywhere. Download this white paper from The Work Design Collaborative to learn about the business case for implementing a flexible work plan, some of the factors contributing to organizational resistance and tips for making flexible work "work" for your company.
Webcast: Adobe Acrobat 9 - Work the way you've always wanted
The demand to maximize your time, resources and budgets is a common theme in every organization - so it's easy to feel like you're bouncing all over the office. View this on-demand BNET Webcast to discover how companies like yours are turning to Adobe Acrobat 9 to take control of their work. Get tips on how to redefine your work from spreadsheets and brochures, to video and CAD files. Listen as BNET moderator James Hilliard and guest speaker Ali Hanyaloglu, Adobe Acrobat Product Evangelist from Adobe Systems, discuss how to work the way you've always wanted to with Adobe Acrobat 9. Featuring live Q&A, this Webcast will address these important topics and more: Creating a PDF portfolio - share professional work with virtually anyone, anywhere Protecting work - protect and control sensitive information Sharing comments - collaborate through shared document reviews Making forms interactive - create forms and easily collect data View this event, sponsored by Adobe Systems, and get expert tips and advice ideal for business and technical professionals.
Webcast: Small Business 2.0: Building a Strong Foundation
The explosion of small businesses is changing the economic landscape as more and more people decide to work for themselves. Many of these people are now working out of small or home offices and suddenly find themselves responsible for everything from production and operations to sales and marketing. For many, however, one of the biggest challenges may very well be their business technology and how to best leverage all of the remarkable new solutions that are now so readily available for small businesses. But how do you know exactly which technologies are right for you and how do you build a strong infrastructure to help you maintain and even grow your business? Join ZDNet's on-demand Webcast: Small Business 2.0: Building a Strong Foundation, featuring guest speaker Debbie Mayo-Smith, author and International Motivational Business Speaker, and moderator Josh Gingold, as they discuss the new innovative technologies that are empowering the next generation of small business owners. Listen to this Webcast to: Gain a better understanding of the unique challenges for small businesses as well as the importance of building and maintaining a strong technological infrastructure Discover the various new solutions that are now available for small or home offices and how they can dramatically improve efficiency, productivity and competitive advantage Explore the best practices and lessons learned for building a scalable, reliable and secure network foundation to help you grow your business Regardless of whether or not you now work in a small or home office, it doesn't mean you have to settle for second-rate technology. However, the decisions you make today are extremely important and Small Business 2.0: Building a Strong Foundation is an excellent opportunity to learn exactly what's available and how to best take advantage for your growing business. View it today! Note: This premium editorial content is underwritten by PC Connection. The registration information you provide will be shared with this sponsor.
Being Efficient Vs. Being Effective: Key To Good Time Management
Doing research on your own is not effective; it's not the right thing to do in this situation, but it can be efficient and you can be very good at it. So, effectiveness is doing things that bring you closer to your goals. Efficiency is performing a task in the most economical manner possible. Now think about your work.

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