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November 2008
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Bringing you the latest news and information from the world of Business Performance Management (BPM). This month we launch our annual BPM Pulse survey for 2009, the most comprehensive survey of plans, trends, and results related to performance management. We also introduce our Vendor Landscape Matrix for BPM, the only research you'll need to create your own BPM shortlist. We round out this issue with informative articles and webcasts to keep you on top of the latest in BPM.

BPM News and Views
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  • BPM Vendor Landscape Matrix
  • Webcast: Financial Consolidation - Reduce the Cycle Time
  • BPM Pulse 2009 - BPM Goes Mainstream
  • Watch Your Step - How to Spot and Avoid BPM Risks
  • New Whitepapers: IFRS, BPM 101, Unified and Open
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    Webcast: Financial Consolidation - Reduce the Cycle Time
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    Are you still spending countless hours consolidating your data? Want this time back? Financial consolidation is one of the most critical processes of an organization. Come find out how your peers are minimizing the time spent on financial consolidation and what changes they have made that support them in this endeavor. November 12th, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET

     

    BPM Pulse 2009 - BPM Goes Mainstream

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    This popular annual survey is ready for your input. How happy are you with your vendor? What new features would you like to see? How much are you planning to spend next year on BPM? What impact has the economy had on your BPM project? Provide your answers and benchmark them against those of your peers. Also get a free gift and a chance to win an iPod Touch. Following the link below also enables you to request a copy of the 2008 results executive summary.

    Take the Survey


    Watch Your Step - How to Spot and Avoid BPM Risks
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    Business Performance Management (BPM) has been around long enough that it is often viewed as a proven discipline. Many more companies are now moving forward with BPM engagements. The new adopters expect to achieve results similar to the companies that went before them. However, some are basing BPM decisions on erroneous assumptions - and they may be heading toward an expensive performance management failure.

    Read the Article

    New Whitepapers : IFRS, BPM 101, Unified and Open
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    In addition to the two whitepapers added last month (Spreadsheet Chaos, Extend BPM), we now add three more. IFRS: The Technology Impact explains the systems considerations related to this transition. BPM 101: Selecting a BPM Vendor outlines the key steps and best practices for this process. The CFO's Guide to Unified and Open BPM spells out the value to the business of these two system attributes.

    Request the Whitepapers

     

    BPM Vendor Landscape Matrix

    The matrix provides a clear snapshot of the offerings and market status of 26 leading BPM vendors. In addition, this 21 page document offers details for each vendor: highlights of what's new and/or unique, checkboxes for 10 product/vendor capabilities, and customer satisfaction ratings for 11 attributes. Essential reading for anyone planning a BPM purchase.

    Learn More/Order a Copy
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    Quick Links...

    Blog: Zombie Products - How and why some vendors are bringing back dead products

    Article: The BPM Deprived - Why some companies still sit on the BPM sidelines

    OnDemand Webcast: From Spreadsheet Chaos to BPM

    Peak Performance Services - Comprehensive Services for BPM Success

    Tough Economy, Tough Choices, Easy Solution: Best Practice Packs

    Expert Consultation: No Fee 30-Minute Phone Session to Discuss BPM Best Practices Specific to Your Project
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