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Data centers are large, important investments that, when properly designed, built, and operated, are an integral part of the business strategy driving the success of any enterprise. Yet the central focus of organizations is often the acquisition and deployment of the IT architecture equipment and systems with little thought given to the structure and space in which it is to be housed, serviced, and maintained.

Mobile printing provides a series of quality improvements and timesaving benefits that are often overlooked in route automation, but can have a significant impact on the bottom line. This white paper will: • Describe uses for mobile printing in route accounting applications; •Provide return on investment calculation tools to measure the financial impact mobile printing can have; • Demonstrate how mobile printing processes can improve billing, distribution, and customer service operations; • Detail how on-demand thermal printing can reduce forms expenses; • Provide an overview of mobile printer and wireless communications options for route accounting systems. Read on to see how your route delivery and sales staff can make more stops and fewer errors each day by using mobile printing to support their work.

Forrester Consulting conducted a commissioned Total Economic Impact(tm) (TEI) study, completed in October 2015, to examine the potential return on investment (ROI) an organization may realize by deploying Citrix NetScaler.

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With the arrival of Dell 12th generation servers (12G) and Microsoft Windows Server 2012, your organization can now significantly simplify Windows Server deployment. Window Server 2012 delivers a number of new enhancements and features over your current Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2008 infrastructure. With Windows Server 2012, your organization can benefit from improved virtualization, identity and access control management, graphical interface, storage and networking, and Web and application hosting. Dell 12G servers provide a powerful platform for Windows Server 2012 and its advanced features, giving your organization better performance, reliability and management, all of which improve return on investment (ROI) and your bottom line. For more information on powering Dell servers with Windows Server 2012, see www.dell.com/ws2012.

Executive Summary: In November 2012, Vmware Commissioned Forrester Consulting to examine the total economic impact and potential return on investment (ROI) enterprises may realize by deploying Vmware vCenter Site Recovery Manager (SRM). The purpose of this study is to provide readers with a framework to evaluate the potential financial impact of the VMware vCenter Site Recovery Manger on their organizations. Please download the white paper to learn more.

Every year, consumers demand more personalized content. But the challenge is to deliver that content across new channels, devices, and experiences. Read The Marketer�s Guide to Articulating DAM Return on Investment to learn why a digital asset management solution can be the key to delivering more content, faster. Read the Adobe white paper to learn more about: � Why you need DAM over other content storage solutions � How to make the ROI case for DAM � Companies who have used DAM for success

Today, the widespread availability of 3G and 4G cellular or wireless broadband networks enables digital signage to be deployed virtually anywhere. Combined with cloud-enabled network management and content delivery systems, 3G and 4G wireless broadband networks are propelling digital signage deployments at an accelerated pace. In countless venues, digital signage networked via wireless broadband signal penetrates hard-to-reach locations, new markets, and can achieve a faster return on investment.

Clinicians and staff want to perform better, produce more and enjoy higher levels of satisfaction. Close the gap between a user�s experiences with technology as a consumer and her experiences with technology at work to maximize the impact on your organization�s bottom line.

ServiceNow commissioned Forrester Consulting to conduct a Total Economic Impact� (TEI) study and examine the potential return on investment (ROI) enterprises may realize by deploying ServiceNow Customer Service Management throughout their customer support organization. This study provides a framework for evaluating the potential financial impact of investing in ServiceNow.

Commercial airplanes are expensive and complicated machines - which means two things. First, airlines have to get the best possible return from their investment by using them as much as possible. Long-haul flights can keep an airplane in the air for up to 20 hours every day, earning money for the airline with every passing minute. However, the planes makes no money on the ground, so airlines have to maintain and service the aircraft efficiently, and get it back in the air with a new payload of passengers as quickly as possible. Therefore, the MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) is a critical and complex part of an airline's business and one of the key factors in making the business successful. Aircraft are the geese that lay golden eggs for the airline. So the airlines need to look after them.

While the accumulated knowledge of a portfolio manager should not be undervalued, a move toward more systematic instrument selection could ultimately enhance fund returns. This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to constitute investment advice or an investment recommendation within the meaning of federal, state, or local law. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. This study was sponsored by BlackRock. BlackRock is not affiliated with Greenwich Associates, LLC, or any of their affiliates. iSHARES and BLACKROCK are registered trademarks of BlackRock, Inc., or its subsidiaries. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. Prepared by BlackRock Investments, LLC, member FINRA. BlackRock, Inc. is not affiliated with The Economist. 530180

We know that great customer experiences lead to increased revenue. Happy customers are loyal customers, and loyal customers are more likely to share their positive experiences and recommend their favorite brands to people they know. But when it comes to making the connection between improved customer experience (CX) and revenue growth, CX pros often struggle to prove the value of their programs. The good news is there are many ways to show the return on investment (ROI) of customer experience initiatives. With the right measurement tactics in place, a solid business case can be developed.This guide includes definitions and formulas to measure the success of your own CX program.

There are many ways to beat the energy price rises, but hospitality operators need a way of doing it that also offers a business benefit. In this whitepaper we look at green energy, solar panels and why electric car chargers could offer your next return on investment. Download this whitepaper today to find out more about how E.ON can help your business!

Using Smartling�s robust translation management system and turnkey Global Delivery Network, NiceLabel, a leading developer of barcode and RFID labeling software, has seen a 45% increase in website leads and more than doubled its translation return on investment. In this case study, you�ll learn how NiceLabel used Smartling�s cloud-based solution to simplify, streamline, and accelerate all of its translation projects.

One third of SurveyMonkey�s customers live in a country in which English is not the primary language. Using Smartling�s translation software platform, SurveyMonkey automated its translation process in order to offer its Web application to users in their native language. In this case study, you�ll learn about Smartling�s platform enabled SurveyMonkey to launch 10 new languages in less than 6 months and see an immediate return on its investment.

Consolidation through server virtualization is a powerful agent for datacenter change, but shrinking your server footprint is just a part of the value that server virtualization brings to your IT organization. This paper explores the TCO of server virtualization, the costs that drive TCO and factors you should consider when calculating the return on your next virtualization investment.

Park West’s successful landscape business had a paper problem. The 11 separate companies (including their headquarters) created paperwork havoc for their Accounts Payable (AP) Department. They required an electronic document management alternative that could meet their criteria to standardize the process for all 11 companies. They needed this at a price that would enable them to realize return on investment in a reasonable length of time.

TMCC's Financial Aid Department (FA) stores about 14,000 hardcopy files, and processes approximately 7,000 new applications a year. FA workers were running out of space to house all of the files when they were told their office might be moved, resulting in the loss of their file room altogether. Since they are required by the U.S. Department of Education to keep files for four years (sometimes longer depending on a specific regulation) they knew converting to an electronic file system would save both time and money while serving their students better.

As a marketer, you know how critical it is to understand how your marketing efforts contribute to the bottom line. There�s a lot that goes on behind-the-scenes to generate sales pipeline and ultimately revenue. And by becoming a data-driven marketer that�s in tune with the right metrics, you can demonstrate marketing�s contribution to both. Metrics illustrate the impact that you and your team are driving in the organization, which is critical to ensure you have the budget and resources you need to deliver optimum business outcomes. Without metrics, it�s nearly impossible to measure the success of your activities and identify elements to optimize in future campaigns. And without them, there�s no way to determine your return on investment (ROI).

It�s an exciting, albeit challenging time for marketers�new channels, strategies, and technologies have empowered us to engage our buyers like never before. At the same time, due to the abundance of available information, buyer expectations have increased, leaving marketers to fight for their attention as we showcase our products and services. In response, organizations are implementing an account-based marketing (ABM) strategy. Account-based marketing offers organizations a significant return on investment (ROI) as they are faced with the need to acquire, retain, and grow high-value accounts. This comprehensive, 100+ page guide includes checklists, worksheets, examples, and advice from over 12 industry thought leaders to help marketers at any level, from beginners to experts, create and implement an effective account-based marketing strategy. Download The Definitive Guide to Account-Based Marketing to learn: � How to create a solid ABM strategy to meet your goals � What stakeholders to involve across the organization � How to identify, prioritize, and profile the right accounts � What content you need to support an ABM strategy � Which channels to leverage and how to coordinate them � How to measure the effectiveness of your ABM strategy

It�s an exciting, albeit challenging time for marketers�new channels, strategies, and technologies have empowered us to engage our buyers like never before. At the same time, due to the abundance of available information, buyer expectations have increased, leaving marketers to fight for their attention as we showcase our products and services. In response, organizations are implementing an account-based marketing (ABM) strategy. Account-based marketing offers organizations a significant return on investment (ROI) as they are faced with the need to acquire, retain, and grow high-value accounts. This comprehensive, 100+ page guide includes checklists, worksheets, examples, and advice from over 12 industry thought leaders to help marketers at any level, from beginners to experts, create and implement an effective account-based marketing strategy. Download The Definitive Guide to Account-Based Marketing to learn: How to create a solid ABM strategy to meet your goals What stakeholders to

Your company likely has a contact center that efficiently and effectively handles customer interactions via telephone calls as well as through channels such as text chat, SMS, and e-mail. Yet are you aware that the contact center handles just a fraction of the activities that impact the customer experience throughout your business?