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Fast-food giants McDonald�s, Wendy�s, Burger King amongst others, have begun deploying self-order kiosks in their respective outlets. The burning question is: �Are self-order kiosks worth the hype and what is their potential return on investment?� While the hefty upfront investment might prove to be a determent for cost-conscious F&B establishments, the evidence has shown that the initial investments would more than pay off in the long run in the form of greater revenue, reduced waiting time and even an increase in both footfall and customer-satisfaction levels. Download the whitepaper to learn how self-order kiosks� � Can help chain restaurants enjoy huge revenue growth � Can influence and alter the buying habits of consumers � Can improve customer satisfaction levels and improve footfall by eliminating language barriers

Most organizations waste millions of dollars every year by improperly managing mobile device and network service expenses. Learn the critical steps to mobile expense management (MEM) and how a SaaS solution can provide immediate return on your mobility investments while ironing out every unnecessary cost.

A hospital�s network is the foundation for the critical applications that run on it, where most of those applications are related to the hospitals core businesses. The return on the investments made in EMR (electronic medical records), PACS (picture archiving and communication system), clinical imaging systems and workstations on wheels, can only be truly realized if those assets are always available to the people in need in a reliable, secure and highly optimized way, at a fixed location, or while mobile. Find out how to simplify network management and enhance application and service visibility with Smart Analytics and PALM by downloading this whitepaper today.

Do you cringe at the thought of having to replace your enterprise software solution? Does it seem like a monumental undertaking, with a high risk of failure?

New functionality in BIG-IP v10--such as resource provisioning and route domains--coupled with existing administrative domain capabilities enables IT to virtualize application delivery functions across departments. Sharing the investment in a unified application delivery solution across business constituents increases the return on investment while reducing the complexity inherent in managing multiple devices.

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. This invariably leads to facility infrastructure problems such as thermal “hot spots”, lack of UPS (uninterruptible power supply) rack power, lack of redundancy, system overloading and other issues that threaten or prevent the realization of the return on the investment in the IT systems.

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. This invariably leads to facility infrastructure problems, such as thermal hot spots, lack of UPS, rack power, lack of redundancy, system overloading and other issues that threaten or prevent the realization of the return on the investment in the IT systems.

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.

Download this whitepaper to learn 3 best practices that will jumpstart your mobile recruiting strategy while providing the best return on investment.

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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

IDC quantifies the value of Adobe Experience Manager Assets for organizations interviewed at an average of $3.17 million per year per organization over three years, which would result in an average three-year ROI of 366%. Adobe Experience Manager Assets generates this value by: � Increasing the return on content investments by improving asset findability and reuse and by reducing redundant content creation efforts � Accelerating time to value from marketing and brand campaigns by streamlining asset distribution � Improving team productivity through workflow automation � Reducing risk associated with the use of outdated or unapproved digital assets

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.