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- Top 8 Reasons To Virtualize (20 Feb 2007)
- Server virtualization separates functionality from the physical resources by breaking the hard connection between the image and the physical box. With virtual servers, you can stack multiple images into one box and move them across different boxes quickly to accommodate server peaks or outages – while avoiding downtime.
- There's Gold In the Patent Stream (12 Feb 2007)
- The patent is a powerful instrument both for harvesting the benefits of innovation and for securing the interests of innovators. In the latest issue of synnovation Magazine, EDS' Kas Kasravi discusses how compiling and analyzing freely available patent data, or patent mining, can generate useful strategic insights that will influence the course of your business.
- Reduce time-to-market with EDS' Virtual Store Configurator (06 Feb 2007)
- Not sure how to evolve your store layout in the future? Want to completely change the design of your store today? EDS can take your existing or proposed store layout into a virtual store mock-up that shows how your long-term goals can affect the future of your business
- EDS Virtual Reality Solutions (06 Feb 2007)
- In 1995, EDS pioneered immersive visualization with the first commercial Virtual Reality Center in the world and it's still one of the few such facilities available in the marketplace.
- Workplace Transformation With Microsoft Vista (05 Feb 2007)
- In tandem with Microsoft's latest operating system, Microsoft Vista, EDS offers clients an end-to-end transformation planning and deployment service. The offering includes a complete analysis of a client's current desktop environment and will help lead EDS and its clients into this innovative workplace transformation.
- Do I Know You? (30 Jan 2007)
- The second issue of the EDS Government Journal focuses on identity management, representing a range of potential applications that are pertinent to any government in the world. The authors discuss how identity management is essential to U.S. federal identity credentials, state driver's licenses, health and human services eligibility and justice administration.
- Driving Innovation (22 Jan 2007)
- Innovation isn’t easy, but in today’s competitive environment, companies must excel at it in order to succeed. In the latest issue of synnovation Magazine, EDS President and COO Ron Rittenmeyer discusses how, when done right, innovation can deliver significant financial and operational benefits to companies.
- Creating An Integrated Defense System For Financial Institutions (22 Jan 2007)
- Financial institutions are invited to join Navigating the Security Minefield, a Webinar lead by a distinguished panel of Financial Insights' and EDS' staff discussing the key security risks that face the industry today, guidance to address these risks and EDS' security capabilities.
- Attend the Auto Show Via the Web (12 Jan 2007)
- Thanks to EDS Automated Web Hosting Services, you don't have to leave the comfort of your office to visit the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Simply visit the Detroit News Photo Gallery Web site to see the new concept cars and automobiles from all auto makers.
- SAP Certification Gives EDS an Asia Pacific Edge (11 Jan 2007)
- EDS Asia Pacific has joined an elite global group of IT service providers to achieve SAP certification. From offices in Australia and New Zealand, EDS is providing SAP applications support and BPO delivery to multiple clients for both HR and Finance and Accounting services.
- Protecting Yourself From Identity Theft (08 Jan 2007)
- Nearly nine million American consumers became victims of identity theft in 2005, totaling $56 billion in associated costs. To help you keep your identity in shape, EDS Security and Privacy experts offer eight tips for avoiding identity theft.
- EDS and Oracle Modernize Key Financial Services Application (26 Dec 2006)
- EDS teamed up with EDS Agility Alliance partner, Oracle®, to modernize Surveyor, a key credit processing application in EDS' financial services portfolio. EDS Technology Alliance partners Intel and Fujitsu also contributed to the modernization of Surveyor.
- EDS' Eight Technology Trends for 2007 (18 Dec 2006)
- Find out how to refocus on core business objectives, become more flexible, enable growth and manage industry fluctuations in the EDS Fellows' top eight technology trends to consider for a happy IT in 2007.
- EDS Helps Law Enforcement Agencies Protect Public at Major Events (11 Dec 2006)
- At the 2006 World Series, EDS assisted federal law enforcement agencies in protecting the public. It's a familiar role – EDS has also supported law enforcement agencies at Super Bowls, All-Star Baseball Games, the Democratic and Republican National Conventions and the G-8 Summit.
- EDS' 15 Years In Hungary:
Country Flourishing In Today's Expanding Global Markets (11 Dec 2006) - For 15 years, EDS Hungary has had a successful track record, servicing a broad range of clients. Today, EDS Hungary has four Best Shore centers in three delivery sites and provides cost competitive, multilingual service delivery at 30 locations.
- Eight Roles of the Multidimensional CIO (04 Dec 2006)
- As the role of CIO continues to gain prominence and value in the modern enterprise, the multiple dimensions of the job are truly becoming daunting. EDS' Jeff Wacker discusses a few of the many hats required for the successful CIO.
- EDS Communications, Media & Entertainment Industry Leaders Publish Book (04 Dec 2006)
- Delivering Superior Service – Reshaping the Communications Service Enterprise, a new book published by the EDS Global Communications, Media & Entertainment Industry team, features a series of thought-leadership papers on how Communication Service Providers (CSPs) can manage complex issues to achieve fundamental goals.
- EDS Helps BreastCare Program Fight Cancer (30 Nov 2006)
- EDS has helped the Arkansas Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health, with pioneering their BreastCare program since 1999. Since that time, the program, which manages more than 128,000 calls per year, has provided services to more than 39,000 women.
- Online Merchants: Naughty or Nice? (27 Nov 2006)
- This holiday season, nearly half of consumers plan to shop online. EDS Security and Privacy experts recommend eight steps for consumers to use as a guide to protect their personal information when dealing with online merchants.
- Risk Takers (20 Nov 2006)
- As known and unknown risks continually invade our ever-changing ecosystems, it's time to get more offensive in our approach to risk and uncertainty. Technology will continue to serve as the catalyst for that plan.
- EDS and Motorola Mobilize the IT Dashboard (14 Nov 2006)
- At the recent Gartner ITXpo conference, EDS introduced its latest innovation – a mobile version of its Dashboard application that features reports from the Global Insight portal.
- Global Expansion in Life Insurance (13 Nov 2006)
- In a recent study, EDS and Datamonitor obtained input from approximately 97 Life insurers from 17 different countries to determine their strategies, practices and expectations for providing Life insurance products in non-domestic markets. Two overarching demographic trends are directing recent and future changes in the Life insurance industry.
- Paving the Way to Enterprise Modernization (06 Nov 2006)
- Businesses today are constrained by older technology and its high maintenance costs. However, you can break free and move ahead with the help of an innovative modernization services offering from EDS that takes advantage of Intel processor-based, industry-standard servers from Fujitsu and Oracle software solutions.
- Making a Name for Yourself In Retail (30 Oct 2006)
- Cutting-edge retailers have long been plagued with high turnover rates caused by seasonal demands, long hours, late nights and weekends. These retailers now are turning to one of their most valuable assets – their brands – to stem that tide.
- FiXs Member Companies Issue HSPD-12 Aligned Credentials before Deadline (26 Oct 2006)
- Three founding members of the Federation for Identity and Cross-Credentialing Systems (FiXs) – EDS, Northrop Grumman and SRA International – are the first to provide identity management services on the FiXs network that comply with Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 requirements.
- Four EDSers, EDS Supplier Win National Technology Awards (26 Oct 2006)
- Three EDS employees supporting the technology services company’s federal government business and an EDSer in Global Sales Operations have received national awards recognizing their accomplishments in the digital marketplace.
- EDS Agility Alliance Celebrates Its Second Birthday (25 Oct 2006)
- The EDS Agility Alliance celebrated its second birthday on October 18. In this EDS Minute video, client Clalit Health Services highlights the benefits gained from accessing the combined resources of the world's leading technology and services companies working together.
- Five Factors Redefining the Media Industry in 2007 (23 Oct 2006)
- Media & Entertainment (M&E) companies are facing unprecedented challenges as long-standing business models are being fundamentally redefined. Yet, with these challenges come exciting new opportunities. EDS offers five suggestions to help M&E companies find and create value.
- Grow Banking Revenues Through Better Customer Interactions (23 Oct 2006)
- EDS' Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution enables financial services companies to improve their customers' experience with every interaction – delivering real business benefits, while consistently building improved customer loyalty, increased revenues and enhanced profitability.
- EDS Agility Alliance Marks Two Years of Client Success (19 Oct 2006)
- The EDS Agility Alliance marks its second year with significant achievements and aggressive plans for delivering the next generation delivery model for information technology (IT) and business process services.
- Byron Nelson Honored with U.S. Congressional Gold Medal (18 Oct 2006)
- President George W. Bush signed a bill on October 16th, 2006, awarding golfing legend Byron Nelson with the U.S. Congressional Gold Medal, which recognizes individuals, institutions or events for distinguished achievements and contributions.
- Shaping the Future of Retail (17 Oct 2006)
- How will changing lifestyles and developing technologies shape the way we shop in the future? New research into UK shopping habits highlights that need for speed is driving the iPod generation’s call for a redeployment of supermarket staff.
- The Agile Transportation Enterprise (16 Oct 2006)
- The transportation sector is faced with numerous challenges that, from an IT perspective, can largely be addressed by transforming to an agile transportation enterprise that can meet the needs of an increasingly demanding supply chain environment. But what are the benefits of implementing this approach?
- System Certification Pays Dividends for Tennessee Taxpayers (12 Oct 2006)
- Tennessee’s TennCare Management Information System, developed and managed by EDS, has received full federal certification from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The certification ensures full funding for the federal portion of the system and related operations, which saves taxpayers millions of dollars per year.
- Florida Agency Taps EDS for IT Consulting Contract (09 Oct 2006)
- The Florida Department of Management Services has selected EDS to help provide cost-effective IT services to all state and local government agencies in Florida over the next three years.
- Unwelcome Surprises (05 Oct 2006)
- It’s a rare organization that’s always prepared to defend against the full spectrum of future negative events. However, there are comprehensive risk management methods that can greatly reduce both the likelihood and impact of a number of business risks.
- EDS Defence Advisory Council Meets In Washington D.C. (05 Oct 2006)
- Bringing together former armed forces and defense leaders from seven countries, the EDS Defence Advisory Council (DAC) met for the second time this year. Formed in March 2006, the non-EDS council members provide insights into relevant global and regional industry, economic, security, political and market trends.
- EDS Gathers Experts for Defence Advisory Council (27 Sep 2006)
- The EDS Defence Advisory Council (DAC) was formed in March 2006 to provide independent strategic advice to senior management regarding business with key regional, political, military and industrial leaders.
- Intel Turns To EDS for Evaluation of New Desktop Innovation (25 Sep 2006)
- EDS worked with Intel on its recently introduced vPro technology that offers increased desktop security and management capabilities, even when PCs are powered off or their operating systems are down. Intel is an EDS Technology Alliance partner.
- Sizing Up the Future of IT (25 Sep 2006)
- As an EDS Fellow and a futurist, Jeff Wacker is always searching for the Next Big Thing in information technology. From the ubiquitous edge to personal digital surrogates, Jeff's 10 current beliefs about the future of IT are anything but predictable.
- Transform Risks Into Profits for CSPs (18 Sep 2006)
- As a communications service provider, you face a number of significant risks. How you manage these risks can mean the difference between profitably competing in the marketplace or falling behind the pack.
- Protecting Information Takes A Village (11 Sep 2006)
When implementing security controls, many companies focus on the technology behind the processes but forget one of the most vital components – the people.
- Planning for the Unexpected in Healthcare (05 Sep 2006)
- Business continuity in healthcare goes beyond recovering basic business operations – it’s a matter of life or death. Preparing for business disruptions in this highly complex environment can be challenging unless you keep a few key factors in mind.
- Bank of Queensland Undergoes Major Capacity Upgrade (05 Sep 2006)
- In June, Bank of Queensland opened its 200th branch, thanks, in part, to EDS' efforts to transform the bank's entire computing environment. Bank of Queensland is now in a better position to compete with larger banks in the region. giving it a much needed advantage.