New working environment: Literature

This white paper presents a high-level view of network-centric operations for the military. It discusses transforming the armed forces from the current platform-centric organisation to a network-centric organisation, which can increase effectiveness exponentially.

In the electronics industry today, business forces and the frantic pace of technological development have intensified the competitive landscape. Surviving and thriving in this environment requires constant vigilance to stay abreast of market forces.

The traditional travel distribution model is only beginning to realise the potentials of e-business to reduce costs. New technology is capable of much more, as this paper will examine.

MTV viewers live a 30-hour day -- they simultaneously Web surf, view DVDs, play MP3s, download movies, watch TV -- adding up to 30 hours of daily media consumption. Today audiences of all kinds are revolutionising how they access media and where and when they consume it.

A recent directive dictated that by 2007 European Original Equipment Manufacturers will be fully accountable and responsible for the treatment of Waste from Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). How Will corporations take on this new responsibility?

Electronics companies need to create new business models and networks that can flex with the unknown and the unpredictable -- resulting in an ability to manage earnings volatility in a quarter.

By creating an on demand operating environment, designed with open standards for ease of integration, insurers can implement new capabilities and the associated enabling technologies with significantly less effort.

States and local governments throughout the United States have had substantial budget shortfalls in the past few years. The National Association of State Budget Officers notes that "some of the most difficult fiscal decisions have yet to be made."

Today, automotive is truly global, with design and manufacturing occurring on virtually every continent in the world. However, increasing globalisation has brought the industry to a major crossroads in its evolution.

Strategies to simultaneously balance and optimise the twin goals of trade facilitation for economic development and enhanced border integrity to protect national interests and public safety will help Customs agencies achieve long-term success.

The internet is increasing reinventing the way that businesses interact with governments. Now in their fourth year, the Economist Intelligence Unit's e-readiness rankings provide an established benchmark for countries to compare and assess their e-business environments.

Data from a two-part survey of 138 people in three companies were analysed to discern how trust affects knowledge sharing and how individuals evaluate the trustworthiness of others when seeking knowledge.

Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) might miss the chance to reduce costs, increase customer satisfaction and realise more revenue unless they can cultivate the sophisticated software capabilities that their evolving product lines -- and today's competitive marketplace -- demand.

To improve the relationship between business and IT, financial services firms need to construct flexible operational models that define how business and IT work together every day and at every level of the organisation.

The race for leadership has become more difficult for companies in all industries. Not only has the competition become tougher, but the very rules of the race are changing. Can companies achieve sustainable advantage in this environment?

In this paper, the IBM Institute for Business Value presents six key competencies and corresponding case studies to guide companies through an assessment of their current strengths in preparation for the future financial services marketplace.

Traditional valuation techniques often fail to capture or adequately quantify the value created by technology initiatives. Is there an alternative technique that identifies value that would otherwise be left on the table?

People are the ultimate drivers of success in any organisation -- and yet, current government workforce-planning approaches are often lacking.

Media and entertainment (M&E) companies face daunting challenges as they prepare for the future media world. To succeed, they must develop and implement a comprehensive digital media strategy that embraces the potential of fully integrated media.

Government leaders used to ask: Should we collaborate? They now ask: How will we collaborate? The needs for collaboration are clear.

Alliance building has several stages, and the manager who leverages his organisation's knowledge through each stage creates the foundation for a successful partnership.

Electronic bill presentation and payment (EBPP) has reached a point where companies no longer ask whether they should take strategic advantage of this billing process. They are asking, 'How?'