Get the business and IT insights you need to transform your organization. en-US Copyright 2009 IBM Global Services Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:00:00 EST Leading cities are evolving their transport systems from single modes to integrated ones, improving transport services and providing an improved value proposition to customers. Our study shows how pacesetting cities are applying their leadership and vision to build “smarter” transportation systems. (IBM Institute for Business Value study) http://www.ibm.com/services/us/gbs/bus/html/gbs-intelligent-transport-mobility.html?ca=rss_igs http://www.ibm.com/services/us/gbs/bus/html/gbs-intelligent-transport-mobility.html?ca=rss_igs Cities are gaining more control over their development, but they face challenges and threats to their sustainability. Cities need to put in place smarter systems to seize opportunities to build sustainable prosperity. (IBM Institute for Business Value study) http://www.ibm.com/services/us/index.wss/ibvstudy/gbs/a1031605?ca=rss_igs http://www.ibm.com/services/us/index.wss/ibvstudy/gbs/a1031605?ca=rss_igs Governments can take lessons from segments within the private sector, such as healthcare and financial services, that have successfully implemented new identity management schemes. We have identified three strategies that have contributed to the success of these private programs and that can, we believe, provide practical insights to guide governments. (IBM Institute for Business Value study) http://www.ibm.com/services/us/gbs/bus/html/gbs-privacy-paradox-identity-management.html?ca=rss_igs http://www.ibm.com/services/us/gbs/bus/html/gbs-privacy-paradox-identity-management.html?ca=rss_igs Insurers are facing how to balance the fundamentals that shaped the industry and made it strong with the dynamics created by an empowered customer and an uncertain global environment. (white paper) http://www.ibm.com/services/us/gbs/bus/html/gbs-dynamic-insurance-future.html?ca=rss_igs http://www.ibm.com/services/us/gbs/bus/html/gbs-dynamic-insurance-future.html?ca=rss_igs IBM has launched two initiatives related to integrated talent management. The first, IBM Workforce and Talent Solutions, helps organizations bring together talent functions. The second, Mid-Market Workforce Effectiveness, packages IBM services with Lawson Software’s human capital management solution. (IDC research opinion) http://www.ibm.com/services/us/gbs/bus/pdf/idc_link.pdf?ca=rss_igs http://www.ibm.com/services/us/gbs/bus/pdf/idc_link.pdf?ca=rss_igs Defense forces can help close the collaboration gap and improve coalition performance by enhancing collaborative ways of working, sharing information and exploiting technology. To accomplish this, however, they will need to commit to long-term, fundamental changes in how they operate. (IBM Institute for Business Value study) http://www.ibm.com/services/us/gbs/bus/html/gbs-improving-coalition-collaboration.html?ca=rss_igs http://www.ibm.com/services/us/gbs/bus/html/gbs-improving-coalition-collaboration.html?ca=rss_igs To succeed in China’s rapidly evolving healthcare ecosystem, life sciences organizations will need to focus on innovation, key on manufacturing quality and build effective sales management and channel strategies. (IBM Institute for Business Value study) http://www.ibm.com/services/us/gbs/bus/html/gbs-pharma-china.html?ca=rss_igs http://www.ibm.com/services/us/gbs/bus/html/gbs-pharma-china.html?ca=rss_igs IBM Global Business Services (GBS) provides a broad mergers and acquisitions (M&A) services portfolio, fueled by IBM’s ample M&A knowledge and business expertise. IBM GBS’s services cover the complete M&A value chain across the corporate, operational, and IT layers. (Forrester Research report) http://www.ibm.com/services/us/gbs/bus/pdf/forrester-mna-report.pdf?ca=rss_igs http://www.ibm.com/services/us/gbs/bus/pdf/forrester-mna-report.pdf?ca=rss_igs The “educational continuum” is a more interconnected, instrumented and intelligent system for education that provides a continuum of learning for citizens throughout their lifetimes and positions them to contribute to their communities and economies. (white paper) http://www.ibm.com/services/us/gbs/bus/html/education-for-a-smarter-planet.html?ca=rss_igs http://www.ibm.com/services/us/gbs/bus/html/education-for-a-smarter-planet.html?ca=rss_igs Many companies are challenged to predict the most appropriate time for creating new production capability that balances anticipated demand with sound investment strategy. For investors to position themselves for action in this volatile arena, a recently updated IBM Institute for Business Value study recommends four crucial courses of action. (IBM Institute for Business Value study) http://www.ibm.com/services/us/gbs/bus/html/lngupdate.html?ca=rss_igs http://www.ibm.com/services/us/gbs/bus/html/lngupdate.html?ca=rss_igs