Deploying a software package across the company (or most of the company) is becoming a reality for most companies. Standard processes and systems drive cost, quality and performance improvements. Unlimited deployment rights may also reduce transaction costs and project completion timeframes. The right enterprise and unlimited license agreement can make…
The rise of cloud computing services and the privacy/security issues involved have been much discussed (see, for example, our prior blog posts here). But when customers procure cloud-based services, a critical “behind the scenes” issue is often overlooked: is the cloud provider itself relying on third party subcontractors to perform…
Although reconciliation of the key terms has been a best practice for over-the-counter derivative trades for some time (particularly with collateralised trades), the scale of the reconciliation exercise imposed by forthcoming regulations in the EU and U.S. has caused many market participants to undertake a fundamental review of the systems…
As noted in our previous blog postings on the subject (Applications Outsourcing Pricing – Part 1 and Applications Outsourcing Pricing – Part 2), the most prevalent model for pricing applications outsourcing services involves the following components: a fixed monthly charge for applications maintenance and support; a fixed monthly charge for…
You’re a CIO and a major software publisher proposes an “enterprise” or an “unlimited” license arrangement. Having made its way up the chain to your desk, you are told the deal looks promising. There can be pitfalls in any software deal. In “enterprise” or “unlimited” license arrangements the pitfalls can…
“The details are not the details. They make the design.” – Charles Eames Indiana vs. IBM In 2006 Indiana awarded IBM a contract for more than $1 billion to modernize Indiana’s welfare case management system and manage and process the State of Indiana’s applications for food stamps, Medicaid and other…
In Part 3 of “It’s 2013. Do You Know Where Your BYOD Policies Are?” we will address developing BYOD trends and best practices. Please check out Part 1 and 2 of this 3-part series addressing employee and employer concerns, respectively. Recent Findings: Widespread Adoption, Lagging Management Recent studies show that…
Steve Farmer recently published an article in World Data Protection Report titled “Personal Data Transfers from the European Economic Area: Time to Consider Binding Corporate Rules 2.0.” What exactly is the ‘”best” solution for an international business needing to handle and transfer personal data across borders? This has become an…
In Part 2 of “It’s 2013. Do You Know Where Your BYOD Policies Are?” we will discuss employer BYOD concerns. Check out Part 1 to learn more about employee interests; Part 3 will present developing trends and suggest best practices for BYOD policy drafting and implementation. The Employer’s Perspective on…
Imagine you grab your phone only to find it locked, with all of your applications, pictures, and contacts permanently deleted. Imagine your employer’s IT department remote-wiped your phone because they mistakenly believed it was stolen. Better yet, imagine your Angry-Birds-obsessed child triggered an auto-wipe with too many failed password attempts…