The Case for Virtual Business Processes: Reduce Costs, Improve Efficiencies, and Focus on Your Core Business (Network Business)

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Reduce costs, improve efficiencies, and focus on your core business

Leverage your technology infrastructure to save money and virtualize processes.
Discover the principles behind BPV and the ways in which they can benefit your business.
Benefit from incremental cost savings, maximizing your business' ROI.
Learn from real-world case studies that illustrate best practices.
Understand the solution-provider market, maximizing the impact of your investment.

The dot-com collapse generally discredited the idea of leveraging the Internet to build viable businesses. Many market pundits have decried the concept without examining the underlying dynamics associated with these companies' failures. The truth is, prior business models were built on a flawed business case, not bad technology. In fact, the dot-com bubble created a whole new class of automation that, when applied to conventional businesses, can dramatically improve time to market, competitive response, and customer interaction. This is not virtual business; this is business process virtualization (BPV), and enterprises that don't grasp and apply the principals of BPV will rapidly be rendered obsolete by those that do, being quickly outmaneuvered and displaced in the market.

BPV is the application of networked, intelligent IT infrastructure to enhance skilled personnel, processes, and assets, which enables companies to improve efficiencies, increase competitive advantage, heighten brand awareness, reduce costs, and improve bottom line revenues. Unlike business process automation, BPV focuses on new management approaches for personnel and technology, signaling a fundamental change in the way that we think about business and its objectives.

While reading The Case for Virtual Business Processes, you will understand why BPV is critical to the long-term viability of your business, while learning how to leverage your intelligent networked infrastructure using leading-edge products and technologies from Cisco Systems.

This volume is in the Network Business Series offered by Cisco Press. Books in this series provide IT executives, decision makers, and networking professionals with pertinent information on today's most important technologies and business strategies.

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Review of "The Case for Virtual Business Process".......2004-06-29

The Case for Virtual Business Processes - is an interesting review of the last "cycle" in the world of IT. While the authors make a case for "virtual business process" the text is at its most interesting as it paints a retrospective of what happened during the Dot Com era through interviews with companies that navigated the experience. The arguments are interesting, the case studies are enlightening, and the model is worthy of consideration.

BPV - A Means to Leapfrog the Competition.......2004-05-03

Enterprises that have effective business models are well positioned to execute in the current competitive business landscape. The bursting of the tech bubble to some extent illustrated the point that achieving effective ROI's from IT implementations are no longer driven by just the technology itself. Aligning people, process & technology with the strategic vision of the organization is imperative to succeed.

The book contains a wealth of very timely advice needed by organizations on how technology can become an enabler to business process virtualization. This also falls in line with the current trend within enterprises in maximizing and generating additional value from existing IT investments. The case studies provided in the book provide a wealth of information on how you can achieve competitive edge by breaking the conventional barrier between technology and business.

A must read for CXO's and IT/Business Strategy managers of startups, mid-size, large corporations & service providers, to leapfrog the competition and attain unprecedented heights !!

Vikas Arora
CTO, Nakina Systems

An intelligent read.......2004-04-29

Mike Jude and Martha Young write an engaging read for those interested in improving business processes in today's complex business environment. If you are a student of business, this slips into your must read column.

A Pioneering New Book! - A Must Read!.......2004-04-05

"The Case For Virtual Business Processes" is a must read for CEOs, CIOs, IT professionals, and all those interested in the key requirements for successful businesses in these hypercompetitive times! This book transforms information technology discussion from "how and wow" to "why" - linking the power of recent technology capabilities to their logical process transformations.

Replacing processes of a given organization with electronic/information infrastructure (BPV) holds great promise of increased mission, flexibility, and profits. However to successfully implement such strategies one needs to master new disciplines.

Ms. Young and Mr. Jude skillfully lead us through those waters discussing concepts like "incrementalization" and "business process valuation." Their book focuses both on a narrative of key concepts and processes and also shows "this new world in action" through case studies. Overall this book is a pioneering effort that explores new fruitful territory for both IT and Strategic Management. It takes the past concepts such as IT return on investment (ROI) to a new level by shifting them to the strategic next step.

I believe the first companies that implement the concepts in this book will be viewing everyone else in the rear view mirror. I can't wait for more books on this subject!

Blaise Stephanus
Adjunct Faculty
MCIS University College
University of Denver

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MIS Cases: Decision Making with Application Software (3rd Edition)
Lisa Miller
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
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Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm (9th Edition)

ASIN: 0132214385

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Designed to demonstrate how software can support managerial decision-making activities, this brief casebook features 24 cases covering a wide range of functional areas throughout the business, including finance/accounting, HR, production, and information systems. Many of the cases require students to prepare both written and oral presentations on their solutions.

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Avoid this book if you can.......2006-12-16

This book should be renamed as "Adventures in Microsoft Office".

The book has almost nothing to do with MIS or managing information systems. Instead it is just a collection of exercises related to Microsoft Office's Excel and Access.

Given the content of the book, it definitely does not justify the exorbitant price...

Cases on Global It Applications and Management: Success and Pitfalls (Cases on Information Technology Series)

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Cases on Global It Applications and Management: Success and Pitfalls (Cases on Information Technology Series)
Felix B. Tan
Manufacturer: IGI Global
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ASIN: 1930708165

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As organizations prepare to compete globally in the new millennium, the effective deployment and exploitation of IT will create the difference between those that are successful and those that are not. What lessons are there to be learned from organizations that run global IT operations and deploy IT in support of their global business operations? What lessons are there to be learned in the development, implementation, use and management of IT from organizations operating in countries other than their own? Cases on Global IT Applications and Management: Success and Pitfalls brings together original cases that report on these aspects of global IT applications and management and benefits educators, researchers and practitioners alike.

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Innovation and Automation
P. M. Satchell
Manufacturer: Ashgate Publishing
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Web Based Energy Information and Control Systems: Case Studies and Applications

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Web Based Energy Information and Control Systems
Web Based Energy Information and Control Systems

Web Based Energy Information and Control Systems: Case Studies and Applications
Barney L. Capehart , and Lynne C. Capehart
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Guide to Energy Management, Fifth Edition

ASIN: 0849338980

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Advances in new equipment, new processes, and new technology are the driving forces in improvements in energy management, energy efficiency and energy cost control. The purpose of this book is to document the operational experience with web based systems in actual facilities and in varied applications, and to show how new opportunities have developed for energy and facility managers to quickly and effectively control and manage their operations. You'll find information on what is actually happening at other facilities, and see what is involved for current and future installations of internet-based technologies. The case studies and applications described should greatly assist energy, facility and maintenance managers, as well as consultants and control systems development engineers.

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Web Based Energy Information and Control Systems.......2007-05-21

Advances in new equipment, new processes and new technology are the driving forces in improvements in energy management, energy efficiency and energy cost control. The purpose of this book is to document the operational experience with web based systems in actual facilities and in varied applications, and to show how new opportunities have developed for energy and facility managers to quickly and effectively control and manage their operations. You'll find information on what is actually happening at other facilities, and see what is involved for current and future installations of internet-based technologies. The case studies and applications described should greatly assist energy, facility and maintenance managers, as well as consultants and control systems development engineers.

CONTENTS

PART I: INTRODUCTION
1 - Introduction to Case Studies & Applications of Web Based EIS & ECS Systems
2 - Web Resources for Web Based Energy Information & Control Systems

PART II: WEB BASED EIS CASE STUDIES
3 - The Utility Report Cards: An Energy Information System for Orange County Public Schools
4 - Open Energy Information System at the University of Central Florida
5 - Information, Behavior & the Control of Heat in Multifamily Buildings: A Case Study of EIS Use in Buildings Performance Improvement
6 - Smart & Final Stores: A Case Study in Web Based Energy Information Collection

PART III: WEB BASED EIS APPLICATIONS
7 - Measured Success: Constructing Performance Metrics for Energy Management
8 - Using Standard Benchmarks in an Energy Information System
9 - Using WAGES Information for Benchmarking & Operational Analysis
10 - The Power of Energy Information: Web Enabled Monitoring, Control & Benchmarking
11 - Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS): Evolution of a Maintenance Management Program
12 - Using Virtual Metering to Enhance an Energy Information System
13 - Providing EPA's Energy Performance Rating Through Commercial Third Party Hosts
14 - Web Enhanced GIS Platform with Open Architecture for Electric Power Utility Networks

PART IV: WEB BASED ECS CASE STUDIES
15 - Intelligent Use of Energy at Work: A Detailed Account of Saving Energy & Cost at the Wellness Center of the University of Miami
16 - Machine to Machine (M2M) Technology in Demand Responsive Commercial Buildings
17 - Mission Critical Web Based Building Monitoring & Control Systems
18 - Facility Energy Management via a Commercial Web Service
19 - Evolution to Web Based Energy Information & Control at Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ
20 - Interoperability of Manufacturing Control & Web Based Facility Management Systems: Trends, Technologies & Case Studies

PART V: WEB BASED ECS APPLICATIONS
21 - State of Practice of Energy Management, Control & Information Systems
22 - Review of Advanced Applications in Energy Management, Control & Information Systems
23 - Load Forecasting
24 - Upgrade Options for Networking Energy Management Systems
25 - A Plan for Improved Integration & Web Based Facility Management Services for Large University
26 - Overview of Digital Control & Integrated Building Automation Systems in K-12 Schools

PART VI: HARDWARE & SOFTWARE TOOLS & SYSTEMS FOR DATA INPUT, DATA PROCESSING & DISPLAY
27 - Wireless Sensor Applications for Building Operation & Management
28 - Net Centric Architectures
29 - Enterprise Level Integration Using XML & Web Services
30 - Utility Data Web Page Design: Mining the Data
31 - Developing an Energy Information System: Rapid Requirements Analysis

PART VII: ENTERPRISE ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
32 - Defining the Next Generation Enterprise Energy Management System
33 - Data Quality Issues & Solutions for Enterprise Management Applications
34 - Connecting Energy Management Systems to Enterprise Business Systems Using SOAP & the XML Web Services Architecture
35 - Facility Total Energy Management Program: A Road Map for Web Based Information Technology in the Egyptian Hotels Industry

PART VIII: FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES FOR WEB BASED EIS & ECS
36 - History of Enterprise Systems and Where They Are Headed Now
37 - Building Control Systems & the Enterprise
38 - Why Can't a Building Think Like a Car? Information & Control Systems Opportunities in New Buildings
39 - Conclusion

Glossary, Index

Web Based Energy Information and Control Systems.......2005-08-12

Fantastic book for this industry! Especially helpful was chapter 18. We are a new property management company working with online applications. It is nice to see businesses like Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Northwrite sharing their expertise.

Information Engineering: Case Practices and Techniques (New Dimensions in Engineering)

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AKA Coolgen, Composer, Advantage Gen, Allfusion Gen
Classic reference for information systems management

Information Engineering: Case Practices and Techniques (New Dimensions in Engineering)
Robert Mylls
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ASIN: 0471587117

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Describes how to structure information systems to handle and control complex information exchanges occurring in high-tech companies. Features a step-by-step methodology to assess needs. Explains how to use commercially available CASE packages and combine them with your own engineering systems. The section on technology transfer can help reduce start up times, educating and training costs plus improve productivity and quality.

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AKA Coolgen, Composer, Advantage Gen, Allfusion Gen.......2007-03-15

This book goes over IE in general with emphasis on data modeling but I find it has many references to IEF the case tool, aka, Coolgen, Composer, Advantage Gen, Allfusion Gen. I've heard CASE tools are dead but I still see it in large organization. Legacy applications developed using IE still function on a daily basis running distribution, governments and huge financial organization. I think RUP is a child of IE. I've work extensively using both methods. I still prefer IE over RUP. I find IE more intuitive, where RUP goes againist the normal thought process. All RUP analyst should read this book first and learn how to develop IT systems the right way before reinventing the wheel. RUP is not new, just new people, new terminology and not new technology.

Classic reference for information systems management.......2000-05-19

I located this book by accident when searching the stacks at the library and I'm sure glad I did.

Information systems references have mushroomed in the past few years. What I liked about this book is that it provides information that is applicable to any IT/IS project. Even in the age of ecommerce, these basic skills of understanding databases, tables, and relationships is critical.

Illustrations make abstract concepts easy to learn and understand.

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This MBA-level text can be used in an Management Information Systems, or Corporate Information Systems, or Executive Information Systems course. This project-based text focuses on using information technology (IT) for a competitive advantage and has a global emphasis. Students will analyze real companies and develop competitive strategies. Students will analyze original and published case studies throughout the text. The text builds to a major project where students will design an information technology strategy for a real business.

Software Engineering and Case: Bridging the Culture Gap (Cap Gemini America)

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Application Cases in Management Information Systems

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Application Cases in Management Information Systems
James N. Morgan , and James Morgan
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Morgan’s APPLICATION CASES IN MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS is an introductory level MIS business casebook, which requires the use of spreadsheet and database software and the Internet to solve managerial problems. It may be used as a standalone casebook or packaged with any of our introductory Management Information Systems textbooks. The book was developed to give students additional projects or exercises to apply the concepts of what they have learned in their course.

Creating Business Value with Information Technology: Challenges and Solutions

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Creating Business Value with Information Technology: Challenges and Solutions

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Questions on the business value of information technology (IT), which have been raised by managers and researchers for the last decade, are not settled yet. Firms invest in IT to improve their business performance. However, some firms fail to improve their business performance while others succeed. The overall value of IT varies enormously from firm to firm. Computerization does not automatically create business value, but it is one essential component that should be coupled with organizational changes such as new strategies, new business processes, and new organizational structure. Creating Business Value with Information Technology: Challenges and Solutions aims to solicit the studies that yield significant new insights into the business value of IT.

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