Managing capital projects as a business (October 2011)
Running large capital initiatives as a business, not just as projects, can reduce risk, decrease costs and improve return on investment.
 

Creating a high-performance learning environment (September 2011)
New research from Accenture highlights the high-performance learning traits that are distinctive to an organization's top performers.
 

A new era of innovation: Cloud and the future of business (September 2011)
Although many still think of cloud computing’s value primarily in terms of cost reduction, it actually can drive significant innovations in operations, processes and the design of the business itself.
 

Adapting to a new model of physician employment (August 2011)
Increasing numbers of physicians are seeking employment directly with hospitals rather than remaining in private practice. This trend has major implications for all players in the healthcare ecosystem.
 

Clear view of the cloud: The business impact of cloud computing (August 2011)
To effectively capitalize on cloud-based business services, providers and clients alike must understand the impact of the cloud on customer service, IT products and the entire supply industry.
 

Case Study: Driving successful change at Nokia Siemens Networks (August 2011)
Following the merger that created the company, Nokia Siemens Networks overcame a series of challenges with a comprehensive, business-driven transformational change program. As a result, the company has thrived without the performance degradations typically experienced in post-merger integration.       
 

From patient to customer: Improving the patient experience (July 2011)
The healthcare industry is now more competitive than ever. How to succeed? By treating your patients as customers and delivering on a great customer experience. Here’s how.
 

Leaping to a new growth curve in the communications industry (June 2011)
In the face of fierce competition from Internet players, traditional telecom operators must become more aggressive in creating new customer propositions and business models.
 

Meeting the challenges of cloud computing (May 2011)
Although its potential upside is considerable, cloud computing is still young and suffering from growing pains. Here are four key challenges organizations must meet to realize mature value in the cloud.
 

Network sharing: Balancing costs and competitive differentiation (April 2011)
To control costs, mobile operators are pursuing arrangements to share some network components with other companies. Here are three keys to making network sharing a success.
 

Running IT like a business in the healthcare industry (April 2011)
New research from Accenture shows how healthcare organizations can get smarter about IT cost management, shifting their spending toward applications that better support revenue growth.
 

The promise of cloud computing (April 2011)
New research details how cloud computing can provide tangible business benefits—if it is backed by strong implementation, business sponsorship and a service ethos.
 

Cyber Security to Improve Corporate and National Defense (March 2011)
Cyber security is now a concern not only to enterprises but to national defense. Effective planning and response must harness advanced technologies, but also a broader approach encompassing processes, education, culture, leadership and collaboration.
 

Electronic Medical Records: Meeting the Compliance Challenges (March 2011)
New rules about “meaningful use” of electronic medical records (EMR) are challenging health care organizations. These six best practices can support regulatory compliance and more cost-effective EMR implementation.
 

Solving the Skills Crisis in the Automotive Industry (February 2011)
The auto industry was hit hard during the recession. Already coping with nearly two decades of massive structural change, auto companies over the past couple of years have shed plants and brands as they downsized, restructured and slashed budgets to bring costs in line with lower sales.