Whitepapers/Primers

THINKstrategies produces whitepapers and primers focused on many of the most important Cloud Computing, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Managed Services, IT management and sourcing issues facing enterprises of all sizes, as well as the most critical business challenges facing IT solution providers.

The following are some of the whitepapers published by THINKstrategies since 2001:

“Why IT Tools Sprawl Will Derail Your Digital Transformation and Cloud Efforts”, sponsored by RedMonocle

“Maximizing the Value of the Cloud”, sponsored by Attunity.

“Executing a SaaS Strategy: The Role of the Database”, sponsored by NuoDB.

“How SaaS Companies Can Accelerate Customer Deployments”, sponsored by Scribe Software.

“How to Select the Right Provider to Optimize Application Performance”, sponsored by PTC.

“Leveraging a Carrier-Grade Billing Platform to Maximize Service Revenues in the New Digital & Subscription Economies”, sponsored by Comverse.

“The Integration Implications of the Internet of Things in a Connected World”, sponsored by SnapLogic

“How SaaS Companies Should Utilize Customer Satisfaction Surveys to Ensure Success”, sponsored by Gainsight.

“How to Make Rain (& Profits) from Growth in the Cloud”, sponsored by Verio.

“Five More Myths About SaaS and Cloud Computing”, a THINKstrategies whitepaper sponsored by SoftServe.

“Embedded Reporting & Analytics Using Cloud BI”, a THINKstrategies whitepaper sponsored by Indicee.

“Building Successful Enterprise SaaS Apps for the Cloud”, a THINKstrategies whitepaper sponsored by SoftServe.

“Accelerating the Move to SaaS and Minimizing the Risks: Crossing the Chasm to the Cloud”, a THINKstrategies whitepaper sponsored by SoftServe.

“Migrating to a SaaS Model: A Roadmap to Success”, a THINKstrategies whitepaper sponsored by Verio.

“Mobility-as-a-Service: Cost-Effectively Enable and Manage Enterprise Mobility in the Cloud”, a THINKstrategies whitepaper sponsored by Fiberlink.

“Cost-Effective Document Management Solutions for Business Critical Processes”, a two-part THINKstrategies whitepaper series sponsored by IntraLinks.

“Safeguarding Your Software With Secure Active Source Code Escrow Services”, a THINKstrategies whitepaper sponsored by Chaperon, LLC.

“Enabling SaaS: Beyond Development and Delivery to Marketing and Support”, a THINKstrategies whitepaper sponsored by SAVVIS

“Leveraging SaaS Solutions to Achieve Your Talent Management Objectives in a Rapidly Changing Environment,” a whitepaper sponsored by Authoria.

“Leveraging On-Demand Retail Solutions To Achieve Competitive Advantage,” Sponsored by the On-Demand Commerce Consortium.

“Optimizing Managed Service Delivery with Secure Application Acceleration”, a THINKstrategies whitepaper sponsored by Blue Coat Systems.

“Capitalizing on On-Demand Escrow Assurance Services to Gain a Competitive Advantage in Today’s Software Marketplace”, a THINKstrategies whitepaper sponsored by iForem.

“Maximizing the Business Benefits of On Demand Web Content Management Systems”, a THINKstrategies whiteapaper sponsored by Clickability.

“On-Demand Solutions Can Transform The Way Work Gets Done”, a THINKstrategies whitepaper sponsored by Salesforce.com.

“SaaS Grows Up In The Enterprise – Key Considerations for Executing a Coordinated SaaS Strategy”, a THINKstrategies whitepaper sponsored by Callidus Software.

“Maximizing the Value of salesforce.com by Leveraging SaaS Intelligence and Analytics”, a THINKstrategies whitepaper sponsored by LucidEra.

“Capitalizing on Platform-as-a-Service to Achieve Your Business Objectives,” a THINKstrategies whitepaper sponsored by Bungee Labs.

“Getting SMBs to Say Yes to Managed Services”, a THINKstrategies whitepaper sponsored by Kaseya.

“Overcoming the Transaction Management Challenges in the On-Demand Services Market,” a THINKstrategies whitepaper sponsored by Aria Systems.

“Leveraging WAN Application Delivery Solutions to Accelerate and Secure Your Software-as-a-Service Capabilities”, a THINKstrategies whitepaper sponsored by Blue Coat Systems, Inc.

“Automating and Optimizing Service Desk Performance”, a THINKstrategies whitepaper sponsored by Kaseya.

“Understanding the Business Benefits of Salesforce.com’s Force.com Platform-as-a-Service”, a THINKstrategies whitepaper sponsored by Salesforce.com.

“Using On-Demand Desktop Management Services to Enhance Your On-Premise IT Management Capabilities”, a THINKstrategies whitepaper sponsored by Everdream.

“Maximizing the SaaS Market Opportunity”, a THINKstrategies whitepaper sponsored by CSS Corporation.

“How On-Demand, Self-Service Appointment Scheduling Solutions Help Organizations Better Serve Customers and Improve Employee Productivity”, a THINKstrategies whitepaper sponsored by TimeTrade Systems.

“A Guide to Provisioning, Billing and Nurturing Users of Web Applications and On-Demand Solutions”, a THINKstrategies whitepaper sponsored by OpSource.

“Making the Move from QuickBooks to Intacct’s On-Demand Financial Management Systems,” a THINKstrategies whitepaper sponsored by Intacct.

“A Guide for IT Managers and Business Executives of Growing Companies: Making the Choice Between On-Premise and On-Demand Solutions,” a THINKstrategies whitepaper sponsored by Citrix Online.

“Building Your SaaS Strategy with AppExchange,” a THINKstrategies whitepaper sponsored by Salesforce.com.

“Leveraging Escrow Agreements to Safeguard Your Business from the Risks Associated With Software-as-a-Service,” a THINKstrategies whitepaper sponsored by Iron Mountain. 

“How To Leverage Today’s On-Demand Business Intelligence Solutions to Achieve Your Corporate Objectives,” a THINKstrategies whitepaper sponsored by Business Objects.

“A Buyer’s Guide for Software Companies Considering On-Demand Financial Applications to Meet Their Business Requirements”, a THINKstrategies whitepaper sponsored by Intacct.

“How You Can Gain a Competitive Edge via Managed Services” and “Leveraging Managed Services to Optimize the Business Benefits of Your IT Investments”

“Using Web Conferencing to Boost Productivity and Increase the Profitability of Your Business,” a THINKstrategies whitepaper sponsored by Citrix Online.

“Delivering Better Collaboration Solutions via the WebEx Connect Ecosystem”, a THINKstrategies whitepaper sponsored by WebEx.

“Properly Pricing Software-as-a-Service Within an Established Product Portfolio” – A whitepaper sponsored by LeCayla.

“Overcoming the Hassles of Traditional CRM Applications by Leveraging Software-as-a-Service” – A whitepaper sponsored by Salesforce.com.

“Steps to Success for Making the Switch to Managed Services”, a whitepaper on behalf of Kaseya.

“How to Leverage Strategic Resourcing to Achieve your Business Objectives”, a whitepaper on behalf of INS.

“Maximizing the Business Benefits of Hosted and Managed Email and Email Security Services”, a whitepaper on behalf of Mirapoint.

“The Future of IT in Large Organizations”, a whitepaper on behalf of the Enterprise Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Working Group.

Realizing Competitive Advantages With Contact Center Professional Services, a whitepaper on behalf of Siemens Communications

“Leveraging Managed Services for Network Operations Business Success”, a whitepaper on behalf of Lucent Technologies.

“The Business Advantages of Utility Computing Services for Small and Mid-Size Organizations”, a whitepaper on behalf of mindSHIFT.

“Transforming the Service Business into a Revenue Engine”, a whitepaper on behalf of Encover.

“Solving the IT Challenges of Small and Mid-Size Organizations via Utility Computing”, a whitepaper on behalf of CBE Technologies