The Second Wave of Virtualization
New technologies take virtualization to the application and database level, helping it reshape and transcend the data center.
Finding Solutions to a Fading IT Workforce
Insurers with legacy systems face an uphill battle: find replacements for retiring IT workers or retire their legacy systems.
IT Project Management Keeps the Business on Track
When does an IT project officially become a formal project, worthy of the care and attention of management, with the resources of the organization placed at its disposal?
Disaster Recovery: Plan Now, or Face Regret Later
A widening array of solutions is giving carriers more options to backup and safeguard their critical data.
Many Taking a Stepped Approach toward STP
Its tempting to view STP implementation as an enterprise-scale undertaking, but the best approach may be step-by-step.
E-Business is Critical for Life/Health Insurers
E-business has become a critical component of life and health insurers' way of doing business with agents, prospects and policyholders.
Don't Look Too Far Ahead
Insurers need to create the right mix of technology and human interaction to better serve their multi-generational customers.
Information is Power
Business intelligence constitutes relevant, accurate, timely information that can be used in an integrated fashion.
The Long, Winding, Yet Worthwhile Road to STP
Foresight, and a focus on usability, will help those converting to straight-through processing reap dividends from the process.
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