Successful implementation of a solution is ultimately dependent on two critical factors: the solution's lifecycle cost of ownership and the experience of the implementation team. This white paper explores all the factors involved in selecting the right ERP solution for your company. (less)

Oracle Label Security can be used to address numerous operational issues related to security, compliance and privacy. Learn how label authorizations provide tremendous flexibility in making access control decisions and enforcing separation of duty. (less)

The growing number of high-profile data breach incidents and numerous information-intensive government and industry regulations requiring protection of personal information and corporate digital assets are forcing organizations to adopt proactive and cost-effective information protection and control (IPC) solutions. This new IDC report discusses the growing internal threats to business information, the impact of regulations on data protection, and how enterprises must adopt database security best practices to prevent theft of sensitive personal and corporate information. Learn how IDC believes that Oracle offer customers a comprehensive, integrated set of security products that address both insider threat mitigation and regulatory requirements (less)

Enterprises face many challenges safeguarding data against internal and external threats and complying with data privacy regulations. This whitepaper outlines how Oracle Database 11g a comprehensive portfolio of security solutions to address these challenges. (less)

Oracle Advanced Security provides transparent, standards-based security that protects data on the network, on disk and on backup media. Learn how to use the Oracle Advanced Security as a key component of your defense-in-depth strategy for protecting data in transit and at rest. (less)

Strengthening internal controls for regulations, enforcing industry best practices, and guarding against insider threats are just a few of the challenges facing organizations in today's global economy. Controlling access to databases, applications and data requires sophisticated access controls that are enforced from within the database. Learn how Oracle Database Vault is the industry's leading solution for safeguarding data from unauthorized activity by any user, including privileged application or DBA users. (less)

Auditing is playing an increasingly important role in the areas of compliance, privacy, and security. Learn how Oracle Audit Vault automates the audit collection and analysis process, turning audit data into a key security resource to help address today's security and compliance challenges. (less)

Oracle Label Security is a powerful, yet simple to use tool for classifying data. By applying labels to data, government agencies can enforce “need to know” and other data compartmentalization policies. Read this white paper to learn best practices to successfully use Oracle Label Security to restrict access to sensitive information in government and defense applications. (less)

This commissioned Forrester Consulting case study describes how a F500 company:

Simplified database monitoring for SOX without performance impact or database changes.

Reduced DBA effort with automated reporting and an appliance-based solution (self-contained storage, preconfigured applications, SOX reports, embedded DBMS, etc.).

Captures all activities (DDL, DML, DCL, failed logins, bind values, local access, etc.).

Created a single set of audit policies and audit repository for all platforms (Oracle, SQL Server, IBM DB2) accessed via Siebel, SAP and 22 other financial systems.

Provides real-time security for unauthorized changes including data updates.

Delivered 239% ROI and 5.9 months payback compared to homegrown scripts using native logging/auditing.

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How can IT organizations protect sensitive data? Industry analysts recommend “de-identifying” or masking data as a best practice for protecting privacy. This White Paper explains why protecting sensitive information and ensuring privacy have become high priorities and the requirements for selecting a data privacy solution. (less)

Organizations make substantial investments in managing and maintaining enterprise applications, as well as their supporting databases and IT infrastructure. Download this white paper and learn how to to simplify your application portfolio and control your costs. (less)

Are you building a case for financial process automation? An independent 3rd party, the Gantry Group, conducted an objective study of the key ROI value drivers and areas of cost savings realized through the deployment of 170 MarkView. This executive summary details the white paper describing the economic impact actually experienced by 9 customers who implemented the 170 MarkView for Accounts Payable solution. The results demonstrate an average payback of 7.5 months and a three year ROI of greater than 300%. (less)

Are you building a case for financial process automation? Finance organizations are charged with reducing costs, improving performance, achieving regulatory compliance, increasing visibility and enabling the corporation's strategic initiatives - all at the same time. The fundamental issue is not whether a company should strive for these goals but how well they can be accomplished. A strategically engineered transformation of processes that achieves these goals - cutting operational costs and minimizing financial risks - obviously requires serious consideration. This white paper examines, in detail, the relevant issues and benefits of AP transformation, as well as recent industry-wide research and best practices around such initiatives. (less)

This white paper highlights the unique needs of midsize businesses and explores the factors driving them toward stronger identity management platforms, such as Oracle Identity Management. (less)

Download this white paper and learn how JD Edwards sites are realizing the benefits of a full-lifecycle enterprise data management strategy that includes database archiving to deliver enhanced application performance and lower costs. (less)

Download this white paper and learn how Oracle E-business Suite sites are realizing the benefits of a full-lifecycle enterprise data management strategy that includes database archiving to deliver enhanced application performance and reduce costs. (less)

Download this white paper and learn how Siebel sites are realizing the benefits of a full-lifecycle enterprise data management strategy that includes database archiving to deliver enhanced application performance and lower costs. (less)

Download this white paper and learn how PeopleSoft sites are realizing the benefits of a full-lifecycle enterprise data management strategy that includes database archiving to deliver enhanced application performance and lower costs. (less)

Businesses spend billions migrating data between information-intensive applications. Yet up to 75% of new systems fail to meet expectations, often because flaws in the migration process result in data that is not adequately validated for the task intended. (less)

How can IT organizations protect sensitive data? Industry analysts recommend “de-identifying” or masking data as a best practice for protecting privacy. This White Paper explains why protecting sensitive information and ensuring privacy have become high priorities and the requirements for selecting a data privacy solution. (less)

This White Paper describes the alternative archive and upgrade scenarios andprovides insight into selecting the solution to best meet your requirements. It has been shown that archiving improves the outcome of upgrade projects, giving sites greater business value and higher overall success rates. (less)

This White Paper describes the alternative archive and upgrade scenarios and provides insight into selecting the solution to best meet your requirements. It has been shown that archiving improves the outcome of upgrade projects, giving sites greater business value and higher overall success rates. (less)

Download this White Paper and learn how to optimize test environments to speed the deployment of Siebel applications. Allowing you to deliver application upgrades and deployments quicker, cheaper and more accurately. (less)

Authored by database security expert, IBM Gold Consultant, and Guardium CTO Ron Ben-Natan, Ph.D., Implementing Database Security and Auditing (Elsevier Press, 2005) is the definitive guide for DBAs, IT security professionals, and auditors. CHAPTER 12, AUDITING CATEGORIES: Learn which audit trails to implement in order to address common compliance requirements, including audit trails for: Database logins and logouts, Client information, Usage outside normal hours, Database errors, Changes to privileges and other security attributes…and many others. (less)

Need to make the case for remote database and applications support for your UK based business? This insightful paper by Quantix provides real world examples of how both commercial and government customers drive greater ROI and critical service assurance using remote database management and support applications. (less)