Management Excellence
“What was damaged the most in the beginning of the recession was ‘trust’,” says Frank Buytendijk, VP of Oracle enterprise performance management. “Rebuilding trust is the key to ending the recession. Consumers must regain trust to buy houses and cars again, which will fuel the real economy and restore the financial system. The path to trust is transparency, which is exactly what organizations should invest in.”

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Speaking Clearly: How openness can build your credibility with the public—and your own employees
“American corporations are showing a lot more interest in the issues of candor, integrity, ethics, legal compliance, and full disclosure,” says James O’Toole, the Daniels Distinguished Professor of Business Ethics at the University of Denver’s Daniels College of Business.
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Press Release: Oracle Recognizes Customers with First Annual Identity Management Innovation Awards
"In today's business climate, effective and efficient identity and access management isn't just a nice-to-have, it is a business requirement that can give organizations a substantial competitive edge," said Amit Jasuja, vice president, Oracle Identity Management.
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Five High-Impact Strategies to Prepare for the Recovery
Get specific advice on what companies can pursue to strengthen their competitive position today and get ready for the end of the downturn.
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A Dozen Ways to Follow Oracle on Twitter
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Blog: The Role of Enterprise Content Management in Enterprise 2.0
Sameer Patel of Pretzel Logic interviews Oracle's Billy Cripe. Plus, check out the special report on content management.
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Frank Buytendijk on Sustainability and Business
"Sustainability really is an opportunity to contribute to competitive differentiation," says Buytendijk, VP of Oracle EPM. "if you find ways to link it to the customer value proposition, you've really differentiated yourself from the rest. And particularly in this economy, that is one of the best things you can do."
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Big Ideas: Getting IT Done
“In difficult economic times, you must retain your key customers to keep your revenue stream up. Where IT can help is by bringing your attention to areas where, for a relatively contained investment—and a fast return on that investment—you have opportunities for customer development and superior business insight that will ensure you stay ahead of the competition.” — Cliff Godwin, senior vice president of Applications Development.

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