The latest content updates from the the-financedirector.com web site http://www.the-financedirector.com/ en-us http://www.the-financedirector.com/ http://www.the-financedirector.com/content/images/logo_big.gif http://www.the-financedirector.com/contractors/corporate-finance/alphabet/pressacquisition-of-ing-car-lease-boosts-growth-and-advances-the-companys-position.html http://www.the-financedirector.com/contractors/corporate-finance/alphabet/pressacquisition-of-ing-car-lease-boosts-growth-and-advances-the-companys-position.html The figures are in for Alphabet in 2011 and they speak for an outstanding year. The company showed strong growth thanks in great part to the acquisition of ING Car Lease in September, which means that Alphabet now ranks among the top five in the segm… Mon, 21 May 2012 11:21:00 GMT http://www.the-financedirector.com/downloads/whitepapers/business-process-outsourcing/fileconnecting-globally-serving-locally/ http://www.the-financedirector.com/downloads/whitepapers/business-process-outsourcing/fileconnecting-globally-serving-locally/ This exclusive FDE report examines how multinational companies are achieving strategic and operational success in high-growth markets such as South-East Asia, central and Eastern Europe, South and central America, Africa, the Middle East and beyond. … Mon, 14 May 2012 11:41:00 GMT http://www.the-financedirector.com/downloads/whitepapers/ito/fileseeburger-file-exchange-mobile-app/ http://www.the-financedirector.com/downloads/whitepapers/ito/fileseeburger-file-exchange-mobile-app/ Today, we instinctively turn to our iPhones, iPads or smartphones to exchange files - any and all files. This means large or sensitive data files are traveling among mobile devices outside company firewalls - and outside your control. Fri, 11 May 2012 14:18:00 GMT http://www.the-financedirector.com/downloads/whitepapers/ito/filesecure-managed-file-transfer/ http://www.the-financedirector.com/downloads/whitepapers/ito/filesecure-managed-file-transfer/ A recent poll of business and IT executives revealed that adherence to data security policies and mandates for compliance or governance is their most important objective, but most (60%) said that their data security policies are lacking. Fri, 11 May 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.the-financedirector.com/downloads/whitepapers/ito/filethe-tco-of-ftp/ http://www.the-financedirector.com/downloads/whitepapers/ito/filethe-tco-of-ftp/ This paper highlights the hidden costs of 'free' file sharing, explores best practices for controlling them and outlines the business advantages of including file transfer in your business process management strategy. Fri, 11 May 2012 14:13:00 GMT http://www.the-financedirector.com/downloads/whitepapers/ito/fileconsolidate-modernize-b2b-and-file-transfer-environments/ http://www.the-financedirector.com/downloads/whitepapers/ito/fileconsolidate-modernize-b2b-and-file-transfer-environments/ By taking a consolidated approach to your B2B and file transfer environments - the backbone of your supply chain - you can reap big rewards: cost savings, improved operational efficiency, and increased revenue. Fri, 11 May 2012 14:10:00 GMT http://www.the-financedirector.com/downloads/whitepapers/corporate-finance/filefleet-reorganisation-frees-up-capital/ http://www.the-financedirector.com/downloads/whitepapers/corporate-finance/filefleet-reorganisation-frees-up-capital/ Finding extra capital can be a challenging proposition when some peripheral business areas require rather complex management techniques to achieve optimal efficiency. Wed, 09 May 2012 14:28:00 GMT http://www.the-financedirector.com/downloads/whitepapers/corporate-finance/filehow-to-stay-ahead-of-the-game/ http://www.the-financedirector.com/downloads/whitepapers/corporate-finance/filehow-to-stay-ahead-of-the-game/ Any savings gained through an international fleet tendering process doesn't mean much if prices cannot be sustained throughout the life cycle of the car. Wed, 09 May 2012 14:25:00 GMT http://www.the-financedirector.com/downloads/whitepapers/corporate-finance/filehaymoz-to-reduce-complexity-of-international-fleet-car-costs/ http://www.the-financedirector.com/downloads/whitepapers/corporate-finance/filehaymoz-to-reduce-complexity-of-international-fleet-car-costs/ Try to compare international car fleet costs from one country or lease supplier to another and you are up for a lot of late nights pulling your hair out. Even with existing IT tools from big name brands there are still numerous obstacles to produce e… Wed, 09 May 2012 14:21:00 GMT http://www.the-financedirector.com/contractors/corporate-finance/haymoz/ http://www.the-financedirector.com/contractors/corporate-finance/haymoz/ HAYMOZ Fleet Performance provides independent fleet re-organisation, management services and consulting services for international fleet owners. Mon, 07 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.the-financedirector.com/contractors/cash-management/ebf/ http://www.the-financedirector.com/contractors/cash-management/ebf/ The European Banking Forum is an exclusive, invitation-only community of senior professionals working within the banking industry across the EMEA region. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.the-financedirector.com/contractors/cash-management/ebf/pressebf-to-explore-new-ways-of-driving-profit.html http://www.the-financedirector.com/contractors/cash-management/ebf/pressebf-to-explore-new-ways-of-driving-profit.html With the need to evaluate technological advances from both a functional and strategic viewpoint, the 10th European Banking Forum (EBF) 2012 will look at new ways of driving profit and performance at the leading retail banks in EMEA. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:26:00 GMT http://www.the-financedirector.com/downloads/whitepapers/ito/filemagic-quadrant-for-user-authentication/ http://www.the-financedirector.com/downloads/whitepapers/ito/filemagic-quadrant-for-user-authentication/ User authentication is dominated by three well-established, wide-focus vendors that command the majority of the market. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:11:00 GMT http://www.the-financedirector.com/downloads/whitepapers/financial/fileoptimizing-indirect-spending/ http://www.the-financedirector.com/downloads/whitepapers/financial/fileoptimizing-indirect-spending/ Optimizing indirect procurement provides an avenue to create a direct bottom-line impact while also improving processes and better enabling strategic objectives. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:45:00 GMT http://www.the-financedirector.com/downloads/whitepapers/ito/filechallenges-of-platform-virtualization/ http://www.the-financedirector.com/downloads/whitepapers/ito/filechallenges-of-platform-virtualization/ Virtualization, a multi-facet technology with many applications, mostly common in the testing and R&D arenas, is becoming more and more prevalent as a way for IT to reduce costs and improve internal processes. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:28:00 GMT http://www.the-financedirector.com/downloads/whitepapers/ito/filesoftware-encryption-vs-hardware-encryption/ http://www.the-financedirector.com/downloads/whitepapers/ito/filesoftware-encryption-vs-hardware-encryption/ Today, many organizations are evaluating or implementing solutions for encrypting data at rest, both as a means to combat data theft and to ensure compliance with a range of legislative and industry mandates. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:26:00 GMT http://www.the-financedirector.com/downloads/whitepapers/ito/filea-blueprint-for-compliance-in-the-cloud/ http://www.the-financedirector.com/downloads/whitepapers/ito/filea-blueprint-for-compliance-in-the-cloud/ For organizations that manage regulated data, there are a range of implications that must be contended with when migrating to the cloud. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:19:00 GMT http://www.the-financedirector.com/downloads/whitepapers/ito/fileultra-low-latency-financial-networking/ http://www.the-financedirector.com/downloads/whitepapers/ito/fileultra-low-latency-financial-networking/ This technology white paper takes a closer look at financial networks and their unique low-latency needs, examining all contributors to total latency between two geographically dispersed software applications. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:51:00 GMT http://www.the-financedirector.com/downloads/whitepapers/ito/filevirtualized-optical-networks-for-sustainable-cloud-services/ http://www.the-financedirector.com/downloads/whitepapers/ito/filevirtualized-optical-networks-for-sustainable-cloud-services/ Cloud-based computer applications that are accessible through the Internet and via private leased-line connections are positioned to provide new business opportunities - to both customers and suppliers. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:47:00 GMT http://www.the-financedirector.com/downloads/whitepapers/ito/fileoptical-network-encryption/ http://www.the-financedirector.com/downloads/whitepapers/ito/fileoptical-network-encryption/ Data security is not a single feature, but rather an increasingly important set of technologies, used to safeguard private data sent across both public and private networks. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:41:00 GMT