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Attaining Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance

Overview Hewlett-PackardÃ‚Â’s IT Service Management Reference Model and the HP OpenView line of products are built on ITIL standards, COBIT objectives, and the COSO framework, enabling companies of all sizes to more easily comply with the provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Download this white paper to learn more about these important ITSM technologies and how they can help align your companyÃ‚Â’s IT processes with its business objectives.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	Hewlett-Packard (HP)	File Format	PDF
Date Published	February 2005	Downloads	235
Format	White Papers
Topics	Strategic Planning, Cost Control - Risk Mgmt., Sarbanes-Oxley, Infrastructure Management

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