Few people are speaking about tangible approaches for information technology (IT) to meet the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. This white paper provides some practical approaches and recommendations on how best to transform the new policies and procedures mandated by Sarbanes-Oxley into a working reality. It identifies the key technology areas enterprises must leverage to meet the stipulations of the Act, and offers "best practice" advice for a smoother implementation.
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