outsourcing

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Noodle on this before choosing outsourced “experts�

September 20, 2007 8:12pm PDT

I’m in the process of remodeling a home. It was built in 1963 by an architect who my wife and I have always admired and we bought it about 3 months ago. At the time we recognized it was a true...

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Outsourcing out, insourcing in

June 22, 2009 10:56am PDT

Gartner reports that only 9% of CIOs plan to increase their outsourcing this year. With this trend comes an increase in insourcing.

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Is outsourcing bad for your IT security?

February 15, 2013 7:12am PST

More than half of data thefts investigated by an IT security firm last year were at firms that outsourced a major part of their IT.

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10 things to consider when you outsource IT

January 4, 2013 4:58am PST

Some IT organizations are reverting to an 'in-sourcing' model because outsourcing hasn't met their needs. Here's a look at both sides of the equation.

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White Papers

Conceptual Framework on Risk Management in IT Outsourcing Projects

January 1, 2008 12:00am PST

Outsourcing is becoming a trend nowadays. Malaysia also takes this opportunity and embraces in IT outsourcing. As a result, Malaysia has been ranked as the third most attractive destination for...

Provided by: Universiti Teknologi MARA

White Papers

Why Settle For Less: Deloitte Consulting 2008 Outsourcing Report

December 10, 2007 12:00am PST

A survey report of more than 300 business and IT executives representing outsourcing buyers, outsourcing vendors and legal firms conducted by the Outsourcing Advisory Services service line of...

Provided by: Deloitte LLP

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Outsourced security: Who pays when things go wrong?

June 19, 2012 8:15am PDT

Too many businesses see the cost savings and access to expertise offered by outsourcing security but ignore the issue of liability in the event of service failure.

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IT consultant discusses his training, education, and offshore outsourcing experiences

November 13, 2009 11:38pm PST

IT consultant Marty R. Milette, who has been a TechRepublic member since January 2000, is profiled in a TR Member Spotlight podcast. Listen to the interview to hear about his extensive IT background.

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More companies realizing the downside of outsourcing

January 23, 2008 5:59am PST

The latest survey from Robert Half Technology says that most CIOs do not outsource technology jobs outside the U.S. Ninety-four percent of the CIOs surveyed said their firms don't outsource....

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Outsourcing, good and bad.

February 12, 2008 6:10am PST

In all walks of life, services are being sold out to private contractors, IT support is outsourced, and customer service is taken out of the country on a regular basis and taken on by call centres...

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Three factors that fuel successful outsourcing projects

February 23, 2012 8:20am PST

The success or failure of an outsourcing project can hinge on certain qualities in the relationship between customer and supplier.

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Indian outsourcing's little brother: In decline or just in need of a makeover?

July 26, 2012 4:32am PDT

India's business process outsourcing industry seems to be undergoing an identity crisis that some insiders think only a change of image can cure.

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How bogus resumes raise questions about Indian outsourcing skills

September 11, 2012 3:31am PDT

Without tough measures by employers, the volume of dodgy job applications could hit confidence in India's outsourcing workforce.

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10 reasons to outsource your cloud

March 25, 2013 9:40am PDT

If you've been thinking about bringing your cloud in-house, make sure you've considered the potential downsides of that approach -- as well as some of the benefits outsourcing might offer.

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Outsourcing's five cast-iron rules: Break them at your peril

September 27, 2012 2:01am PDT

How do you get the best from outsourcing contracts without them getting the better of you? One CIO who has worked on both sides of the outsourcing divide offers his key tips.

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Manage accountability in outsourced projects

January 29, 2013 4:22am PST

Dr. Andrew Maker shares his advice about accountability for project managers seeking to apply PM processes to outsourced suppliers.

3 Latest comment by CACASEY

White Papers

A Balanced Approach to Offshore Outsourcing: Gain Strategic Improvements in Business Performance

March 12, 2009 12:00am PDT

One of the most significant business trends over the next five years will be corporations leveraging application outsourcing, business process outsourcing, and offshore delivery to achieve...

Provided by: Keane

White Papers

The Outsourcer's Guide to Success: Nine Factors for Great Governance

August 1, 2007 12:00am PDT

Organizations undertaking information technology and business process outsourcing understandably focus on "Doing the deal." This involves everything from finding and assessing service providers to...

Provided by: EquaTerra

White Papers

Overcome Cultural Differences in the Outsourcing Process

September 26, 2008 12:00am PDT

Outsourcing is quickly making the transition from new business strategy, to business as usual. Most major companies have already tried outsourcing, and mid-sized companies are beginning to see the...

Provided by: Outsourcing Factory

Webcasts

Outsourcing Webinar: Getting Ahead and Staying Ahead

January 1, 2010 12:00am PST

This webcast is presented by Doug Brown, co-author of the "The Black Book of Outsourcing: How to Manage the Changes, Challenges and Opportunities", and Scott Wilson, co-author of The Black Book of...

Provided by: CIBER