outsourcing News and Other Resources

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Tips to help your project managers successfully track an outsourced project

September 18, 2001 7:00am PDT

If your project managers work with vendors on outsourced projects, they need to understand how their role changes when working with contractors as opposed to staff members. Make sure they're...

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Metrics and Incentives in Outsourcing: Driving Peak Performance

September 1, 2001 12:00am PDT

Metrics and incentives are an important component of outsourcing relationships, but as executives use outsourcing more strategically, these become more critical than ever. This research study,...

Provided by: Accenture

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How can you tell if an outsourced project is on track?

August 17, 2001 7:00am PDT

You know how to keep your own staff members accountable when they are completing a project. But tracking the progress of an outsourced project requires more effort on your part. Here are the...

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How much IT work do you outsource?

July 13, 2001 7:00am PDT

In last week's IT Manager poll, nearly 2 percent of the respondents said that they outsource 76-100 percent of their work! Check out this week's Polling Place to see how you compare with your peers.

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Tips for getting the most from outsourcing

July 9, 2001 7:00am PDT

Want to outsource some of your business functions but not sure where to start? Here's how to determine the functions to oursource and the steps to take to make sure your relationship is productive.

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How much of your IT budget goes to outsourcing?

March 21, 2001 8:00am PST

Lots of organizations outsource to some extent, but these Polling Place results show that very few organizations spend more than 30 percent of their IT budget on outsourced functions. Find out...

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Members discuss outsourcing abroad

March 8, 2001 8:00am PST

India is becoming an increasingly popular location for U.S. firms trying to expedite their programming projects and reduce costs. But is such outsourcing really beneficial? Here's what some...

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Should you hire foreign workers to fill positions during a labor crunch?

March 8, 2001 4:42am PST

Looking for current data on this I am very interested in replies to this question from companies that have been hiring (or were planning on hiring) H1Bs and what they are planning to do in this...

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Relying on a provider is the biggest disadvantage to outsourcing development

March 7, 2001 8:00am PST

Outsourcing application development can streamline your life, but it can also be problematic. Respondents to a recent Polling Place Quick Poll zeroed in on potential problems with service...

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The IT Consulting Skill Set

February 13, 2001 12:00am PST

What do we sell when we sell consulting? We may be selling technical skill, a project implementation, or a report comparing different technical options. For any consultant who has worked for a...

Provided by: TechRepublic

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If given the opportunity, would you outsource your company's server needs to a managed server business?

February 7, 2001 8:00am PST

Polling Place examines the results of TPG's Quick Poll: If given the opportunity, would you outsource your company's server needs to a managed server business?

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Ask Before You Outsource: Ten Critical Questions to Put to Potential Service Providers

January 28, 2001 12:00am PST

As outsourcing becomes both more pervasive and mission-critical, the burning question is no longer “should I outsource?” but rather “what should I outsource, and to whom?” Companies must therefore...

Provided by: Structure

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Which function would you outsource first?

January 17, 2001 8:00am PST

Outsourcing is gaining in popularity. In a recent Polling Place Quick Poll, we asked which IT function you would be most likely to outsource. Judging by the results, many of you have little desire...

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Network outsourcing creates new opportunities for IT professionals

January 4, 2001 8:00am PST

Is your company contemplating network outsourcing? Contributing author Del Smith shares some strategies for taking advantage of the professional opportunities offered by the network outsourcing trend.

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Should you run your own customer support services or outsource?

December 1, 2000 8:00am PST

Should you outsource customer support services or handle those services in-house? Two vendors offer their take on which way you should go.

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What percentage of your IT tasks are you outsourcing?

November 29, 2000 8:00am PST

Polling Place examines the results of the CIO Republic Quick Poll: What percentage of your IT tasks are you outsourcing?

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Resume do's and don'ts for IT consultants

October 12, 2000 12:00am PDT

As an IT consultant, your resume is the key to landing that next project or getting an interview with a hot consulting firm. Use our list of resume do's and don'ts, and three samples resumes, to...

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Survey shows outsourcing security popular

September 22, 2000 7:00am PDT

Outsource security? "Sure," said TechRepublic members in a recent survey. See what your peers say they will and will not outsource when it comes to security.

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Hiring foreign IT workers is easier when you outsource with a staffing agency

August 7, 2000 7:00am PDT

If you want to recruit IT talent from overseas, consider using an outside staffing agency to help fill those empty positions. Here are the questions you need to ask when selecting a staffing firm.