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Strategy: A global view of outsourcing



Global spending on IT services and outsourcing was estimated at $488 billion in 2007 and is predicted to rise an additional 9% in 2008, according to Forrester Research Inc. At $120 billion, IT outsourcing constitutes roughly 25% of this spending. Forrester estimates that clients can expect to save roughly 12% to 17% by outsourcing their operational activities. Learn how to properly strategize your IT outsourcing to achieve the best ROI for your business.
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IT outsourcing contracts drop sharply as recession takes hold
SearchCIO.com | 04 Nov 2008
ARTICLE - IT outsourcing fell off a cliff in the third quarter, as both the number and total value of outsourcing contracts decreased by double digits compared with the prior quarter, according to global advisory firm TPI. Smaller...
IT offshore outsourcing deals being re-evaluated in weak economy
SearchCIO.com | 02 Jul 2008
ARTICLE - Large companies are finding that in light of the weak dollar, the tradeoff in flexibility at IT and offshore factory sites isn't always worth it.
Offshoring in Ho Chi Minh City promising
SearchCIO.com | 23 Apr 2008
ARTICLE - A Russian IT provider finds a "good cultural match" in the former Saigon.
Indian offshoring firms raise rates; costs often hidden
SearchCIO.com | 19 Mar 2008
ARTICLE - Despite inflationary pressure, Indian providers have kept rates in line, knowing that cost remains the chief draw for going offshore. That is changing.
Outsourcing in Europe, Middle East, Africa vs. Americas rising
SearchCIO.com | 22 Jan 2008
ARTICLE - Outsourcing in Europe, the Middle East and Africa is rising compared to in the Americas. In addition, 2007 marked the lowest level of outsourcing contracts in five years.
Gartner: Strong growth for offshoring predicted for 2008
SearchCIO.com | 19 Dec 2007
ARTICLE - Gartner report vets the mature offshore markets and hints of the new frontier.
Offshore outsourcing: A look at the security risks
SearchCIO.com | 17 Oct 2007
COLUMN - Offshore outsourcing can save money. Are the savings worth the security risks? Columnist Philip Alexander addresses security and data concerns CIOs should be aware of when sending work offshore.
Outsourcing's true value still goes largely untapped
SearchCIO.com | 12 Sep 2007
ARTICLE - New data suggests U.S. companies have not even begun to unlock the value in IT outsourcing.
IT outsourcing with purpose
SearchCIO.com | 01 Aug 2007
GENERIC - Outsourcing is being done in roughly 2/3rds of organizations for three key reasons: IT cost savings, IT efficiency and business value, and to level the playing field for small organizations. Outsourcing has the potential...
Report: Offshoring 'stars' in financial services ramp up, clean up
SearchCIO.com | 11 Jul 2007
ARTICLE - The Deloitte & Touche 2007 offshoring report finds a gulf between the "best and the rest." Size of operations matters. So does quality.
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