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Strategy: A global view 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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	Outsourcing uptick result of slow economy SearchCIO.com \| 17 Jul 2008 ARTICLE - Economic uncertainty apparently has companies rushing to outsource, pushing volume and dollar amounts to record highs in the first half of the year, according to advisory firm TPI.


	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.


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	Benefits of outsourcing go beyond pricing Submitted By: SearchCIO.com \| 09 May 2007 TIP - Companies are looking beyond cost when evaluating the many benefits of outsourcing. As the market becomes more competitive, business value and governance become the top drivers.


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	IT outsourcing with purpose Info-Tech Research Group, special to SearchCIO.com \| 01 Aug 2007 RESEARCH REPORT - This free report presents how your organization can take advantage of outsourcing to achieve your top IT priorities.


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