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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 insourcing can bring jobs, cost savings back in-house, experts say SearchCIO.com \| 18 Jun 2009 ARTICLE - IT insourcing is on the rise as companies terminate IT outsourcing contracts or let them expire. Here's why, and whether it might work for you.


	Outsourcing and offshoring in a recession more flexible, panelists say SearchCIO.com \| 26 May 2009 ARTICLE - Outsourcing and offshoring activities in a recession thrive on flexibility from both clients and providers, according to panelists at the 2009 MIT Sloan CIO Symposium.


	Gartner picks top 30 countries for offshore IT outsourcing SearchCIO.com \| 11 Dec 2008 ARTICLE - Countries like Mexico, Poland and Vietnam have strengthened their positions. Find out which countries round out the top 30.


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	Cost reduction tips for your strategic sourcing contracts Submitted By: SearchCIO.com \| 11 Mar 2009 TIP - CIOs should revisit their strategic sourcing contracts and work closely with their suppliers to analyze current spending and achieve maximum cost reductions.


	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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	Domestic and offshore outsourcing facts CIOs need to know SearchCIO.com \| 03 Dec 2008 QUIZ - Take this outsourcing quiz on offshore and domestic outsourcing to determine your knowledge of the IT outsourcing industry.


	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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