Information technology outsourcing

Businesses' technical requirements are a big drain on resources, leading some companies to turn to information technology outsourcing and allow third party service providers to handle IT infrastructure development. Read the latest news and tips to answer your IT outsourcing questions, including advice on when to seek IT operations services from outside the organization.

June 26, 2019 26 Jun'19
AI's carbon footprint will be an issue for enterprises

AI is touted as the tech that will help us combat global warming, but training AI models requires a shocking amount of energy. What are the implications for enterprise AI strategies?
May 17, 2019 17 May'19
Trump's move to ban Huawei a wake-up call for IT execs

The Trump administration's move to effectively ban Huawei products from U.S. networks has big implications for IT execs in charge of supply chain sourcing and security.
November 16, 2018 16 Nov'18
How augmented intelligence can enhance jobs

Augmented intelligence -- AI used to enhance human skills -- makes workplaces more productive, diverse, inclusive and authentic. That's one future conjured at an MIT forum on AI.
May 31, 2018 31 May'18
Recruiting talent for digital cultures: Tips from McKinsey, Korn Ferry

The C-suite's penchant for hiring in its own image prevents companies from creating a digital culture. Another barrier: assuming HR can find the right people.

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CIO (Chief Information Officer)

A chief information officer (CIO) is the corporate executive in charge of information technology (IT) strategy and implementation. Continue Reading
outsourcing

Outsourcing is a business practice in which a company hires a third-party to perform tasks, handle operations or provide services for the company. Continue Reading
HPC services bring computational power to more organizations

Navigating HPC colocation requires knowledge of power, uptime and security demands. Deploying such services can bring innovative opportunities for organizations. Continue Reading

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Software development outsourcing throughout the lifecycle

Whether to accelerate a project or overcome a particular skills gap, it might make sense to engage an external specialist to bolster your software development efforts. Continue Reading
How companies can manage HR risk during global expansion

Companies must consider how to handle global hiring as they navigate the changing worldwide landscape as the result of the pandemic. Ben Wright explains several methods available. Continue Reading
Want an HPC data center? Colocation could be the answer

Colocation can offer the space, HVAC and security an organization needs to implement high-performance computing and delve deeper into its data. But not every provider is a match. Continue Reading

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CIOs: Nominate your IT services partner for project award

Here's your opportunity to recognize an MSP, IT consultancy, systems integrator or other tech service provider that has made a difference to your organization. Continue Reading
COVID-19 jolts tech spending, spurs more flexible vendor terms

IT spending by companies in the early days of COVID-19 quickly turned to cost-cutting. Learn how vendors responded with new terms and aggressive discounting for new business. Continue Reading
Forecasting M&As for MSPs beyond COVID-19

COVID-19 has cooled M&As for managed service providers, but opportunities still exist. This forecast examines M&As for MSPs and provides a prescription for MSPs to stay healthy. Continue Reading

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Free proof-of-concept templates for the CIO

Do you know what goes into a proof of concept? Or why POCs are done? Learn more about the elements of a POC and get access to free proof-of-concept templates for the CIO in this tip. Continue Reading
How to sustain hard-won ITSM automation gains

The ITSM automation gains you've reaped from your ITSM provider can vanish when you need to switch vendors. These five tips will prevent that from happening. Continue Reading
5 tips to improve ITSM SLAs in IT shops with multiple service providers

How do CIOs develop ITSM SLAs that satisfy business expectations in today's complex environment of multiple service providers? David Clifford takes CIOs through five key steps. Continue Reading