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.
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Free Guide: 4 ITSM Best Practices for Managing Service Vendors
Managing the vendors you've hired to deliver IT services to the business goes beyond procurement and standard IT contract negotiations. Learn 4 best practices for maximizing service delivery from experts and 5 key steps for developing ITSM SLAs that work in an environment with multiple service providers.
Information technology outsourcing News
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May 17, 2019
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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.
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November 16, 2018
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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.
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May 31, 2018
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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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October 03, 2017
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Oct'17
AWS cloud platform will share cloud computing heights, CEO Jassy says
The AWS cloud platform is No. 1 in the cloud market -- but it won't be the only one, chief exec Andy Jassy predicts. A few big vendors will fit into companies' multicloud strategies.
Information technology outsourcing Get Started
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How to build a successful colocation strategy
Proper evaluation of a colocation data center means reviewing geographic location, cost structure and accessibility to ensure the facility is right for their organization. Continue Reading
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bodyshopping
Body shopping, sometimes spelled as one word (bodyshopping), is an IT-centric outsourcing / sub-contracting model. Continue Reading
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outsourcing
Outsourcing is a business practice in which a company hires another company or an individual to perform tasks, handle operations or provide services that are either usually executed or had previously been done by the company's own employees. Continue Reading
Evaluate Information technology outsourcing Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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8 pros and cons of colocation
Colocation is not a silver bullet solution for everyone. Discover the advantages and disadvantages that come with allowing a third-party to manage your IT equipment. Continue Reading
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Health IT outsourcing helps organizations manage costs
Healthcare organizations that want to work toward high-visibility initiatives may want to consider outsourcing IT support as a way to free up internal resources. Continue Reading
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Process robotics: The economics of digital labor shakes up outsourcing
Robotic process automation challenges the labor arbitrage of offshore outsourcing, sparking a new discussion among vendors, business leaders and CIOs. Continue Reading
Manage Information technology outsourcing
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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CIOs need to rethink how they're managing outsourcing transitions
The old rules for managing outsourcing transitions no longer apply. Here are three nontraditional approaches to help ensure maximum benefit when switching outsourcing providers. 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
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21st-century CIO job description puts CIOs in vortex of emerging tech
The ban against pursuing tech for tech's sake -- it's been lifted. CIOs need to dive into emerging tech to extract its business potential. Welcome to the new CIO job description. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Information technology outsourcing Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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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
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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
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Texas college CIO pushes into enterprise service management
A mature ITSM program has not only won Link Alander's IT team kudos for superb service delivery, but it is also driving automation of business processes in other departments. Continue Reading