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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Information technology outsourcing News
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February 04, 2021
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Feb'21
Biden wants review of IT exemption in Buy American law
Commercial IT products including hardware and software systems could soon fall under the purview of the Buy American Act if their exemption is removed.
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June 26, 2019
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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?
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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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CIO (Chief Information Officer)
A chief information officer (CIO) is the corporate executive in charge of information technology (IT) strategy and implementation. Continue Reading
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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
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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
Evaluate Information technology outsourcing Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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7 benefits of colocation for your business and 4 challenges
Colocation is not a silver-bullet solution for everyone. Discover the benefits and drawbacks that come with allowing a third-party to manage your IT equipment. 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
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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
Manage Information technology outsourcing
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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How to create a proof of concept with 6 free templates
What is a proof of concept and how can it be beneficial to an organization? Here we dive into the importance of writing a POC, along with a list of free templates to help get started. 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
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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
Problem Solve Information technology outsourcing Issues
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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