Outsourcing stories - Page 12
The concept of the Division of Labour introduced by economics philosopher Adam Smith underpins the modern notion of outsourcing. This describes the allocation of specialist tasks to outside experts capable of doing the job better, while potentially reducing costs and allowing the contractor to focus on core business.
IT services are often outsourced to Managed Services Providers, but anything from data entry to server management can be outsourced to the wide range of specialists available today.
IT services are often outsourced to Managed Services Providers, but anything from data entry to server management can be outsourced to the wide range of specialists available today.
IT outsourcing revenue under pressure: Gartner
Mon, 21st May 2012
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analyst report
NZ's IT outsourcing to see minimal growth due to fierce competition, says Gartner. Providers must innovate or stagnate, with growth set at just 1-1.5%.
HP makes enterprise appointments
Wed, 15th Jun 2011
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cloud security
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hp
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outsourcing
HP appoints David Caspari as SVP for Asia Pacific, with Alan Bennett and Archie Reed taking key roles in the South Pacific to drive enterprise growth.
Outsource everyday errands via iPhone
Mon, 16th May 2011
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apple
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apple iphone
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outsourcing
AirRun app transforms your iPhone into a virtual assistant, allowing you to outsource errands to locals keen to earn. Say goodbye to undone tasks!.
The Right Choice
Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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ird
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outsourcing
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business value
Outsourcing your IT systems can save costs and streamline resources, but choosing the right partner is crucial. Here's how to make the best selection.
$17 billion to be spent on IT in 2010
Mon, 22nd Mar 2010
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supply chain
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ovum
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outsourcing
The science industry is forecast to spend nearly $17 billion on commercial IT solutions this year, an analyst has said.
Expertise sought
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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outsourcing
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it management
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workplace culture
Outsourcing may be the solution to resource constraints. It allows for expert help without increasing long-term overheads.
The source in the cloud?
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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virtualisation
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amazon
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outsourcing
The financial crisis has spurred a boom in IT outsourcing, with cloud computing transforming the landscape. IDC forecasts a USD $3.45 billion market by 2025.
The new age of outsourcing
Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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outsourcing
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sales
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channel development
Keeping everything in-house may no longer be the best move, in terms of containing costs and generating fresh revenue.
SOA goes global
Wed, 1st Oct 2008
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supply chain
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outsourcing
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integration
Multi-enterprise SOA is revolutionizing business. The focus is shifting from enterprise architectures to solving problems between enterprises.
And the winner is...
Fri, 1st Jun 2007
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it services
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datacom
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outsourcing
IT services giant Datacom was named CA Elite partner of the year for Asia Pacific and Japan at CA World in Las Vegas last month.