Outsourcing stories - Page 3
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.
Sama credential leaks raise fears over Meta glasses data
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wearables
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data protection
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surveillance
Leaked Sama staff logins tied to stealer malware spark fresh alarm over security of Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses video review pipeline.
CIOs warn AI adoption is outpacing governance skills
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
CIOs say AI adoption is racing ahead of governance, with skills gaps, risk fears and sustainability concerns stalling efforts to scale.
Vistra & G-P launch unified path for global hiring
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cx
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martech
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hcm
Vistra and G-P unveil a single-contract route to shift firms smoothly from EOR hiring to fully fledged entities in overseas markets.
AI scales in APAC finance as tokenisation gains pace
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digital transformation
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biometrics
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fintech
APAC finance firms race to scale AI from pilots to production as tokenisation and blockchain investments signal deeper market overhaul ahead.
AI ambitions collide with legacy integration problems
Sat, 28th Feb 2026
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edutech
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data protection
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devops
AI is racing into business plans, but NashTech research finds brittle legacy systems and poor integration are quietly throttling progress.
Targa Telematics shifts core systems to Equinix hubs
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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iot
Targa Telematics moves core systems to Equinix data centres in Milan and Frankfurt to bolster data sovereignty, resilience and growth.
Mercy Health taps Data Agility for 24/7 digital support
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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healthtech
Mercy Health has chosen Melbourne-based Data Agility to deliver 24/7 managed services for its clinical integration and digital systems.
Nuvola & Certis tie up on predictive security tech
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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smart cities
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data analytics
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iot
Nuvola Media and Certis partner to fuse AI-powered visual analytics with security ops, promising more predictive, data-driven protection.
WatchGuard marks 30 years backing MSP-led security
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
WatchGuard marks 30 years in cybersecurity, touting MSP-first strategy, 25,000 partners and a unified, automated security platform.
Infotrust sells Nexgen for AUD $50m to fund cyber push
Tue, 24th Feb 2026
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data protection
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ransomware
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digital transformation
Infotrust sells its Nexgen cloud and communications unit for AUD $50m to bankroll acquisitions and double down on sovereign cyber security.
11:11 Systems buys Aussie Broadband's Digital Sense
Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
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uc
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dr
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hybrid cloud
11:11 Systems snaps up Digital Sense from Aussie Broadband, deepening its VMware cloud play and bolstering its reach across Australia.
Evergreen accelerates MSP deals with UK B Corp buy
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Evergreen seals 47 deals in 2025 and snaps up its first UK B Corp MSP, Optimising IT, to deepen global managed services expansion.
MindBridge & Genpact partner on AI audit analytics
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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data analytics
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martech
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partner programmes
MindBridge and Genpact forge global alliance to embed AI-driven audit analytics into enterprise risk consulting and financial assurance work.
Virtual IT Group names Maurice McCarthy as chief executive
Tue, 17th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Virtual IT Group appoints Maurice McCarthy as chief executive to drive ANZ expansion and embed AI across its managed IT and security services.
Big consultancies linked to failing public IT projects
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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hcm
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risk & compliance
Big consultancies tied to higher failure risk in Australian public IT overhauls, as research links them to delays and cost blowouts.
Arctic Wolf unveils Aurora managed endpoint tools for MSPs
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
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socs
Arctic Wolf launches Aurora managed endpoint defence, rapid-response SLA and MSP admin portal to help partners scale security operations.
Virtual Spotter grows in US with lean direct debit model
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Virtual Spotter makes US its biggest market as lean direct debit model cuts gym admin by 65 hours and AUD $1.4k a month per client.
Persistent named fastest-growing global IT services brand
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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hcm
Persistent named world's fastest-growing IT services brand as value jumps 22% to USD $989 million in Brand Finance 2026 ranking.
CyberArk crowns PwC 2025 Global Partner of the Year
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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pam
CyberArk names PwC its 2025 Global Partner of the Year as partner-led deals surge and certification-driven identity security gains pace.
Cybage names Badhrinath Krishnamoorthy Global President
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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it services
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it industry
Cybage appoints industry veteran Badhrinath Krishnamoorthy as Global President to spearhead international growth and sharpen execution.