outsourcing

Outsourcing lacks ambition, all about cost

Outsourcing lacks ambition, all about cost

A London School of Economics professor has urged executives to put ‘a level of ambition’ back in outsourcing to achieve innovative outcomes over and above a low-cost benefit.
Ry Crozier Nov 13 2008 12:29AM Financial Services
HCL opens new development centres

HCL opens new development centres

Indian IT services provider HCL has set up two new development and support centres in Sydney and Melbourne.
Ry Crozier Aug 21 2008 2:09PM Security
Scotland - the next big outsourcing hub?

Scotland - the next big outsourcing hub?

A new initiative may soon see Scotland rival Eastern Europe as the UK’s primary near-shore outsourcing destination..
Rosalie Marshall Aug 19 2008 7:23AM Strategy
Outsourcing buyers gain control

Outsourcing buyers gain control

The power balance in outsourcing contracts is changing, according to a new report by Pierre Audoin Consultants (PAC). The report argues that contracts are geared increasingly towards customers rather than providers..
Rosalie Marshall Aug 15 2008 7:45AM Strategy
Firms think twice before outsourcing

Firms think twice before outsourcing

Chief information officers (CIOs) have been warned of an impending shake-up in IT outsourcing relationships triggered by today’s unsettled business climate
Rosalie Marshall Jul 18 2008 9:12AM Strategy
Getronics grabs $4.5M ACCC outsourcing contract

Getronics grabs $4.5M ACCC outsourcing contract

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has awarded Getronics a three year outsourcing contract worth $4.5 million.
Staff Writers Jun 25 2008 3:53PM Hardware
Outsourcing 'mega-deals' on the wane

Outsourcing 'mega-deals' on the wane

The number of 'mega-deal' outsourcing contracts awarded to a single supplier is declining as more companies opt for multiple outsourcing deals, according to new research from Gartner..
Andrew Charlesworth Jun 16 2008 9:14AM Strategy
Outsourcing code puts security at risk

Outsourcing code puts security at risk

A study into companies that outsource code development has found that six out of 10 do not include security specifications..
Iain Thomson Apr 8 2008 7:54AM Security
IDC probes outsourcing customers

IDC probes outsourcing customers

IT analyst firm IDC has released its annual report on user preferences and needs for IT outsourcing services. It also delves into the expectations of organisations seeking these services.
Leanne Mezrani Mar 17 2008 2:08PM Strategy
IT&T outsourcing booms in APAC

IT&T outsourcing booms in APAC

Outsourcing in Asia Pacific saw its second consecutive year of strong growth and showed an increase in demand across all measures. Although the number of contracts signed in 2007 grew by just four percent, the total contract value increased 30 percent year over year from US$9.9B to US$12.8B, said TPI, a division of information service provider, Information Services Group.
Staff Writers Jan 24 2008 10:14AM Strategy
UK business still outsourcing to India

UK business still outsourcing to India

The use of Indian IT service providers by large UK businesses shows no signs of waning, according to a national UK study by sourcing advisory firm EquaTerra.
Staff Writers Jan 17 2008 6:59PM Training & Development
Outsourcing market reaches 'tipping point'

Outsourcing market reaches 'tipping point'

The outsourcing market has reached a "tipping point" with regard to utility delivery models, and change and innovation will take hold and accelerate through 2008 and beyond..
Robert Jaques Jan 9 2008 7:30AM Strategy
HP’s $12.3M outsourcing contract gets extended by National Foods

HP’s $12.3M outsourcing contract gets extended by National Foods

Hewlett-Packard has had its direct outsourcing contract with National Foods extended.
Staff Writers Dec 17 2007 10:53AM Strategy
IBM ditches 'outsourcing' patent

IBM ditches 'outsourcing' patent

IBM has confirmed that it is dropping its attempt to patent the business practice of 'outsourcing'.kbox patent, however.
Iain Thomson Oct 8 2007 10:31AM Software
Converged voice and data makes for better outsourcing

Converged voice and data makes for better outsourcing

IT outsourcing works best for organisations when voice and data networks are converged, according to a recent report from BT.
Andrew Charlesworth Aug 22 2007 10:43AM Telco/ISP
Outsourcing customers are demanding more from providers

Outsourcing customers are demanding more from providers

Demand remains strong for outsourcing of information technology services, but buyers are requiring more from their providers according to new research.
Robert Jaques Aug 8 2007 5:15PM Strategy
Outsourcing booms in Europe

Outsourcing booms in Europe

IT outsourcing is booming in Europe, according to a report from contract IT advisors EquaTerra.
Andrew Charlesworth Jul 26 2007 4:27PM Strategy
Telcos drive US$5.4bn Asian outsourcing market

Telcos drive US$5.4bn Asian outsourcing market

Companies in Asia-Pacific signed more than US$5.4bn worth of business process outsourcing deals in the first half of the year, according to a recent survey.
Simon Burns Jul 24 2007 6:56AM Telco/ISP
Software development outsourcing rises in Australia

Software development outsourcing rises in Australia

BALI - Australian-controlled software development company, Mitrais, will build a new headquarters in Bali to support “significant growth” in software development projects being outsourced to Mitrais by Australian IT companies.
Sarah Falson Jun 19 2007 2:57PM Software
Bottom falls out of US outsourcing market

Bottom falls out of US outsourcing market

Europe and Asia benefit as US market drops 70 percent.
Robert Jaques Apr 20 2007 11:40AM Strategy

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