The IT Sourcing Editor’s Choice section within the CIO Reference Library provides CIOs and other IT executives with a curated selection of resources that offer insights into the latest trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in IT sourcing. IT sourcing refers to the practice of contracting with a third-party vendor to provide IT products, services, and support that would typically be handled in-house. This can include software development, network management, and helpdesk support, among other services.
The IT Sourcing Editor’s Choice section includes a range of resources, such as articles, whitepapers, and case studies, that have been hand-picked by subject matter experts for their relevance and usefulness to IT sourcing professionals. These resources offer insights into different aspects of IT sourcing, such as:
- Emerging technologies: Articles and whitepapers that explore the potential of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT), to transform IT sourcing operations.
- Best practices: Guidance on best practices for IT sourcing, including how to develop an effective IT sourcing strategy, manage vendor relationships, and negotiate contracts.
- Regulatory compliance: Resources that provide insights into the regulatory landscape for IT sourcing, including how to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.
- Case studies: Real-world examples of how organizations have implemented IT sourcing initiatives to achieve desired business outcomes, such as cost savings, increased agility and innovation, and access to specialized skills.
Through the IT Sourcing Editor’s Choice section, CIOs and IT executives can stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in IT sourcing, and gain insights into how to optimize their IT sourcing strategy. By leveraging the resources in this section, they can streamline operations, effectively manage vendor relationships, mitigate risks, and ensure that their IT sourcing activities are aligned with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
This primer is the go-to resource for mastering the essentials of strategic sourcing, offering a complete overview of the process and its effective implementation.
Discover a step-by-step guide for developing effective category-sourcing strategies.
This is a risk-driven framework for strategic sourcing which guides CIOs on balancing outsourcing and insourcing decisions. Learn to identify which activities to outsource, mitigate risks with effective contracts, and safeguard core business functions while maximizing operational efficiency.
Delve into our comprehensive analysis of IT outsourcing trends, revealing how international providers are reshaping the IT services landscape. Though the data harks back to 2003, the analytical framework and conclusions hold relevance today. Discover how these trends can help you recalibrate your IT strategy, workforce planning, vendor management, and risk mitigation approaches.
Explore our insightful presentation that demystifies the legal challenges across the outsourcing life-cycle, from pre-RFQ to termination. Learn how to anticipate and address these complexities to make informed decisions and steer clear of potential legal pitfalls.
Unravel IT sourcing models and strategies to gain a competitive edge.
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