Application Portfolio Analysis
 An overview of a portfolio based approach for outsourcing of IT applications.
IT sourcing strategy refers to the plan and approach an organization takes to procure IT goods and services from external vendors. An effective IT sourcing strategy ensures that the organization’s IT needs are met in a timely and cost-effective manner while mitigating risk and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.
Developing an IT sourcing strategy typically involves the following key steps:
Effective IT sourcing strategy requires a deep understanding of the organization’s IT needs, as well as the vendor landscape and market trends. IT executives should ensure that the IT sourcing strategy is well-defined, aligned with organizational goals, and that roles and responsibilities are clearly defined.
The IT Sourcing Strategy category within the CIO Reference Library provides CIOs and other IT executives with a comprehensive set of resources that illustrate how to develop an effective IT sourcing strategy. This category includes a range of resources, such as articles, whitepapers, and case studies, that offer insights into different aspects of IT sourcing strategy development, such as goal setting, vendor evaluation, contract negotiation, risk management, and compliance. By leveraging these resources, CIOs and IT executives can gain a deeper understanding of how to develop an effective IT sourcing strategy and achieve desired business outcomes.
 An overview of a portfolio based approach for outsourcing of IT applications.
 This presentation discusses the central decision prior to any outsourcing: should we build it or buy it from someone else?
 Can IT outsourcing increase business flexibility? This paper takes a closer look at the benefits and risks associated with IT outsourcing.
  A winning acquisition strategy ensures that your requirements are completely met with the acquired product or service.
This – dated – presentation provides insights into IT sourcing strategy.
This presentation describes a 7 step process to strategic sourcing.
This paper discusses the holy grail of outsourcing – better service at a lower cost! A lot of outsourcing deals go forward on the premise that the managed service provider is also the lower cost provider – i.e. the sooner they take over our operations the sooner we see an
This excellent presentation provides a soup to nuts primer on a key element of IT Sourcing Strategy – the “make versus buy” decision. MUST READ!
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