Data Center Outsourcing
This whitepaper helps senior IT leaders answer four key questions: why outsource, when to outsource, how much to outsource and where to outsource.
The Outsourcing Value category within the CIO Reference Library is designed to provide CIOs and other IT executives with a comprehensive understanding of the value that outsourcing can bring to their organization. Outsourcing is the practice of contracting with a third-party vendor to perform a business function or service that is traditionally handled in-house, and can include IT functions such as software development, helpdesk support, and network management.
Outsourcing Value refers to the benefits that organizations can achieve by outsourcing, including cost savings, access to specialized skills and expertise, improved business agility, and the ability to focus on core business activities. The Outsourcing Value category includes a range of resources, including articles, whitepapers, and case studies, that offer insights into the different ways that outsourcing can create value for organizations.
Through the Outsourcing Value category, CIOs and IT executives can gain a deeper understanding of the value that outsourcing can bring to their organization and learn how to measure and maximize this value. They can also gain insights into best practices for outsourcing value creation, such as:
By leveraging the resources in the Outsourcing Value category, CIOs and IT executives can optimize their outsourcing operations to achieve maximum value and realize the full potential of outsourcing as a strategic business tool.
This whitepaper helps senior IT leaders answer four key questions: why outsource, when to outsource, how much to outsource and where to outsource.
 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.
The unit labor costs are rising – exponentially in some instances – in key offshore destinations such as India. People switch jobs in a matter of weeks – the attrition rates are always a problem in booming economies. So how do you cope?
An excellent presentation on the "economics" of outsourcing. Tackles key questions with data and analysis…not hype! Must read
This paper presents a framework for assessing outsourcing benefits and costs from the firm’s perspective
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