Outsourcing stories - Page 11
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.
'Strategic' hire for local channel fim Outsource
Mon, 20th Jun 2016
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education, learning & training
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ibm
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outsourcing
Outsource recruits former IBM manager Kit Craig as channel consulting director, expanding marketing and lead generation solutions.
Vendors eyeing up professional services as opportunities shift
Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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microsoft
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cloud services
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avaya
A new report says network infrastructure vendors are sacrificing deployment opportunities for the more lucrative professional services.
UXC Connect: Outsourcing versus offshoring...
Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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uc
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uxc connect
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contact centre
UXC Connect's Ian Poole discusses the fine line between outsourcing and offshoring ICT, urging businesses to weigh options for optimal ROI.
Kiwi based eCommerce company continues global growth
Tue, 15th Apr 2014
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cx
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martech
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outsourcing
Transaction Services Group (TSG) has acquired UK-based direct debit billing provider Harlands Group, expanding its international operations.
IT Outsourcing market set to reach $288bn
Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
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iaas
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ict
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outsourcing
The global IT outsourcing market is projected to hit USD $288bn in 2013, driven by hybrid IT strategies and cloud adoption, despite economic constraints.
Four things you didn't know about SAS IT
Thu, 21st Feb 2013
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dr
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edge computing
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software development
SASIT, a legacy Kiwi IT provider founded in 1974, now specialises in cloud hosting and boasts influential partnerships and exceptional customer retention.
The new economy: Wiki your product development
Thu, 21st Feb 2013
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Fancy outsourcing product development because it's difficult and expensive? Here's a crazy idea: get your customers to do it for you. For free.
Considerations for outsourcing Business Analysis
Fri, 12th Oct 2012
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devops
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physical security
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apm
Outsourcing is probably one of the most debated topics within the software industry, read here for the pros and cons.
Outsource everything….at your peril
Wed, 3rd Oct 2012
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iaas
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software development
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outsourcing
Outsourcing may seem a silver bullet for efficiency, but it's a fine line between liberation and loss of critical control.
Web Hosting: Don't bother doing it yourself
Wed, 26th Sep 2012
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web drive
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outsourcing
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service provider
Of all the IT centric services required by nearly every company in business today, web hosting is perhaps the one which best lends itself to outsourcing.
IT outsourcing revenue under pressure: Gartner
Mon, 21st May 2012
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datacom
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outsourcing
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analyst report
NZ's IT outsourcing to see minimal growth due to fierce competition, says Gartner. Providers must innovate or stagnate, with growth set at just 1-1.5%.
HP makes enterprise appointments
Wed, 15th Jun 2011
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cloud security
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hp
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outsourcing
HP appoints David Caspari as SVP for Asia Pacific, with Alan Bennett and Archie Reed taking key roles in the South Pacific to drive enterprise growth.
Outsource everyday errands via iPhone
Mon, 16th May 2011
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apple
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apple iphone
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outsourcing
AirRun app transforms your iPhone into a virtual assistant, allowing you to outsource errands to locals keen to earn. Say goodbye to undone tasks!.
The Right Choice
Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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ird
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outsourcing
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business value
Outsourcing your IT systems can save costs and streamline resources, but choosing the right partner is crucial. Here's how to make the best selection.
$17 billion to be spent on IT in 2010
Mon, 22nd Mar 2010
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supply chain
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ovum
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outsourcing
The science industry is forecast to spend nearly $17 billion on commercial IT solutions this year, an analyst has said.
Expertise sought
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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outsourcing
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it management
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workplace culture
Outsourcing may be the solution to resource constraints. It allows for expert help without increasing long-term overheads.
The source in the cloud?
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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virtualisation
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amazon
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outsourcing
The financial crisis has spurred a boom in IT outsourcing, with cloud computing transforming the landscape. IDC forecasts a USD $3.45 billion market by 2025.
The new age of outsourcing
Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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outsourcing
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sales
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channel development
Keeping everything in-house may no longer be the best move, in terms of containing costs and generating fresh revenue.
SOA goes global
Wed, 1st Oct 2008
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supply chain
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outsourcing
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integration
Multi-enterprise SOA is revolutionizing business. The focus is shifting from enterprise architectures to solving problems between enterprises.
And the winner is...
Fri, 1st Jun 2007
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it services
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datacom
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outsourcing
IT services giant Datacom was named CA Elite partner of the year for Asia Pacific and Japan at CA World in Las Vegas last month.