Outsourcing stories - Page 6
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.
Indian government IT spend to climb on back of IT services, software increases
Thu, 16th Feb 2017
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supply chain
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erp
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printing
The Indian government is forecast to increase its IT spend by 9.55 this year, with software and IT services spend among the big movers.
ISG Index reveals rapidly growing APAC As-a-Service industry
Wed, 1st Feb 2017
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iaas
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outsourcing
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itaas
Three years ago, barely one in every four dollars in Asia Pacific ACV was spent in the as-a-service space. Now it is capturing 53% of the market.
APAC as-a-Service industry sees boom while traditional sourcing market weakens
Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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iaas
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outsourcing
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itaas
The Asia-Pacific as-a-Service industry is growing and has now surpassed traditional outsourcing levels for the very first time.
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.
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%.
Onshoring is the new offshoring
Thu, 1st Sep 2011
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uc
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contact centre
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outsourcing
NZ firms ditch offshoring for homegrown contact centres, boosting customer delight and loyalty while debunking cost myths.
The opportunity beyond cost reduction
Thu, 1st Sep 2011
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outsourcing
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infosys
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translation
Outsourcing can do more for your business than just save you money, says Patrick Kouwenhoven, head of New Zealand operations, Infosys.
Growth & diversity – mutually exclusive?
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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outsourcing
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it management
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exporting
NZ's IT sector contemplates strategic shift focusing on high-value expertise, aiming to tackle global market challenges.