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.
Why cloud-based computing is here to stay
Mon, 1st Oct 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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outsourcing
Colocation and cloud services can work together to provide businesses with a strategic advantage and improved agility.
Interview: The inside word on Exabeam's State of the SOC report
Thu, 26th Jul 2018
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cybersecurity insurance
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soc
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dlp
Exabeam's State of the SOC report reveals 45% of security operations centres believe they are understaffed, with critical technology and staffing pain points.
The importance of closer relationships with external IT support
Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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partner programmes
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smb
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outsourcing
CSG’s recent survey has shown that SMBs are outsourcing their IT support at an increasing rate, showing opportunity for providers of IT services.
‘Radical’ cloud services transforming Philippines IT outsourcing market
Thu, 28th Jun 2018
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iaas
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cloud services
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outsourcing
The IT outsourcing market in the Philippines is in the midst of a fundamental shift caused by cloud services that are key to its growth.
IDC Report: services market booming as organisations prioritise digital transformation
Wed, 16th May 2018
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outsourcing
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services
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market analyst
IDC reports IT services market growth to $502bn in 2H17, nears $1tn in full year, driven by digital transformation.
Investor data management outsourcing to hit 60% by 2021 - Survey
Thu, 10th May 2018
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outsourcing
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data management
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research
New research by State Street has revealed that the trend toward outsourcing data management is showing no sign of slowing.
Dispelling the myths about outsourcing data center operations and maintenance
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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cloud services
When attempting to decide whether outsourcing may be right for your organization, you’re likely to encounter myths and misperceptions.
IDC forecast ‘exploding’ cognitive/AI opportunities in APeJ service market in 2018
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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uc
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martech
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ai
APeJ AI services market boom: IDC predicts 78% growth in spending, forecasting AI as key for competitive edge.
DX and 3rd Platform initiatives drive IT and business services growth
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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partner programmes
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it services
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outsourcing
The IT services and business services market is being aided by demand for technology outsourcing and project oriented services as companies seek DX.
DX driving Philippines outsourcing market to US$500m by 2021
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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outsourcing
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disruption
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analyst report
DX is helping drive IT outsourcing spend upwards in the Philippines, but multiyear and multimillion-peso deals are decreasing says IDC.
Two major BPOs form joint venture – open new delivery hub in Malaysia
Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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uc
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contact centre
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outsourcing
According to Everise the agreement with UBASE aligns two unique BPO companies to provide an unparalleled global service experience.
The Kiwi connection to Microsoft's new Canberra cloud regions
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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dc
These two new regions in Canberra will complement Microsoft’s existing cloud services currently delivered from Sydney and Melbourne.
Sify expands network presence to Interxion Marseille - aka 'Europe’s gateway'
Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
There are now a great number of network service providers and the like using Interxion Marseille, a facility they've coined 'Europe's gateway.'.
Partners Group acquires Civica for not to be sneezed at £1 million
Wed, 26th Jul 2017
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outsourcing
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m&a
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civica
Private equity giant Partners Group snaps up Civica for a hefty £1 billion, bolstering public sector services globally.
Atos seals contract to transform IT infrastructure at National Bank
Tue, 25th Jul 2017
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digital transformation
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outsourcing
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national bank
The French IT giant will be providing comprehensive infrastructure and data centre services for Germany's National Bank.
Business process outsourcing set to soar in Malaysia
Thu, 20th Jul 2017
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outsourcing
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bpo
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analyst report
Increased demand from the customer care segment and Malaysian enterprises seeking high end analytics solutions is driving the BPO market.
IDC: Kiwi businesses entering 'critical phase of re-evaluation' of IT partnerships
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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outsourcing
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it procurement
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analyst report
The increasing shift from technology-focused outcomes to business ones is bringing change for the managed services market. IDC New Zealand explains.
Writer Information expands business process services in India with new facility
Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
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hyperscale
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dc
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cloud services
The facility has a capacity of 120 seats and the company plans to expand operations across other states in India.
Data center modernization: A plan for how much to outsource
Wed, 24th May 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
The spectrum for how to modernize an existing data center is quite wide, and the cost/benefit scenarios differ.
Thomas Duryea Logicalis ups DX play with restructure
Mon, 8th May 2017
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Thomas Duryea Logicalis is ramping up its digital transformation focus, restructuring into two main areas of operation, and adding new practices.