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Outsourcing Buying Guide:
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Outsourcing has become one of the biggest trends in business today, and given the success companies have had using it for reducing costs and increasing productivity, it shows no signs of slowing down. As offshore outsourcing becomes more of a mainstream occurrence, businesses will continue to evaluate what IT functions can be outsourced most effectively, and which should remain in-house to tackle larger, strategic projects. From contracting decisions through ongoing management, the Outsourcing Buying Guide is a valuable resource for anyone involved in the information technology outsourcing process. Whether making decisions to outsource procurement, software development, software testing, or tech support, you can learn what you need to know before starting, how to assess cost, benefit, and risk; and how to select suppliers and vendors.
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China Is Next Offshore Frontier
Opinion: China looms over India as the next hotbed of IT outsourcing.

Don't Overlook the Global Tech Economy
Opinion: There is a tide in the affairs of the tech community that U.S. politicians may not notice, Tom Friedman warns in his new book.

Similarities, Differences Mark French Outsourcing Market
Opinion: Outsourcing as we know it in the United States and the United Kingdom doesn't exist in France.

Get Used to Globalization
Opinion: Low-cost countries will keep pressure on IT costs.

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Network Outsourcing Services
By developing and delivering advanced networking-centric solutions, AT&T Solutions' global outsourcing and out-tasking professionals help multinational companies create strong and secure electronic bonds with their customers, suppliers, and employees.

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IBM Inks $1.6 Billion Outsourcing Deal with NiSource
IBM has finalized a 10-year, $1.6 billion outsourcing and consulting deal with NiSource in which it will take over many of the energy company's business support tasks.

Cisco's Free Threat-Alerts Service Uses CVSS
The vendor-neutral attempt to standardize the way security flaws are rated gets a boost from network security vendor Cisco. Will the industry follow?

JPMorgan Reclaims IT
CIO favors in-house operations over outsourcing.

Dell Expands Reach
Dell shows it's serious about being an enterprise IT provider with a new center in China.

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GM`s Ralph Szygenda Drives IT Innovation
 In an interview with eWEEK, the General Motors CIO speaks candidly about the payoff on his big outsourcing bet two years ago and how IT will impact the auto maker's future during troubled economic times....
TAKE CONTROL OF REMOTE COMPUTERS Support, configure and install applications and updates remotely for greater efficiency.



Shell Outsourcing 3,000 IT Jobs
 In a three-part outsourcing deal valued at more than $4 billion, Shell expects to keep layoffs to a minimum....
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EDS Sales Rise as Profits Fall
 The outsourcing giant said an early retirement program cut into net income....
See how EASY REMOTE SUPPORT can be. Try WebEx FREE! DELIVER SUPPORT MORE EFFICIENTLY. Remotely Control Applications. Leap Securely through Firewalls!



Nearshoring: Outsourcing Close to Home
 Top outsourcing destinations have included India, Russia and China. Now, it's Mexico, according to Claudio Muruz aacute;bal, CEO of IT Consultant and Systems Integrator Neoris, who talked with Mike Vizard for this IT Link podcast....
IMPROVE YOUR SUPPORT EFFICIENCY WebEx lets you remotely control, configure and install applications and updates more efficiently.



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The Outsourcing Buying Guide is a powerful way to isolate and compare the systems, services, partners and technologies you’ll need to implement an outsourcing strategy for your organization. This wealth of information has been grouped into specific categories like call center outsourcing, CRM outsourcing  and technical support outsourcing  to make your research faster and more efficient. You’ll be able to:

  • Find call center outsourcing vendors that offer multilingual customer service, operator service, emergency dispatch, call handling, call escalation, intelligent network routing, custom reporting, automated outbound calling, and other key services.
  • Analyze CRM outsourcing vendor capabilities, infrastructure, security systems, costs and benefits.
  • Identify, evaluate, and select IT outsourcing resources for remote network support, data centers, desktop management and support, service desks and application management.
  • Research 24 x 7 technical support outsourcing services, including telephone, e-mail and web-based installation support, up-and-running support, troubleshooting, and “how to” support.

For any company seeking to utilize outsourcing to increase efficiency and strengthen their bottom line, the Outsourcing Buying Guide can play a big part. Select from the areas above to begin your search through comprehensive product listings, editor and user ratings, white papers, vendor profiles, news and reviews.

The Advantages of a Hosted Messaging Security Solution by Microsoft
Achieving Sales Success with Tablet PCs by Toshiba
What's Missing from SEM? by NetIQ
5 Essentials of Customer Experience Management by Tealeaf
The CIO’s Guide to Mobile Security by Research in Motion
On-Demand Versus On-Premise CRM: Are There Performance Differences? by Business Objects
Overcoming Data Protection Challenges of the Modern Distributed Business by Adaptec
Small and Medium Business Security Solutions by Trend Micro
Is Daily Defragmentation Needed in Today’s Environment? by Diskeeper
Performance Management: New “Hybrids” Combine Agent and Agentless Technology by BMC
A Proven WAN Optimization Approach by Riverbed
Mitigating Fire Risks in Mission Critical Facilities by APC
Architectural Considerations for Archive and Compliance Solutions by Network Appliance
Storage Virtualization: An Overview of Key Technologies and their Capabilities by Datalink
The World of IT has taken a Quantum Leap by Everdream
Fighting the Hidden Dangers of Internet Access by St. Bernard
Secure Optimized Data Protection for Remote Offices by Symantec
Workday Redefines Software by Workday
Simplify & Improve Enterprise Desktop Management by VMware
Spam Filtering: Building a More Accurate Filter by St. Bernard
Intel Energy-Efficient Performance by Dell
Business-Class Security and Compliance for On-Demand Instant Messaging by WebEx
Reducing the Risks of 64-bit Application Porting with Parasoft C++ Test and Parasoft Insure ++ by Parasoft
Reduce IT Costs and Complexity with Effective Application Problem Management by Identify
Understanding E-Mail Hygiene by Mirapoint
Automated Deployment by Dell Managed Services by Dell
From Crisis to Cruise Control: Creating a High-Performance IT Organization by Tripwire
Affordable Data Protection Without the Compromise by EMC
Breaking New Ground: The Evolution of Linux Clustering by Penguin
Preventing Insider Threat with Identity Compliance by Sailpoint
Backup Strategies Re-Examined In Wake of Natural Disasters by CDW