One of the primary tenets of outsourcing has always been that you can save money, because services are scalable and you only pay for what you get. Pricing models for IT services used to reflect that same thinking. But the world of IT is rapidly…
A top-notch sourcing advisory can offer your enterprise everything from soup to nuts. From an IT perspective, of course. They can guide and augment your thinking, whether you’re already outsourcing IT functions or you’re taking the first steps to…
The thing about Mainframe outsourcing is that it covers a lot of ground. You may be facing near-term need for a total transformation to retain functionality. Or maybe your in-house systems just need a little fine-tuning. Working with the right…
The whole purpose of working with consultants is to improve the way you’re doing things. In the case of IT, it’s not so much that consultants have all the mainframe outsourcing solutions as that they know where to find them. And perhaps even more…
There are numerous ways to reduce your operating costs by outsourcing IT infrastructure and/or functions. We’ll take a look at those opportunities in a minute. But first, let’s talk about how an IT sourcing consultant can help you reap those…
The bigger your company, the more data you have to manage and store. Even for smaller companies, data is rapidly expanding, at an unprecedented rate. That fact of business life is driving some very serious concerns, because growing data center…
When we say “passing off” IT infrastructure planning to consultants, we aren’t recommending you totally abdicate responsibility. Nobody in their right mind would do that, especially if they’re running a large global company. But obtaining high-…
Reducing expenses – both operational and capital – is one of the primary reasons to seriously consider outsourcing IT functions. Hiring an IT sourcing consultant can help you thoroughly examine alternative solutions, so you can capture every…
You think you can handle the process internally. Why would you need to hire a consultant to help investigate mainframe outsourcing? You have highly skilled, experienced IT staff. They know your infrastructure like the backs of their hands. They’re…
Behind every great team is a great coach. An entire coaching staff, actually. That’s IT advisory services.
When it comes to choosing a new direction for your company’s IT program, making the right moves makes the difference between success and…
Many complex enterprises are finding themselves at an IT crossroads. It’s clear changes have to be made to assure a productive, agile future, so you’ve decided to investigate your options. Now is the time to hire IT advisory services.
Maybe you…
IT outsourcing consultants can be a gold mine. The guidance they give you to help thread your way through the complexities of outsourcing could well bring you a stronger and more cost-effective result than you could organize on your own. You can…
Data center outsourcing can take you outside your business comfort zone, not just outside your company’s physical plant. Typically executives considering a significant change are especially interested to know what the security implications will be…
While IT outsourcing may not be the ideal solution for every company, the marketplace continues to expand, giving potential clients and providers alike more to think about. Finding your company’s unique path through this veritable wilderness of…
As we make our way through 2013, it’s interesting to see how predicted trends in IT outsourcing are panning out. Last December, as the new year was about to get underway, respected online industry resource CIO.com published their predictions,…
There are so many variables that determine how well your company’s IT program is able to function -- the quality of that functional output. How well you’re able to respond to change – long-term transformation or the fluctuations that occur…
Outsourcing has been a lifesaver for many companies in recent years, companies across the entire spectrum of sizes, industries and locations. But is it right for your enterprise, at this stage of your development? An IT outsourcing advisory should…
Any beneficial buying decision requires matching your company’s needs and budget with the “right” product or service. Sometimes that’s pretty straight-forward. But sometimes the marketplace is especially complex. And in the case of IT alternatives…
Any seasoned executive knows that old saying “you have to spend money to make money” is true. But only if you apply it judiciously. And only if you spend smartly. You have to maximize the value of every dollar – turning it into an investment that…
Consulting with an IT sourcing advisory team can vastly improve your results if you’re contemplating a move to outsourcing or some type of major IT change. The right consultants will work with you hand-in-hand to ensure your investigative efforts…
One of the greatest frustrations for executives of complex enterprises is matching corporate IT requirements with sufficient tools to do the job. On the surface, it doesn’t seem as if this should be such a problem. But the reality is, your needs are…
Hiring an IT sourcing consultant can be a strategically smart move. With more providers and more services available than ever before, making the right choices has become far more complex. The right consultant can give you the guidance you need to…
Mainframe outsourcing has been growing in popularity in recent years, and it’s been the subject of much discussion. If you’re considering a move in this direction, naturally you want to know what costs are associated with mainframe outsourcing.
It’s…
How’s the status quo working for you?
If your enterprise has changed much in recent years – and what company hasn’t? – your IT infrastructure could be suffering from growing pains or just lagging behind your desire to grow. That may be merely…
Conducting an IT infrastructure assessment can reveal important information about your company’s ability to face the future and function at peak performance while you’re getting there. What you learn will help you sidestep mistakes that could…
IT outsourcing has expanded so broadly that you can now embrace Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) for virtually any aspect of your IT operations. From data center outsourcing providers to hosting and cloud providers, you’ll find an entire spectrum…
Feeling continually squeezed to keep reducing IT infrastructure cost? The good news is, your competition is probably feeling the same pressure. A global study released by Gartner late in 2011 noted that infrastructure and operations costs account…
Flexibility is one of the greatest advantages of outsourcing IT. Outsourcing can be an ideal solution in an environment where you’re looking for every opportunity to reduce ongoing costs but your business future depends on increasing service levels…