Outsourcing Center, Beth Ellyn Rosenthal, Senior Writer
This was one of the first North American offshoring relationships. Nortel outsourced to India in 1991 because it couldn’t find enough employees with the specialized knowledge it needed. At same time, Wipro wanted to expand beyond India. The timing was right for both partners to attempt something new. What’s remarkable: both partners are still happy after 16 years!
Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer
IT outsourcing is no longer a commodity. Here’s a run-down of recent trends demonstrating IT outsourcing is becoming integral to top-line growth. Read about new business models, new functions being outsourced, and other changes that will impact ITO deals next year.
Outsourcing Center, Beth Ellyn Rosenthal, Senior Writer
When Business Engine offshored an ADM project, 80 percent of the code didn’t meet its expections. Here’s what it did to drastically reduce the error rate.
Outsourcing Center, Beth Ellyn Rosenthal, Senior Writer
An executive of Business Engine, a software applications development firm, shares three secrets to successful software development using an Indian provider.
Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer
When Geographic Data Technology wanted to enter a new market, it turned to outsourcing to obtain the necessary resources. Its highly collaborative relationship with RMSI changed the buyer’s business processes so it could compete in the new market. The result: outcomes far greater than they imagined.
Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer
What’s the difference between a shared services model and an outsourcing model? A publishing company found out . . . the hard way. Fortunately they’ve had a dynamic turnaround and know the benefits of outsourcing.
Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer
Successful outcomes from an outsourcing strategy depend on important first steps in the tactical and strategic nature of the arrangement. It also depends on the parties’ upfront planning in how to move forward together . . . especially if the transition involves mission-critical functions.
Stephen Dunn, Principal, Everest Group
Using an offshore service provider can be a daunting task. Stephen Dunn describes the options for both buyers and service providers.
Chris Pryer, Business Writer
The CEO of GSA Insurance wanted to do something no insurance company had done before: provide accurate quotes at the customer’s home. Outsourcing made that a reality.
Outsourcing Center, Beth Ellyn Rosenthal, Senior Writer
Is offshore outsourcing safe in today’s warring world? Here’s what’s happening in India, Russia and the Philippines.
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