Why “Rip and Replace” Shouldn’t Be Seen As a Last Resort
For many CIOs, the term “rip and replace” is among the most dreaded in their vocabulary. It is thought of as a last resort strategy that should only be contemplated when absolutely necessary, or following a catastrophic technology failure. In other words, a full system replacement should only occur if there is no other option […]
Where To Find Help Outsourcing Your Data Center
Data center outsourcing is a complex proposition. Fortunately, there are resources available to help you.
Cheat Sheet for Grasping the Value of Selective IT Sourcing
Selective IT sourcing is not a new concept, but it has come back into focus recently because of its obvious strategic value. There are now myriad permutations of outsourcing — new technologies that allow more solution choices and a broader array of more specialized providers. You have an opportunity to “mix and match” to design […]
5 Examples That Show The True Worth Of IT Sourcing Advisors
The point of hiring IT sourcing advisors is to get help you can’t give yourself. You want tangible results, and that requires a relationship based on trust and accountability. The right advisors bring a fresh, independent and knowledgeable approach to achieving strategically smart and financially sound transformation that works for your company.
What’s The Value of Selective IT Sourcing?
Solutions that work well for some other enterprise aren’t necessarily right for your organization, either financially or functionally. You can learn from others, but you never want to copy them. That’s not leading-edge thinking, and it could lead you in the wrong direction. Selective IT sourcing is focuses entirely on your enterprise — what you […]
Why are IT Consultants the experts of cloud computing services?
Feeling all fogged in by the cloud? Knowing you need to loft at least some of your workloads into this rarefied computing atmosphere, but not sure which type of transition is right for your enterprise? You’re not alone. Cloud computing has become a necessity for even the largest global companies. When you harness the expertise […]
Avoid These 3 Types of IT Outsourcing Consultants
As soon as you begin your search for IT outsourcing consultants, you’ll realize there are more firms out there than you expected. Complicating matters, each of these firms can be quite different, so it’s not easy to compare and evaluate them. What is easy is quickly culling those that clearly do not have your best […]
5 Characteristics that all expert IT consultants should possess
Confused about how to compare IT consultants? There are many to choose from, and it’s vital to pick the right one, so you can be sure your consulting experience will go smoothly and you’ll get the great advice you need. The worst thing you can do is assume all IT consultants are the same. Don’t […]
Watch Out for These IT Outsourcing Trends in 2014
This year is well underway, but it’s never too late to consider what might unfold in the way of IT outsourcing trends as the year continues to evolve. One of the most interesting trends industry watchers seem to agree on is that DIY is on the increase. IT outsourcing has been very popular with companies […]
Why Should You Consider Hiring IT Sourcing Consultants?
Why do you hire anyone? After all, it costs money. Considering whether you should hire IT sourcing consultants follows the same reasoning as hiring additional permanent employees – you bring them in because they embody broader or deeper expertise your enterprise needs but doesn’t have, and the benefits you derive from that will be greater […]