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IT outsourcing strategy guide for CIOs

Strategy: You have outsourcing options

Midmarket CIOs can't just rush into outsourcing -- they must analyze their needs and determine which companies can help them address areas in which they're lacking. This chapter provides best practices on setting an effective outsourcing strategy.

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Outsourcing: Coming to America or not? Expert podcast

Podcast - Rural or offshore? Listen to this podcast for expert advice on weighing your outsourcing destination options.
Managing Global IT

Feature - Globalization of IT brings challenges -- one expert offers up some tips.
Offshoring interest shifts from India to Americas

01 Jul 2008

Article - India is still the heavy hitter, but Latin American companies are gaining appeal among midmarket organizations looking to outsource offshore.
Domestic outsourcing better option for some midmarket firms

Tip - Midmarket CIOs just have to look next door for their next big outsourcing project.
Midmarket CIO guide to building a successful outsourcing strategy

Midmarket CIO Briefings - Find advice on developing an outsourcing strategy, including tips on what to consider when outsourcing applications and help choosing an outsourcing partner, in this CIO guide.
Rules for outsourcing IT services

The Real Niel - There is no single, one-size-fits-all approach to outsourcing. Rather, the best answer to all the "should I" and "how to" questions regarding outsourcing is this: It depends.
What do you know about data center outsourcing?

Quiz - Is your data center outsourcing strategy up to snuff? From how-tos to run-throughs, test your knowledge of data center outsourcing stats, facts, trends and more with our quiz.
Disaster recovery outsourcing: Simple and cheap

Tip - Outsourcing your disaster recovery efforts can be a wise technology strategy for resource-strapped SMBs. Assess your needs and determine if outsourcing DR makes sense for you.

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