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Executives, managers, architects and users with a stake in application development all need to understand this current "hot" trend. Some see AD outsourcing as inevitable and think the best approach is to farm out as much as possible, as soon as possible. Others believe that AD outsourcing's benefits have been over-hyped and oversold, and fear that the rush to outsource could put the business at risk. Where is your organization on this spectrum? Probably somewhere between these extremes, but exactly where depends on your application mix, the skills of your AD staff, and the maturity of your development processes.

Whether you're interested in resisting AD outsourcing, have already begun to outsource AD and need to manage outsourcers better, or just want to learn more about the topic, you can't afford to miss this TechWebCast. InformationWeek's editors and their guest panelists will provide perspectives you won't get anywhere else -- and you'll have the opportunity to ask questions and get them answered in real time. Get a front-row seat for a world-class discussion on these key points:

• "War stories": Successes, disasters and lessons learned.



• Application profiles: What are best and worst candidates for AD outsourcing?



• "Why can't you be like an outsourcer?": Are internal SLAs the answer?



• Technology and practices: How can you keep control of your outsourcers?



• In-house alternatives: Can sharp AD groups offer similar benefits?



• Common elements: What's needed no matter which path you choose?

Featured Speakers:

• John Kealoha III,
  Application Architect, Nissan North America



• David R. Gillhouse,
  VP, IT, The Chamberlain Group

Moderator:

• Lou Bertin,
  Columnist, InformationWeek, CMP Media, LLC