Selecting the Right Outsourcing Vendor [ Source: OSF Global Services ]

June 2008- The process of selecting an outsourcing vendor implies a complex multistage process to evaluate not only what the provider can do, but also the way it's done. If your project ends up in the wrong hands, it could endanger all your great plans for business growth. In return, with a well-selected provider, you will see savings, enhanced product value and greater speed to market, thus giving your business a competitive edge.

Where in the World is the Best Place to Offshore Your R&D: China or India? [ Source: Long Circle ]

May 2008- Whether a CTO is searching for an offshore outsourcing vendor for a single project or a long-term partnership, the vendor's country should be a significant part of the due diligence.

Software Nearshoring To Canada: Still Hot or Not? [ Source: Oxagile ]

April 2008- Canada’s position as a well-established IT outsourcing destination for US technology companies is hardly to be disputed. But the growth of Canada’s outsourcing reputation is rather slack when compared to India, China and other offshore competitors. A similar legal framework, compatibility of culture and business practices and same time zones as the United States have always been obvious advantages of Canada, but they cannot be the only competitive differentiators when cost effectiveness might ...

Business Process & IT Outsourcing [ Source: Siemens ]

January 2008- Very few aspects of the contemporary corporate world are measured more critical than their IT systems. When it comes to the prospect of outsourcing this key resource, whilst the commercial and operational advantages are significant, the potential risks must not be underestimated. Increasingly, focus is coming to bear on the security and conformity sections of the outsourcing contract as being those that need particular attention and specialist knowledge. A company can subcontract its IT environment, ...

Custom Solutions for Scholarly Publishers [ Source: Cadmus Communications ]

January 2008- As the changes in publishing are coming faster and are more reflective Cadmus’ outsourcing options help people to retain their competitive edge. Focus the resources on acquiring and marketing content while relying on Cadmus to manage an integrated, global production platform designed to reduce costs and make oneself more competitive. Cadmus Communications serves intellectual publishers worldwide with a deep assurance to providing the best available technology and customer support for the publishing programs. They invest ...

Outsourcing Development - The Impact of Process, Architecture and Tools [ Source: Select Business Solutions ]

January 2008- This paper from Select Business Solutions elaborates on the challenges that must be faced by organizations that outsource development activity. It shows how the selection of appropriate development processes and tools to support them, together with a rigorous and consistently applied architecture can address the core challenges faced in an outsourced World. Outsource Suppliers who wish to work with clients in an effective way to deliver well-aligned business solutions will gain an understanding of how ...

Avaya Management Services: Cutting-Edge Communications Support [ Source: Avaya ]

January 2008- This paper published by Avaya talks about Avaya Management Services: Cutting-Edge Communications Support. Avaya supports its Managed Services solution with convenient and responsive customer service. Avaya believes that providing high-quality support for multi-vendor network environments will improve its customers’ economic success. As a result, a portfolio of global services that spans all phases of the network life cycle is being created.