• DocumentCode
    1528289
  • Title

    The ins and outs of IT outsourcing

  • Author

    Goth, C.

  • Volume
    1
  • Issue
    1
  • fYear
    1999
  • Firstpage
    11
  • Lastpage
    14
  • Abstract
    Many IT managers are struggling with the question of whether and how to outsource various functions. Businesses of all sizes are seriously considering shifting some IT assets to a third party. In today´s fast-paced IT environment, technology and skill sets change very quickly. In reality, IT managers have no choice but to prepare for a future that includes outsourcing. IT staff have long been pressured to cut costs. But now, they´re also expected to discover new revenue streams. To meet these bottom-line objectives, IT managers must deal with change, manage complexity, and find skilled workers. That´s where outsourcing is seen to greatly improve the efficiency of an IT operation
  • Keywords
    DP management; human resource management; management of change; outsourcing; personnel; IT assets; IT management; IT outsourcing; IT staff; businesses; change management; complexity management; skilled workers; Communication system control; Companies; Costs; Economic forecasting; Information analysis; Internet telephony; Moon; Outsourcing; Product development; US Department of Transportation;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    IT Professional
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • ISSN
    1520-9202
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1109/6294.774789
  • Filename
    774789