Outsourcing stories - Page 9
The concept of the Division of Labour introduced by economics philosopher Adam Smith underpins the modern notion of outsourcing. This describes the allocation of specialist tasks to outside experts capable of doing the job better, while potentially reducing costs and allowing the contractor to focus on core business.
IT services are often outsourced to Managed Services Providers, but anything from data entry to server management can be outsourced to the wide range of specialists available today.
IT services are often outsourced to Managed Services Providers, but anything from data entry to server management can be outsourced to the wide range of specialists available today.
IDC Report: services market booming as organisations prioritise digital transformation
Wed, 16th May 2018
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outsourcing
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modernisation
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services
IDC reports IT services market growth to $502bn in 2H17, nears $1tn in full year, driven by digital transformation.
Investor data management outsourcing to hit 60% by 2021 - Survey
Thu, 10th May 2018
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edutech
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outsourcing
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data management
New research by State Street has revealed that the trend toward outsourcing data management is showing no sign of slowing.
IDC forecast 'exploding' cognitive/AI opportunities in APeJ service market in 2018
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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uc
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martech
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ai
APeJ AI services market boom: IDC predicts 78% growth in spending, forecasting AI as key for competitive edge.
DX and 3rd Platform initiatives drive IT and business services growth
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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partner programmes
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it services
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outsourcing
The IT services and business services market is being aided by demand for technology outsourcing and project oriented services as companies seek DX.
The Kiwi connection to Microsoft's new Canberra cloud regions
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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dc
These two new regions in Canberra will complement Microsoft's existing cloud services currently delivered from Sydney and Melbourne.
Partners Group acquires Civica for not to be sneezed at £1 million
Wed, 26th Jul 2017
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outsourcing
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m&a
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civica
Private equity giant Partners Group snaps up Civica for a hefty £1 billion, bolstering public sector services globally.
IDC: Kiwi businesses entering 'critical phase of re-evaluation' of IT partnerships
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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outsourcing
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it procurement
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analyst report
The increasing shift from technology-focused outcomes to business ones is bringing change for the managed services market. IDC New Zealand explains.
Companies should outsource IT to avoid corporate bottleneck, exec says
Tue, 28th Mar 2017
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outsourcing
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it department
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partners
IT teams are facing increasing pressure to provide tools and platforms to boost productivity and efficiency, according to Brennan IT's Lyncoln de Mello.
ISG Index reveals rapidly growing APAC As-a-Service industry
Wed, 1st Feb 2017
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iaas
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outsourcing
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itaas
Three years ago, barely one in every four dollars in Asia Pacific ACV was spent in the as-a-service space. Now it is capturing 53% of the market.
APAC as-a-Service industry sees boom while traditional sourcing market weakens
Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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iaas
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outsourcing
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itaas
The Asia-Pacific as-a-Service industry is growing and has now surpassed traditional outsourcing levels for the very first time.
IBM named a leader in data center outsourcing
Thu, 4th Aug 2016
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ibm
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outsourcing
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data center outsourcing
IBM tops Gartner's Data Center Outsourcing and Infrastructure Utility Services report, proving its leadership in a changing industry.
Vendors eyeing up professional services as opportunities shift
Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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microsoft
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cloud services
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avaya
A new report says network infrastructure vendors are sacrificing deployment opportunities for the more lucrative professional services.
Vector launches Cloud Link offering for Kiwi enterprise
Mon, 8th Jun 2015
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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dc
Vector launches cloud link service to connect Kiwi enterprises to multiple data centres to access cloud applications.
Moa sees full-year loss similar to 2014's $5.8 mln, recovery in 2016
Tue, 17th Mar 2015
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nzx
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outsourcing
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shares
Moa Group forecasts a full-year loss similar to 2014's USD $5.8 million but expects 2016 recovery driven by cost-cutting and margin improvement.
Dimension Data stakes claim on NZ cloud market
Fri, 14th Nov 2014
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microsoft
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cloud services
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dimension data
Dimension Data launches NZ's first enterprise-class cloud platform, promising aggressive market penetration and unique local support.
UXC Connect: Outsourcing versus offshoring...
Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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uc
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uxc connect
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contact centre
UXC Connect's Ian Poole discusses the fine line between outsourcing and offshoring ICT, urging businesses to weigh options for optimal ROI.
Kiwi based eCommerce company continues global growth
Tue, 15th Apr 2014
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cx
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martech
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outsourcing
Transaction Services Group (TSG) has acquired UK-based direct debit billing provider Harlands Group, expanding its international operations.
IT Outsourcing market set to reach $288bn
Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
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iaas
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ict
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outsourcing
The global IT outsourcing market is projected to hit USD $288bn in 2013, driven by hybrid IT strategies and cloud adoption, despite economic constraints.
Four things you didn't know about SAS IT
Thu, 21st Feb 2013
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dr
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edge computing
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software development
SASIT, a legacy Kiwi IT provider founded in 1974, now specialises in cloud hosting and boasts influential partnerships and exceptional customer retention.
The new economy: Wiki your product development
Thu, 21st Feb 2013
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Fancy outsourcing product development because it's difficult and expensive? Here's a crazy idea: get your customers to do it for you. For free.