Latest News

Thursday, September 02, 2010

UK: Buying Solutions awards IT outsourcing contract to Bull IT.

Buying Solutions, the public sector procurement agency awarded Bull IT a framework agreement for IT Managed… more >>

Other News

• The Met awards £10m contract extension to Logica
• Capgemini acquires stake in Brazilian IT services player
• CBI awards 5 year contract to Wipro

Latest Analysis

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Cloud Services find silver lining.

Earlier this year, advisory firm Gartner released figures which projected that 2010 would see global… more >>

Other News Analysis

• State of mind: a bipolar affair
• Growth or recession? That is the question
• Exam results keep rising but pupils taking relevant subjects continue dropping

Features

The Global Financial Crisis: what it means for outsourcing today
by Francinia Protti-Alvarez
The summer of 2010 is almost behind us and with it the third anniversary of the global financial meltdown that began with the US sub-prime crisis in August 2007, followed by the collapse of Lehman 12 months later. Where some were initially optimistic about the duration of the downturn, others were able to discern the start of what would be a protracted recovery; 2009 was a particularly tough year and for many an annus horribilis.
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Other Features

• 2010: an eventful year for outsourcing
• Trusting relationship: the fuel for innovation
• Social Media: Is Customer King?

Opinion Pieces

Wilson HTM awards Penson five-year clearing services contract
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Wealth management firm Wilson HTM Investment Group has contracted Penson Financial Services Australia (PFSA), the subsidiary of independent execution, clearing, settlement and technology firm Penson Worldwide to provide equities clearing services starting in September.
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Other Opinions

• Why ITO is an Industry in transition post recession
• Choosing the right reasons for recruitment process outsourcing
• What does the onshore boom mean for offshoring?

Latest Blog

Thursday, September 02, 2010

Adjust your business mix III.

In the last of the three part series on adjusting the fundamental approach when establishing sourcing… more >>