February 22, 2012

Will Outsourcing To Technology Leads Specialists Be A Good Idea?

Will Outsourcing To Technology Leads Specialists Be A Good Idea?

By Phillip Mckenzie

When one talks about the world of IT consulting, things can get very complicated. It is a fact that this kind of business is highly competitive. [Read more...]

Tips for Finding the Right IT Management Company

Tips for Finding the Right IT Management Company

By Larry J. Thomas

Not every business leader is pleased with his or her IT managed services provider. Some IT companies provide outstanding IT managed services, while others only aggravate their clients. [Read more...]

IT Staffing Interviews and 5 Warning Signs


IT Staffing Interviews and 5 Warning Signs

By Dennis T. Turner

While hiring new employees for any job poses both a challenge and risk, this is especially true for IT jobs. You may likely need to entrust these new employees with access to sensitive data.
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IT Help Desk: When to Outsource

IT Help Desk: When to Outsource

By Dennis T. Turner
Many business leaders wonder whether it's best to handle IT help desk services in-house or opt for IT outsourcing. The following is a look at the benefits of outsourcing your IT Help Desk, plus an analysis of which kinds of companies should and should not outsource their IT help desks.
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Even IT Companies Do Telemarketing


Even IT Companies Do Telemarketing

By Belinda R Summers
Frankly speaking, the title says it all. Nonetheless it is still important to know how telemarketing can be useful in generating IT leads. It is like purchasing a brand new book containing a short story; if a person does not want to spoil themselves on the ending then they should read the entire story first and not skip to the last page of the book.
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How to Manage Expectations Across Borders and Cultures


How to Manage Expectations Across Borders and Cultures

By Hugo Messer

A few weeks ago I spoke to operational manager of one of our customers. He has worked with teams in India and Eastern Europe in the past years and he mentioned that one of his greatest obstacles was 'expectations management'. I believe that this is one of the root subjects that determines success or failure in any cooperation, especially in an off shoring context.
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How Do We Solve Communication Problems in (Offshore) Outsourcing?

How Do We Solve Communication Problems in (Offshore) Outsourcing?

By Hugo Messer
One of the most frequently cited causes of problems in (offshore) outsourcing is 'communication problems'. When I hear people mention this, I always wonder what they mean by 'communication'.
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Oral Versus Written Communication in Offshoring

Oral Versus Written Communication in Offshoring
By Hugo Messer
People who engage in offshoring, have a natural, human inclination to 'just start communicating'. My experience has made me think a lot about the most effective way of communicating in an offshoring context. If you are involved in managing an offshore team, you might have asked yourself whether it's more effective to orally explain what you need (using Skype or phone) or to write it all down?

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Capabilities of IT Outsourcing Company

Capabilities of IT Outsourcing Company
By R Govindan
Most of the existing offshore development centers are a virtual extension of development teams. In the recent past, numerous offshore development centers have emerged in gathering the information about the professionals who has the highest expertise in providing their services to the customers.

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Outsourcing Business Process

Outsourcing Business Process
By Nick Thomas
Outsourcing is now one of the most popular terms you will hear in the business world. As an entrepreneur, you will definitely like to remain competitive in the IT industry. You will like to satisfy more and more clients in order to keep those IT software orders coming and let your company grow.

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9 Criteria for Knowing What to Outsource in IT

9 Criteria for Knowing What to Outsource in IT
By Prajakta Mahajan

When you have decided on outsourcing as a strategy and defined your objectives, the next step is to decide what should and should not be outsourced.

Even though every organization is different and has unique criteria, here are important pointers that will help you making that decision:

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The Advantages and Disadvantages of IT Outsourcing

The Advantages and Disadvantages of IT Outsourcing

By Lalit Kapur

India has emerges as one of the preferred destinations of outsourcing projects, services and operations, mostly from the domain of IT (Information Technology) and ITES ( Information Technology Enabled Services) in multiple industries like Healthcare,

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