Outsourcing White Papers

WHITE PAPER: To reap the full benefits of application outsourcing and cloud computing, organizations have to manage their application portfolio more effectively and designate which applications can be moved to the cloud. Access this exclusive resource to learn how moving your applications to the cloud can generate significant savings for your company.

Posted: 07 Nov 2011 | Published: 04 Nov 2011

WHITE PAPER: The switch to cloud computing is not as simple as it seems and must be handled carefully in order to minimize disruptions to normal business processes. Access this exclusive resource to learn how to engineer a smooth transition to the cloud and integrate with traditional IT systems.

Posted: 07 Nov 2011 | Published: 04 Nov 2011

WHITE PAPER: In this white paper, discover the benefits of off-shoring and the challenges that stand in the way of a successful outsourced project.

Posted: 01 Nov 2011 | Published: 31 Oct 2011

WHITE PAPER: More and more companies are showing interest in data center outsourcing, but there are a variety of providers to choose from. This white paper compares the outsourcing capabilities and infrastructure utility services of 17 vendors. Find out which providers were considered the challengers, leaders, niche players, and visionaries.

Posted: 02 Sep 2011 | Published: 01 Jul 2011

WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper examines the differences between the options and show you how Cisco Unified Communications and Collaboration solutions give you the flexibility to determine the best option for your business.

Posted: 27 Jul 2011 | Published: 27 Jul 2011

WHITE PAPER: Third party maintenance companies offer cost effective maintenance and support agreements that save as much as 40% in ongoing maintenance costs while keeping service levels agreements (SLA's) the same, if not improving them. Read this comprehensive white paper to see if third party maintenance might be right for your organization.

Posted: 07 Jul 2011 | Published: 07 Jul 2011

WHITE PAPER: It's important for organizations to reevaluate their network management approach every so often. This paper discusses a new option for you to consider as it introduces outsourced network management and uncovers the many benefits it provides.  

Posted: 20 May 2011 | Published: 19 May 2011

WHITE PAPER: The current economic environment challenges manufacturers seeking to capitalize on their enterprise resource planning (ERP) software: How can a company increase ERP functionality while reducing operating costs and even head counts? To achieve this difficult balance, many manufacturers have turned to on-demand ERP-support services.

Posted: 08 Mar 2010 | Published: 08 May 2009

WHITE PAPER: Maintain operational efficiency while cutting supply chain costs with new approaches, technologies, and methodologies. Third party logistics providers, radio frequency identification rentals, and attribute-based demand planning can help you reduce supply chain costs and boost customer satisfaction.

Posted: 07 Aug 2009 | Published: 07 Aug 2009

WHITE PAPER: This paper provides answers to basic questions relating to the management of outsourced development and maintenance. What is the metrics approach to managing sub-contractors? What is the quality of the code expected to be that has been developed by the sub-contractor? Read on for the answers to these and other important considerations.

Posted: 13 Mar 2009 | Published: 13 Mar 2009

WHITE PAPER: Learn from the success one of the largest U.S. retailers who implemented an integrated global HR outsourcing solution that combined process, technology, domain, and service delivery expertise.

Posted: 13 Jan 2009 | Published: 13 Jan 2009

WHITE PAPER: This white paper looks at some of the management risks and challenges associated with outsourced manufacturing strategies and summarizes the proven ways used by companies that have successfully resolved or mitigated these risks.

Posted: 05 Dec 2008 | Published: 05 Dec 2008

WHITE PAPER: In this report, BusinessWeek Research Services (BWRS) launched a research program to determine the views of C-level managers—at large companies on how to improve the value derived from human resources outsourcing.

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 | Published: 18 Sep 2008

WHITE PAPER: This white paper reviews the key steps necessary to implement a transactional email marketing campaign. It also recommends methods to ease the pain of implementation while improving the results.

Posted: 08 Aug 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007

WHITE PAPER: Project-centric manufacturing business models that involve outsourcing and short product lifecycles expose manufacturers to a number of risks they were not vulnerable to previously.

Posted: 01 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jun 2008

WHITE PAPER: This paper addresses new market forces that are compelling them to consider a range of alternatives, including outsourcing and offshore opportunities.

Posted: 17 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Sep 2006

WHITE PAPER: The ability to manage operations, expertise and resources more fluidly enables globally integrated enterprises to enter new markets and seize new business opportunities wherever they happen to arise.

Posted: 14 May 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2008

WHITE PAPER: The document describes the seven IT strategies worth taking a closer look at that can make a difference and have an impact.

Posted: 09 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Apr 2008

WHITE PAPER: RowGen provides a cost-effective alternative to the practice of production data replication. This is accomplished by providing data content that requires no additional security measures.

Posted: 29 Feb 2008 | Published: 01 Mar 2008

WHITE PAPER: This paper addresses new market forces that are compelling them to consider a range of alternatives, including outsourcing and offshore opportunities.

Posted: 27 Feb 2008 | Published: 01 Oct 2006

WHITE PAPER: Let's examine the pros and cons of each as well as different situations where one or the other is the ideal match for your service desk strategy.

Posted: 13 Feb 2008 | Published: 13 Feb 2008

WHITE PAPER: This white paper will explore the financial benefits from contracting with a PEO based on industry best practices.

Posted: 27 Dec 2007 | Published: 11 Apr 2007

WHITE PAPER: This article discusses the key areas of HR that provide strategic impact and therefore merit an executive's time and attention.

Posted: 27 Dec 2007 | Published: 03 Oct 2007

WHITE PAPER: Relational databases like Oracle grow 3x to 5x in size every three years, but most are not backed up properly. Learn about one of the newest trends in the industry: to outsource or out-task to your database administration needs.

Posted: 30 Nov 2007 | Published: 30 Nov 2007

WHITE PAPER: Learn how to overcome the cost and time of service-oriented architecture (SOA) development by collaborating with an experienced offshore partner.

Posted: 31 Oct 2006 | Published: 01 Oct 2006