You are here: silicon.com > Resources > White Papers > IT Management > IT Budgeting > Outsourcing

Outsourcing White Papers

Made in Japan: Why the Bank Consolidations Strategy is an Origami Tiger

Overview This paper discusses the results of an examination into the dilemma and forces behind the consolidation strategy as well as a straightforward analysis of its pitfalls. The study evidence challenges the notion that the mergers can achieve the business objectives set out in this strategy, indeed, this report presents a view of outcomes far different from those objectives. The study also critically evaluates outsourcing as an alternative strategy to achieve the desired objectives. It concludes with a forecast as to the pivotal role of outsourcing being the only true economic improvement catalyst for Japan.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	Everest Group.	File Format	PDF, requires Acrobat Rdr 5
Date Published	October 2002	Downloads	66
Format	White Papers
Topics	Outsourcing

Did you find this white paper useful? 4 out of 13 users found this white paper useful

Converged Service Delivery: The missing link in achieving business flexibility - Forrester Report

Publisher:
Siemens

ITIL - Service Approach for Siemens Enterprise Communications

Publisher:
Siemens

A Guide to Providing Proactive Protection to Consumer Online Transactions

Publisher:
VeriSign

Leverage the Benefits of a Shared Authentication Network to Help Drive Consumer Retention and Strengthen Competitor Differentiation

Publisher:
VeriSign

Tags:
sales - marketing

GMP Calibration Software Implementations: Containing Costs and Managing Risk

Publisher:
Blue Mountain Quality Resources

The chimera of the closing IT skills gap

So while it would be nice to think that recruitment policies have improved, that companies have become better at identifying the kinds of skills their IT staff must have in order for them to achieve their business objectives, that's not the whole...

Channel:
Comment & Analysis

Analysts defend '3.3 million jobs to go offshore' claim

After more than 30 years of continuous expansion in the services sector of the US economy, offshoring will be the catalyst for turning attention from growth to efficiency," McCarthy wrote. After the recent recession and a recovery with slow job...

Channel:
IT Director

Brunel University's Business Class: A programme management primer

However, when managing multiple projects which often overlap, there is little by way of anecdotal evidence to guide today's IT executive. By overseeing projects at a strategic distance, it makes it easier to direct them towards achieving the wider...

Quocirca's Straight Talking: Service management

We also know from other research that there is much on-going consolidation going on inside the data centres. Regarding the former, many organisations are looking to make efficiency improvements through the consolidation and rationalisation of their...

How will your deal weather a downturn?

Constant referral is vital to understand the outsourcing objectives and how the contract can help to achieve them, as well as the applicable contractual duties and the contractual standards. So how can organisations ensure they contract properly...

HP seals $13.9bn deal for EDS

diams; Tough bargaining forces outsourcing price cuts diams; Profile: Nandan Nilekani, co-chairman, Infosys diams; India losing status as offshore king? Outsourcing advisor EquaTerra also warned that the culture clash between the two companies...

Channel:
IT Outsourcing
Tags:
saas,
hp,
eds

Live Webcast: Telecoms 2.0 - Where is telecoms heading?

In this webcast, our panel of experts will review where we are with next generation telecoms in the UK, working through the concept of 'Telecoms 2.0': - Realising the potential of Next Generation Networks - why it isn't just about the technology? - What attributes should firms be looking for in their telco partner? - Is the relationship between telco provider and customer changing? - What things need to happen to make next generation services a reality? - You say you want the supplier to change. Do you want to change too? - What is Telecoms 2.0?

Publisher:
ZDNet UK

Telecom 2.0: Mind over matter

ntl:Telewest Business believes that the role of the telco is evolving. Gone are the days when it was enough to simply focus on circuits and minutes, customers now need a far higher degree of interaction and look for suppliers who will talk business solutions with them.

Publisher:
ntl:Telewest Business

IBM Information Server Change Data Capture

In today's fast-paced world, access to real-time data has never been more important. To be successful, organizations need to be able to report and analyze corporate data quickly and easily, regardless of what applications created the data, what platform they're running on, or what database they're stored in.

Publisher:
IBM

An examination of server consolidation: the trends that can drive efficiencies and help businesses gain a competitive edge

This white paper provides a starting point for organizations contemplating server consolidation. It includes an overview of server consolidation concepts and techniques and provides guidance on methodologies. It also looks at the potential cost savings associated with server consolidation and offers information on how organizations can sustain the advantage they have gained by consolidating their servers.

Publisher:
IBM

Also on silicon.com

Site Navigation:

Outsourcing White Papers

Made in Japan: Why the Bank Consolidations Strategy is an Origami Tiger

Quick Sitemap Links:

About Us

Search

Blogs

Verticals

Advertising Features

CNET Networks in Europe

CNET Networks in the United States

CNET Networks in Asia Pacific