Latest News

Thursday, September 09, 2010

Impending Public Sector review will force organisations to re-think technology strategies.

Chancellor George Osborne’s predicted cuts of 25% in Public Sector expenditure will have huge impact… more >>

Other News

• Mahindra Satyam Plans Major Growth through Aerospace and Defence Partnerships
• Firstsource signs five year outsourcing partnership with Axis Bank
• IT sector terms Ohio’s outsourcing ban ‘discriminative’

Latest Analysis

Friday, September 03, 2010

Of outsourcing and pensions….

A couple of days ago, the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) renewed its pay and pensions outsourcing… more >>

Other News Analysis

• Cloud Services find silver lining
• State of mind: a bipolar affair
• Growth or recession? That is the question

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 >>