Outsourcing stories - Page 3
The concept of the Division of Labour introduced by economics philosopher Adam Smith underpins the modern notion of outsourcing. This describes the allocation of specialist tasks to outside experts capable of doing the job better, while potentially reducing costs and allowing the contractor to focus on core business.
IT services are often outsourced to Managed Services Providers, but anything from data entry to server management can be outsourced to the wide range of specialists available today.
IT services are often outsourced to Managed Services Providers, but anything from data entry to server management can be outsourced to the wide range of specialists available today.
Logistics leaders expect outsourcing budgets to increase
Fri, 31st Dec 2021
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supply chain & logistics
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outsourcing
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it budget
Two-thirds of logistics leaders increased their outsourcing budget this year, with 74% expecting further increases in the next two years, according to Gartner.
Remote work will be driven by managed services going forward
Tue, 30th Nov 2021
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vpns
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partner programmes
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hybrid & remote work
Reflecting on the past year, it’s clear that remote work played a significant role in maintaining business operations across ANZ.
Digital adoption an immediate priority for CFOs
Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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cfo
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outsourcing
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bpo
Half of CFOs are focused on building a resilient and digital future-ready organization, according to a survey by WNS.
Aussie firms outsourcing finance functions to South Africa amid COVID-19 disruptions
Thu, 22nd Oct 2020
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outsourcing
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covid-19
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partners
Australian companies are considering outsourcing finance and accounting functions to South Africa due to cost advantages and high quality standards.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is BPESA?
Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
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software development
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outsourcing
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development
TechDay explores the growth opportunity for South Africa as big brands flock to the country for software development. #BPESA #offshoring.
Interview: Advantage defines the most common attacks against Kiwi firms
Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
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iaas
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ndr
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cybersecurity
New Zealand IT firm Advantage focuses on traditional IT, infrastructure-as-a-service, disaster recovery, and managed security services.
Fujitsu enhances RunMyProcess business process automation
Fri, 22nd May 2020
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it automation
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fujitsu
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outsourcing
Major features in new ProcessModeler include design automation and simplification as well as more structured and more intuitive settings controls.
How to start your own business by leveraging the power of outsourcing
Mon, 6th Apr 2020
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uc
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devops
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martech
Outsourcing provides a very good opportunity to start your business from scratch, especially if you have a team of like-minded people.
VEnterface Project forms new collaboration bonds between Australia & Singapore
Fri, 3rd Apr 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Virtual Electronics unveils VEnterface, a breakthrough digital collaboration platform boosting ties between Australian and Singaporean businesses.
Appian and Celonis partner up to boost business process transformation
Thu, 16th Jan 2020
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partner programmes
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apm
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low-code
Appian partners with Celonis to accelerate digital business process transformation and continuous improvement.
Interview: Avaya seeks to improve employee experience with unified workspace
Tue, 14th Jan 2020
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uc
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daas
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avaya
TechDay spoke to Avaya International sales engineering senior director Savio Tovar Dias about how Avaya IX OneSpace will affect employee workflows.
Anana deploys Pluribus Networks as part of network modernisation project
Fri, 10th Jan 2020
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network infrastructure
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martech
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omnichannel
Anana deploys Pluribus Networks' operating system and cloud fabric to unify data centers and improve service delivery.
Cloud adoption accelerating across ANZ enterprises
Tue, 7th Jan 2020
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digital transformation
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outsourcing
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veritas
Cloud transformation surges in ANZ enterprises, with data migration to top public clouds quadrupling in a year, reports Veritas Technologies.
IT contracts worth $48.5bn up for renewal in APAC
Thu, 2nd Jan 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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outsourcing
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globaldata
Over 1,400 IT contracts worth USD $48.5bn in Asia-Pacific are up for renewal from 2020 to 2024, urging a collaborative risk-sharing approach.
Network infrastructure in 2019 stagnated, expert says
Thu, 2nd Jan 2020
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
The network infrastructure sector experienced stagnation in 2019, with room for improvement in disruptive areas, according to Heficed.
Rapid growth continues for business process applications market
Tue, 31st Dec 2019
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outsourcing
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globaldata
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bpo
New research from GlobalData shows that the business process applications market will surpass US$93 billion within the next three years.
Security, analytics and customer service top priorities for CFOs
Thu, 26th Dec 2019
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crm
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data analytics
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martech
A new Protiviti survey reveals CFOs are prioritising security, analytics, and customer service, reflecting a shift towards a strategic focus in finance.
Business observability vs application monitoring: What’s the difference?
Thu, 19th Dec 2019
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devops
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it automation
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apm
Observability is the answer for when traditional monitoring won’t suffice, and when modern software teams need to play offense with software.
AI, automation, and data management: Key technology trends for 2020
Wed, 18th Dec 2019
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devops
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iaas
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it automation
AI, automation, and data management are set to reshape work in 2020, with companies like Talend, ManageEngine, and Cohesity outlining key tech trends.
2020 Prediction: The rise of meaningful communication
Fri, 13th Dec 2019
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uc
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martech
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ai
Influential technologies in 2020 include the evolution of bots, real-time engagement, cybersecurity, AI sales, trust, and 5G.