Outsourcing stories - Page 7
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.
Kiwi based eCommerce company continues global growth
Tue, 15th Apr 2014
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cx
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martech
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customer service
Transaction Services Group (TSG) has acquired UK-based direct debit billing provider Harlands Group, expanding its international operations.
IT Outsourcing market set to reach $288bn
Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
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iaas
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gartner
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ict
The global IT outsourcing market is projected to hit USD $288bn in 2013, driven by hybrid IT strategies and cloud adoption, despite economic constraints.
Four things you didn’t know about SAS IT
Thu, 21st Feb 2013
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dr
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edge computing
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software development
SASIT, a legacy Kiwi IT provider founded in 1974, now specialises in cloud hosting and boasts influential partnerships and exceptional customer retention.
The new economy: Wiki your product development
Thu, 21st Feb 2013
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Fancy outsourcing product development because it’s difficult and expensive? Here’s a crazy idea: get your customers to do it for you. For free.
New Zealand's Enterprise Tech Summary: Week ending Sat 2nd Feb 2013
Sat, 2nd Feb 2013
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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personal computing devices
Another exciting week has wrapped up here at NZET, Here's a summary of the news stories that were biggest in NZ this week.
Watch cat videos all day. Earn megabucks & outsource. A cautionary tale to employers?
Tue, 22nd Jan 2013
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vpns
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verizon
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facebook
A US employee paid a fifth of his salary to have his job 'outsourced' in China whilst he sat in the office watching Cat videos on reddit.
Drawing the line: When not to outsource
Thu, 25th Oct 2012
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fujitsu
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outsourcing
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partners
In a global market, drawing the line on what ICT tasks to outsource is vital for operational success, says Jo Healey of Fujitsu NZ.
Considerations for outsourcing Business Analysis
Fri, 12th Oct 2012
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devops
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physical security
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apm
Outsourcing is probably one of the most debated topics within the software industry, read here for the pros and cons.
Outsource everything….at your peril
Wed, 3rd Oct 2012
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iaas
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software development
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outsourcing
Outsourcing may seem a silver bullet for efficiency, but it's a fine line between liberation and loss of critical control.
Web Hosting: Don’t bother doing it yourself
Wed, 26th Sep 2012
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web drive
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outsourcing
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service provider
Of all the IT centric services required by nearly every company in business today, web hosting is perhaps the one which best lends itself to outsourcing.
Five tips for choosing a telemarketing agency
Mon, 25th Jun 2012
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telemarketing
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relationships
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outsourcing
Outsourcing your telemarketing can save a bundle in staffing costs; so how do you select an agency that will work for you?.
IT outsourcing revenue under pressure: Gartner
Mon, 21st May 2012
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gartner
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datacom
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outsourcing
NZ's IT outsourcing to see minimal growth due to fierce competition, says Gartner. Providers must innovate or stagnate, with growth set at just 1-1.5%.
Finding the perfect employee
Tue, 1st May 2012
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it training
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sales
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outsourcing
Choosing the right employee is critical for new businesses, balancing costs and ensuring the team's growth with the company's evolving needs. Here are key tips.
TUANZ to cut staff
Fri, 24th Feb 2012
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uc
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customers
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management
TUANZ to cut event staff, refocusing efforts on core advocacy for telecommunications customers amid declining sponsorship and event attendance.
Onshoring is the new offshoring
Thu, 1st Sep 2011
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uc
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contact centre
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outsourcing
NZ firms ditch offshoring for homegrown contact centres, boosting customer delight and loyalty while debunking cost myths.
Switching to outsourced IT
Thu, 1st Sep 2011
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revera
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outsourcing
Businesses increasingly opt for IT outsourcing to focus on outcomes over inputs, streamlining operations and minimising risks.
Choosing an outsourcing partner
Thu, 1st Sep 2011
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partner programmes
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data protection
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helpdesk
New Zealand's SMEs are increasingly outsourcing IT support for better efficiency and savings. What should they consider when choosing a partner?.
The opportunity beyond cost reduction
Thu, 1st Sep 2011
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outsourcing
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infosys
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translation
Outsourcing can do more for your business than just save you money, says Patrick Kouwenhoven, head of New Zealand operations, Infosys.
Connector Systems purchases OrderWare Solutions
Wed, 31st Aug 2011
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customers
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outsourcing
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connector systems
IT distributor Connector Systems has acquired OrderWare Solutions to harness its software expertise and integrate value-adding services for its clients.
HP makes enterprise appointments
Wed, 15th Jun 2011
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cloud security
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outsourcing
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nz
HP appoints David Caspari as SVP for Asia Pacific, with Alan Bennett and Archie Reed taking key roles in the South Pacific to drive enterprise growth.