In tough economic times, organizations still see outsourcing as the best way to reduce costs in an economy where tight and declining IT budgets are the norm. Businesses need to balance cost reduction and sustainable business value in an outsourcing program. We have created the “Four Are’s,” – key questions that enterprises can focus on as they develop and manage their outsourcing programs: Are we doing the right things? Are we getting the desired benefits? Are the “desired benefits” are being realized? Are you trying to get ahead of the game to facilitate creating business value and facilitating the organization’s competitive advantage?”]
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