Outsourcing Slideshow: 10 Functions Ripe for Outsourcing

By Ericka Chickowski  |  Posted 03-11-2009
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As economic forecasts predict an ever-lengthening recession, CIOs will continue to be called upon to trim costs and create better operational efficiencies.

We spoke with Frank Casale, CEO and chairman of the Outsourcing Institute, and Allen Weinberg, principal and North American leader of McKinsey & Company's Outsourcing and Offshoring Practice, about IT functions with the biggest potential for outsourcing or offshoring.

10 Functions Ripe for Outsourcing

Application Development

Traditionally the offshoring IT function of choice, offerings are mature and as safe a bet as you're going to get. Experts suggest starting small with a project or two in order to get your bearings.

10 Functions Ripe for Outsourcing
 
 
 
 
 
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