Trend 8: Outsourcing Will Get Bigger, But Not More Critical

By CIOinsight  |  Posted 12-15-2005
Print this article   Print this article

Spending on outsourcing is increasing. Many CIOs are now willing to outsource strategic IT functions and applications. Still, outsourcing will remain focused on application and Web development, integration and hosting. Few are yet ready to outsource project management, or such sensitive areas as security and data storage.

IT executives are generally satisfied with their outsourcers, even though most believe outsourcing is overrated as a cost-cutting strategy. CIOs will continue handing off work to outsourcers—as long as that work falls within their comfort zone.

CIO
INSIGHT
POLL
CIO
INSIGHT
VIDEO
  • The Role of Standards in Cloud Security

    Security is often cited as a primary cause for concern...

    Watch Now
  • Ensuring Resources for Mission Critical Workloads

    Application workloads can thrive in cloud environments,...

    Watch Now
  • Improving Security in the Public Cloud

    One of the main concerns about moving data to a public...

    Watch Now