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The Clarity IT sourcing diagnostic came from a simple idea. How do I know whether I should in-source or outsource my IT? What best practices are there that I can apply to my business without it costing the farm? When you look at all the published stats about outsourcing agreements not delivering the expected returns Continue reading Sourcing diagnostic plugs a hole to stop wasted effort – but know how to get the best from it. Amongst all of today’s credit crunch turmoil, it’s easy to miss the fact that there is a fundamental change going on in the way organisations think about their IT investment. Gone are the days when an IT function could dictate to the business units what they could have. Today, control of IT investment is moving to Continue reading How should IT deliver the business in 2009? A recent Equaterra study looked at 500 UK outsourcing contracts. This study included 330 of the biggest contracts from 125 of the top IT spending organisations in the UK. Their findings were that outsourcing among these organisations has grown dramatically. Headlines included: 63% of heads of IT plan to increase the level of outsourcing, compared with 54% in Continue reading Will outsourcing save your organisation money? In these difficult times, much discussion surrounds the role of the organisation’s Chief Information Officer (CIO). Traditionally, IT has been a cost to the business. Today however, IT should be the competitive edge for the business – and it’s the CIO that should be the agent for change to make that happen. SOCITM – the professional Continue reading Being a CIO in 2009 – Cost Centre or Agent for Change? Today, most businesses are facing more turbulent markets, more demanding shareholders and more discerning customers, with many restructuring to meet such challenges. The pressures on business are greater today than ever. Global competition, oppressive macroeconomic conditions and informed, discerning customers mean businesses must deliver ever higher levels of quality and service, at competitive prices. Change is essential Continue reading Change Management in Turbulent Times |
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