Outsourcing stories
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.
Rimini Street touts Agentic AI ERP as upgrades stall
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Rimini Street pitches Agentic AI ERP and Smart Path savings as CIOs delay costly Oracle and SAP upgrades amid rising budget pressure.
IBRS highlights Interactive’s sovereign-first cloud focus
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IBRS spotlights Interactive’s sovereign-first cloud strategy and hybrid services as Australian organisations rethink data residency and compliance.
Jack Rankin MP sees AI reshape customer service jobs
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Jack Rankin hails ArvatoConnect’s AI push in Datchet as a way to reshape customer service while keeping skilled jobs rooted in the UK.
Forrester tips cloud & generative AI to fuel IT boom
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Global IT services spending will rise 4.8% annually to 2029 as cloud infrastructure and generative AI reshape enterprise technology demand.
Lancom gains AoG status for New Zealand government IT
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Lancom wins listing on New Zealand’s All-of-Government IT Marketplace, opening a streamlined route to tap a projected $13 billion spend.
Coding jobs squeezed as AI reshapes developer roles
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AI is shrinking routine coding vacancies but boosting demand for developers who can design systems, integrate tools and think strategically.
Kick ICT names Steven Brown as new Chief Executive Officer
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Kick ICT has appointed Steven Brown as chief executive, succeeding retiring founder Tom O’Hara as the group targets its next growth phase.
Leighton launches dedicated AWS practice in the UK
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Leighton unveils a dedicated UK AWS cloud practice to meet rising demand for digital transformation and legacy modernisation projects.
MSSPs key to securing India’s fast-growing SMB sector
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India’s booming SMBs face rising cyber threats, driving rapid adoption of managed IT and security services to safeguard growth.
Regulatory delays hinder UK tech & AI project delivery
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Regulatory delays are stalling UK tech and AI projects, with a third of IT providers hit on almost every job, new research reveals.
Rimini Street honoured for agentic AI & client success
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Rimini Street secures multiple awards for agentic AI, customer service and leadership, as Hitachi Vantara client also earns industry honour.
UK CFOs put AI at heart of strategy & productivity push
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UK CFOs are ramping up AI investment and taking charge of digital strategy, betting on productivity gains if tools fit existing finance workflows.
Boroondara adopts Datacom Datascape for council revamp
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Boroondara selects Datacom Datascape to overhaul property, rates and permits systems, aiming for streamlined services and future AI automation.
Forrester warns on 2026 tech budgets amid AI shifts
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Forrester flags cooler optimism for 2026 tech budgets as leaders juggle AI-driven investment plans with rising geopolitical and cyber risks.
C-suite demands faster tech payback & AI-led growth
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Global C-suites demand faster tech payback, prioritising AI and automation as ERP upkeep drains IT time and talent constraints bite.
HCLTech to build AI-led IT for Magnum Ice Cream firm
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HCLTech will build AI-driven IT systems for Magnum Ice Cream as the dessert giant gears up to run independently from Unilever worldwide.
11:11 Systems buys Ntirety in VMware cloud partner push
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11:11 Systems snaps up Ntirety, bolstering its VMware-focused private cloud portfolio as Broadcom narrows its cloud partner ecosystem.
Vertex Group names Puneeta Rajwant to lead India push
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Vertex Group names Puneeta Rajwant to steer India expansion, InfraTech launch and drive its Vertex 2.0 agenda towards INR ₹1,000 crore.
UK firms ramp up FX hedging as sterling volatility bites
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UK firms step up FX hedging as sterling’s sharp swings hit earnings, with more businesses extending hedge lengths and raising cover.
TGT Global names Thaddeus Susara to lead vendor push
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TGT Global has promoted Thaddeus Susara to vice president of channel and strategic partnerships to spearhead a new vendor-focused push.