Comments for Books On Outsourcing http://booksonoutsourcing.com Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:24:35 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 Comment on Beyond The Information Systems Outsourcing Bandwagon: The Insourcing Response by Anonymous http://booksonoutsourcing.com/outsourcing-information/beyond-the-information-systems-outsourcing-bandwagon-the-insourcing-response/comment-page-1#comment-339 Anonymous Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:24:35 +0000 http://booksonoutsourcing.com/outsourcing-information/beyond-the-information-systems-outsourcing-bandwagon-the-insourcing-response#comment-339 Lacity and Hirschheim are the leading lights in looking at the outsourcing phenomenom. Unlike many who blindly push a point of view, they balance their advice through rigorous research and real case studies. This book demonstrates their immense understanding of the issues involved with the insourcing / outsourcing decision and gives page after page of practical advice on how to approach such a decision. The advice is easy to apply and works. I recommend this to information system managers and researchers who wish to review an exemplary approach to honest case studies. Rating: 5 / 5 Lacity and Hirschheim are the leading lights in looking at the outsourcing phenomenom. Unlike many who blindly push a point of view, they balance their advice through rigorous research and real case studies. This book demonstrates their immense understanding of the issues involved with the insourcing / outsourcing decision and gives page after page of practical advice on how to approach such a decision. The advice is easy to apply and works. I recommend this to information system managers and researchers who wish to review an exemplary approach to honest case studies.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Beyond The Information Systems Outsourcing Bandwagon: The Insourcing Response by Anonymous http://booksonoutsourcing.com/outsourcing-information/beyond-the-information-systems-outsourcing-bandwagon-the-insourcing-response/comment-page-1#comment-338 Anonymous Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:43:20 +0000 http://booksonoutsourcing.com/outsourcing-information/beyond-the-information-systems-outsourcing-bandwagon-the-insourcing-response#comment-338 The book has some interesting insights, for example it says that in many cases insourcing can be just as efficient as outsourcing, but overall however the book is very out of date. Almost all the case studies involve possible outsourcing of datacenters running main frames. It discusses cost cutting measures involving automating tape loading and batch printing of reports! It only once mentions in passing today's style of outsourcing which is to countries like India and China. I also found very annoying the constant repetitions of the same arguments and quotes from people the authors had interviewed. Rating: 3 / 5 The book has some interesting insights, for example it says that in many cases insourcing can be just as efficient as outsourcing, but overall however the book is very out of date. Almost all the case studies involve possible outsourcing of datacenters running main frames. It discusses cost cutting measures involving automating tape loading and batch printing of reports! It only once mentions in passing today’s style of outsourcing which is to countries like India and China. I also found very annoying the constant repetitions of the same arguments and quotes from people the authors had interviewed.
Rating: 3 / 5

]]> Comment on Managing Successful IT Outsourcing Relationships by Maxim Masiutin http://booksonoutsourcing.com/outsourcing-information/managing-successful-it-outsourcing-relationships/comment-page-1#comment-337 Maxim Masiutin Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:21:57 +0000 http://booksonoutsourcing.com/outsourcing-information/managing-successful-it-outsourcing-relationships#comment-337 The book provides both a framework and a set of the case studies of IT Outsourcing: subcontracting to a third party the implementation and maintenance of networks, software, support, backup etc. According to the framework presented in this book, IT Outsourcing allows a company to get rid of its non-key activities and allocate the resources to its main business. This allows the company to cut costs and be at the top of progress in the IT. The book covers the basic aspects of planning, negotiating, implementation, cooperation and termination of IT outsourcing. It covers all the issues: technical, economical, legal and so on. I recommend this book as a starting point to any manager who deals with IT, to broaden the views. Although the framework is good from the academic point of view, the examples are laid out in a manner that lacks variety, liveliness and brightness. Rating: 4 / 5 The book provides both a framework and a set of the case studies of IT Outsourcing: subcontracting to a third party the implementation and maintenance of networks, software, support, backup etc.

According to the framework presented in this book, IT Outsourcing allows a company to get rid of its non-key activities and allocate the resources to its main business. This allows the company to cut costs and be at the top of progress in the IT.

The book covers the basic aspects of planning, negotiating, implementation, cooperation and termination of IT outsourcing. It covers all the issues: technical, economical, legal and so on.

I recommend this book as a starting point to any manager who deals with IT, to broaden the views.

Although the framework is good from the academic point of view, the examples are laid out in a manner that lacks variety, liveliness and brightness.

Rating: 4 / 5

]]> Comment on The Outsourcing Dilemma: The Search for Competitiveness by Michael Barton http://booksonoutsourcing.com/outsourcing-information/the-outsourcing-dilemma-the-search-for-competitiveness/comment-page-1#comment-336 Michael Barton Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:46:01 +0000 http://booksonoutsourcing.com/outsourcing-information/the-outsourcing-dilemma-the-search-for-competitiveness#comment-336 Do you work for an outsourcing provider? J Brian Heywood's book about outsourcing is a comprehensive look at the topic from the perspective of both the client considering outsourcing as a way to improve their competitiveness and the outsourcing service provider. Both types of organisations will gain an invaluable insight into the outsourcing world. The book gives sound advice and backs up the advice with loads of actual examples. The author explains how outsourcing, if handled correctly, has the potential to produce real tangible saving for all types of organisations, not just large ones. He also explains how outsourcing arrangements can fail and what clients and service providers should do to limit their risks of failure. The book answers the questions:· Why outsource?· What are the benefits of outsourcing?· Which functions should an organisation should consider outsourcing?· What are the alternatives to full outsourcing?· How does an organisation choose an outsourcing service provider?The author argues the case for a `Business Satellite' approach to outsourcing where the client and the service provider establish a separate organisation that is jointly owned so both can share in the future benefits generated from the outsourcing agreement. I would say that this book is a must read for any organisation looking for ways to improve their competitiveness in today's market. Rating: 5 / 5 Do you work for an outsourcing provider? J Brian Heywood’s book about outsourcing is a comprehensive look at the topic from the perspective of both the client considering outsourcing as a way to improve their competitiveness and the outsourcing service provider. Both types of organisations will gain an invaluable insight into the outsourcing world. The book gives sound advice and backs up the advice with loads of actual examples. The author explains how outsourcing, if handled correctly, has the potential to produce real tangible saving for all types of organisations, not just large ones. He also explains how outsourcing arrangements can fail and what clients and service providers should do to limit their risks of failure. The book answers the questions:· Why outsource?· What are the benefits of outsourcing?· Which functions should an organisation should consider outsourcing?· What are the alternatives to full outsourcing?· How does an organisation choose an outsourcing service provider?The author argues the case for a `Business Satellite’ approach to outsourcing where the client and the service provider establish a separate organisation that is jointly owned so both can share in the future benefits generated from the outsourcing agreement. I would say that this book is a must read for any organisation looking for ways to improve their competitiveness in today’s market.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on U.S. Utilities Billing Outsourcing 2004-2008 Forecast and Analysis by Shawn Beauchaine http://booksonoutsourcing.com/outsourcing-information/u-s-utilities-billing-outsourcing-2004-2008-forecast-and-analysis/comment-page-1#comment-335 Shawn Beauchaine Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:38:51 +0000 http://booksonoutsourcing.com/outsourcing-information/u-s-utilities-billing-outsourcing-2004-2008-forecast-and-analysis#comment-335 If you think about it, $ 375 for each side is not so bad. Especially when it covers the utility billing outsourcing through to 2008! Seriously, how can you make a mistake? Rating: 5 / 5 If you think about it, $ 375 for each side is not so bad. Especially when it covers the utility billing outsourcing through to 2008! Seriously, how can you make a mistake? Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on U.S. Utilities Billing Outsourcing 2004-2008 Forecast and Analysis by Leonardo Newton Einstein http://booksonoutsourcing.com/outsourcing-information/u-s-utilities-billing-outsourcing-2004-2008-forecast-and-analysis/comment-page-1#comment-334 Leonardo Newton Einstein Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:55:51 +0000 http://booksonoutsourcing.com/outsourcing-information/u-s-utilities-billing-outsourcing-2004-2008-forecast-and-analysis#comment-334 *** Warning: Spoilers! ****** This review shows some surprises! *** "USUBO 2K8 FA", as I and other members of the fan club came to affectionately call him, is more than one report. This is nothing less than a cultural phenomenon. My friends and I waited in line for day one of the first télécharger.Pour say it is a real page-turner will be, is an understatement. Once you begin reading, you will not be able to put it on anything until the 12 pages.La end (surprise, I do not want to have betrayed read), it comes suddenly. . . I gasped for air, literally! Let's just say there is no one with a sense of obligation to think a transaction billing too! Even if you've reached the end, you are in denial, by clicking on the arrow to down the PDF Reader from Adobe, hoping against hope for another sentence. Try strange shortcuts on your keyboard in a vain attempt to unlock an Easter egg. But vain.Vous is manipulative, only for the greedy, George Lucas decided to wait Wizard such as IDC, more public. Only hope that it quickly in 2008. In the meantime, we need to preserve the countless revisions, special illustrated edition that collectors edition, the author, both broad and narrow-hand side. And then there's the Battle for Endor USUBO. . . Honestly, even though I hate the idea, I must admit that I can not resist the very special Christmas is replaced by the effect of centering John Houseman.Oh have a merchandising for this baby! As the editorial review states: "This IDC study examines the market for billing services under U.S. government contract and provides forecasts for the years 2004-2008. The competition for the few thousands of utility customers in North America remains intense. (Such as mergers Capgemini and TXU) May make the best of both focus and public services and outsourcing expertise in systems integration. However, that relationship has any of the leading players already with utilities in May established limit the number of new partnerships. "as modest! So they just call it "study" "We need a stronger word in English" see "." Weather "? Try prophecy perhaps. The competition will continue Intense? You can not go back to play without a real sense of fear, even panic. on the level of competition that are countered by the unsung heroes of public utilities, as you will cry on relationships between the individual characters and how to limit and strength of all the possible new partnerships. Oh, the humanity! I'm Sorry, so many emotions. USUBO But what works for you! And now promised spoilers. This should anyone get the drool with envy, a chicken stimulation of the skin, do reads, and hold our breath in anticipation. "outsourcer's process the company should avoid the trap of personalizing of outsourcing solutions for each customer over and over again, "said Meredith Whalen, Vice President of the group by U.S. Vertical Market Research." This defeats the purpose of storage-level approach is necessary to return the effective outsourcing model. "Even after dozens of readings frissons.Je I always get not enough to recommend this valuable resource for anyone in any way with the services involved in billing or outsourcing the same. This is a MUST READ! The Fan-Site Visit Review: 5 / 5 *** Warning: Spoilers! ****** This review shows some surprises! *** “USUBO 2K8 FA”, as I and other members of the fan club came to affectionately call him, is more than one report. This is nothing less than a cultural phenomenon. My friends and I waited in line for day one of the first télécharger.Pour say it is a real page-turner will be, is an understatement. Once you begin reading, you will not be able to put it on anything until the 12 pages.La end (surprise, I do not want to have betrayed read), it comes suddenly. . . I gasped for air, literally! Let’s just say there is no one with a sense of obligation to think a transaction billing too! Even if you’ve reached the end, you are in denial, by clicking on the arrow to down the PDF Reader from Adobe, hoping against hope for another sentence. Try strange shortcuts on your keyboard in a vain attempt to unlock an Easter egg. But vain.Vous is manipulative, only for the greedy, George Lucas decided to wait Wizard such as IDC, more public. Only hope that it quickly in 2008. In the meantime, we need to preserve the countless revisions, special illustrated edition that collectors edition, the author, both broad and narrow-hand side. And then there’s the Battle for Endor USUBO. . . Honestly, even though I hate the idea, I must admit that I can not resist the very special Christmas is replaced by the effect of centering John Houseman.Oh have a merchandising for this baby! As the editorial review states: “This IDC study examines the market for billing services under U.S. government contract and provides forecasts for the years 2004-2008. The competition for the few thousands of utility customers in North America remains intense. (Such as mergers Capgemini and TXU) May make the best of both focus and public services and outsourcing expertise in systems integration. However, that relationship has any of the leading players already with utilities in May established limit the number of new partnerships. “as modest! So they just call it “study” “We need a stronger word in English” see “.” Weather “? Try prophecy perhaps. The competition will continue Intense? You can not go back to play without a real sense of fear, even panic. on the level of competition that are countered by the unsung heroes of public utilities, as you will cry on relationships between the individual characters and how to limit and strength of all the possible new partnerships. Oh, the humanity! I’m Sorry, so many emotions. USUBO But what works for you! And now promised spoilers. This should anyone get the drool with envy, a chicken stimulation of the skin, do reads, and hold our breath in anticipation. “outsourcer’s process the company should avoid the trap of personalizing of outsourcing solutions for each customer over and over again, “said Meredith Whalen, Vice President of the group by U.S. Vertical Market Research.” This defeats the purpose of storage-level approach is necessary to return the effective outsourcing model. “Even after dozens of readings frissons.Je I always get not enough to recommend this valuable resource for anyone in any way with the services involved in billing or outsourcing the same. This is a MUST READ! The Fan-Site Visit Review: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on U.S. Utilities Billing Outsourcing 2004-2008 Forecast and Analysis by John Porter http://booksonoutsourcing.com/outsourcing-information/u-s-utilities-billing-outsourcing-2004-2008-forecast-and-analysis/comment-page-1#comment-333 John Porter Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:25:12 +0000 http://booksonoutsourcing.com/outsourcing-information/u-s-utilities-billing-outsourcing-2004-2008-forecast-and-analysis#comment-333 I am so happy that Amazon has a way to spend big money, I sure like to, I spent every penny that I frivously. This is a Page Turner (only!) And now I am confident that my energy bill "will be properly closed all the way to 2008! IDC thank you, this is sure to be # 1 on Amazon! Rating: 5 / 5 I am so happy that Amazon has a way to spend big money, I sure like to, I spent every penny that I frivously. This is a Page Turner (only!) And now I am confident that my energy bill “will be properly closed all the way to 2008! IDC thank you, this is sure to be # 1 on Amazon! Rating: 5 / 5

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