The IT Outsourcing Guide [Hardcover]

Rob Aalders (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471499358 | ISBN-13: 978-0471499350 | Publication Date: May 16, 2001 | Edition: 1

You have decided that your business needs to outsource its IT requirements - this book will now show you how!
The outsourcing of IT is currently a "hot topic" internationally and yet guidebooks on how, rather than whether or not to implement this difficult process are rare despite the serious consequences of mistakes: the costs of switching back to an in-house operation are emotionally and financially high. The IT Outsourcing Guide provides invaluable, practical advice to both guide the novice and inform the veteran on how to effectively navigate through the IT outsourcing minefield once they have decided this is the route their business needs to take. The approach suggested is top-down and leads from business goals through contracting to ongoing management, with contributions from key employees of large international companies such as: Commonwealth Bank, Royal & Sun Alliance, Booz.Allen & Hamilton, PA Consulting and IDG.
Pioneering in the field as one of the first texts on how to implement IT outsourcing, this is a valuable resource for anyone involved in any part or stage of the information technology outsourcing process.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A practical top-down guide that shows companies already on the outsourcing route how to avoid costly mistakes." (Computing, 10th May 2001)

"..provides a wealth of practical detail...good value for money."
(Computer Bulletin, January 2002)

From the Inside Flap

The outsourcing of IT is currently a 'hot topic' internationally and yet guidebooks on how, rather than whether or not to implement this difficult process are rare, despite the serious consequences of mistakes: the costs of switching back to an in-house operation are emotionally, publicly and financially high.
In this practical guide, Rob Aalders puts forward an approach which is top-down and leads form buisness goals through contracting to ongoing management, and includes contributions from key employees of large international companies such as: Commonwealth Bank, Royal Sun Alliance, Booz-Allen Hamilton, PA Consulting Group and IDC.
Pioneering in the field as one of the first texts on how to implement IT outsourcing, this is a valuable resource for anyone involved in any part or stage of the information technology outsourcing process.
You have decided that your business needs to outsource its IT requirements - this book will show you how. It:
* aims at both sides of the outsourcing divide - the host company doing the outsourcing as well as the service provider
* provides useful information for all those involved in the outsourcing of IT - auditors, lawyers and contractors as well as managers, technical staff, consulting groups and independent IT consultants
* details step-by-step guidance on how to undertake or restructure an outsourcing agreement

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 284 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (May 16, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471499358
• ISBN-13: 978-0471499350
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 0.9 x 9.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,765,886 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Outsourcing bible, July 16, 2004

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This review is from: The IT Outsourcing Guide (Hardcover)

Aalders provides an excellent guide to outsourcing issues. Any company that is beginning to think about procuring outsourcing arrangements should give this book to each member of the procurement team, BEFORE they start.