Outsourcing: when is it better not to do it yourself?

Doing it all yourself isn't always the answer. But when is the right time to outsource, and when is it better to manage a project inhouse? ZDNet Australia looks at some tips to help you make that decision.

Pros and cons of outsourcing
Outsourcing promises cost savings and administrative efficiencies, but is it a substitute for having a well-trained staff in-house?

IT left out of outsourcing decisions
Most companies view outsourcing as a good way of cutting costs and don't ask for input from the IT department when making such decisions, according to research released this week by Unisys.

CIOs: Get contracts right
IT managers and CIOs need to take care in the details when signing contracts with software suppliers, to avoid expensive and time-consuming problems later.

Should you use an xSP?
Does it now make sense to use an xSP? Industry expert Bob Weinstein presents the pros and cons of adopting this ASP, ISP, NSP hybrid.

CIOs: managing risk management?
Enterprises may be aware of the legal changes which have modified torts law and imposed caps on payouts for seemingly outrageous claims against doctors and other professionals. But do IT pros realise that they too could be in the firing line?

Plan around the uncertainty of long projects
Project managers deal with the uncertainty associated with large projects all the time, and it's very likely that you can be successful despite the uncertainty.

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