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Analysts who usually advise companies on how to brace against adversity have instead found themselves in the hot seat, thanks to Gartner's acquisition of Meta Group.
Next year's priorities should be continued cost-cutting and championing of Web services and instant messaging, according to research.
The practice of outsourcing will undergo a dramatic transformation over the next ten years, according to Gartner analyst Rolf Jester, who adds that offshore outsourcing will just be one of many adjustments.
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