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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.
Alchelyst merger creates unified private markets platform
Last week
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digital transformation
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fintech
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cx
Alchelyst merges with Lyra Client Solutions to form a unified tech-enabled private markets servicing platform led by founder Joan Kehoe.
Cynomi targets MSPs with new third-party risk push
Last week
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saas
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Cynomi is urging MSPs to tap booming demand for third-party risk services as supply chain attacks surge and compliance rules tighten.
Enterprises shun plug-and-play AI for tailored builds
Last week
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saas
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Enterprises ditch plug-and-play AI as Cognizant research shows buyers now favour bespoke builds and services-led, long-term partnerships.
Stellar Omada lands HMRC testing deal worth GBP £10m
Last week
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devops
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digital transformation
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fintech
Edinburgh's Stellar Omada secures five-year HMRC digital testing contract worth more than GBP £10m, bolstering its UK public sector footprint.
Smart CT clinches global IT support deals to scale up
Last week
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network infrastructure
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manufacturing
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cx
Smart CT lands three global IT support deals covering 65,000-plus devices as it accelerates expansion across Europe, Asia and Australia.
Sama credential leaks raise fears over Meta glasses data
This month
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wearables
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data protection
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surveillance
Leaked Sama staff logins tied to stealer malware spark fresh alarm over security of Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses video review pipeline.
CIOs warn AI adoption is outpacing governance skills
This month
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
CIOs say AI adoption is racing ahead of governance, with skills gaps, risk fears and sustainability concerns stalling efforts to scale.
Vistra & G-P launch unified path for global hiring
This month
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cx
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martech
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hcm
Vistra and G-P unveil a single-contract route to shift firms smoothly from EOR hiring to fully fledged entities in overseas markets.
Celerity appoints David Stokes to drive IBM M&A push
This month
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
Celerity hires ex-IBM leader David Stokes to steer UK and European M&A and deepen collaboration around IBM's watsonx AI and data platform.
AI ambitions collide with legacy integration problems
Last month
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edutech
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data protection
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devops
AI is racing into business plans, but NashTech research finds brittle legacy systems and poor integration are quietly throttling progress.
MOO renews Loomery partnership, expands Kosovo hub
Last month
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
MOO renews its Loomery partnership, expanding a Prishtina engineering hub that has rapidly embedded into its manufacturing tech teams.
8x8 & KCOM partner on UK public sector CX platform
Last month
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uc
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dr
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network infrastructure
8x8 and KCOM join forces to deliver a UK public sector-focused cloud CX platform, uniting network, contact centre, voice and AI services.
UK firms tap partners as AI drives data centre strain
Last month
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data protection
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dr
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hybrid cloud
UK firms lean on partners as AI-driven rack density, surging power costs and resilience fears reshape data centre strategies.
Targa Telematics shifts core systems to Equinix hubs
Last month
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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iot
Targa Telematics moves core systems to Equinix data centres in Milan and Frankfurt to bolster data sovereignty, resilience and growth.
Customs moves up agenda as Europe firms stay reactive
Last month
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data analytics
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
Customs climbs Europe's boardroom agenda, but survey finds firms still under-resourced, outsourcing heavily and reacting to trade shocks.
WatchGuard marks 30 years backing MSP-led security
Last month
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
WatchGuard marks 30 years in cybersecurity, touting MSP-first strategy, 25,000 partners and a unified, automated security platform.
Vertali boosts global hiring amid mainframe security boom
Last month
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dr
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ransomware
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devops
Vertali expands its global workforce across technical, programme and support roles as mainframe security and modernisation demand surges.
Evergreen accelerates MSP deals with UK B Corp buy
Last month
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Evergreen seals 47 deals in 2025 and snaps up its first UK B Corp MSP, Optimising IT, to deepen global managed services expansion.
MindBridge & Genpact partner on AI audit analytics
Last month
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data analytics
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martech
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partner programmes
MindBridge and Genpact forge global alliance to embed AI-driven audit analytics into enterprise risk consulting and financial assurance work.
Phoenix gains top VMware partner & consulting status
Last month
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virtualisation
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private cloud
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network infrastructure
Phoenix secures VMware Pinnacle and Expert Advantage consulting status, signalling top-tier cloud and data centre expertise in the UK market.