Outsourcing stories - Page 5
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.
Forrester warns on 2026 tech budgets amid AI shifts
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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uc
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semiconductors
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data analytics
Forrester flags cooler optimism for 2026 tech budgets as leaders juggle AI-driven investment plans with rising geopolitical and cyber risks.
C-suite demands faster tech payback & AI-led growth
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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rpa
Global C-suites demand faster tech payback, prioritising AI and automation as ERP upkeep drains IT time and talent constraints bite.
11:11 Systems buys Ntirety in VMware cloud partner push
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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virtualisation
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dr
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private cloud
11:11 Systems snaps up Ntirety, bolstering its VMware-focused private cloud portfolio as Broadcom narrows its cloud partner ecosystem.
Vertex Group names Puneeta Rajwant to lead India push
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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smart cities
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digital transformation
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iot
Vertex Group names Puneeta Rajwant to steer India expansion, InfraTech launch and drive its Vertex 2.0 agenda towards INR ₹1,000 crore.
UK firms ramp up FX hedging as sterling volatility bites
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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fintech
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rpa
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risk & compliance
UK firms step up FX hedging as sterling's sharp swings hit earnings, with more businesses extending hedge lengths and raising cover.
TGT Global names Thaddeus Susara to lead vendor push
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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partner programmes
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it services
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outsourcing
TGT Global has promoted Thaddeus Susara to vice president of channel and strategic partnerships to spearhead a new vendor-focused push.
de Novo to create 50 Welsh tech jobs in five years
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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edutech
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devops
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digital transformation
Welsh tech consultancy de Novo plans to create 50 digital roles in Newport over five years under its new '50 in 5' hiring drive.
Rimini Street boosts SAP support for SP Electricity NW
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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financial systems
SP Electricity North West halves SAP support costs and fixes chronic login woes after switching maintenance and SSO services to Rimini Street.
Hightekers buys Serviap to boost Latin America reach
Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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saas
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hcm
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hybrid & remote work
Hightekers snaps up Serviap Global to cement its Latin America footprint, extending its direct Employer of Record reach to 40 countries.
Aviva expands TCS deal to run more UK life policies
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Aviva extends its tech pact with TCS, shifting another 1.1m UK life policies onto the BaNCS platform to streamline service and costs.
Rimini Street, Tidewater expand global ERP & tax pact
Mon, 15th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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financial systems
Rimini Street expands its Tidewater deal into a global ERP and tax partnership, consolidating SAP platforms and boosting cost savings.
Service-based IT & agentic AI to reshape 2026 spend
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
Service-first IT, agentic automation and real-time data platforms are set to dominate 2026 enterprise tech strategies and infrastructure spend.
Aspire Technology valued at GBP £192m in LDC deal
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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uc
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private cloud
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digital transformation
Aspire Technology secures LDC and Federated Hermes backing in deal valuing the fast-growing managed IT provider at GBP £192m.
E-commerce businesses urged to treat payments as profit drivers
Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
E-commerce firms are urged to view payments as profit drivers, with C-suite support key to boosting revenue and enhancing customer experience, says Ecommpay.
UK firms face highest global breach rates despite risk spending
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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ai
UK businesses suffer the highest global supply chain breach rates, despite increased spending and planned AI adoption for risk management.
Deal or no deal - the new and nuanced view of tariffs
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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outsourcing
HSBC survey shows 75% of logistics firms face impacts from US tariffs; many delay investments and reshape supply chains amid rising trade uncertainties.
AI adoption in process safety rising but impact on incidents lags
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
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ai
AI adoption in process safety grows, but impact on reducing incidents lags as industries face ageing assets and skill shortages, says Sphera report.
Tech Mahindra unveils Orion Marketplace for enterprise agentic AI
Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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it automation
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llms
Tech Mahindra launches TechM Orion Marketplace, a platform granting enterprises access to autonomous AI agents for smarter, scalable business automation.
Exclusive: Cybanetix CEO on AI, MDR and the shifting UK cyber landscape
Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Cybanetix CEO reveals MDR services surge by 18% in UK midmarket as AI reshapes cyber defence amid growing skills shortages and complex threats.
Axiom GRC acquires The DPO Centre to boost data protection services
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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data protection
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e-learning
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supply chain
Axiom GRC has acquired The DPO Centre, expanding its data protection services and strengthening its global governance, risk, and compliance platform.