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Navigating Pitfalls in the Transition to IT Managed Services
In the T&M model, the customer agrees to pay the contractor based on the time spent on the project and the cost of materials used. This model is often used when the scope of the project is not well-defined or is subject to change. It provides flexibility for both the customer and the contractor, as the customer can adjust the scope of the project as needed, and the contractor is compensated for any additional time or materials required. However, this model does not always work in a managed services environment.
April, 2024
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Applied AI Services 2024 RadarView™
The Applied AI Services 2024 RadarView™ assists organizations in identifying strategic partners for applied AI services by offering detailed capability and experience analyses for service providers. It provides a 360-degree view of key applied AI service providers across the dimensions of practice maturity, partner ecosystem, and investments and innovation, thereby supporting enterprises in identifying the right service partners. The 65-page report highlights top supply-side trends in the applied AI space and Avasant’s viewpoint on them.
April, 2024
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Maximizing Value in Multisourcing Environments with Streamlined Governance
Multisourcing is a strategy that involves outsourcing different services to multiple vendors. However, around 85% of organizations face significant challenges such as ineffective communication and lack of cross-supplier collaboration while executing multisourcing service integration (MSI) services. Service providers take this narrative forward by implementing a comprehensive set of MSI capabilities such as effective risk mitigation strategies, centralized governance, and consistent service level agreements. Additionally, service providers also leverage generative AI for MSI services to streamline workflows, offer data-driven insights, and accelerate process execution.
April, 2024
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Optimizing Cost Savings in the Healthcare Industry through Nearshore Outsourcing: A Case Study
The healthcare industry is facing increasing pressure to reduce costs and improve efficiency, while maintaining high standards of quality and patient satisfaction. One of the ways that healthcare organizations can achieve these goals is by outsourcing some of their non-core functions to external vendors, such as IT, billing, customer service, data entry, and transcription. However, traditional offshore outsourcing models often pose challenges in terms of communication, cultural differences, time zones, and regulatory compliance. In this case study, we present how a leading healthcare provider in the United States leveraged nearshore outsourcing to optimize its cost savings and operational performance.
April, 2024
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How to Set Up a Transformation Office for a Successful ERP Implementation
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are complex and powerful software solutions that integrate and automate various business processes across an organization. They can provide significant benefits in terms of efficiency, productivity, data quality, and customer satisfaction. However, implementing an ERP system is not a simple task. It requires a substantial investment of time, money, and resources, and it involves a major change in the way the organization operates. Therefore, it is crucial to plan and manage the ERP implementation project carefully and strategically, to avoid common pitfalls and risks, and to ensure the desired outcomes are achieved.
April, 2024
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Current Fair Market Values April 2024
The Computer Economics Market Value Reports provide information on the most commonly traded machines and systems at the time the report is published. The values shown are the composites of a range of quotes acquired from sources within the industry deemed reliable, accuracy of the information presented is not guaranteed. Resources are eBay, Insight, NewEgg, CDW, ETB-Tech, Amazon, Savemyserver, TheServerStore, LoadBalancer, NetworkOutlet, Netsyst-Direct, TigerDirect, and others as well as online sales companies and appraisals.
April, 2024
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The Digital Quest: How UK Businesses Can Triumph Over the Digital Skills Shortage
The UK is facing a critical digital skills shortage that is impeding its growth ambitions and its desire to establish itself as a global innovation hub. The scarcity of skilled professionals, particularly in AI, cybersecurity, and data analysis, is hindering innovation, curbing productivity, and adversely affecting businesses of all sizes.
April, 2024