U.S.-based offshore outsourcing customers should prepare for the effects of a Trump presidency on their IT services deals.
Source: Trump presidency could sound death knell for offshore outsourcing | CIO
And incumbent IT service provider may be a good option for implementing new technology solutions, but you should take these four steps to most effectively integrate disruptive technologies into your existing outsourcing deals.
Source: How to integrate disruptive technologies with IT outsourcing contracts | CIO
Technology trade groups are already pushing out their policy priorities for President-elect Donald Trump’s administration, even though his campaign rarely touched on IT issues.
Source: Tech groups push policy priorities for the Trump administration | CIO
Gartner has reinforced its prediction that CMOs will outspend CIOs on IT in 2017. Marketing tech is now directly responsible for growth in the enterprise, according to Gartner.
As the federal IT community braces for new administration, experts see new IT initiatives on hold, but have hopes for acquisition reform and modernization efforts.
Source: How federal CIOs will navigate the presidential transition | CIO
CenturyLink is to acquire Level 3 Communications in a cash and stock deal that aims to consolidate the networks and customers of the two companies.
Source: CenturyLink will acquire Level 3 Communications in $34B deal | CIO
Readers can improve our next State of the CIO report
Source: State of the CIO 2017 | CIO
Small business owners and experts share their strategies on how to build a successful, lasting partnership with suppliers/vendors.
Source: 12 tips to help SMBs select and manage vendors | CIO
A joint private-public commission, IT COST, recently offered 21 recommendations to improve transparency, reduce waste and increase the efficiency of IT spending within federal agencies.
Source: IT COST commission says feds could save $5.8 billion on IT | CIO
Poor IT contract management can cost your business time, money and legal fees. Here’s how to minimize risk by focusing on restructuring contract management and training employees around compliance.
Source: How to stop making costly IT contract mistakes | CIO