OUTSOURCING: A Means of Business Enablement

Security and storage software vendor Symantec is exploring outsourcing for a significant portion of its IT operations. After dozens of acquisitions and significant market growth, Symantec says it's become increasingly challenging to ensure its IT footprint is harmonized across each data center...

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Published in:Baseline 2008-05 (84), p.17
Main Author: Walsh, Lawrence
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Business operations
Computer centers
Cost control
Cost reduction
Information technology
Outsourcing
Petroleum industry
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Summary:Security and storage software vendor Symantec is exploring outsourcing for a significant portion of its IT operations. After dozens of acquisitions and significant market growth, Symantec says it's become increasingly challenging to ensure its IT footprint is harmonized across each data center and desktop. Analysts say this trend reflects enterprises' need for flexibility and agility in responding to business needs. Cost-cutting simply isn't enough of an outsourcing justification anymore, they say.
ISSN:1541-3004