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	April 2, 2007 (updated April 13, 2007) Enterprise IT Outsourcing Models Large Enterprise IT Outsourcing Programs Follow Consistent Patterns by Richard Peynot with Andrew Parker, Paul Roehrig, Ph.D., Pascal Matzke, Caroline Roeleveld-Hoekendijk, Onica King	Average: 9  (8 ratings)

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Executive Summary

IT outsourcing decisions seldom result from an enterprise-level vision but rather from opportunistic corporate behavior. To make better and more strategic decisions, service buyers need reference points, like systematic outsourcing models. After years of observing the outsourcing market, Forrester has identified six basic outsourcing models. These "IT outsourcing maps" will fit almost all substantial outsourcing situations. They include: global outsourcing, infrastructure outsourcing, vertical outsourcing, best-of-breed selective outsourcing, combined infrastructure and vertical applications, and horizontal outsourcing. Of course, not all models apply to any one situation. Forrester anticipates that companies will increasingly need a systematic approach to analyze their position, select one of the six basic models, and build/execute a structured outsourcing plan.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Enterprises Frequently Lack A Clear Outsourcing Strategy
• The Six Basic Sourcing Models

WHAT IT MEANS

• Sourcing Professionals Need More Realistic Outsourcing Expectations

RECOMMENDATIONS

• Companies Need A Systematic Outsourcing Approach
• Supplemental Material
• Related Research Documents

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