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	October 17, 2007 Topic Overview: Applications Outsourcing by Bill Martorelli with Christine Ferrusi Ross, Stephanie Moore, Liz Herbert, Allison Thresher	Average: 3  (6 ratings)

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Executive Summary

Firms are outsourcing applications like never before, involving a variety of applications outsourcing service types as well as a broad range of suppliers. Enterprises are increasingly likely to make applications outsourcing a centerpiece of their outsourcing strategies. But the term applications outsourcing actually can refer to a variety of services, ranging from maintenance and enhancement to new development and composite offerings. The different services demand varying strategies and tactics and may entail different suppliers — and even different contractual and service-level agreement (SLA) structures. With applications outsourcing plans on the upswing, potential clients should ensure that they get their houses in order as much as possible.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Why Applications Outsourcing Matters
• Forrester's Take On Applications Outsourcing
• The Basics
• Best Practices
• Trends And Forecasts
• Provider And Product Comparisons
• Related Topics
• For More Information
• Related Research Documents

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