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Worldwide BPO Services 2004 Vendor Analysis: Assessing the Strategies of IT Service Providers

Product Type: Market Research Report
Published by: IDC
Published: August 2004
Product Code: R104-16897
Description

The competitive landscape for BPO services saw significant change over the 2003?2004 period, especially among those providers with an IT services legacy. This IDC study focuses specifically on those players that came into the BPO market with a historic presence in the IT services market.

The players highlighted in this study are Accenture, ACS, Capgemini, CSC, EDS, HP, IBM Global Services, Infosys, Unisys, and Wipro. IDC presents its thinking on the market dynamics affecting the competitive landscape, along with IDC estimates of business outsourcing revenue for these players in CY02 and CY03 and a BPO Leadership Grid for major IT service providers.

"With this study, IDC highlights potential future leadership in the BPO services market, painting a realistic picture of the relative strengths and weaknesses of the BPO businesses of major IT service providers," said Katrina Menzigian, IDC vice president, BPO Services.

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
IDC Opinion
In This Study
Methodology
Supply-Side Research Sources
Demand-Side Research Sources
Defining the Focus of This Study: Legacy IT Service Providers
Figure: Positioning of IT Service Providers: Redefining BPO Engagement Models
Figure: A New Paradigm for IT Services Providers: Expanding Beyond the IT Department
Figure: Worldwide Functional BPO and IT Services Revenue, 2003 and 2008
Definitions
Business Outsourcing
Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Services
Processing Services
Distinction Between BPO and Processing Services
Figure: BPO: A Hybrid Service Model
Horizontal Versus Vertical BPO
Executive Summary
Situation Overview
Key Competitive Developments in 2003?2004
Addressing the Broadening Requirements of BPO
Figure: Addressing the Broadening Requirements of BPO
BPO Strategies: A Competitive Must for Some, a Defensive Move for Others
Figure: BPO Strategy a "Competitive Must"
BPO Buyers Take Notice
Figure: BPO Plans in 2004
Exploring the Role of BPO in Achieving "Transformation"
Figure: Exploring the Role of BPO in Achieving Transformation: Scenario A
Figure: Exploring the Role of BPO in Achieving Transformation: Scenario B
Overview of the BPO Revenue of Select IT Services Providers
Table: Worldwide Business Outsourcing Revenue for Major IT Service Providers, CY2002 and CY2003 ($M)
Table: Worldwide Total Outsourcing Revenue and Business Outsourcing Revenue Share for Major IT Service Providers, CY2002 and CY2003
Separating the Leaders from the Contenders in 2004 and Beyond: IDC's BPO Leadership Grid for IT Service Providers
Leadership Grid Methodology
Criteria by Axis
Aligning with Market Opportunity
Ability to Gain Market Share
Comparative View of BPO Vendor Practices
Alignment with Market Opportunity
Delivery of Cost Savings
Figure: Delivery of Cost Savings
Delivery of Business Process Redesign and Management
Figure: Delivery of Business Process Redesign and Management
Completeness of BPO Vision
Figure: Completeness of BPO Vision
Ability to Gain Market Share
Pursuit Capabilities
Figure: Pursuit Capabilities
Creative and Flexible Client Partnering and Venturing
Figure: Creative and Flexible Client Partnering and Venturing
Global Service Delivery Capabilities
Figure: Global Service Delivery Capabilities
BPO Leadership Among IT Service Providers in 2004
Figure: IDC Leadership Grid: BPO Leadership Among IT Services Providers in 2004
Future Outlook
Essential Guidance
Actions to Consider
Learn More
Related Research
Synopsis
Ordering and More Information
Price and Delivery Options



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