Table of Contents IDC Opinion In This Study
Methodology
Supply-Side Research Sources
Demand-Side Research Sources
Defining the Focus of the Study
Figure: Positioning of IT Service Providers: Redefining BPO Engagement Tools
Figure: A New Paradigm for IT Service Providers: Expanding Beyond the IT Departments
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 2004?2005
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
BPO Buyers Take Notice
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
Separating the Leaders from the Contenders in 2005 and Beyond: IDC's BPO Leadership Grid for IT Service Providers in Australia
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 the BPO Vision
Figure: Completeness of the BPO Vision
Ability to Gain Market Share
Pursuit Capabilities
Figure: Pursuit Capabilities
Creative and Flexible Client Venturing and Partnering
Figure: Creative and Flexible Client Partnering and Venturing
Global Service Delivery Capabilities
Figure: Global Service Delivery Capabilities
BPO Leadership among IT Service Providers
Figure: Potential Leadership Grid among IT Service Providers Future Outlook Essential Guidance
Actions to Consider Learn More
Related Research
Synopsis