Table of Contents IDC Opinion In This Study
Methodology
Executive Summary Situation Overview
IT Outsourcing Spending Growth Is Slowing Faster than Predicted
Figure: IT Outsourcing Spending, 2000?2010
IT Outsourcing Spending Growth Rates Have Bottomed Out
Figure: IT Outsourcing Annual Growth Rates, 2001?2010
IT Outsourcers Must Look to New Segments for Revenue and Profit Growth Future Outlook
Follow the Money
Figure: IT Spending as a Percentage of Company Revenue by Region
Figure: IT Budget Allocation by Region
Address the Reasons Why They May Outsource
Figure: Top Business Problem in April?June 2006 by Region
Figure: Key Factor Forcing Action on Business Problem by Region
Focus on the Segments Most Likely to Outsource IT
Table: Outsourcing Opportunities by Region
Give Clients the Outsourcing They Want
Figure: Characteristics of Outsourcing Engagement Models
Timing of Decision
Figure: Position on Outsourcing IT Services: Timing of Decision
Technology Ownership
Figure: Position on Outsourcing IT Services: Technology Ownership
Customization Requirements
Figure: Position on Outsourcing IT Services: Solution Customization
Personnel
Figure: Position on Outsourcing IT Services: Personnel
Pricing Models
Figure: Position on Outsourcing IT Services: Pricing Model
Location of Technology
Figure: Position on Outsourcing IT Services: Technology Location Essential Guidance
Actions to Consider
Applying the Approach to Regions in Canada
Western Canada
Ontario
Quebec
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Related Research
Methodology
Synopsis