IT Infrastructure & Applications

Doctors Make House Calls Through Outsourcing

Outsourcing Center, Bruce McCracken, Business Writer

Getting access to medical records any time, any place can become a matter of life or death for doctors. A Michigan hospital finds the Rx is to outsource its Virtual Private Network.

Lockheed Martin Hits Home Run

Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce was ready to part ways with its service provider. Lockheed Martin was able to take over the hardware and software from its predecessor in less than six weeks. Lockheed's willingness to partner made this relationship

Shaping the Future of Communications

Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer

We keep you abreast of significant developments that affect outsourcing strategies for both buyers and suppliers. Read about the recent advances in voice-over-IP and satellite communication technologies that affect mobile workforces, Homeland Defense, globalization and multi-location enterprises.

Financial Institution Outsourcing: Managing the Risks

Thomas J. Smedinghoff, Partner, and Creighton R. Meland, Jr., Partner, Baker & McKenzie, Chicago, Illinois

In the Bible, Cain insisted he was not responsible for his brother's actions. That's not true if you are a financial institution. Banks, savings and loans and credit unions are still responsible for the actions of their service providers. Two

Trust Nobody; Train Everybody

Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer

Serious legal consequences can result from employees' lack of awareness of new procedures for privacy and security issues due to HIPAA. But implementing the policies and educating employees is costly and requires expertise. One outsourcer, however, has a unique, low-cost,

Outsourcing Long-Term Care Policy Administration Allows Entry in the Short Term

Outsourcing Center, Beth Ellyn Rosenthal, Senior Writer

Baby boomers, concerned about protecting their financial assets, are looking at long term care policies to help defray that cost. Insurance companies expect sales volumes to grow. They are turning to suppliers like EDS to be ready when the boom

Outsourcing Allows the Little Guys to Play in the Big Leagues

Outsourcing Center, Bruce McCracken, Business Writer

Outsourcing levels the playing field and allows the little guys to successfully compete with the big boys. Read how a small town newspaper was able to compete with its Chicago neighbor thanks to a savvy supplier.

Value in Outsourcing – It’s Not About a Black and White Contract

Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer

In today's hospitals, technology is of utmost importance to reducing costs, streamlining functions and providing the best patient care. Some hospitals have learned that outsourcing can make an enormous strategic impact and be a differentiator in competitive advantage.

Outsourcing: Dynamo for Transformation

Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer

Total integration after mergers/acquisitions is difficult to achieve...but IBM knows how to do it, no matter how complex it appears to be.

Rx for Secure Patient Data Collection

Jerri L. Ledford, Business Writer

Outsourcing patient data must satisfy a hospital's stringent security requirements. One ASP has developed a prescription for protecting patient data on the Web.

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