Event Details

Flexible sourcing refers as the state where the service provider is engaged as an 'extension' of the internal IT department, and is assigned responsibility for specific operational areas as opposite to complete outsourcing.

Flexible Sourcing is one of the hottest issues facing large enterprises looking to improve overall ICT performance in the region today. CIOs are looking for guidance as to how managed services, discreet outsourcing and flexible sourcing can cut operating cost, improve processes and increase efficiency within their organization. As enterprises adopt new, cutting edge applications and upgrade their networks to stay ahead, this invitation only E.D.G.E. (Executive Development Guidance & Education) Workshop will show CIOs how adopting a flexible sourcing solution will alleviate some of the problems that a more complex IT infrastructure bring about at a lower cost.

IDC is pleased to extend this exclusive invitation to this quarter’s E.D.G.E Workshop. What is an E.D.G.E. Workshop? Executive Development, Guidance & Education workshops are half day, interactive workshops focused on best business practices, emerging technology trends and change management issues that face senior executives. Each workshop is exclusively moderated by a recognized subject matter guru and created to deliver real solutions and strategies for real issues. Workshops are limited to INVITED execs to facilitate maximum interaction and allow for an optimal exchange of ideas and experiences between you, your peers and the workshop moderator.

In this E.D.G.E. Workshop, CIOs and senior IT decision makers will address issues such as:

• Key drivers and inhibitors to enterprise and Managed Services across Asia Pacific.
  
• What are the key questions that IT decision makers need to ask to ensure that a flexible sourcing solution bring about the desired results?
  
• How do I monitor progress and which benchmarks are most applicable to my needs?
  
• What are the benefits of an outsourced solution? What are the various solutions out in the market?
  
• Is there a flexible sourcing strategy for IT managers?
  
• What happens to my people?
  
• How do I protect my company's IP?
  

As a senior manager in a large enterprise with an increasingly complex ICT infrastructure, attending this exclusive workshop will give you insight into:

• Planning your Roadmap - Beyond ROI
  
• Application Hosting - Are enterprises losing Sleep at Night Managing Applications?
  
• Solutions for A Complete Managed Network
  
• Addressing established IT governance mandates in an outsourced environment
  
• Equip you with a tool kit to help you make the best possible flexible sourcing decision for your enterprise
  

Stay competitive, stay on the cutting E.D.G.E.

Only those who have received an invitation can register for this exclusive invitation-only conference!