The End of Indian IT Staffing as We Know ItMarch 24, 2013India's IT
outsourcers are promoting "mini CEOs" capable of running
businesses on their own, while trimming down on the hordes of
entry-level computer coders they normally hire as they try to
squeeze more profits out of their staff.
Cloud Growth: Strategy, Not Cost-CuttingOctober 30, 2012Adoption of cloud and as-a-service computing models is accelerating in banking. While costs-savings may be the primary driver, increasingly the cloud is seen as a means of innovation and competitive advantage.
Can the Cloud Ever Be Safe?September 10, 2012Can banks trust their client data to the cloud? Absolutely, say the experts, who suggest financial institutions manage the risks of cloud-based services as they would outsourcing risks -- only with more caution.
FFIEC Issues Cloud Outsourcing GuidelinesJuly 11, 2012The regulator says financial institutions must institute stringent controls if they are to use third-party cloud services.
270,000 More IT Jobs Headed OffshoreMarch 22, 2012Offshore outsourcing will continue at brisk pace for next four years, then ease up as automation replaces offshoring as a way for companies to save money, a new study says.
3 Steps to Building a World-Class BankFebruary 28, 2012With global markets growing increasingly important to banks bottom lines, optimizing world-wide operations has become a business imperative. Here are three tips to help banks achieve world-class distinction
3 Hot Banking Markets Beyond the ObviousFebruary 27, 2012When it comes to identifying potential geographic markets for growth and investment, banks have been focusing on the prominent BRIC nations: Brazil, Russia, India and China. While these four countries are attractive to financial services organizations se
Large Banks Blew the Lid off IT Expense in 2010April 05, 2011Large financial institutions account for more than 80 percent of IT spending; here's the reality behind their spending strategies.