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The concept of the Division of Labour introduced by economics philosopher Adam Smith underpins the modern notion of outsourcing. This describes the allocation of specialist tasks to outside experts capable of doing the job better, while potentially reducing costs and allowing the contractor to focus on core business.

IT services are often outsourced to Managed Services Providers, but anything from data entry to server management can be outsourced to the wide range of specialists available today.
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Tech Mahindra unveils Orion Marketplace for enterprise agentic AI

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Tech Mahindra launches TechM Orion Marketplace, a platform granting enterprises access to autonomous AI agents for smarter, scalable business automation.
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As companies insource to AI, workers skill up or switch out

Sat, 6th Sep 2025
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With outsourcing fading, workers must retrain to thrive in evolving industries or risk falling behind in today's shifting job market.
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SquadStack.ai unveils autonomous AI agent to boost sales at scale

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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SquadStack.ai has launched a voice-first autonomous AI agent to automate sales, doubling lead connectivity and cutting acquisition costs across various industries.
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Suntory boosts wellness with Rimini-driven Comado app launch

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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Suntory partners with Rimini Street to launch Comado, a gamified wellness app, delivered within four months with no extra costs, boosting digital health engagement.
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EY & SAP launch integrated finance service to drive growth

Mon, 12th May 2025
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EY and SAP have launched an Integrated Finance Managed Service using SAP's cloud to help businesses boost growth and streamline core finance functions.
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BlackLine announces 2024 Global & Regional Partner Awards

Fri, 14th Mar 2025
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BlackLine has unveiled its 2024 Global and Regional Partner Awards, honouring firms for advancing future-ready finance operations in a digitally evolving landscape.
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Skills gap in public sector IT fuels outsourcing reliance

Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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A mere 4% of public sector IT professionals believe graduates are fit for real-world roles, revealing a stark skills gap affecting project delivery.
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Fortra's 2025 cybersecurity survey: key risk findings

Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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Fortra's newly released 2025 cybersecurity survey reveals evolving threats, with 83% of professionals citing phishing as their top concern, alongside rising worries over AI.
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AI revolutionising financial crime detection by 2025

Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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The future of financial crime prevention is being reshaped by AI and quantum computing, presenting both opportunities and risks, says Efficient Frontiers International.
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2020 Prediction: The rise of meaningful communication

Fri, 13th Dec 2019
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Influential technologies in 2020 include the evolution of bots, real-time engagement, cybersecurity, AI sales, trust, and 5G.
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Onshoring is the new offshoring

Thu, 1st Sep 2011
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NZ firms ditch offshoring for homegrown contact centres, boosting customer delight and loyalty while debunking cost myths.