Alsbridge Compares Cloud Computing To Past Seismic Shifts In IT Service Delivery Models

Leading Sourcing Advisory Firm Offers Five Tactical Steps for Cloud Computing

DALLAS, TX, August 27, 2009 – Researchers at Alsbridge Inc., a leading consulting and advisory firm in outsourcing, shared services, and benchmarking, are monitoring the current evolution of cloud computing as a strategic information technology (IT) service delivery model, and have five tactical steps for organizations to take immediately to keep their IT sourcing alternatives up to date. 

Emerging technologies force buyers and sellers of IT services to behave differently. Consequently, sourcing strategies must also change to meet new deployment alternatives. Alsbridge offers in-depth consulting for organizations seeking to stay ahead of service delivery model changes. The firm´s recent client experiences and research have yielded the following five recommendations for all enterprise IT organizations.

1. Recognize that as technological innovation and business change drive the evolution of IT service delivery models, new sourcing strategies are required,
2. Assess how conducive your organization´s current IT infrastructure and platforms are to the introduction and roll-out of cloud computing in support of today´s and tomorrow´s business requirements,
3. View cloud computing as an expansion of delivery alternatives rather than a replacement of today´s infrastructure and software,
4. Initiate a dialogue with key stakeholders to define key assumptions and determine how much flexibility exists in areas that may or may not be of strategic importance,
5. Develop a contingency plan that is aligned with your sourcing strategy

"Each generation of IT innovation delivers new service delivery models for organizations to understand and assimilate," said Ben Trowbridge, CEO of Alsbridge. "The current trend toward cloud computing appears to be one that will survive and thrive in some form or another. Our consultants are on top of the latest developments and ready to help our clients navigate these shifts in the IT landscape." 

More Alsbridge insight on cloud computing is available at Outsourcing Leadership, the online journal of outsourcing, shared services, and benchmarking topics. Additionally, Alsbridge and Forrester Research will be presenting a live eSeminar on September 3 at 2:00 PM EDT entitled "Clouds and Your Managed Services" where attendees will gain more insight into the topic. More information and complimentary registration for qualified professionals can be found online at http://www.outsourcingleadership.com/knowledgebase/eseminars/clouds-and-your-managed-services. 

About Alsbridge
Alsbridge is an award-winning global advisory firm, providing unparalleled expertise in outsourcing, shared services, and benchmarking. The firm is fact-based and client-focused, with a proven methodology that fosters success. Alsbridge defines client goals and scope, finds the best cultural fit with providers, refines the best solutions and eases transitions and implementation. Founded in 2005, Alsbridge is the proven, effective difference. For more information, visit www.alsbridge.com. 

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