Outsourcing

I personally feel outsourcing will take the same path many other advantages take.  That is, it will become an activity undertaken because it is almost required.  Like many other competitive advantages, they only last as long as it takes competitors to follow suit.  I think large companies will have to outsource to keep up with others in the industry.  Management of these resources will eventually be what separates the good companies from the great ones.  Efficient networks, communication, and the ability to harvest the greatest benefits from such an arrangement will be key to success.  We have heard the term core competency very many times this semester.  I think firms would benefit by truly working at making IT management a core competency.