Outsourcing stories
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.
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.
Irish IT teams under stress amid staff shortages & AI
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Irish IT workers face mounting stress as staffing shortages, legacy systems and AI demands push teams to breaking point, survey finds.
Vodafone & Google Cloud launch AI & security tools
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data protection
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Vodafone and Google Cloud widen their SMB push with new Gemini-based concierge and managed cyber defences, starting in Germany and Greece.
Renaissance partners with CyberSmart to widen Ireland reach
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Renaissance and CyberSmart team up to give Irish resellers a single platform for threat monitoring, compliance checks and staff training.
SITA launches managed airport network service with HPE
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
SITA rolls out managed campus network for airports with HPE, using cloud controls and AI to cut downtime, simplify operations and scale across sites.
Tech Mahindra posts higher FY26 revenue & record dividend
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firewalls
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Tech Mahindra lifts FY26 revenue and EBIT, while record dividend, strong deal wins and 10th straight quarter of margin expansion signal turnaround gains.
Acronis launches AI protection for managed service providers
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Acronis rolls out GenAI Protection for managed service providers to spot shadow AI, curb data leakage and block prompt injection.
Cognizant named OpenAI Codex partner for enterprise AI
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
Cognizant named inaugural OpenAI Codex partner as it embeds the coding tool across engineering work for clients and internal software delivery.
BlackLine launches AI financial ops model for CFOs
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
BlackLine courts finance chiefs with a governance-first AI model and New York innovation hub aimed at making accounting automation auditable.
AI shifts client expectations as fees face pressure
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Teamwork.com warns AI is fuelling fee pressure as clients push for faster, cheaper expert work and more projects brought in-house.
KPMG & INSEAD launch AI governance principles for boards
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risk & compliance
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KPMG and INSEAD urge boards to tighten AI oversight as they warn that weak expertise could leave directors exposed to rising risk and scrutiny.
WatchGuard & HaloPSA integrate security tools for MSPs
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
WatchGuard and HaloPSA deepen ties to let managed service providers handle security alerts, licensing and billing from one workflow.
Oracle adds Lucinity AI investigation tools for banks
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digital transformation
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fintech
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it automation
Oracle expands its financial crime platform with Lucinity's AI investigation tools, aiming to cut compliance workloads for banks and regulated firms.
Kyndryl launches AI Digital Twin for the workplace
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data analytics
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hcm
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it automation
Kyndryl's AI workplace Digital Twin uses Microsoft Foundry to spot IT faults before staff are hit, as firms seek faster, predictive support.
CIOs learn on the go as AI pressure mounts at firms
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Logicalis study finds 89% of Chief Information Officers are learning AI as they go, with skills gaps, data issues and compliance concerns slowing roll-outs.
Arctic Wolf wins Gartner Customers' Choice for MDR
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cloud security
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martech
Arctic Wolf earns a strong 2026 Gartner Peer Insights showing for managed detection and response, backed by 241 reviews and a 99% recommendation rate.
KPMG says executives see managed services as key to AI
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
Executives now see managed services as a critical route to scaling agentic AI, with most prioritising AI know-how and security over cost savings.
Creative ITC hires Lewis Pinner as Chief Revenue Officer
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Creative ITC appoints veteran industry executive Lewis Pinner as Chief Revenue Officer to drive overseas expansion and deepen customer growth.
AI prompts clients to question expert fees, report finds
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
One in three firms say clients now think AI can do expert work in-house, raising pricing pressure for agencies and consultancies.
Aquablue opens Morristown HQ after 40% workforce rise
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network infrastructure
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hybrid & remote work
Aquablue opens Morristown headquarters as Chief Executive Officer Chris Marino hails expansion after workforce growth of more than 40%.
Rimini Street wins three Stevie Awards for support
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digital transformation
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Rimini Street clinches triple Stevie Awards for AI-powered support and stellar service, as judges hail GBP £10B client savings impact.