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Are you among the many IT departments that struggle to demonstrate clear business value, often operating as reactive cost centers rather than strategic enablers? In that case, Understanding “What is ITIL?” and how the ITIL framework changes this dynamic by providing proven methodologies is crucial for changing this situation. To help you with that, this...

Are you tired of unpredictable IT costs that seem to spiral out of control just when your business needs stability most? You’re not alone. Many business leaders struggle to understand managed IT services pricing, often finding themselves caught off guard by hidden fees or locked into models that don’t match their actual needs.  Drawing on...

With the rise of e-commerce, challenges in last-mile logistics, including high costs and missed deliveries, are pressing retailers. According to Ecommerce News, 5% of online orders fail to be delivered on the first attempt, making last-mile logistics a critical pressure point for retailers. At the same time, shopper behavior is evolving. SAP reports that up to...

When companies explore the offshore option, it is undeniable that the concern over cost of offshore software development is overwhelming. One vendor quotes $2,500 as the cost of offshore software development per month per engineer, another asks for $4,500. Based on price alone, the former is obviously better. But is that true?  Which one is...

Is your CFO pushing back on rising IT costs while your operations team reports increasing application downtime? Are board members questioning why competitors seem more agile with leaner technology structures? Meanwhile, organizations struggle to seek specialized expertise that their internal teams lack. Maybe it’s time to outsource your application management. There is undoubtedly an unprecedented...

Does your core IT team spend 70% of its time just keeping your business applications running? Undoubtedly, keeping your app alive is crucial, yet spending such an amount of effort just for that, instead of spending more time on growth-driving activities, is not sensible. Not to mention, in countries like Singapore, where tech talent costs...

In our previous guide, we covered what Application Managed Service (AMS) is, its core benefits, and who benefits the most from it. If you’ve determined to insert it into your IT strategy, your next critical decision is selecting the right AMS provider. This is the choice that will significantly impact your application performance, operational costs,...

Mainframe systems power 68% of the world’s business-critical transactions, government services throughout Asia, and insurance platforms globally. However, skilled mainframe developers are retiring faster than new ones can be trained. Thus, finding a developer who can read and write such programming languages (i.e. COBOL) is harder each year, which is “itching” banks, government agencies, and...

In the rapidly evolving world of digital transformation, low-code development platforms have become a critical tool for organizations looking to innovate and scale efficiently. According to Gartner, by 2026, 70-75% of new enterprise applications will be built using low-code or no-code technologies, a sharp rise from under 25% in 2023. Therefore, as we move into...

Should your organization invest millions in building a global capability center, or stick with proven offshore partnerships that deliver immediate results? This critical decision affects your IT strategy, budget, and competitive advantage for years to come. While GCCs promise greater control and long-term value, traditional offshore models excel in flexibility and cost efficiency.  This comprehensive...