Erik Beulen - Böcker

For decades, outsourcing has been a major international phenomenon in business. The areas of Technology, Information Technology and Management represent a unique case for outsourcing both in terms of benefits and potential interorganisational problems.This fully updated text has been brought up to date with this new landscape, including discussion of Robotic Process Automation, Internet of Things, cloud computing, low code and DevOps and agile. With a range of new global case studies in manufacturing, logistics, chemical industry and cloud services, this textbook offers a strong grounding in real-world industrial experience that effectively combines theory with practice. Uniquely, this book focuses on both sides of the outsourcing relationship, providing a balanced exploration of the ways in which these partnerships can be managed successfully.Accessible and cutting-edge, the third edition of Managing Information Technology Outsourcing provides an in-depth, practical perspective on this important and far-reaching challenge in information technology management. It is an ideal text for students, academics and practitioners alike.

For decades, outsourcing has been a major international phenomenon in business. The areas of Technology, Information Technology and Management represent a unique case for outsourcing both in terms of benefits and potential interorganisational problems.This fully updated text has been brought up to date with this new landscape, including discussion of Robotic Process Automation, Internet of Things, cloud computing, low code and DevOps and agile. With a range of new global case studies in manufacturing, logistics, chemical industry and cloud services, this textbook offers a strong grounding in real-world industrial experience that effectively combines theory with practice. Uniquely, this book focuses on both sides of the outsourcing relationship, providing a balanced exploration of the ways in which these partnerships can be managed successfully.Accessible and cutting-edge, the third edition of Managing Information Technology Outsourcing provides an in-depth, practical perspective on this important and far-reaching challenge in information technology management. It is an ideal text for students, academics and practitioners alike.

Understanding the significance of data analytics is paramount for digital transformation but in many organizations they are separate units without fully aligned goals. As organizations are applying digital transformations to be adaptive and agile in a competitive environment, data analytics can play a critical role in their success. This book explores the crossroads between them and how to leverage their connection for improved business outcomes. The need to collaborate and share data is becoming an integral part of digital transformation. This not only creates new opportunities but also requires well-considered and continuously assessed decision-making as competitiveness is at stake. This book details approaches, concepts, and frameworks, as well as actionable insights and good practices, including combined data management and agile concepts. Critical issues are discussed such as data quality and data governance, as well as compliance, privacy, and ethics. It also offers insights into how both private and public organizations can innovate and keep up with growing data volumes and increasing technological developments in the short, mid, and long term. This book will be of direct appeal to global researchers and students across a range of business disciplines, including technology and innovation management, organizational studies, and strategic management. It is also relevant for policy makers, regulators, and executives of private and public organizations looking to implement successful transformation policies.

Understanding the significance of data analytics is paramount for digital transformation but in many organizations they are separate units without fully aligned goals. As organizations are applying digital transformations to be adaptive and agile in a competitive environment, data analytics can play a critical role in their success. This book explores the crossroads between them and how to leverage their connection for improved business outcomes. The need to collaborate and share data is becoming an integral part of digital transformation. This not only creates new opportunities but also requires well-considered and continuously assessed decision-making as competitiveness is at stake. This book details approaches, concepts, and frameworks, as well as actionable insights and good practices, including combined data management and agile concepts. Critical issues are discussed such as data quality and data governance, as well as compliance, privacy, and ethics. It also offers insights into how both private and public organizations can innovate and keep up with growing data volumes and increasing technological developments in the short, mid, and long term. This book will be of direct appeal to global researchers and students across a range of business disciplines, including technology and innovation management, organizational studies, and strategic management. It is also relevant for policy makers, regulators, and executives of private and public organizations looking to implement successful transformation policies.

This unique comprehensive collection presents the latest multi-disciplinary research in strategic digital outsourcing and digital business strategy, providing a management decision-making framework for successful long-term relationships and collaboration based on trust and governance. Part I: Innovation in Business Models and Digital Outsourcing takes an internal company perspective on strategic digital outsourcing, and the importance of trust in outsourcing relationships. Part II: Inter-organizational Relations and Transfer explores topics underpinning service recipients and service suppliers’ relationships including governance, knowledge transfer and legal aspects. Part III: From On-site to Cloud discusses the challenges presented by moving to a cloud environment, including risks and controls. Part IV: Developments to Come explores emerging technologies and their impact on digital outsourcing such as blockchain and the Internet of Things. In a fiercely competitive market, companies must transform their business models and embrace new approaches. This Companion provides a comprehensive management overview of strategic digital outsourcing and is an invaluable resource for researchers and advanced students in business and strategic information management, as well as a timely resource for systems professionals.

Corporate Governance and Digital Transformation argues that these are essential domains in organisations in the current digital era that must be aligned and require more dedication and digital expertise within the Board of Directors of any organisation.In many organisations, the focus of the Board of Directors is still mainly on managing risks with respect to digital transformations instead of prioritising and governing digital transformation business opportunities as well. Additionally, most non-executive directors still have limited knowledge of technology innovations and lack sufficient time for governing digital transformations. To ensure adequate corporate governance of digital transformations, organisations need to appoint non-executive directors with digital capabilities, besides their general management experience. This book outlines what those capabilities should be and what options are available for a Board of Directors to improve their corporate governance. It also demonstrates how a crossover approach between the two is crucial for achieving success. The book draws upon the authors’ non-executive experience, their own research surveys, interviews and round tables with participation of non-executive and executive directors from many Board of Directors in one and two-tier boards and across various market segments.With a global focus, Corporate Governance and Digital Transformation will find an appreciative audience among academics, MBA students and advanced undergraduate students, as well as being a useful reference for practitioners including executive and non-executive directors in both private and public organisations.

Corporate Governance and Digital Transformation argues that these are essential domains in organisations in the current digital era that must be aligned and require more dedication and digital expertise within the Board of Directors of any organisation.In many organisations, the focus of the Board of Directors is still mainly on managing risks with respect to digital transformations instead of prioritising and governing digital transformation business opportunities as well. Additionally, most non-executive directors still have limited knowledge of technology innovations and lack sufficient time for governing digital transformations. To ensure adequate corporate governance of digital transformations, organisations need to appoint non-executive directors with digital capabilities, besides their general management experience. This book outlines what those capabilities should be and what options are available for a Board of Directors to improve their corporate governance. It also demonstrates how a crossover approach between the two is crucial for achieving success. The book draws upon the authors’ non-executive experience, their own research surveys, interviews and round tables with participation of non-executive and executive directors from many Board of Directors in one and two-tier boards and across various market segments.With a global focus, Corporate Governance and Digital Transformation will find an appreciative audience among academics, MBA students and advanced undergraduate students, as well as being a useful reference for practitioners including executive and non-executive directors in both private and public organisations.