1) The document discusses developing an IT outsourcing solution for mission critical applications where customer satisfaction is key. It proposes dedicating an in-house team with full context and responsibility for designing, building, and managing the outsourced solution. 2) An optimal solution integrates suppliers and customers to co-create a tailored solution that meets needs, with suppliers accepting some risk. 3) Successful solutions focus on business and IT outcomes rather than commercial activities, through intimate, long-term customer relationships beyond a traditional buyer-seller model.