The document discusses outsourcing and provides examples of common business functions that are outsourced such as IT services, email hosting, database management, and network support. It notes that companies outsource to reduce costs, access new technologies, and focus on core competencies. The benefits and potential problems of outsourcing are also summarized.

1. Outsourcing MIS 5973 Rui Huang, Sujun, Lamont Allison, Allen Burcham

3. Why do Companies Outsource?

6. When to Outsource PricewaterhouseCoopers Model Grey Area Not Outsourced In House if Possible Outsource Competitive Strategic Non-Strategic Non-Competitive

9. Problems With Outsourcing

16. Costs Example 4: 100 User Multi Server, Multi Location Network In-House Cost Salary For Sr Level Network Engineer $65,000.00 Salary For Software / Hardware Support Technician $40,000.00 Medical Benefits and Payroll Expense (assume 1 married 1 single) $ 18,100.00 Office Space and Expenses $ 10,000.00 Continuing Education $ 5,000.00 Hardware Repair Parts $ 10,500.00 ========= $148,100.00 Sullivan Data will provide on-sight technician during regular business hours for between $90,000.00 and $100,000.00 annually depending on equipment chosen http://www.sullivandata.com