Symposium/ITxpo 2009 is organized according to nine IT leadership roles. Each track includes targeted sessions and networking opportunities to transform your organization's IT strategies.
For Sourcing & Vendor Relationships Leaders, Symposium/ITxpo 2009 will answer:
Why, when and how should I reassess sourcing strategies? What course corrections are indicated by the current economic conditions?
What specific actions and demands should I take and make when negotiating and renegotiating my sourcing contracts?
What are the benefits and pitfalls of emerging alternative delivery models like SaaS, infrastructure utilities and business process utilities? Are they mature enough to deliver the flexibility and reliability I need?
How do I create a world-class strategic vendor management program that not only helps me capitalize on today’s buyer’s market, but also makes me stronger in my provider dealings over the long term?
The only nice thing about a recession is the shift to a buyer’s market. Are you capitalizing on that? This is the time to refresh your sourcing strategy and reassess your engagements with strategic vendors and service providers, to clearly understand whether you’re getting out of those relationships what you’'d expected. It’s also time to consider the alternative sourcing models emerging in the market (SaaS, infrastructure utilities), to see if they would fit your needs as well or better. This track takes on sourcing now, including negotiating and renegotiating contracts.
Listen to the Program & Portfolio Management podcast with Linda Cohen, Gartner Vice President Distinguished Analyst for an overview on the sessions and workshops.
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