Global supply chains and sourcing strategies are more vulnerable than ever to geopolitical instability, economic shifts, trade restrictions, and supply chain disruptions. Companies that fail to anticipate disruptions can face cost spikes, service failures, and reputational damage.… Read More
Multi-vendor technology ecosystems offer flexibility, access to best-in-class solutions, and cost efficiencies, but they also introduce significant risks. Without a well-defined risk management approach, organisations can face security breaches, operational failures, and governance breakdowns.… Read More
Why This Matters In IT and business services sourcing, cost savings are often a primary driver. However, an overemphasis on cost reduction can stifle innovation and agility—two factors that are critical in today’s fast-changing digital landscape. For a CFO, this balance is about ensuring sourcing decisions align with financial goals while enabling growth. A Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) must ensure contracts and supplier relationships foster innovation rather than lock the business into rigid, low-cost agreements. A CIO needs a sourcing … Read More
Sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors are now central to IT sourcing decisions. Organisations face growing pressure from regulators, investors, and customers to demonstrate responsible sourcing practices.… Read More
At Ascea, we’ve identified several key
trends shaping the future of IT outsourcing in 2025. Each of these presents challenges,
opportunities, and clear steps businesses can take to thrive in this new environment.… Read More
An introduction to the importance of undertaking rigorous testing, prior to systems implementation and understanding the consequences, impacts and subsequent risks of not doing so.… Read More
Outsourcing has become a go-to strategy for organizations seeking to optimize their operations and achieve greater efficiency. However, the success of an outsourcing arrangement is heavily influenced by effective governance. Effective governance can serve as a guiding force that ensures the outsourcing relationship flourishes, but if not managed well, it can also hinder progress and lead to unsatisfactory outcomes. In this short article, we will explore how governance can both help and hinder the success of an outsourcing arrangement.… Read More
Outsourcing transition projects can be both transformative and challenging for larger organizations seeking to optimize efficiency, drive innovation, and focus on core competencies. While outsourcing holds immense promise, it requires meticulous planning, proactive strategies, and a collaborative approach to ensure seamless integration and long-term success. As senior leaders, addressing these challenges head-on is crucial to maximize the potential benefits of outsourcing transitions.… Read More
In today’s dynamic business landscape, large organizations are constantly seeking ways to drive efficiency, embrace innovation, and stay adaptable in an ever-evolving market. Outsourcing has emerged as a powerful strategy to unlock new opportunities, enabling companies to access specialized expertise, optimize costs, and focus on core competencies. While outsourcing transition projects may present challenges, they also offer an array of transformative opportunities for organizations to rejuvenate team motivation and conquer new frontiers.… Read More
Risk management is an important aspect of personal and business life. If you are attempting
something for the first time, the risks of costly mistakes or even worse failure, are inevitably higher.
The biggest mistake perhaps is is not learning from others who have experience of the challenges you
are facing. This is where experience matters.… Read More