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
Amid the recent UK budget impacts, including the significant increase in employer’s National
Insurance contributions and other global economic challenges, outsourcing offers small and
medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) a strategic advantage. … 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
In this article we discuss the importance of selecting the right partner organisation to provide your
required services, after all they will become an integral part of your workforce.… Read More
A decentralised many-to-many supply chain can foster more transparency, agility and innovation compared to a one-to-many centralised approach. This article outlines the opportunity.… Read More
In today’s fast-paced business landscape, outsourcing IT services has become a strategic imperative for many large organizations. It offers numerous benefits, such as cost savings, access to specialized expertise, and the ability to focus on core business functions. However, as the world shifts its focus towards sustainability and responsible business practices, outsourcing IT services sustainably presents its own set of challenges.… Read More