Description

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This unique comprehensive collection presents the latest multi-disciplinary research in strategic digital outsourcing and digital business strategy, providing a management decision-making framework for successful long-term relationships and collaboration based on trust and governance.

Part I: Innovation in Business Models and Digital Outsourcing takes an internal company perspective on strategic digital outsourcing, and the importance of trust in outsourcing relationships.

Part II: Inter-organizational Relations and Transfer explores topics underpinning service recipients and service suppliers' relationships including governance, knowledge transfer and legal aspects.

Part III: From On-site to Cloud discusses the challenges presented by moving to a cloud environment, including risks and controls.

Part IV: Developments to Come explores emerging technologies and their impact on digital outsourcing such as blockchain and the Internet of Things.

In a fiercely competitive market, companies must transform their business models and embrace new approaches. This Companion provides a comprehensive management overview of strategic digital outsourcing and is an invaluable resource for researchers and advanced students in business and strategic information management, as well as a timely resource for systems professionals.

About the Author

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Erik Beulen is full Professor of Information Management at Tilburg University, NL and Academic Director of the executive MSc Information Management at TIAS Business School. He has extensive international industry and consulting experience including with Accenture, Alvarez & Marsal, Atos, The Boston Consulting Group and KPMG.Pieter M. Ribbers is Emeritus Professor at Tilburg University, NL, and held the chair of Information Management at the School of Economics and Management. He has served as dean, head of department, academic director of executive programs in Information Management, author and consultant for almost 30 years, and has (co-) authored several books and many journal publications.