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10 Examples of Bad Outsourcing and How to Avoid Them

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Although the Queensland project was IBM’s worst failure as an outsourcing vendor, it wasn’t the first time the company has lost a significant outsourced client. . In 2004, J.P. in 2004, the bank decided to dissolve the agreement. The disaster highlights the need for technical proficiency in IT outsourcing.

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10 Big Companies That Outsource to India and Their Struggles

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In 2004, Telstra earned the ire of the government and trade unions. Although it outsourced a lot of its operations to India, IBM experienced a decline in sales. IBM took advantage of outsourcing to India to cut costs. According to Telstra CEO, these roles are sourced where the best talent is available.