IT Outsourcing is still an emerging field, partly because the very nature of IT; itself constantly evolving. The global nature of the economy provides constant opportunities for innovation as well as competition. There is no “standard” in IT, because technology is always developing at a rapid pace.
Businesses in the 21st century do not have the luxury of sitting back and waiting to see what others will do; they must remain technologically competitive. Simultaneously, businesses must concentrate on their core product or service and minimize the cost of maintaining and updating their infrastructure.