OUTSOURCING INFORMATION SYSTEMS: AN ALTERNATIVE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT

摘要

In the current era of high-tech computer systems and rapidly changing technology, many organizations are finding it difficult to keep pace. To meet the myriad technological challenges facing them, many organizations are turning to outsourcing to find economic relief, access to world class technology, and help with integrating new technology with existing systems. Local government agencies are no exception. This paper explores the pros and cons of outsourcing, examines the idea of IS as a value center rather than a cost center, and offers an alternative to outsourcing for local government.