The confusing welter of outsourcing, in-sourcing, back-sourcing, multi-sourcing, and off-shoring can tax the "re-sources" of any CIO. The decision to outsource, which only a few years ago was a relatively straightforward business decision to contain costs while maintaining service levels, has become overwhelmingly complex. The experiences of the last ten years have left so many judgments, founded and unfounded, in the minds of IT sourcing decision-makers that getting back to the basics of the business case is becoming harder and harder in many organizations.

"We understand the angst that many companies feel over sourcing decisions," said Swingtide senior consultant Craig Winn. "There have been lots of bad experiences, false starts, repatriated functions, and recriminations. The problem now is to find one's way back to the underlying business benefits that created the outsourcing boom in the first place."

For companies mired in sourcing confusion, Swingtide's SOURCING OPTIONS ANALYSIS can be a move to higher ground. It begins with a thorough review and documentation of the current-state solution, whatever its "source." It then compares the current state to any new commodity or service requirements, identifies both external and internal solutions available, creates a financial model of alternatives, documents scenarios, and delivers a solid recommendation.

"Our team is built to deliver a unique one-two punch of rigorous financial analytics and strategic vision born of years of experience in the CIO's chair ourselves," said Swingtide CEO David Wroe. "I feel badly for companies that have lost their way when it comes to outsourcing because of a bad experience or bad timing, and I'm gratified we have a method and the expertise to help set them right."

Swingtide, Inc. is an organization of high-value consultants with real-world experience, an analytical approach, and the ability to identify and solve IT-related business problems with well-defined methods. Its senior business and IT professionals have the experience required to solve complex business and technical problems in rapidly changing environments. Founded in 2001 with backing from FirstMark Capital and private investors, Swingtide helps its consulting clients reduce cost, efficiently outsource and effectively complete mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, and realize the benefits of new technologies in information-intensive industries including insurance and financial services.