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 President Diane Carco. "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."

About Swingtide:

Swingtide, Inc. is a consulting company with deep solutions and a sharp focus on outsourcing advisory services. Swingtide consultants are thought leaders and proven experts in clearly defined areas of business and technology. They come armed with a methodical, end-to-end solution set that guides the consulting process to tangible, quantifiable business benefits.