Traditional outsourcing lacks the flexibility and agility today’s organizations require to obtain data-driven business intelligence that provides a clear, comprehensive view of their operations. Cloudsourcing is a newer, more nimble model that has emerged to fill the gap. This whitepaper, authored by industry-leading experts at OneSource Virtual, explores opportunities available through cloudsourcing and Software as a Service (SaaS).
We have developed a four-part framework to help companies determine organizational areas that could be best served by the cloud. By aligning technology with business strategy and understanding how the organization must adapt, companies can optimize the impact of their cloud investments.
Making a case for DaaS | How DaaS is helping BusinessesdinCloud Inc.
In this article on Insight, the firm states that “...a
BYOD workplace is the new standard,” and that
studies show that a BYOD strategy results in
Hosted virtual desktop solutions (DaaS) are the
“default workspace of choice.” This rather bold
statement is not made without justification
This document discusses project management strategies for cloud computing projects. It begins by defining cloud computing and its various models like IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS. It then discusses common causes of failure for cloud projects, such as undefined success criteria, unquantified advantages, lack of accountability, and failure to manage applications and costs. The document recommends addressing these risks through effective scoping, change management, and an agile project methodology. Defining strategies, requirements, and risks upfront can help boost success rates for cloud computing projects.
Traditional on-premise PLM systems have several flaws that make realizing their value difficult. They have a high total cost of ownership due to upfront licensing fees, customization services, hardware costs, and ongoing maintenance and IT support. They also take a long time to deploy, often months, before an organization can access the system and address the problems motivating the PLM investment. Additionally, traditional systems are inflexible, making it hard to adapt the data model and processes to changing needs. As a result, the path to value is long and expensive for traditional on-premise PLM systems.
By aligning technology with business strategy and understanding how the organization must adapt, companies can optimize the impact of their cloud investments. Companies can use four criteria to determine where the cloud can deliver the most value.
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This document provides an overview of key things to look for in an agency management system and questions to ask potential providers. It outlines 9 important capabilities, such as paperless workflow, cloud storage, data synchronization, and mobile access. It also lists 4 types of questions to ask providers regarding their service, innovation, training and support, and affordability. The document emphasizes finding a system that meets an agency's needs and a provider committed to customer success.
A hybrid ERP solution combines on-premise and cloud-based ERP systems. There are benefits to each approach, so a hybrid model allows companies to choose the best option for different business functions. However, hybrid systems also present challenges around integration, security, and contractual responsibilities. When evaluating hybrid ERP solutions, companies should consider the vendor's architecture, partners, pricing model, and the ability to move systems between delivery methods.
This white paper compares SaaS-based IT Service Management software with on-premise, legacy solutions.
The paper highlights the additional benefits that can be achieved by choosing a SaaS-based system, and builds a strong business case that clearly demonstrates that SaaS-based IT Service Management solutions are far more cost-effective than their on-premise counterparts.
Get the white paper and learn how the SaaS approach delivers greater value to your company!
This slideshow was given by Marcel Nieuwpoort on february 3rd as part of the Sparked Cloud Accelerate Workshop.
It covers Microsoft's take on Cloud Computing for business.
Guidebook microsoft dynamics gp - Manufacturing Resource PartnersSania Baker
Microsoft Dynamics GP helps organizations improve business operations and financial management, driving greater productivity, improved visibility for decision making, and reduced costs. Deployed properly, Microsoft Dynamics GP can deliver payback in less than one year.
This document discusses the benefits of cloud computing for finance organizations. It notes that most mid-sized businesses are running outdated versions of their on-premise ERP systems due to the difficulty of upgrades. Cloud ERP solutions allow automatic upgrades to the latest version without customization issues. The key benefits identified are lower total cost of ownership through reduced IT costs, anytime access to data from any device, and easier upgrades. Common concerns about cloud solutions like security, data ownership and customization are addressed. Overall, cloud ERP is argued to provide better security, availability and innovation than traditional on-premise models through vendor economies of scale and specialization.
The document discusses considerations for companies planning an application migration project from a legacy email and collaboration platform to a new system. It emphasizes the importance of thoroughly analyzing business needs, identifying which legacy applications still fulfill those needs and are worth migrating over, and communicating the benefits of the migration to various stakeholder groups. Proper planning, taking time to get application owner buy-in, focusing on business rationale and enhanced services, and considering user experience can help ensure a successful migration project.
The document discusses how "everything as a service" or XaaS is transforming businesses by allowing them to operate core business functions through cloud-based solutions. These "BusinessCloud" solutions allow companies to both "run better" by reducing costs and gaining efficiencies, as well as "run differently" by developing new business models and ways of operating. Examples discussed include medical management as a service to reduce health plan costs and 3D printing as a service to change dynamics for manufacturers. The document argues that BusinessCloud solutions empower businesses to rethink their operations and gain strategic advantages through new, more flexible operating models.
1) Many small and medium-sized businesses are increasingly relying on cloud-based IT solutions rather than on-premise solutions to run their businesses more efficiently and flexibly as their needs evolve.
2) Cloud-based HR solutions offer advantages over on-premise solutions for SMBs including lower costs, easier installation and management, flexibility to scale as needed, and elimination of hardware and maintenance costs.
3) Security is also better with cloud-based solutions as specialized providers can invest more in advanced security measures and expertise compared to what SMBs can implement on their own on-premise systems.
The document discusses a whitepaper about the business value of SaaS integration using Hubspan's WebSpan platform. It summarizes that WebSpan provides a cloud-based integration platform that streamlines workflow processes across enterprises by connecting disparate applications and systems in a secure and cost-effective way. Traditional integration tools are inadequate for today's dynamic business environment, while WebSpan eliminates costs and speeds up integration through its on-demand SaaS model combining Hubspan and IBM technologies.
More and more organisations are choosing to work with managed cloud service providers to ease the transition to the cloud. Despite the knowledge that these specialists can offer, not all collaborative projects go successfully. That's why Paul Bates, Vice President of Managed Cloud Services at leading cloud and data centre provider Proact, looks at seven key lessons that should be kept in mind when defining a cloud strategy and choosing an associated partner.
Gain insight into key areas, including:
- Data location
- Cost models
- Automation and orchestration
- Hybrid and public cloud platforms
Set firm foundations before you embark on your journey to the cloud.
"The transition of companies to cloud-based will be quicker for some and slower for others depending on their individual circumstances, But the change will happen."
How a Business-First, Agile Cloud Migration Factory Approach Powers Digital S...Cognizant
By embracing a “factory” approach to hybrid cloud migration, IT organizations can more easily deliver enhanced operational agility and cost efficiencies, while widening the scope for business innovation.
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Charisma Collection is the only tool dedicated to debt collection, which is natively integrated with ERP, HR or CRM solutions provided by most powerful providers in the world. Thus, you can have an end-to-end, multi-company, multi-site, multi-location solution you can access remotely, at any moment, by means of a mobile device with Internet access, at an unparallel total cost of ownership (TCO).
Evaluating the ROI of cloud-based solutions versus on-premise software can sometimes feel a bit like comparing apples to oranges. This white paper provides an overview of the costs and savings associated with a migration to a cloud-based model, including:
- Access differences
- Hardware costs
- Ongoing maintenance, security and support
- IT staffing levels
In the last few years, the cloud has been steadily revolutionizing software delivery to corporate end-users
across multiple industries, ranging from banking to Customer Relationship Management (CRM). The
accounting profession is no exception.
Digital transformation is crucial for business survival but many companies have failed to transform. Integration is important for digital transformation by connecting business processes for collaboration. Recent trends in enterprise application integration that are helping businesses include switching to cloud-based integration, moving from data-driven to data-centric approaches, and performing analytics on integrated data in real-time. These trends help businesses improve decision making, productivity, and reduce costs through a more integrated digital operation.
Netmagic stresses on how switching to the cloud allows organizations to meet their changing needs and goals without large capital or time investments. Read more here!
Enter cloud computing—a transformative tool that simplifies the shift to remote work and enhances the effectiveness of remote
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The document outlines a proposal for developing a cloud computing project for a local business. It discusses:
1) The business currently faces challenges in efficiently handling high call volumes and responding to client requests in a timely manner due to its traditional client/server model.
2) The proposed cloud computing project would automate business processes to improve employee productivity, streamline operations, and better meet client needs through a help desk portal and self-service resources accessed from the cloud.
3) The project scope includes developing a PC-based cloud architecture with user profiles and an organizational hierarchy to address issues and improve communication and engagement.
Beyond Cost Savings: Driving Business Value from the Cloud Through XaaSCognizant
By using the cloud for analytics services and other run-the-business capabilities, organizations can move quickly into new markets and free capital for innovation initiatives.
The document discusses the role of internal audits in organizations that use cloud computing. It begins by noting that cloud technologies have led to rapid IT transformation and the extension of control environments beyond organizational perimeters. It then discusses how cloud adoption has become normal for companies and introduces risks around data security, compliance, and vendor management that require oversight. The document outlines steps internal audits can take to provide oversight such as discovering existing cloud uses, establishing governance policies, assessing risks among known cloud vendors, and reviewing internal cloud infrastructure development. It emphasizes that internal audits must adapt to effectively oversee cloud computing risks and opportunities.
7 Pitfalls to Avoid When Transitioning Business Software to the CloudCallie Wagner
If you are considering moving your on-premises software systems to the cloud, there can be many benefits. But there can also be potential pitfalls.
To help you steer clear of the problems that inevitably accompany change, we’ve collected stories based on the real experiences of companies like yours. On each page of this white paper, you’ll find a cautionary tale based on hard-earned experience. Plus, tips to avoid making the same mistake.
The CLOUD. For techies - it is as real as an ashtray - to the non technical - it is invisible - can't be held in your hand or described - find out what all the chatter is about!
This document discusses how large organizations can balance flexibility and oversight when adopting cloud technologies. While cloud offers benefits like on-demand resources and pay-as-you-go models, it can undermine IT's control if not properly governed. Effective cloud initiatives must be integrated into existing service delivery models and governance mechanisms are needed to ensure alignment with business needs over time. Key areas for governance include demand management, capacity planning, service level management, and invoice/chargeback management. Governance helps organizations maximize cloud benefits while mitigating risks.
Stay Ahead of the Competition: The Benefits of Cloud-Based Human Resources Ma...HRMantra Software Pvt. Ltd
Explore the transformative power of cloud-based Human Resources Management Software (HRMS) in gaining a competitive advantage. Discover how seamless accessibility, cost-efficiency, automatic updates, enhanced collaboration, advanced security, innovative features, disaster recovery, and real-time analytics propel businesses forward in today's dynamic landscape.
CloudPhysics provides data-driven analytics and insights to help customers optimize their IT infrastructure costs and resource usage. Their solution collects granular resource utilization data from virtual machines and workloads across private and public clouds. This data allows for accurate "rightsizing" of workloads to avoid overprovisioning. Customers can use CloudPhysics to compare actual costs of running workloads on-premises versus in public clouds, helping them make informed decisions about cloud migration. Partners and vendors can also use CloudPhysics insights to better understand customer environments and needs.
The document discusses the future of workload automation in the application economy. It describes how workload automation solutions need to evolve from basic job scheduling to dynamic service delivery across physical, virtual, and cloud environments. The document also outlines several capabilities that CA Workload Automation is developing to provide greater simplicity, visibility, and agility for managing workloads across distributed enterprise environments.
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This document proposes using social media and cloud computing to create an internal employee network for a large manufacturing organization. The network would allow lower-level employees to share problems, ideas, and work with senior managers through a simple kiosk interface. This aims to increase employee motivation, productivity and retention by giving workers more visibility and opportunity to contribute. Key challenges include ensuring participation and addressing sensitive topics privately, while cloud computing could provide scalability at lower cost than traditional IT models.
The document discusses the evolution of software delivery methods from installed systems to cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions. It notes that while installed systems were traditionally used, SaaS solutions provide significant benefits like improved security, seamless data integration, inherent scalability, and lower total cost of ownership. The document compares key aspects of installed versus SaaS solutions and argues that SaaS is now the preferred approach for most asset managers given the advantages it provides.
Cloud migration is the process of moving databases, applications, and IT processes from an organization's on-premises or legacy infrastructure to the cloud. There are several benefits to migrating to the cloud, such as scalability, cost savings, and flexibility. However, cloud migrations also present challenges like ensuring data integrity during the transfer and migrating large databases. When performing an on-premises to cloud migration, organizations typically establish goals, create a security strategy, copy over data, move business intelligence processes, and switch production to the cloud.
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GDG Cloud Southlake #34: Neatsun Ziv: Automating AppsecJames Anderson
The lecture titled "Automating AppSec" delves into the critical challenges associated with manual application security (AppSec) processes and outlines strategic approaches for incorporating automation to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. The lecture is structured to highlight the inherent difficulties in traditional AppSec practices, emphasizing the labor-intensive triage of issues, the complexity of identifying responsible owners for security flaws, and the challenges of implementing security checks within CI/CD pipelines. Furthermore, it provides actionable insights on automating these processes to not only mitigate these pains but also to enable a more proactive and scalable security posture within development cycles.
The Pains of Manual AppSec:
This section will explore the time-consuming and error-prone nature of manually triaging security issues, including the difficulty of prioritizing vulnerabilities based on their actual risk to the organization. It will also discuss the challenges in determining ownership for remediation tasks, a process often complicated by cross-functional teams and microservices architectures. Additionally, the inefficiencies of manual checks within CI/CD gates will be examined, highlighting how they can delay deployments and introduce security risks.
Automating CI/CD Gates:
Here, the focus shifts to the automation of security within the CI/CD pipelines. The lecture will cover methods to seamlessly integrate security tools that automatically scan for vulnerabilities as part of the build process, thereby ensuring that security is a core component of the development lifecycle. Strategies for configuring automated gates that can block or flag builds based on the severity of detected issues will be discussed, ensuring that only secure code progresses through the pipeline.
Triaging Issues with Automation:
This segment addresses how automation can be leveraged to intelligently triage and prioritize security issues. It will cover technologies and methodologies for automatically assessing the context and potential impact of vulnerabilities, facilitating quicker and more accurate decision-making. The use of automated alerting and reporting mechanisms to ensure the right stakeholders are informed in a timely manner will also be discussed.
Identifying Ownership Automatically:
Automating the process of identifying who owns the responsibility for fixing specific security issues is critical for efficient remediation. This part of the lecture will explore tools and practices for mapping vulnerabilities to code owners, leveraging version control and project management tools.
Three Tips to Scale the Shift Left Program:
Finally, the lecture will offer three practical tips for organizations looking to scale their Shift Left security programs. These will include recommendations on fostering a security culture within development teams, employing DevSecOps principles to integrate security throughout the development
An invited talk given by Mark Billinghurst on Research Directions for Cross Reality Interfaces. This was given on July 2nd 2024 as part of the 2024 Summer School on Cross Reality in Hagenberg, Austria (July 1st - 7th)
Coordinate Systems in FME 101 - Webinar SlidesSafe Software
If you’ve ever had to analyze a map or GPS data, chances are you’ve encountered and even worked with coordinate systems. As historical data continually updates through GPS, understanding coordinate systems is increasingly crucial. However, not everyone knows why they exist or how to effectively use them for data-driven insights.
During this webinar, you’ll learn exactly what coordinate systems are and how you can use FME to maintain and transform your data’s coordinate systems in an easy-to-digest way, accurately representing the geographical space that it exists within. During this webinar, you will have the chance to:
- Enhance Your Understanding: Gain a clear overview of what coordinate systems are and their value
- Learn Practical Applications: Why we need datams and projections, plus units between coordinate systems
- Maximize with FME: Understand how FME handles coordinate systems, including a brief summary of the 3 main reprojectors
- Custom Coordinate Systems: Learn how to work with FME and coordinate systems beyond what is natively supported
- Look Ahead: Gain insights into where FME is headed with coordinate systems in the future
Don’t miss the opportunity to improve the value you receive from your coordinate system data, ultimately allowing you to streamline your data analysis and maximize your time. See you there!
Data Protection in a Connected World: Sovereignty and Cyber Securityanupriti
Delve into the critical intersection of data sovereignty and cyber security in this presentation. Explore unconventional cyber threat vectors and strategies to safeguard data integrity and sovereignty in an increasingly interconnected world. Gain insights into emerging threats and proactive defense measures essential for modern digital ecosystems.
UiPath Community Day Kraków: Devs4Devs ConferenceUiPathCommunity
We are honored to launch and host this event for our UiPath Polish Community, with the help of our partners - Proservartner!
We certainly hope we have managed to spike your interest in the subjects to be presented and the incredible networking opportunities at hand, too!
Check out our proposed agenda below 👇👇
08:30 ☕ Welcome coffee (30')
09:00 Opening note/ Intro to UiPath Community (10')
Cristina Vidu, Global Manager, Marketing Community @UiPath
Dawid Kot, Digital Transformation Lead @Proservartner
09:10 Cloud migration - Proservartner & DOVISTA case study (30')
Marcin Drozdowski, Automation CoE Manager @DOVISTA
Pawel Kamiński, RPA developer @DOVISTA
Mikolaj Zielinski, UiPath MVP, Senior Solutions Engineer @Proservartner
09:40 From bottlenecks to breakthroughs: Citizen Development in action (25')
Pawel Poplawski, Director, Improvement and Automation @McCormick & Company
Michał Cieślak, Senior Manager, Automation Programs @McCormick & Company
10:05 Next-level bots: API integration in UiPath Studio (30')
Mikolaj Zielinski, UiPath MVP, Senior Solutions Engineer @Proservartner
10:35 ☕ Coffee Break (15')
10:50 Document Understanding with my RPA Companion (45')
Ewa Gruszka, Enterprise Sales Specialist, AI & ML @UiPath
11:35 Power up your Robots: GenAI and GPT in REFramework (45')
Krzysztof Karaszewski, Global RPA Product Manager
12:20 🍕 Lunch Break (1hr)
13:20 From Concept to Quality: UiPath Test Suite for AI-powered Knowledge Bots (30')
Kamil Miśko, UiPath MVP, Senior RPA Developer @Zurich Insurance
13:50 Communications Mining - focus on AI capabilities (30')
Thomasz Wierzbicki, Business Analyst @Office Samurai
14:20 Polish MVP panel: Insights on MVP award achievements and career profiling
Navigating Post-Quantum Blockchain: Resilient Cryptography in Quantum Threatsanupriti
In the rapidly evolving landscape of blockchain technology, the advent of quantum computing poses unprecedented challenges to traditional cryptographic methods. As quantum computing capabilities advance, the vulnerabilities of current cryptographic standards become increasingly apparent.
This presentation, "Navigating Post-Quantum Blockchain: Resilient Cryptography in Quantum Threats," explores the intersection of blockchain technology and quantum computing. It delves into the urgent need for resilient cryptographic solutions that can withstand the computational power of quantum adversaries.
Key topics covered include:
An overview of quantum computing and its implications for blockchain security.
Current cryptographic standards and their vulnerabilities in the face of quantum threats.
Emerging post-quantum cryptographic algorithms and their applicability to blockchain systems.
Case studies and real-world implications of quantum-resistant blockchain implementations.
Strategies for integrating post-quantum cryptography into existing blockchain frameworks.
Join us as we navigate the complexities of securing blockchain networks in a quantum-enabled future. Gain insights into the latest advancements and best practices for safeguarding data integrity and privacy in the era of quantum threats.
The DealBook is our annual overview of the Ukrainian tech investment industry. This edition comprehensively covers the full year 2023 and the first deals of 2024.
How to Avoid Learning the Linux-Kernel Memory ModelScyllaDB
The Linux-kernel memory model (LKMM) is a powerful tool for developing highly concurrent Linux-kernel code, but it also has a steep learning curve. Wouldn't it be great to get most of LKMM's benefits without the learning curve?
This talk will describe how to do exactly that by using the standard Linux-kernel APIs (locking, reference counting, RCU) along with a simple rules of thumb, thus gaining most of LKMM's power with less learning. And the full LKMM is always there when you need it!
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These fighter aircraft have uses outside of traditional combat situations. They are essential in defending India's territorial integrity, averting dangers, and delivering aid to those in need during natural calamities. Additionally, the IAF improves its interoperability and fortifies international military alliances by working together and conducting joint exercises with other air forces.
Are you interested in dipping your toes in the cloud native observability waters, but as an engineer you are not sure where to get started with tracing problems through your microservices and application landscapes on Kubernetes? Then this is the session for you, where we take you on your first steps in an active open-source project that offers a buffet of languages, challenges, and opportunities for getting started with telemetry data.
The project is called openTelemetry, but before diving into the specifics, we’ll start with de-mystifying key concepts and terms such as observability, telemetry, instrumentation, cardinality, percentile to lay a foundation. After understanding the nuts and bolts of observability and distributed traces, we’ll explore the openTelemetry community; its Special Interest Groups (SIGs), repositories, and how to become not only an end-user, but possibly a contributor.We will wrap up with an overview of the components in this project, such as the Collector, the OpenTelemetry protocol (OTLP), its APIs, and its SDKs.
Attendees will leave with an understanding of key observability concepts, become grounded in distributed tracing terminology, be aware of the components of openTelemetry, and know how to take their first steps to an open-source contribution!
Key Takeaways: Open source, vendor neutral instrumentation is an exciting new reality as the industry standardizes on openTelemetry for observability. OpenTelemetry is on a mission to enable effective observability by making high-quality, portable telemetry ubiquitous. The world of observability and monitoring today has a steep learning curve and in order to achieve ubiquity, the project would benefit from growing our contributor community.
Are you interested in learning about creating an attractive website? Here it is! Take part in the challenge that will broaden your knowledge about creating cool websites! Don't miss this opportunity, only in "Redesign Challenge"!
In this follow-up session on knowledge and prompt engineering, we will explore structured prompting, chain of thought prompting, iterative prompting, prompt optimization, emotional language prompts, and the inclusion of user signals and industry-specific data to enhance LLM performance.
Join EIS Founder & CEO Seth Earley and special guest Nick Usborne, Copywriter, Trainer, and Speaker, as they delve into these methodologies to improve AI-driven knowledge processes for employees and customers alike.
The Rise of Supernetwork Data Intensive ComputingLarry Smarr
Invited Remote Lecture to SC21
The International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage, and Analysis
St. Louis, Missouri
November 18, 2021
Performance Budgets for the Real World by Tammy EvertsScyllaDB
Performance budgets have been around for more than ten years. Over those years, we’ve learned a lot about what works, what doesn’t, and what we need to improve. In this session, Tammy revisits old assumptions about performance budgets and offers some new best practices. Topics include:
• Understanding performance budgets vs. performance goals
• Aligning budgets with user experience
• Pros and cons of Core Web Vitals
• How to stay on top of your budgets to fight regressions
Details of description part II: Describing images in practice - Tech Forum 2024BookNet Canada
This presentation explores the practical application of image description techniques. Familiar guidelines will be demonstrated in practice, and descriptions will be developed “live”! If you have learned a lot about the theory of image description techniques but want to feel more confident putting them into practice, this is the presentation for you. There will be useful, actionable information for everyone, whether you are working with authors, colleagues, alone, or leveraging AI as a collaborator.
Link to presentation recording and transcript: https://bnctechforum.ca/sessions/details-of-description-part-ii-describing-images-in-practice/
Presented by BookNet Canada on June 25, 2024, with support from the Department of Canadian Heritage.
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Explore the latest advancements and upcoming innovations in web development with our guide to the trends shaping the future of digital experiences. Read our article today for more information.
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This presentation explores the practical application of image description techniques. Familiar guidelines will be demonstrated in practice, and descriptions will be developed “live”! If you have learned a lot about the theory of image description techniques but want to feel more confident putting them into practice, this is the presentation for you. There will be useful, actionable information for everyone, whether you are working with authors, colleagues, alone, or leveraging AI as a collaborator.
Link to presentation recording and slides: https://bnctechforum.ca/sessions/details-of-description-part-ii-describing-images-in-practice/
Presented by BookNet Canada on June 25, 2024, with support from the Department of Canadian Heritage.
1. Why Cloud-Sourcing is Better than
Outsourcing for HR and Finance
A OneSource Virtual White Paper
by Wesley Bryan
2. Once upon a time, traditional outsourcing provided solutions to real business problems faced by
human resources and finance departments. When faced with need to supplement staff, provide
expertise or counter the impact of shrinking budgets, companies looked to outsource providers for
help. In the modern era, however, this solution may fall short of its goal.
The needs of modern businesses have fundamentally changed. To remain competitive, contempo-
rary enterprises must be agile – poses the ability to respond to acquisitions, divestitures and downsiz-
ing strategies more effectively. They also depend on -- business intelligence – to make evidence-
based decisions. Leaders of HR and Finance organizations require real-time access to comprehen-
sive information that provides a insight into their department’s operations.
The old approach to outsourcing has simply not kept up with the rapidly evolving business
landscape. The traditional model, for the most part, has matured out -- unable to deliver the
flexibility, transparency and accelerated levels of efficiency companies now require just to stay in
the game.
New business demands supported the foundation of a new way for companies to behave. With
requirements for a more nimble approach, progressive businesses are turning from outsourcing to
cloud-sourcing – a newer model that has emerged to fill in the gaps created by the old style.
Cloud-sourcing enables companies to access complete solutions to run their businesses from the
public cloud utilizing a safe and secure Software as a Service (SaaS) model. It is traditional outsourc-
ing updated with today’s technology to provide customers with a unified, flexible view of their
information; a more cohesive platform and greater control.
This paper explores the difference between the traditional outsourcing and cloud-sourcing delivered
through SaaS, and what users can expect from each option.
Transitioning from the Traditional to a New Paradigm
In a traditional outsourcing model, the client company decides to off load a part or all of its
transactional functions to an outsourcing provider. The client uses one system; the outsourcer uses
another system to perform the same functions, like payroll.
Managing data in two systems to satisfy a business process like payroll processing is difficult. For
outsourcing to work, the files from the client’s system have to be transferred to and read by the
provider’s system. There’s a migration process where a transition team creates a point of integration
that allows the two systems to “talk” to each other. Ultimately, the client sends files; the outsourcer
reads and processes the files. The completed documentation is sent back to the client, and the
process begins again.
It’s like sending clothes to the dry cleaner. You drop them off, you don’t quite know what happens
while the clothes are away, and you pick up the clothes, hoping that everything was done correctly.
When business conditions and requirements change, and an outsourcing client company decides
to start processing payroll in-house, the company has to go through another lengthy migration
process just to get its own data back. Many times, it’s as painful moving off of an outsourcing
contract as it is migrating to it.
3. In contrast, a cloud-sourcing model combines cloud computing with outsourcing to keep everything
transparent and consistent. In this model, both client company and cloud-sourcing partner use the
same software platform (in our case, Workday), delivered as Software as a Service. Both the
Workday software and each client company’s secure data are centrally hosted in a cloud, and
accessible by both internal company personnel and the cloud-sourcing partner.
Because everyone is using a single software platform, there’s no need for lengthy migrations,
integrations or configurations to get two different systems to talk to each other. The cloudsourcer
processes transactions on the same software, in the same way, as the client company would.
If business needs change, companies don’t need a full migration just to get their data back. A few
security roles are changed – and the transition is done.
The cloudsourcer is not just a service provider. The firm behaves like a partner and becomes an
extension of the client’s in-house team. If an employee calls with a question regarding the benefits
or payroll results, the cloudsourcer is looking at the same screen, and can answer the question
quicker and more accurately. There’s one platform, whether the function is done within or outside
of the company, for a more streamlined operation, fewer errors and total visibility into the operation.
Cloud-sourcing is the smarter, less cumbersome choice for the way companies operate today.
Greater Visibility and Control
Cloud-sourcing eliminates one of the biggest outsourcing fears – namely, loss of control. In the
traditional outsourcing model, when a company sends files to the outsourcer for processing, those
transactions are not visible until after all the processing is completed. This “black hole” of processing
prevents the client company from catching and correcting a mistake in progress. No one can see
the error until the transactions are done and files are returned. With cloud-sourcing, business
transaction processing occurs in one system – there is no movement of data, no mystery, no “black
hole.” Both the cloudsourcer and the client can see all transactions as they occur and can validate
results immediately and simultaneously.
For example, let’s say that Company X is running a payroll with its outsourcing provider. Company
personnel send the file; the provider processes payroll. However, for some reason, one or two
employees get processed under an incorrect cost center. Because the client company has no
visibility into what’s happening on the outsourcer side, it can’t identify the error until after the payroll
is processed. Once discovered, the provider has to correct the cost center issue retroactively,
typically, for an additional transaction fee. Everything can be corrected but at additional costs due
to an inefficient model.
In the cloud-sourcing model, transparency is introduced to the process. Because both client and
cloudsourcer work on the same software, everything is visible to the client at every point of the
process. Therefore, using our earlier example where one or two employees were slated to be paid
under an incorrect cost center, this issue would be visible before the payroll process is completed.
The client company would see the discrepancy in a general ledger report, alert the provider and
the cost centers would be quickly corrected, eliminating the error before final processing occurs.
Improvements in visibility and partnership introduced in the cloud-sourcing model improve perfor-
mance and increase efficiency.
4. An additional benefit of cloud-sourcing is the ability to conduct real-time audits of processes. Clients
can see at a glance precisely who has logged in and touched the data; or run audit reports at any
time in the process. Business leaders always have real-time access to the data that’s being
managed on their behalf, any time they want it.
In short, cloud-sourcing returns granular control of the environment to the client. Everything is out in
the open.
One Solution, One Provider, One Unified View
Although outsourcing began as a way to simplify operations, the need to manage multiple providers
has become increasingly complex. Typical outsourcing engagements for HR involve specialists –one
provider for benefits, one for payroll and another one for finance – each utilizing a different system
to perform their function.
Not only does overseeing numerous individual providers require extra time that most resource-
constrained operations don’t have, but it also makes it nearly impossible to see the big picture. The
only way to see a unified view of everything that’s going across the organization is to manually
consolidate all data from disparate systems and providers with internal information. This process of
collecting and synthesizing information takes a long time which delays decision-making and
introduces more risk into the results. Furthermore, if the data changed after the consolidation was
begun, the process would have to start all over again.
Cloud-sourcing with Workday Matches Modern Technology with Modern Business Needs
Utilizing Workday’s software, companies gain a unified platform that handles every part of the
human resource and financial service matrix – payroll, benefits, tax, garnishments, COBRA and
expense checks, as well as accounts receivable and accounts payable. The client company owns
the software and can configure it to support its own workflow and business processes. All they need
is one piece of software and one cloud-sourcing partner. The complexity of managing several
specialty providers and integrating disparate systems is reduced to a single, unified platform and
one partner.
It’s important to note that “unified” is not the same as “integrated.” Integration brings disparate
systems together into a common solution. A unified platform means that the entire system was built
as one unit from the beginning. With a unified approach, there is no need for another layer of
middle ware to make things work together.
By breaking down the silos of traditional outsourcing, and managing all HR operations – internal and
external -- on a unified platform, HR, Financial and Business management gains real-time insight into
the entire operation – and can do so through any web-enabled device.
5. Improved Security and Streamlined Maintenance
Because Workday is delivered on a SaaS model, it is scalable to each customer’s needs: providing
the flexibility to ramp up for acquisitions or deconsolidate for divestitures, layoffs or other strategic
changes that impact personnel count. The application is hosted in a secure data center protected
by multiple layers of security. Company data is surrounded by internal barriers intended to reinforce
security and privacy.
Because Workday operates in a multi-tenant environment, system upgrades happen simultaneously,
not by individual client, so all companies are always operating on the most current version of the
software. Even in a hosted environment, where an outsourcer manages the hardware and software
for client companies, upgrades are completed one customer at a time, often resulting in long waits
and high costs. With Workday’s SaaS model, every client is using the same version of the software,
on the same code line. When it’s time for a patch or change, everyone’s software is upgraded at
the same time. This process eliminates lengthy downtimes, improves productivity and reduces cost.
Cloud-Sourcing – the Model for Today
It’s a simple fact: challenges that businesses experience with outsourcing today will never be fixed
by sticking with this same outsourcing methodology. The old model is outdated. Companies now
require more agility and want more control of their information – without having to invest in their own
data center to get it.
Through Workday, delivered in a cloud-sourcing model, OneSource Virtual brings our clients the
security, transparency and agility they just can’t get from traditional outsourcing. Instead of relying
on multiple vendors using disparate platforms for their HR and Finance management, all they need
is one unified platform delivered in a SaaS model and an experience partner to support their success.
More control…Fewer migration headaches…Consolidated partners and platforms to manage…The
era of cloud-sourcing is upon us – and companies of all sizes will soon start reaping the benefits.
About OneSource Virtual
OneSource Virtual is an exclusive
Workday partner supporting enter-
prises with a game-changing conver-
gence of technology and services
that was once out of reach.
OneSource Virtual is an established,
strategic partner dedicated to
delivering dynamic solutions to
improve our clients’ business through
SaaS-based, future-proof technology
and efficient processes. Growing and
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