Optimising IT Sourcing for Business Agility

The CIONET Round Table "Optimising IT Sourcing for Business Agility" brings together Belgian CIOs to discuss a big issue: traditional IT sourcing with its RFIs, RFPs, and long-term contracts doesn't fit with the need for businesses and organisations to be agile and quickly adjust to changing markets and customer needs.

Technology capabilities and ICT (human) resources, often provided by third parties, are intrinsic to business operations and growth. The deals IT leaders set up with their vendors and service providers are of strategic importance, making effective negotiation a key difference maker not just for IT, but for the entire business. 

During this session we will explore how traditional procurement methods do not always deliver the best deal for the IT leader and even slow down agile sourcing. We will focus on practical steps to shift towards more flexible contracting and how to use technology to make businesses more adaptable.

By sharing experiences and tips, the Round Table will offer Digital Leaders a chance to learn from each other about moving away from slow and rigid sourcing methods to more dynamic and responsive ones and to make organisations ready to meet today's challenges head-on.