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605 -  Check, Checkmate: The Game of Strategic Sourcing
 Thursday, November 08, 2007, 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Speakers:
Anna Frazzetto
Vice President Technology Solutions
Harvey Nash USA

Anna Frazzetto is an IT executive who has architected, implemented and overseen application development, managed services and outsourcing/offshoring initiatives at Global 1000 as well as mid-size companies. In more than two decades of IT leadership, she has developed and overseen technology practices in numerous organizations and held strategic responsibility for managing large-scale help desk, application development, data center and outsourcing/offshore practices. A leader in the IT services industry, Anna today spearheads the development and implementation of technology solutions for Harvey Nash’s network of nationwide offices.
Session Description:
How do you know you have the right mix of talent and flexibility, skill and strategic thinking? When do you choose project skills over long-term hires? This session will address the ongoing chess game of strategic sourcing. Looking at IT objectives in an organization and developing flexible strategies is the key to success for today’s IT organization in a knowledge-based economy.

Come to this session and learn new ways to:

  • Evaluate the business’ IT needs short-term and long-term
  • Find and access talent options
  • Identify the risks and rewards of in-house talent versus project-specific skills, local resources versus offshore talent, maintenance versus development tasks
  • Create a strategy that allows for coverage while maintaining flexibility
  • Set and adhere to a timeline for review

    Join Harvey Nash’s Vice President of Technology Solutions Anna Frazzetto for an engaging discussion on strategic sourcing the moves and countermoves to achieve your business goals.