IT outsourcing refers to outsourcing all or parts of IT functions to an external party. Information technology outsourcing is a subset of business process outsourcing (BPO). The reasons for IT outsourcing include lack of resources and cost reduction. IT outsourcing is sometimes called IT enabled services (ITES) outsourcing.
These days, hundreds if not thousands of companies use types of IT outsourcing to some degree, much of it involving the technology sector. IT outsourcing involves sub-contracting or "farming out" certain information technology functions to independent, third-party companies or individuals, instead of keeping those functions in-house. Another term often used to describe overseas hired help is "virtual." As in, a "virtual worker" or "virtual staff." Let’s dig deeper into it and figure out whether it’s something you or your business should