This
paper investigates IT
outsourcing as it relates to
acquisition. The paper includes a review of the advantages of IT outsourcing, such as
cost savings,
access to new skill
sets, and access to cutting-edge technology. In addition, the paper examines the disadvantages of IT outsourcing, such as loss of intellectual property, poor communication, high costs, and limited technologies. The main focus of the paper is IT outsourcing and acquisition as it pertains to the acquisition of new skill sets and
business acquisitions. Management recommendations are also be provided. The paper begins with a definition of IT outsourcing. Introduction Outsourcing IT Definition Advantages Cost Savings Access to New Skill Sets Access to Cutting Edge Technology Disadvantages Loss of Intellectual Property Poor Communication High Costs Limited Technologies IT Outsourcing and Acquisition Acquisition of New Skill Sets Business Acquisitions AT&T and IBM CACI and American Management Systems Systems Management Specialists (SMS) and the SMS Business Unit Recommendations Discussion and Conclusion