Outsourcing remains an excellent method of cost-reduction.  By taking advantage of existing economies-of-scale, even the smallest firms and businesses can utilize the exact IT support and software that large enterprises employ.  Development by operational specialists, reduced time-to-market, improved quality all result in the same:  Outsourcing allows a renewed focus on core business functions. Control capital costs Increase efficiency Reduce labor costs Start new projects quickly Focus on your core business Reduce Risk