Softtek Releases White Papers on Global Sourcing and Application Security at Gartner Symposium/ITxpo

PRLog (Press Release) - Oct 20, 2009 -
GARTNER SYMPOSIUM/ITxpo, Orlando, FL. – Softtek, a global provider of IT and business process solutions and the largest private IT service provider in Latin America, today released two white papers that address approaches to developing efficient global sourcing delivery models and effective application vulnerability detection strategies, at the Gartner Symposium/ITxpo.

The two white papers, available for complimentary download at Softtek’s website, are:

1.   “Conservative-Progressive Approach to Outsourcing Delivery Models: Four levers to adjust and maximize value” and
2.   “Preparing a Strategy for Application Vulnerability Detection: Setting the basis to secure critical information assets.”

“With our deep experience in providing comprehensive global sourcing capabilities and our new application security service, ARMOR, we are pleased to make these informative papers available for organizations around the world,” said Beni Lopez, CEO of Softtek Near Shore® Services.

The first white paper is part of a three-part series titled “Proven Strategies for Cost-Containment and Risk-Balancing in Turbulent Times.”  Part two, “Conservative-Progressive Approach to Outsourcing Delivery Models: Four levers to adjust and maximize value,” discusses different approaches to achieving efficient delivery models in a global sourcing program. The paper outlines four key components to a well-balanced global delivery model, which include: Combining pricing models (time-and-materials and fixed-price), balancing the onshore and offshore sourcing ratio, working with a select group of preferred vendors, and geographically diversifying operations. The report also cites experiences Softtek has had with various clients for each of the four tactics.

The second white paper, “Preparing a Strategy for Application Vulnerability Detection: Setting the basis to secure critical information assets,” discusses how to create an effective approach to protecting a company’s infrastructure from application threats. The report notes four key activities to designing an application risk identification process: Define the highest risk applications, determine the most suitable testing approach (depth vs. breadth, inside-out vs. outside-in), evaluate the most effective mix of scanning tools, and establish a basic set of verification requirements (coverage, rigor, and testing methods).

Complimentary copies of these white papers are available at softtek.com.


About Softtek:
Founded in 1982, Softtek is a global provider of IT and business process solutions with close to 6,000 associates across 30 offices in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia. With eight Global Delivery Centers in Mexico, China, Brazil, Argentina and Spain, Softtek provides in-depth, high-quality and cost-effective solutions to top-tier corporations in over 20 countries through on-site, on-shore and its trademarked Global Nearshore™ service delivery models. Creator and leader of the Near Shore® Industry, Softtek is the largest private IT service provider in Latin America. For more information, visit softtek.com.


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