About the Book:The benefits of working with Application Service Providers (ASPs) can be compelling — faster rollouts, lower costs, less time spent on implementation and maintenance, and a greater opportunity to focus on your organization’s core competencies. Unfortunately, the risks of ASP relationships are far from insignificant. In this book, the president of ASPWatch shows IT managers exactly how to navigate the risks, and use ASPs for maximum competitive advantage.KEY TOPICS: John Harney presents a complete roadmap for any IT decision-maker considering outsourcing to ASPs. He offers expert guidance for answering questions like: What costs are involved? How secure and viable is your ASP? How do you choose the right ASP? You’ll learn practical criteria for identifying possible ASP partners; choosing amongst ostensibly similar ASPs; evaluating services, performance, and ROI; and negotiating service level agreements that meet your business requirements.MARKET: For everyone considering or using Application Service Providers, including IT executives and managers, line-of-business managers, Web and e-business professionals, and consultants. About the Author: John Harney is President of ASPWatch, Inc., a consultancy that delivers market, partner, and technology strategy for ASPs and companies launching ASP services. He specializes in evaluating ASP services, as well as developing marketing campaigns and feature articles for ASPs in major IT magazines. As the editor of four computer publications, he has reported on the IT industry since 1986. 0201726599AB10182001