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June/July 2007

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The CIO Perspective


Lessons Learned from Outsourcing

Dear Colleague,

After seven years of outsourcing select IT functions, Sun has reduced costs and strengthened its focus on core competencies. Join me for a look at our top lessons learned. » More

Bob Worrall
CIO, Sun Microsystems
Write me at cio@sun.com
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