Wednesday, 05 September 2012 00:00
Written by Anton van Heerden
Outsourcing and managed services have been business buzzwords for over a decade, with the benefits being touted by experts across numerous industries as the answer to cutting costs for business functions ranging from IT to accounting, marketing and HR. However, many South African companies are still reluctant to outsource certain elements of their business due to a misconception that these must remain in-house in order for the business to function effectively.