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Dear readers,
In this edition: Ci&T is named to the IAOP Global Outsourcing 100 for fourth straight year; Ci&T’s Leonardo Mattiazzi educates IT professionals on the concepts of Val IT in Ci&T’s latest podcast; Ci&T provides a critical Policy Workflow application for MetLife; Ci&T advises not to give up on Lean in the wake of the Toyota Recall; and Ci&T announces participation in the 2010 CIO Forum in New York!
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Ci&T Recognized on IAOP Global Outsourcing 100 for Fourth Consecutive Year
Ci&T has been named a Global Outsourcing 100® outsourced service provider by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals® (IAOP®). The 2010 honor marks the fourth straight year that Ci&T has been recognized by the group as one of the premiere outsourcing providers in the world. (Read more here)
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Podcast: Distinguishing “What’s Crucial” from “What’s Important” with Val IT
Take a listen to the latest installment in our podcast series exploring unique approaches to IT and application development. In this episode, Leonardo Mattiazzi and Jack Cesareo educate listeners on the benefits of Val IT, an approach that helps professionals determine “what’s crucial” from “what’s important” in each project undertaken. The Val IT framework can help companies derive more value from their development projects, resulting in better applications that lend real benefit to the business. You can also download this podcast for free on iTunes
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Ci&T Provides Critical Insurance Policy Workflow Application for MetLife
Ci&T recently announced that it has developed a vital new workflow application for leading insurance and financial services provider MetLife. The new application automates critical processes involved in the sales and processing of new insurance policies for MetLife’s individual, SMB and corporate clients, making it one of the company’s most important systems. (Read more here)
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Ci&T Advises Not to Give Up on Lean in the Wake of Toyota Recall
Now that the company that pioneered the Lean approach to manufacturing – subsequently applied to IT and other disciplines – has suffered major product recalls, the very concept of Lean is being called into question. In a recent blog post, Leonardo Mattiazzi warns those who believe in Lean not to use the Toyota recall as an excuse to dismiss the approach altogether, but rather to pay close attention to how a company infused with Lean thinking recovers from a setback. (Read more here)
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Ci&T Announces Participation in The CIO Forum in May 2010
Ci&T is pleased to announce that it will be participating in The CIO Forum at the Harvard Club in New York City. Scheduled to be held on May 18, 2010, the CIO Forum is specifically designed for the most senior IT leaders in the U.S., helping shape upcoming IT strategies by offering a blend of highly interactive first-class conference sessions, senior-level face-to-face meetings with innovative solution providers, and extensive networking opportunities with respected peers.
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