Does outsourcing always cost less?
No. A provider may cost more than the visible salary [...]
What should be included in an infrastructure outsourcing agreement?
The agreement should cover scope, service levels, responsibilities, escalation, security [...]
How do we avoid losing internal knowledge when work is outsourced?
Keep architecture and service ownership internal, require current documentation, build [...]
Which infrastructure functions are usually outsourced first?
Organisations often start with repeatable, specialist or coverage-heavy work: database [...]
What is the difference between co-sourcing and full outsourcing?
In co-sourcing, the client keeps day-to-day control and an internal [...]
Is infrastructure outsourcing inevitable?
No. Some capabilities should remain in-house because they rely on [...]
Make database support a source of operational confidence
Outsourcing DBA services is worthwhile when it strengthens the organisation’s [...]
What should a CTO expect in the first 90 days of a new DBA service?
The first phase should establish access controls, service inventory, monitoring, [...]
Do we still need an internal DBA if we outsource?
Not always. Many organisations retain internal ownership of architecture, data [...]
Can an external DBA provider work with our existing team?
Yes. A well-designed arrangement should complement, not displace, internal expertise. [...]
