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Be (A)ware of Proprietary Technology

by Chris Verhoef

When outsourcing application development, there are a few things you can do to reduce your risks through the vendor selection process. For a start, it is easy to fall prey to comparing contractors on a cost-only basis. While cost is important, it should not be treated separately from, say, a contractor's use of proprietary technology and its position in the marketplace.

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Be (A)ware of Proprietary Technology 15 October 2003

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