{"product_id":"information-technology-outsourcing-transactions-isbn-9780471459491","title":"Information Technology Outsourcing Transactions","description":"A completely revised update of the First Edition, this book focuses exclusively on outsourcing information technology such as data processing, computer systems, and specialized software programs essentially an intellectual property transaction. It covers, among other topics, licensing and software development agreements, sales of tangible assets, human resources management, and more.  \u003cb\u003eAbout the Authors.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Web Site.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreface.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Overview of the IT Outsourcing Industry.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Background.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 IT Outsourcing Industry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 IT Outsourcing Deals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Considering Outsourcing: The Request for Proposal and Vendor Selection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 The Directive.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Obtaining Support and Forming the Outsourcing Team.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Guidelines and Internal Evaluation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Preparing a Timetable.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Internal Communications.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Defining the Scope of the Transaction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7 Selecting a Group of Potential Vendors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.8 Request for Proposal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.9 Evaluating the Proposals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.10 Notifying the Preferred Vendor(s).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Negotiations: Strategy and Process.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Negotiating Process.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Exposure Analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 People Negotiate, Not Companies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Negotiating Strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Outsourcing Contract.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Overview.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Use of Attorneys.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Key Contract Issues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Retaining Strategic Control.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Assembling the Team.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Exhibits.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Critical Part of the Outsourcing Contract.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Exhibit Listings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Checklists.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Financial Considerations.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Base Case.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Retained Costs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Unit vs. Total Cost.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Pricing Options.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Other Financial Charges.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7 Financial Impact of Change.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.8 Payments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.9 Chargeback.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Human Resources.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Transitioning Employees to the Vendor.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Due Diligence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 The Employment Offer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Communication and Transition Plan.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Contract-Related Issues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Stay Incentives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Information Privacy and Security Issues.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Selected Information Privacy Laws.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Selected Information Security Laws.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Company Privacy Policies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Outsourcing and Global Companies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Offshore Outsourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7 Practice Tips.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Measuring Performance.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Overview.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Service Levels.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Benchmarking.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Customer Satisfaction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Gainsharing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Transformational Outsourcing.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Moving from A to C.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Internal Considerations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Project Definition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Maintaining Multiple Environments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Using Subcontractors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 Contract Terms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Global Transactions.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Overview.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Contract and Legal Issues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Business Process Outsourcing.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 The Emerging Market.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 What Is BPO?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Areas Targeted for BPO.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Reasons for Outsourcing Business Processes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5 Integration: Making BPO Fit.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6 BPO Vendors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Internet-Enabled Outsourcing: The Virtual Frontier.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 Potential Problems and Issues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Post-Negotiation Activities.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Contract Signing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 The Press Release.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3 The Autopsy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4 Risk Analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5 Contract Administration.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.6 Implementing the Transition Plan.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.7 Notifying Third Parties.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Renegotiation and Termination.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.1 Overview.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.2 Renegotiation\/Termination Process.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3 What Does the Contract Say?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.4 Additional Issues to Consider.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.5 Termination Plan.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendices.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 1.1 Outsourcing in the Pharmaceutical Industry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 2.1 Nondisclosure Agreement (Mutual Protection).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 2.2 Request for Information.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 2.3 Request for Proposal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 2.4 Customer Reference Questions: Sample.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 2.5 Vendor Proposals Relating to the Provision of Information Technology Services Evaluation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 2.6 Assessing Legal Resources Required (Customer Form): Questionnaire.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 2.7 Due Diligence Agreement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 2.8 Letter of Intent (Customer Form).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 2.9 Letter of Intent (Vendor Form).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 2.10 Consent Letter (Management of Third-Party Products\/Services).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 3.1 Model Term Sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 4.1 Key Issues in Outsourcing Agreements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 4.2 Key Issues in Offshore Outsourcing Agreements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 4.3 Key Issues in a Data Center Outsourcing Transaction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 4.4 Information Technology Outsourcing Agreement (Customer Form).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 4.5 Information Technology Outsourcing Agreement (Vendor Form).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 4.6 Proprietary Rights Rider (Vendor Form).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 4.7 Teaming Agreement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 5.1 Employee Confidentiality Agreement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 5.2 Customer Satisfaction Survey Checklist.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 5.3 General Assignment and Bill of Sale Agreement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 5.4 Example of Joint Management Procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 6.1 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Provisions Checklist.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 7.1 Stay Incentives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 7.2 Issues to Consider When Selecting Retained Employees.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 9.1 Gainsharing in Outsourcing Transactions: Overview.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 9.2 Checklist of Issues to Consider When Establishing Service Level Methodologies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 11.1 International Transactions Key Issues Checklist.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 11.2 Global Master Services Agreement (Vendor Form).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 11.3 Example of Local Counsel Questionnaire for International Outsourcing Transactions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 13.1 Key Legal Issues to Consider When Negotiating Contracts for the Provision of Application Services.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 13.2 Legal Checklist for ASPs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 13.3 Legal Due Diligence Checklist for Companies Transacting with ASPs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 13.4 Application Services (Vendor Sample Form) Agreement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 13.5 Business Continuity Issues for Customers to Consider When Evaluating an Application Service Provider.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 15.1 Checklist for Renegotiating\/Terminating Information Technology Outsourcing Transactions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 15.2 Due Diligence Checklist for Customers Considering Termination.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 15.3 Termination Assistance Services Agreement Outline.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 15.4 Termination Agreement between Customer and Vendor.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndex.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eJohn K. Halvey\u003c\/b\u003e is a partner in the New York office of the international law firm of Milbank, Tweed, Hadley \u0026amp; McCloy, LLP and the founder of the Technology \u0026amp; Strategic Sourcing Group. He practices in all areas of technology and sourcing law, with particular emphasis on information technology and business process outsourcing and private equity transactions involving technology or sourcing companies. Mr. Halvey has represented companies in many of the largest technology, telecommunications, and business process outsourcing transactions, including Deutsche Bank, BellSouth, Panasonic, DuPont, AT\u0026amp;T, Alcatel, Xerox, Boeing, Bombardier, General Atlantic, and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia.\u003cbr\u003e His work in these areas has been the subject of articles in \u003ci\u003eForbes, Information Week, ComputerWorld, CIO Magazine, The Daily Deal,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eVenture Capital Journal.\u003c\/i\u003e Mr. Halvey has for many years been ranked by \u003ci\u003eChambers and Partners\u003c\/i\u003e as one of the world’s leading IT and outsourcing lawyers and in 2005 was the only lawyer in the United States to be ranked a “Star Performer” in the outsourcing industry.\u003cbr\u003e In 1995, \u003ci\u003eCrain's\u003c\/i\u003e named Mr. Halvey on its list of the 40 most successful people under 40 in New York City. He is also listed in \u003ci\u003eThe Best Lawyers in America.\u003c\/i\u003e He has published three other books: \u003ci\u003eBusiness Process Outsourcing Transactions: Process, Strategies and Contracts; Data Processing Contracts,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eComputer Law and Related Transactions\u003c\/i\u003e. Mr. Halvey is a \u003ci\u003emagna cum laude\u003c\/i\u003e graduate of Tufts University, Emory University School of Business, and Emory University School of Law, where he was an executive editor of the \u003ci\u003eLaw Review\u003c\/i\u003e.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBarbara M. Melby\u003c\/b\u003e is a partner in the Global Outsourcing Group. Ms. Melby's practice focuses primarily on outsourcing transactions, including information technology and business process outsourcing, as well as other technology-related transactions, including development agreements, system implementation agreements, licensing and hosting agreements, technology services, joint ventures, and strategic alliances. Ms. Melby represents a large and diverse client base and has led or participated in nearly 100 major outsourcing transactions. Most recently she has completed a large offshore outsourcing transaction for a major insurance company, a global IT outsourcing (ITO) transaction for a leading international media company, a multi-tower outsourcing transaction for a major global pharmaceutical company, and a human resources outsourcing (HRO) transaction for large services provider. In addition to this book, Ms. Melby has co-authored \u003ci\u003eBusiness Process Outsourcing: Process, Strategies, and Contracts\u003c\/i\u003e (John Wiley\u0026amp; Sons, 2000). She also has written numerous articles in and has been widely quoted in a wide variety of publications to include \u003ci\u003eCIO Magazine, ITWorld, The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Pennsylvania Lawyer\u003c\/i\u003e. Ms. Melby is also a frequent speaker on outsourcing and technology transactions at various business, legal, and professional conferences.\u003cbr\u003e She is a graduate of Vassar College and received her law degree from Boston University, \u003ci\u003emagna cum laude\u003c\/i\u003e. While at Boston University, she served as an editor on the \u003ci\u003eBoston University Law Review\u003c\/i\u003e and was a Distinguished Scholar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989422948581,"sku":"NP9780471459491","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780471459491.jpg?v=1761784044","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/information-technology-outsourcing-transactions-isbn-9780471459491","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}