In an era defined by economic volatility, supply chain disruptions, rapid technological change, and geopolitical risk, outsourcing remains an attractive strategy for businesses seeking efficiency and scalability. At the same...more
1/29/2026
/ Change Orders ,
Commercial Contracts ,
Contract Drafting ,
Contract Negotiations ,
Force Majeure Clause ,
Geopolitical Risks ,
Outsourcing ,
Risk Management ,
Scope of Work ,
Supply Chain ,
Termination Rights
ISG’s latest index highlights a technology services and software market that is increasingly defined by cloud momentum and AI-driven investment shifts. While headroom growth remains strong, the underlying dynamics point to a...more
1/27/2026
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Cloud Computing ,
Cybersecurity ,
Emerging Technologies ,
Information Technology ,
Information Technology Outsourcing ,
Innovation ,
Innovative Technology ,
Investment ,
Managed Service Providers (MSPs) ,
SaaS ,
Software
As demand for data-intensive and AI-driven workloads continues to grow, customers are increasingly encountering constraints on cloud compute resources—particularly specialized processors and region-specific capacity. These...more
1/23/2026
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Cloud Computing ,
Contract Drafting ,
Contract Negotiations ,
Contract Terms ,
Force Majeure Clause ,
Information Technology ,
Infrastructure ,
Innovative Technology ,
Machine Learning ,
Risk Assessment ,
Risk Management ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Technology Contracts ,
Third-Party Service Provider
Cloud computing has been sold as elastic, on-demand access to virtually unlimited resources. However, the rapid growth of data-intensive and artificial intelligence–driven workloads has strained the availability of certain...more
As the sports industry looks ahead to 2026, sponsorship agreements are becoming more complex, more strategic, and more closely scrutinized. We sat down with Doneld “Don” Shelkey, a leading sports sponsorship and commercial...more
1/21/2026
/ Athletes ,
Brand ,
Contract Drafting ,
Contract Terms ,
Influencers ,
Marketing ,
Morals Clauses ,
Partnerships ,
Reputation Management ,
Risk Management ,
Social Media ,
Sponsorship Agreements
As AI continues to reshape technology transactions, deal lawyers have been compelled to revisit longstanding allocations of risk, revisit boilerplate, and develop new contracting mechanics to address novel uncertainty. ...more
1/16/2026
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Contract Terms ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Rights ,
Emerging Technologies ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Liability ,
Licensing Rights ,
Machine Learning ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management
Global capability centers have become a central component of many companies’ technology and shared services strategies. Unlike traditional outsourcing, GCCs allow companies to retain direct control over personnel,...more
1/9/2026
/ Business Continuity Plans ,
Cross-Border Transactions ,
Data Management ,
Data Protection ,
Employment Policies ,
Exit Planning ,
Exit Strategies ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
International Data Transfers ,
Risk Management ,
Transfer Pricing