Direct Alliance Corp. Named to the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals' Global Outsourcing 100 List.TEMPE, Ariz. -- Insight Enterprises Inc. (Nasdaq: NSIT NSIT Networking Services and Information Technologies (University of Chicago) NSIT Nova Scotia Institute of Technology NSIT Not Safe In Taxis NSIT Netaji Subash Institute of Technology NSIT Network Systems and Information Technology ) ("Insight Enterprises") today announced that the International Association of Outsourcing (1) Contracting with outside consultants, software houses or service bureaus to perform systems analysis, programming and datacenter operations. Contrast with insourcing. See netsourcing, ASP, SSP and facilities management. Professionals (IAOP IAOP International Association of Outsourcing Professionals ) has named Direct Alliance Corp. ("Direct Alliance"), a subsidiary of Insight Enterprises Inc., an international outsourcing leader in its inaugural Global Outsourcing 100 ranking. The Global Outsourcing 100 defines the standard for excellence in outsourcing services delivery, recognizing the world's top outsourcing providers based on applications received and evaluated by an independent judges' panel. For more than 12 years, Direct Alliance has been providing outsourcing services to several of the world's leading technology firms, as well as companies in the service, retail and consumer arenas. As part of the application process, the company's three largest clients provided letters of recommendation in which they endorsed the services of Direct Alliance. "We're honored hon·or n. 1. High respect, as that shown for special merit; esteem: the honor shown to a Nobel laureate. 2. a. Good name; reputation. b. that our clients and the experts on the IAOP judges' panel have recognized Direct Alliance as an international leader in the outsourcing industry," said Direct Alliance's President, Jim Kebert. One of the company's largest clients said, "We have been extremely pleased with the services we've received from Direct Alliance over the years, and our direct sales business has grown incrementally as a result of the organization's efforts on our behalf." Direct Alliance's business model emphasizes the integration of sales, marketing and analytics to maximize revenues and return on investment for its clients. "Our goals are to increase our clients' sales productivity and profit, improve their customer satisfaction and expand their market. Whether we provide them the tools to do it themselves or we operate as a virtual division of their company, we can help our clients identify untapped markets and stimulate incremental Additional or increased growth, bulk, quantity, number, or value; enlarged. Incremental cost is additional or increased cost of an item or service apart from its actual cost. sales for them," explained Kebert. "Selection to the Global Outsourcing 100 was based on a rigorous application process based on the critical factors for long-term Long-term Three or more years. In the context of accounting, more than 1 year. long-term 1. Of or relating to a gain or loss in the value of a security that has been held over a specific length of time. Compare short-term. outsourcing success. As the global standard-setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession, IAOP is pleased to be able to recognize the industry's leading providers with this prestigious award," stated Michael F. Corbett, executive director, IAOP. The Global Outsourcing 100 is comprised of 65 established businesses such as Direct Alliance ("Leaders") and 35 smaller, fast-growing companies ("Rising Stars"). List rankings  This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject.Please help recruit one or [ improve this article] yourself. See the talk page for details. will be announced in the April 3, 2006 issue of Fortune(R) magazine. About Direct Alliance Direct Alliance (www.directalliance.com) creates custom business process outsourcing Business process outsourcing (BPO) is the contracting of a specific business task, such as payroll, to a third-party service provider. Usually, BPO is implemented as a cost-saving measure for tasks that a company requires but does not depend upon to maintain its position in solutions for clients who sell their products either directly or through channel sales partners. Utilizing its proprietary technology, infrastructure and processes, Direct Alliance manages analytics, direct marketing, sales, financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. , logistics and supply chain management for its clients. These services enable manufacturers of brand-name products to sell directly to customers and support existing indirect sales channels in a cost-effective cost-effective, n the minimal expenditure of dollars, time, and other elements necessary to achieve the health care result deemed necessary and appropriate. and timely manner. Founded in 1993, Direct Alliance employs more than 700 people in its Tempe, Ariz., headquarters. Direct Alliance is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Insight Enterprises Inc., ranked No. 552 on Fortune Magazine's 2005 "Fortune 1000" list. For additional information about Insight Enterprises Inc., visit www.insight.com. About IAOP The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) is the global, standard-setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession. IAOP's global membership encompasses almost 200 organizations from around the world representing almost every industry segment and functional activity. In total, more than 37,000 individuals working in the field of outsourcing are members or subscribers. For more information, please visit www.outsourcingprofessional.org. About The Global Outsourcing 100 The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) produces The Global Outsourcing 100. This list, devoted to today's leaders and tomorrow's rising stars, will be published in a special advertising feature in the April 3, 2006 issue of FORTUNE(R) magazine. Because of the rigorous application and judging process employed, The Global Outsourcing 100 defines the standard for excellence in outsourcing service delivery. |
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