Colocation as a hybrid ICT sourcing strategy to improve operational agility

Roman Beck, Immanuel Pahlke, Jens Vykoukal

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    Abstract

    Fast access to communication networks and the availability of high-performance information and com-munication technology (ICT) infrastructures is indis-pensable for accelerating business transactions. Yet with increased environmental volatility, companies need to become more agile in identifying and responding to market- and technology-based challenges. Accordingly, a responsive and high-performance ICT infrastructure remains a top priority for firms. Thus, new ICT sourcing strategies may lead to significant competitive advantages, especially in dynamic business environments. This article analyzes a hybrid ICT sourcing strategy called colocation that allows firms to operate their own ICT resources in facilities of special-ized data center providers. Grounded in the theory of dynamic capabilities, we theorize and empirically ex-amine how colocation and top management support enable firms to improve their operational agility in the presence of environmental turbulence.
    Original languageEnglish
    JournalThe Data Base for Advances in Information Systems
    Volume47
    Issue number2
    Pages (from-to)9-35
    ISSN1532-0936
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2016

    Keywords

    • Quantitative Field Study
    • Operational Agility
    • Colocation Sourcing
    • ICT Infrastructure Strategy

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