What Inside the Checklist

Operational
Information

Covers delivery models, team structure, processes, and the vendor’s ability to execute consistently at scale.

Data Security
& Compliance

Focuses on data protection practices, security controls, certifications, and regulatory compliance.

Financial
Information

Reviews financial transparency, stability, and the vendor’s ability to support a long-term partnership.

Reputation
& Reference 

Evaluates market reputation, client references, and potential risk indicators.

How This Checklist Helps

When you download this checklist, you’ll get a practical toolkit that helps you:

  • Clarify your IT outsourcing scope, priorities, and risk areas before engaging vendors
  • Evaluate vendors across delivery model, technical capability, security, compliance, and reliability
  • Ask the right due-diligence questions beyond cost, pitch decks, and marketing claims
  • Identify red flags early and compare vendors objectively
  • Make confident outsourcing decisions with fewer surprises during delivery
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