Telecoms and sourcing projects are often not as efficient as they could be, according to a survey from Forrester Consulting.

The survey found staff shortcuts, short-sighted strategy, and lack of planning, multisourcing and resources to be the main pitfalls for the loss.

According to the survey, “the public sector could potentially save up to 20 per cent on each contract,“ if they were to change the way they approached outsourcing.

“As organisations plan their IT projects for 2010, CIOs need to change the way they approach, plan and source their telecoms in a disciplined and methodical way –dedicating the right skills and adequate time to projects. With attention to detail and best practice, the results will follow,” said Harry McDermott, CEO at telecommunications and network sourcing specialists Hudson & Yorke.