IAOP - IAOP and The Centre for Development Informatics, Manchester University, Announce Academic Alliance

IAOP and The Centre for Development Informatics,
Manchester University, Announce Academic Alliance

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY, Feb. 4, 2015 – IAOP® today announced The Centre for Development Informatics, Manchester University, as its newest Academic Alliance Partner. The strategic alliance relationship will leverage both organizations programs and media communications to collectively advance the profession and industry of outsourcing and offshoring.

The Centre for Development Informatics, Manchester University will also be involved with IAOP’s United Kingdom & Ireland chapter and will collaborate with IAOP on research related to the outsourcing industry.

“We are thrilled about this alliance as we continue to promote IAOP and advance the management practice and industry of outsourcing,” said Debi Hamill, IAOP CEO. “We look forward to our collaboration with The Centre for Development Informatics, Manchester University and to their involvement with our United Kingdom & Ireland chapter."

The partnership will allow the college to coordinate with IAOP on various projects leveraging their programs and media communications to collectively advance the profession and industry of outsourcing and offshoring. College leadership will have opportunities to participate in IAOP boards and events such as The Outsourcing World Summit.

About IAOP®
IAOP is the leading global association aimed at improving outsourcing outcomes by bringing together customers, providers and advisors in a collaborative, knowledge-based environment that promotes professional development, recognition, certification and excellence. Visit www.IAOP.org.

About The Centre for Development Informatics, Manchester University:
The Centre for Development Informatics (CDI) is a multidisciplinary centre researching the role of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in socio-economic development. It is a recognised centre of the Manchester Business School and the School of Environment, Education and Development. Research in CDI focuses on nine main themes: Business, Informatics and Development • e-Governance for Development • IT Sector Development • ICTs and Sustainability • ICT Policy • Innovation, Informatics and Development • Mobiles and Development • Social Media and Development • Theorising Development Informatics. To learn more, visit http://www.cdi.manchester.ac.uk/.

IAOP Media Contact:
Kate Tulloch-Hammond
+1.845.452.0600, extension 122
kate.hammond@iaop.org