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Jun 25, 2024 | lexology.com | Simon Bollans |Mark Lewis

In an article first published in Computer Weekly Simon Bollans and Mark Lewis look at some of the current and future trends and implications of AI for outsourcing. AI is a hot topic in the outsourcing industry, with some predicting that it will revolutionise IT and business process outsourcing (ITO and BPO), while others warn of its potential dangers and challenges.

Jun 24, 2024 | computerweekly.com | Simon Bollans |Marl Lewis

In the second part of this two-part article, expert technology lawyers, Simon Bollans, lead Technology partner, and Mark Lewis, senior consultant, both of law firm, Stephenson Harwood, offer guidance on what the integration of AI in ITO and BPO will mean for customers and providers in outsourcing relationships and contracts.

Jun 17, 2024 | computerweekly.com | Mark Lewis |Simon Bollans

AI is a hot topic in the outsourcing industry, with some predicting that it will revolutionise IT and business process outsourcing (ITO and BPO), while others warn of its potential dangers and challenges. ByMark Lewis and Simon BollansPublished: 17 Jun 2024 In this first part of a two-part article, we look at some of the current and future trends and implications of AI for outsourcing, based on our experience as specialist technology and outsourcing lawyers.

Jun 29, 2023 | lexology.com | Simon Bollans

Exploring the legislative landscape for the proposed EU Artificial Intelligence Liability DirectiveAs artificial intelligence ("AI") increasingly permeates the way we live, work and interact, the probability of loss and damage being caused to individuals and organisations by the use of AI is likely to increase. Those suffering loss and damage will likely seek compensation, and there are concerns that current liability rules are deficient in many jurisdictions.

Jun 1, 2023 | lexology.com | Simon Bollans

Contractual relationsContract formsWhat are the most common contract forms for outsourcing arrangements, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of each? There are a number of common structures. Single-vendor contracts: The majority of outsourcing arrangements are governed by a bilateral contract between the customer and the outsourced supplier.