The GSA UK Sourcing Predictions event is fast approaching and as 2016 draws to a close, understanding the landscape of the sourcing market of 2017 and beyond is crucial. Topics such as cyber security and geopolitics will be discussed at the event following high profile stories in both areas (reported on by Sourcing Focus).

“In 2017, we’ll see a renewed effort by government regulators to accelerate the implementation of security technologies. Ignoring the regulations or inching toward adherence will no longer be acceptable. Extensive progress will be expected – and required” said Tom Kemp, CEO of Centrify on the importance of cyber security.

Robert Barbus, Operations Director of Soitron Group notes that “Trump has been vehemently outspoken with his anti-outsourcing stance during his election campaign, but I expect this to soften once he becomes president. He would need to put specific trade tariffs on India and other major offshoring countries, however this will be seen as a major anti-business tact. Knowing Trump's style of business, I can't see how he's going to put more restrictions on businesses, including his own empire.” In the changing times we live in predicting the future is difficult, but the debate is always interesting.

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