The assignment content discusses how IT outsourcing has impacted internal processes of an organization, highlighting benefits such as reduced operation costs, risk, and focus on core functions, while also improving efficiency and productivity. The objectives for this research project are outlined, including assessing literatures on theoretical aspects of IT outsourcing, understanding functions and technologies outsourced by SMEs, identifying factors contributing to IT needs, critical factors in outsourcing, areas or functions that could be outsourced, and issues faced by small businesses in the UK.