The worldwide IT services industry is in the midst of its biggest slump in memory. Whereas in previous IT-wide slowdowns IT services was relatively immune to macroeconomic and broader IT issues, the IT services industry's fortunes are now inextricably linked to forces outside of its own immediate control. As such, IT services suppliers are having to grapple with an uncomfortable situation in which they are forced to wait for the following: The emergence of better macroeconomic conditions The abatement of geopolitical instability A new and compelling overarching business catalyst A new and compelling overarching technological catalyst Most importantly, for memories...