Futureproof Sourcing & Contracting of External IT Talent

As the market for IT freelancers and contractors rapidly evolves, organizations must rethink how they attract, source, contract, and manage external expertise. This webinar offers a clear, practical view on the current state of the IT talent market, the shifts shaping future workforce behavior, and the technology and governance trends that will define tomorrow’s sourcing models. Discover how leading companies stay agile, compliant, and competitive while securing the right skills at the right moment.

Published on:

November 18, 2025

Why a Smarter External Talent Strategy Matters

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Today’s IT workforce is more dynamic than ever. With specialization rising and talent scarcity intensifying, businesses increasingly rely on flexible sourcing models to keep pace with digital transformation. This webinar explains how organizations can futureproof their sourcing strategy by combining agility with strong governance, modern tooling, and data-driven insights. You’ll learn why freedom-seeking IT professionals prefer independent work and how companies can adapt to win top talent faster and with greater transparency.

What You'll Learn


In this webinar, you will discover:

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  • How the external IT talent market has matured and why contingent experts have become a structural, long-term part of modern workforce planning
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  • What motivates today’s IT professionals — from autonomy and project variety to faster recruitment cycles and transparent pricing
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  • How digital platforms, automation, and governance frameworks are reshaping sourcing, compliance, and vendor management
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  • Why traditional intermediary models are fading, and how direct sourcing, marketplaces, and VMS tools unlock greater speed, quality, and cost control
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  • The real impact of AI on sourcing — from automated matching to data-driven evaluations that reduce bias
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  • Concrete case studies showing how organizations improved efficiency, reduced spend, and boosted visibility through marketplace-based strategies
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  • Actionable steps to futureproof your sourcing approach, strengthen compliance, and build a scalable, technology-supported operating model

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Criteria Connecting-Expertise SAP Fieldglass Nétive VMS ProUnity
Primary market Belgium / EU Global Benelux / Europe Belgium / Benelux
Founded 2007 1999 2003 2015
Platform type VMS + Marketplace VMS + Marketplace (2023) VMS + ATS + FMS VMS + Marketplace + MSP
Marketplace Integrated supplier and freelancer marketplace, native to platform External Talent Marketplace launched 2023, US-first No native open marketplace Open marketplace with 17,000+ freelancers
Trilingual EN/NL/FR Fully trilingual platform 21 languages globally, not BE-specific Multilingual, Benelux focus French and Dutch content, not fully trilingual platform
Local Belgian compliance Strong, built for Belgian market from day one Via integrations and localisation layers Strong, Benelux compliance focus Strong, Belgian public sector specialist
Configurability High, 8,000+ configuration options High, enterprise-grade, longer implementation cycles High, configurable for mid-market and MSPs Moderate, modular and scalable
Speed to deploy Fast, direct support, short implementation Slower, enterprise cycles, SAP ecosystem dependency Fast for mid-market Fast, marketplace-first model
Freelancer access Yes, direct via marketplace Via External Talent Marketplace Yes, via integrated FMS Yes, core to the platform
MSP support Yes Yes Yes Yes, dedicated MSP team
ISO 27001 Not publicly confirmed Yes Not publicly confirmed Yes, certified March 2025
SAP ecosystem integration External integration possible Native, part of SAP suite Independent Independent
Best fit EU-centric organisations wanting speed, local precision, and an integrated marketplace Large global enterprises standardising on SAP Benelux mid-market and enterprise, MSP programmes Belgian organisations wanting marketplace + MSP + VMS in one

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About the Speakers

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Peter De Buck – Co-Founder, Connecting-Expertise

With over 20 years of experience in sales, procurement, and workforce technology, Peter has co-founded multiple companies focused on improving how organizations attract, manage, and govern external workers. He specializes in building digital solutions that reduce costs, improve compliance, and streamline contingent workforce processes.

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‍Kurt Deroost – Partner, PACT Association

Kurt brings more than two decades of expertise in ICT procurement, sourcing, and supplier management. He has led major transformations in contract management, outsourcing, and digital procurement. At PACT Association, he helps organizations design modern sourcing strategies, optimize procurement workflows, and strengthen vendor governance in a rapidly evolving market.

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