Outsourcing questions

We are going to need to upgrade to a new iSeries machine next year.  (Our 
current model 170 is starting to have trouble handling the increasing 
interactive demand.)

My CFO is considering outsourcing our data processing activity rather than 
buying a new box.  Can anyone give me an idea of the pros and cons of such a 
move?  What questions should I ask an outsource service provider to insure that 
they are the best fit for our company?  (I have some ideas, but I don't want to 
overlook anything.)

Also, if anyone has any experience running the ERP package PRMS in an 
outsourced environment, I really like to hear about your experience.

Thanks for your assistance,

Janell Haskins
Programmer/Analyst
Knit-Rite, Inc.
(913) 281-4600, ext. 113