Outlook 2012: IT Outsourcing in 2012
IT infrastructure outsourcing will see geographic expansion, consolidation, adoption of cloud, and offshore service providers continuing to work with US-based data center companies. IT applications outsourcing will be marked by increased thrust on business analytics driven by consumer computing and social media.
Nearshore’s 2012 Outlook: Trends & Challenges
Year 2012 for outsourcing industry will be shaped by technological (cloud) and economic disruptions. Gauging by recession-affected market sentiments, most companies are unlikely to tinker with their current outsourcing strategy (new contracts, change service locations, etc). This would in turn limit new expansion opportunities at a global level.