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Jamaica’s ‘To Da World’

Jamaica long known for its serene beauty, tranquil beaches, great hospitality and easy going life style is making an impact in the global outsourcing market as a preferred nearshore BPO loca-tion. The Jamaican BPO industry, which is about 15 years old, accounts for USD 145 million of the USD 2.5 billion Caribbean and LatAM market and employs over 13,000 full time workers. Please click here to view the article online on Global Services website.

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.