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Capacity Building in IT/BPO Sector- A Perspective

In the past two decades, the world has experienced rapid growth in the IT/BPO sector. It touches the lives of millions of people worldwide and is a source of livelihood for many. In recent times, some countries have been able to exploit this sector and transform their econ-omies from a stagnant and depressed state to a vibrant and rapidly growing one.

China’s Outsourcing Market – A Perspective

China’s market for the outsourcing of technology services (outsourcing services) has experienced faster growth. Over the past 5 years, both foreign IT service providers and home grown IT and BPO service providers have established and expanded business operations in China primarily to serve domestic and East Asian region customers.

Sourcing Drivers 2011: Realigning Business for the New Normal

Organizations are pursuing outsourcing today to gain more than just cost savings. But will the same old sourcing strategies be relevant in a world where the economy is in constant turbulence? In this note we take a look at the Top 5 Sourcing Drivers for 2011 that we believe will help unlock greater value for your organization and form the basis of more sustainable sourcing practices.

Africa – The Next Outsourcing Frontier

Countries across Africa are vying for position as competitive destinations for IT/ BPO by promoting low-cost labor and nurturing conditions for the development of world class IT and public infrastructure. In this article, Dr. P.K.Mukherji highlights the vast African opportunity and how government, and the private sector alike can participate in the same.

BPO Capacity Development Strategies for Developing Countries

Comprehensive insights into the opportunities presented by BPO as well as an ideal path forward for leveraging such opportunities for the developing nation is considered. The article provides a detailed overview of the market opportunity, potential benefits to developing nations, key selection drivers, conducting self-assessments and, the final development of an Investment Promotion Strategy.

US Economic Slowdown and its Challenges To the Indian Outsourcing Industry

Financial distress due to the global credit bubble and the accelerated growth of the Indian economy has led to Indian Rupee appreciation. Ultimately, the Indian Outsourcing Industry is under significant challenge. This Avasant article discusses the challenges and possible strategies that the Indian IT/ITES industry may adopt to overcome or mitigate these challenges.