Outsourcing News : January, 2005

ANOTHER TIME, ANOTHER PLACE

India took an early lead in establishing itself as a centre for offshore outsourcing. Now 40 cities across the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Latin America are vying to attract BPO work.

Thursday, January 13, 2005

HOW SHOULD COMPANIES DEAL WITH LIFE AFTER BPO?

More and more executives are likely to face the challenges of what might be termed 'life after BPO.' The BPO market is expected to grow from about $405 billion last year to $682.5 billion in 2008, according to research firm IDC.

Friday, January 07, 2005

OFFSHORE-OUTSOURCING SPENDING TO CREEP UP

Spending on information technology projects farmed out to low-cost places like India should grow by 1 percent this year, according to a report Thursday from investment firm Merrill Lynch.

Thursday, January 06, 2005

WHERE TO OUTSOURCE NOW

Here is a sure sign that offshore outsourcing has matured: Established destinations like India, the Philippines and Mexico are themselves offshoring to China, Vietnam and Brazil in an effort to find talent and keep costs low.

Monday, January 03, 2005

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