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.
It is yet another step in the relentless march of globalization that raises the ire of some U.S. politicians but is an undeniable fact of business today.
India is still by far the most attractive offshore destination for U.S. companies looking to cut costs and increase efficiency by tapping into India's vast, educated, English-speaking populace. Increasingly, Indian service providers have moved up the food chain to offer project management and consulting services. Infosys Technologies, for example, may be the first to establish a consulting practice.
