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Topic Category: Business |
| PWC: China prime financial services outsourcing spot China and India top offshoring destinations, India threatened by labor costs |
| Forrester: Process change outsourcing posts biggest growth Process change outsourcing and rate stability headline 2005 according to Forrester |
| Gartner: FSPs should boost outsourcing Gartner encouraging FSPs on outsourcing |
| India hosting business interns Business interns flock to India for better experience and insight in the global field of business |
| US online ads boost Indian BPO revenues US ads working for Indian BPOs |
| Foote Partners: Outsourcing no longer a threat to US IT salaries Outsourcing actually a leg-up for US IT pay |
| Foote Partners: Outsourcing no longer a threat to US IT salaries Outsourcing actually a leg-up for US IT pay |
| Poor management relationship takes toll on outsourcing success Management relationships related to outsourcing success |
| India IT firms enjoying outsourcing cash flow Profits up for India’s IT outsourcing firms |
| India IT firms enjoying outsourcing cash flow Profits up for India’s IT outsourcing firms |
| Meteorology jobs flying to outsourced skies Flying United, flying meteorology jobs |
| Outsourcing dissastisfaction on the rise Study shows buyers of outsourcing services are getting dissatisfied with offshore service providers |
| Dubai venue for global IT outsourcing meet First global forum for IT outsourcing to be held in Dubai |
| UK IT getting more outsourcing-oriented UK companies allocating more for IT outsourcing |
| Offshoring strategy reviewed due to A&O target trouble Logistics pose challenges to outsourcing |
| Outsourcing a helping hand for message management Outsourcing relieves message management burden |
| EU population drop boon for Indian outsourcing Aging EU population encourages Indian outsourcing |
| Disney to offshore IT work Disney does the job juggle |
| Wipro to venture into consulting Wipro Technologies branching out into consulting |
| FSA cites relocation risks FSA points out offshore risks of relocating |
| Dell to expand operations outsourced to India Dell back in India and growing in size, operations |
| eBay heading for India to invest $21M India and eBay promising greater growth in offshoring |
| Australia to benefit from Indian outsourcing Australian programmers on winning end of outsourcing |
| Offshoring rollback? Offshored services brought back in-house |
| Canadian firms wary of offshoring Report shows Canada’s hesitation to offshore |
| Japan: Vietnam's next outsourcing focus Vietnam scouting around Japan's outsourced software market |
| Philippines aiming for Europe's BPO market RP heading for Europe’s BPO market |
| Philippine outsourcing firms targeting Japan and Europe job markets The Philippines in the market for job markets |
| Dutch government aids Philippine BPO industry Philippine BPO gets help |
| London's financial services to be outsourced to India London’s money and moneyed jobs pouring into India |
| CSC to service Chinese insurer CSC wins outsourcing deal with Chinese insurance company |
| Japan - India tie-up for ICT Promising collaboration between nations for improved ICT services. |
| Home-based Call Centers catching on Outsourcing to call centers need not go far from home anymore. |
| Outsourced Fastfood? Food fast heading out the drive through windows worked next state |
| Stable IT growth seen for 2005 Thinking small – and medium enterprises to reach the top of the (selling) list |
| Weakened Dollar and Outsourcing Helped IBM Come Out on Top Offshore outsourcing was a good part of the strategy.
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| Retired DHL CEO Speaks Up for Offshoring Offshoring "benefits the consumer." |
| Infosys Reports 52% Profit Rise in Third Quarter Other major Indian software BPOs look forward to similar profit boom. |
| UK Gained 16b Last Year, Thanks to Outsourcing More offshoring from UK to India seen in 2005. |
| North American Workers Gear Up for Exodus Job-hopping is "in" in 2005. |
| Hiring Work From Home Reps to Keep Call Center Jobs Onshore An IDC study gives call center managers a new idea to play with: hiring onshore work-from-home representatives. |
| More IT Outsourcers Prioritize Skills Over Savings InformationWeek shows that this year, IT business professionals place more confidence in IT outsourcing -- and less priority on cost. |
| Microsoft Teams Up With Indian Service Providers Microsoft forges a multimillion dollar deal with Infosys and Wipro. |
| GE Sells Majority Stake of Indian Outsourcing Branch Yesterday, General Electric, Co. (GE) sold a majority stake of its India outsourcing arm to two US-based private equity firms for US$500 million. |
| Problems With Cost Effectiveness in Offshoring Financial Jobs Preparation is vital. |
| Two Studies Conflict on US Tech Jobs Does job gain balance out job loss in the States? |
| Skills Shortage in South African Software Sector A study revealed that "a significant number of companies are ignoring the need to address a shortage of skills in the software sector in South Africa." |
| Many European IT Directors Don't Outsource Of 700 IT directors in Europe, 97% plan to keep their IT strategy management in-house. |
| EU ministers oppose punishment proposal The EU junks a proposal to discourage offshoring. |
| Malaysia poised to compete in offshoring market Malaysia will lower its business costs and develop its high-tech zone to remain competitive among other offshoring countries. |
| Poll ranks TCS, Infosys and Wipro as leaders of India's IT Premier Indian finance portal Equitymaster rates three key players in the Indian IT industry. |
| Losing faith in Indian IT Despite India's efforts to remain attractive to businesses overseas, faith seems to be crumbling on the home front. |
| Budget conscious Microsoft sneaks overseas $1 Billion in budget cuts and offshoring contracts make Microsoft leaner and meaner |
| Outsourcers focus on employee benefits Hallmark and Barclays show sensitivity in recent outsourcing deals |
| Australia: Looking for alternative locations, skills India is not the only choice. |
| Open up, Dubai Dubai offers benefits as an outsourcing location. |
| The race for HR supremacy A big merger of two promiment HR outsourcers |
| Service providers: Put your money where your mouth is Maintain high quality of service, by preparing for disaster. |
| Have outsourcing, will travel Rethinking the corporate travel manager. |
| In pursuit of mid-sized outsourcers Freelance markets offer an entry point into outsourcing. |
| "Mega-trend" means mega-backlash for India Gartner says the outsourcing backlash will stay. |
| What's making successful IT departments click The best do outsourcing. |
| US law firms take a bite of outsourcing pie Lawyers get overseas support with offshoring. |
| Finding the right mix Cost savings and access to valuable skills are reasons for outsourcing. |
| Keeping the core alive Sears outsources $1.6 billion in I.T work |
| Wipro tops list of Indian players Wipro is among top 10 outsourcers in the United States |
| HR outsourcing a big hit in Asia Pacific More statistics on HR outsourcing |
| Choose your outsourcing mode The outsourcing menu continues to grow |
| When small firms go big on outsourcing Smart small businesses do outsourcing |
| IBM lands another deal Global services wins a $450 million dollar deal with Qantas Airways from Australia |
| BPO on the rise Many North American companies are opting for business process outsourcing. |
| Outsourcing down under Australia moves to become a global outsourcing player. |
| Expansion fuels outsourcing deals Large outsourcing deals have recently expanded the reach of outsourcing providers. |
| Malaysian banks hot on outsourcing Banks outsource to improve operating efficiency |
| Retailers focus on India JC Penny outsources in India |
| IT, telecoms increase R&D outsourcing to India More research and development goes to India. |
| Manpower outsourcing thrives in India Steep staffing demands require skilled human resources professionals in India. |
| Destination: JAMAICA Jamaica is proving itself as a real nearshore outsourcing destination |
| HR outsourcing is here to stay Companies find little backlash against outsourcing human resources. |
| HP to outsource more in Asia, Europe HP wants to challege IBM as an offshore outsourcing leader. |
| Outsourcing with a tinge of blue IBM's giant Global Services division continues to grow with the addition of various BPO capabilities. |
| US retailers hot on the outsourcing trail Best Buy, Sears, and Target take advantage of outsourcing. |
| Eastern Europe goes further East to outsource Russia and Ukraine benefit from outsourcing investors in Eastern Europe. |
| McDonalds building outsourcing farm Outsourcing - fast food style |
| Pharma firms turn to India for expertise Active ingredients for the pharmaceutical industry are commonly supplied by India. |
| India's outsourcing "glow" Jewellery makers from Italy outsource to India. |
| India still no.1 in automotive outsourcing High technology automotive work is outsourced to India. |
| Outsourcing is a two-way street The outsourcers are outsourcing. |
| Globalization drives logistics outsourcing As the world grows smaller - logistics headaches multiply. |
| Giving Consumers a Choice About Offshoring E-loan asks it's customers to chose between U.S. and India. |
| Marketing, Advertising and PR can be Outsourced Marketing, PR and advertising are likely targets for outsourcing. |
| SPOTLIGHT INDIA: Globalization Globalization has played a significant role in India's rise as an economic
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| Could India be the Next Global Melting Pot? Offshore outsourcing could reverse the trend of immigration to the United States. |
| Reduction in H1-B Visa Program Takes Effect Starting October 1, 2003, the number of H1-B visas issued by the United States Government will be reduced by 2/3, causing mixed feelings for many in North America. |
| Political Turmoil in the Philippines To become a leader in offshore outsourcing, the Philippines must convince the world it has achieved political stability. |
| Anger Against Offshore Outsourcing Will Quickly End Past history shows that legislation directed against offshore outsourcing is unlikely. |
| Can Indian Manpower Scale to Meet Rising World BPO Demands? Despite India's large population, several barriers must be crossed if it is to match the worlds growing demands for business process outsourcing (BPO) services. |
| Continued Pressure on Offshore Outsourcing Billiing Rates An efficient market will continually re-evaluate the best hourly rate for outsourced services. |
| Offshore Outsourcing to India May Soon Feel the Business Cycle As large corporations rush to adopt offshore outsourcing practices, a shortage of capable talent may quickly drive prices up. |
| Offshore Outsourcing and the H1-B Visa H1-B visa holders can be affected by offshore outsourcing just as much as US citizens. |
| Near-shoring Becomes a Complement to Offshore Outsourcing Consider an outsourcer with a near-shore strategy. |
| The Offshore Technology Labor Market Tightens The competition for skilled technology workers at top offshore outsourcing locations has increased, cutting into corporate margins. |
| A Look to the Philippines for Offshore Outsourcing While it clearly trails India in it's outsourcing prowess, the Philippines do offer some very compelling features. |
| Process, Process, Process. Outsourcing to India Offshore outsourcing to India is clearly a wave of the future for many jobs. Learn from the advice of CIO experts. |
| Offshore Outsourcing Market Deals With 'Underpricing' The market for business process outsourcing services has proven to be very competitive. |
| Surprise! E-business is Alive and Well. Rumors of the death of e-business have been greatly exaggerated. |
| BPO Market in India Wrestles With High Turnover Rates High demand for skilled workers in India has created thrashing in the labor market. |
| Infosys Quarterly Earnings Slip Stock analysts expressed shock as Infosys Technologies reported lower earnings that expected. |
| Oracle, Dell, and Linux Dell's plan for the future includes enterprise hardware and commodity services. |
| An Inside Look at the US Patent System Carnegie Mellon Univerity professor Michael Shamos speaks on business process patents. |
| Considering Long Term Outsourcing Relationships A recent survey indicates that most companies do not have long term strategies for managing outsourcing relationships. |
| "Caution" About Offshore Outsourcing There could be dangers to firms that outsource technology services. |
| The Promise and Perils of Offshore Software Development Offshore software development is not just for major corporations. |
| Are Patents Producing New Ideas? Programmers and economists are both against software patents. |
| Wages During a Recession An interesting perspective on why wages continue to rise, even during a recession. |
| Wanda, the Next Step In Wireless Products Texas Instruments has announced Wanda, a new chip that combines GSM, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, all on one chip. |
| Wi-Fi Usage Grows Rapidly Have you had a 'Wi-Fi' moment? |
| The Cost of War A war on Iraq will cost at least 60 billion dollars. Could this be more wisely spent? |
| Redefining the American Software Engineer A news.com article reports on the growing trend of offshore outsourcing in North America. What does this mean for the North American engineer? |
| Game Theory Perspective on Intellectual Property A game theory expert points out that intellectual property will slow economic growth in a free market economy. |
| Finding the Right Price What exactly determines the right price for a product? Until recently, it seems like guessing was the best strategy. |
| Content and the failure of AOL Time Warner Many reasons can be sited for the failure of the large media conglomerate. Could it just be TOO much content? |
| Game Theory in the Computer Industry How does the old prisoners dilemma game unfold when applied to the modern world of computing? |
| India Becomes Backoffice to the World With improvements in communication and collaboration, more and more backoffice functions can be moved to 'offshore' locations. The bottom-line concious banking industry is leading the way. |
| Software Development as a Commodity, Continued Continuing on the theme from the previous posting, I further develop the argument that software development is moving towards commoditization. |
| Has Software Development Become a Commodity? One of the biggest keys to success in the software industry is standardization. Looking to the future, where does this all lead? |
| Outsourcing America Can anyone stop the inevitable force of globalization. This posting is a reponse to a recent article titled "View from Lodi, CA: Outsourcing America?". |
| Clinical Process Outsourcing, a Case Study In another example of effective outsourcing, Wipro Technologies, has developed a model for clinical process outsourcing (CPO). Doctors in India are able to support local physicians by reading radiology scans. |
| What is Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) BPO is a very innocuous title for a revolutionary way of conducting business. Today when someone says 'back office', they are likely talking about India! |
| An Examination of Agile Development Constant feedback is one of the core principals of agile software development. |
| Sun Doubts It's Own Java Serious bugs in the Solaris Java runtime environment (JRE) have not gone unnoticed within Sun offices. Tough times are ahead for Sun. |
| Some People Like Doing Things the Hard Way Even with the time and effort that has gone into studying software projects and project management techniques, many projects are doomed to failure before they begin. Some people just like to do things the hard way. |
| Offshore Software Development Quickly Becomes Standard. What was once a last resort for cash strapped corporations is now becoming the de facto standard in the information technology industry. Hot growth areas include offshore applications management and near-shore development centers. |
| Globalization and White Collar Work The fact that globalization is sending jobs from the United States to developing nations is not new. The fact that these jobs are white collar is! |
| More Game Theory in the Business World An analysis of common contract clauses from the perspective of game theory. |
| How Game Theory Can Be Applied to the Software Business Using conecepts of game theory can lead to many unexpected revelations about software product positioning. In fact, these rules can show many new opportunities for mutually beneficial collaborations. |
