outsourcing

News about outsourcing

Article | 14/05/2013 China still safe for IT outsourcing, despite US security concerns, says vendor
China's reputation for security may have been marred by recent U.S. accusations of state-sponsored hacking but the nation is still a safe place as a t...
Article | 19/04/2013 Wipro's IT services business posts slow growth in difficult market
Indian outsourcer Wipro reported slow revenue growth in its IT services business, reflecting a continued volatility in the outsourcing market.
Article | 17/04/2013 Tata reports strong revenue and profit growth despite uncertain market
India's Tata Consultancy Services reported strong first quarter revenue and profit growth, despite indications that the outsourcing market is still un...
Article | 12/04/2013 Infosys' profit drops in 'challenging' market
Indian outsourcer Infosys saw its profit drop even as revenue grew in the first quarter, as margins were hit by staff salary increases, and investment...
Article | 9/04/2013 Tata to acquire French IT services company Alti
Tata Consultancy Services is to acquire French IT services company Alti in a bid to increase its presence in the European market.

Features about outsourcing

Article | 11/06/2010 The world's most unusual outsourcing destination
Think of North Korea, and repression, starvation and military provocation are probably the first things that come to mind. But beyond the geopolitical...
Article | 9/03/2010 How to manage outsourcers after the contract's ink is dry
When the global trade association SEMI experienced a big revenue decline last year and had to cut staff, CIO Gil McInnes turned to outsourcing.
Article | 22/06/2009 Offshoring? Try China and India plus a third site
China may be rising as an offshoring destination, but many companies are outsourcing to multiple countries rather than just choosing between China and...
Article | 18/04/2009 10 Cultural Faux Pas You Should Never Make in India
It's been 12 hours since your last bite to eat. Your stomach growls angrily as you meet the host who will take care of all your needs while you prepar...
Article | 13/03/2009 Cisco quietly downsizing through outsourcing
When Cisco celebrated the fifth anniversary of its New England Development Center last year - a ceremony attended by Massachusetts Congresswoman Niki ...

Whitepapers about outsourcing

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