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Offshore Outsourcing Books
Offshore Ready
A comprehensive introduction and guide to offshore outsourcing, with lots of facts and figures supported by case studies.
Offshore Ready presents an integrated, practical view of outsourcing, including the dynamics of offshore relationships, service provider options, risk management and approaches to cultural integration.
Though slightly US and India centric, it is well worth reading. So much so, that we've made it available for you to buy on-line here.
Price: £30.00 plus £5.70 delivery (world-wide). Single copies only. For bulk orders please contact us.
Offshore Outsourcing Reports
Offshoring - A Challenge or Opportunity for British IT Professionals?
The report of the BCS working group on Offshoring. Offshoring provides an opportunity to source IT services at low cost. This controversial trend looks set to have a significant impact on the British IT profession in coming years. It is of great concern to many BCS members. While some fears may prove to be unfounded, we believe it is crucial to take action now to develop a strong IT profession that meets future business needs and contributes to the well-being of the UK economy.
Offshore Outsourcing Associations
Romanian Association of Electronic and Software Industry.
Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council. An autonomous organisation under the Department of Information Technology, Ministry of Communications and IT, of the Government of India.
Hungarian Software Alliance. The HSA represents more than one thousand Hungarian software professionals.
National Association of Software and Service Companies. India's leading trade association for offshore outsourcing companies.
RUSSOFT is an association of the leading companies in the field of Software Development from Russia and Belarus. Currently RUSSOFT consists of more than 50 companies with 6000 highly qualified software developers who are experienced across a broad range of applications and technical platforms.
Offshore Outsourcing Users' Group
The Offshore Outsourcing Users' is a new group established to enable people and organisations involved in the purchase and operation of business services provided by offshore suppliers to exchange information, advice, and establish best practices.
Offshore Outsourcing News & Forums
Offshore Outsourcing News Digest
Part of this web site, a round-up of all the latest outsourcing news from around the world.
Offshore Outsourcing News and Comment
Comment on offshore outsourcing and aggregated outsourcing news from around the world from Danny Sullivan.
An online journal (otherwise known as a Web log or Blog) gathering links, articles and general thoughts on outsourcing to one of Western Europe's 'nearshore' outsourcing countries - Romania.
Call Centre Voice is an online community dedicated for the call centre and customer service industry.
Electronic Journal on Information Systems in Developing Countries
The Electronic Journal on Information Systems in Developing Countries (EJISDC) strives to become the foremost international forum for practitioners, teachers, researchers and policy makers to share their knowledge and experience in the design, development, implementation, management and evaluation of information systems and technologies in developing countries.
Government Agencies, Embassies & Visas
Indian High Commission in London
Lots of background information, including demographics, festivals, business information and visa application forms (see link below).
Information on obtaining business visas. Don't want to wade through the red-tape? eCODE provides a visa service, e-mail your requirements to info@ecode.org.uk
European Information Technology eXchange
EuroITX.com is a Dutch Government supported, pan-European offshore outsourcing initiative.
New Zealand's official online gateway
MarketNewZealand.com is New Zealand's official online gateway to international trade. This New Zealand Trade and Enterprise initiative showcases New Zealand's extensive export capability to international buyers through a directory of exporters, and features a trade enquiry system allowing buyers to enter trade enquiries directly to fast-track their tender. The site also provides access to New Zealand Trade and Enterprise's market intelligence, news and events, and users can register and customise their home page for relevant news and market intelligence.
Travel Guides and Country Information
General map of India showing major cities. This site also provides more detailed maps.
Lonely Planet produce eCODE's recommended travel guides. An essential purchase for anyone visiting India.
A quick guide and simple tips for business people visiting India.
Essential background information for anyone visiting Romania.
Essential background information for anyone visiting Hungary.
Essential background information for anyone visiting the Philippines.
Visiting: England Scotland Wales
Essential background information for anyone visiting the UK.
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