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Internet Strategy: China’s Next Generation Internet

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Argentina Outsourcing Scorecard

Argentina has a skilled workforce and a good (but small) IT infrastructure.

Brazil Outsourcing Scorecard

Latin America's leader in IT services is an emerging option for offshore outsourcing projects.

Costa Rica Outsourcing Scorecard

Costa Rica exports more software than bananas, a sign of its emerging status as back-office and call center hub.

Mexico Outsourcing Scorecard

With favorable currency exchange and labor Mexico is an attractive destination for Spanish-speaking outsourcing customers.

Canada Outsourcing Scorecard

Canada is a close and safe option for American companies, but rising costs reduce its appeal.

South Africa Outsourcing Scorecard

South Africa: a rising outsourcing option, though its telecom and business processes are less mature than other countries.

Ghana Outsourcing Scorecard

Low-cost labor, English language proficiency and government incentives put Ghana on the outsourcing map.

Israel Outsourcing Scorecard

Israel's capabilities in high-end research and development work make it an expensive option for more routine outsourcing projects.

Russia Outsourcing Scorecard

Low rates and technical expertise put Russia on the outsourcing map, but projects there require a lot of risk management.

Ukraine Outsourcing Scorecard

Political changes in 2004 opened up opportunities for Ukraine's low cost market for IT outsourcing work.

Poland Outsourcing Scorecard

European Union membership puts Poland on the map, but its relatively small labor pool for outsourcing work and rising costs are challenges.

Czech Republic Outsourcing Scorecard

The Czech Republic is a popular choice for German customer service centers, though the country's IT processes are still maturing.

Bulgaria Outsourcing Scorecard

Bulgaria is working to renovate Soviet-era telecom and IT infrastructure to help its experienced IT service providers.

Romania Outsourcing Scorecard

Romania offers lots of IT talent, but needs to bolster its weak infrastructure.

Hungary Outsourcing Scorecard

Hungary has become a regional attraction for data center outsourcing work.

Ireland Outsourcing Scorecard

Ireland offers a mature market for offshore call centers, but you won't save money here on labor costs.

Singapore Outsourcing Scorecard

Singapore offers a great business environment, but costs are so high that companies here send work to China.

Philippines Outsourcing Scorecard

Strong English skills and financial incentives to bring in business, but continued political instability

India Outsourcing Scorecard

Technology education and English proficiency help make India a leader in the global outsourcing market.

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