An incredibly dynamic and turbulent 2008 has come to an end. Now, all those involved in outsourcing are looking to 2009 and wondering what the next year holds for the industry.
I thought it would therefore be a good time to share with you a few of the NOA’s thoughts on what trends we may [...]
Archive for December, 2008
2009 Set to be a year of change in outsourcing
December 22, 2008December 16, 2008
A report recently released by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), based on an analysis of The Labour Force Survey, revealed that those with professional qualifications can benefit from additional earnings and job security.
Independent professionals are tightening their belts at the moment so spending money on qualifications and training may not seem like a good idea. [...]
New locations emerging out of a downturn
December 9, 2008Recent reports in the technology press have hinted at the emergence of new IT offshoring locations. Destinations such as Egypt, winner of destination of the year award at the NOA Awards this year, are emerging as important centres of ITO.
Recent talks between the Egypt based Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITDA) and various big [...]
Vigil for victims of Mumbai attacks
December 3, 2008It was encouraging to see so many people attend the candlelight vigil for the victims of the Mumbai attacks last night.
The event saw hundreds of people, from all over the world, join together to pause and reflect on the atrocities that have occurred in recent weeks and also show their support [...]
Disaster Recovery
December 2, 2008We have seen, heard and read horrific accounts of the tragic occurrences happening in Mumbai recently.
I would first like to say that my heart felt sympathies are with all those affected by the atrocities. Working in outsourcing has meant that I have a particular fondness of India and its people and so, like many others, [...]
