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<description>Global Services: Strategies for sourcing people, process and technologies.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 07:23 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Top 30 Countries for Offshore Services in 2010-2011</title>
<link>http://www.globalservicesmedia.com/Destinations/Global-Dynamics/Top-30-Countries-for-Offshore-Services-in-2010-2011/25/34/12208/GS1205234010808</link>
<pubDate>5/23/2012 10:03:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Gartner, Inc. has identified the Top 30 countries for globally sourced activities in 2010-2011, each one rated according to 10 criteria*, and found that eight new countries have made their debut in the Top 30. Many organizations that choose to move IT services to lower-cost countries are daunted by the task of determining which country or countries would best host their operations.

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<title>What Decides Location Strategies for GICs?</title>
<link>http://www.globalservicesmedia.com/Destinations/Global-Dynamics/What-Decides-Location-Strategies-for-GICs/25/34/12006/GS1203227010613</link>
<pubDate>3/22/2012 4:18:00 PM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the sessions at the Nasscom GIC Conclave 2012 was Location Strategy: Global Footprint That Manages Cost, Service and Risk. How important is a location strategy for GICs and what are the drivers for establishing a global footprint. Here are the key insights from the session.
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<title>Diversifiying Into New Locations is Good, But Be Aware of the Risks</title>
<link>http://www.globalservicesmedia.com/Destinations/Global-Dynamics/Diversifiying-Into-New-Locations-is-Good,-But-Be-Aware-of-the-Risks/25/34/0/GS1203206710606</link>
<pubDate>3/21/2012 9:58:48 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A diversified portfolio of outsourcing locations is a good way to balance out risks. But again it can give rise to new risks and challenges. Be aware of that, before you make your move into that hot new location on the global outsourcing map.]]></description>
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<title>Is Ireland the Place to be?</title>
<link>http://www.globalservicesmedia.com/Destinations/Global-Dynamics/Is-Ireland-the-Place-to-be/25/34/11974/GS1203137910584</link>
<pubDate>3/13/2012 11:15:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For an Indian enterprise considering investments into global locations, Ireland can turn out to be an interesting alternative. There is surely some connect between the two countries. An interaction with Barry O'Learny, CEO, Investment and Development Agency, Ireland, revealed that the Irish government is looking to strengthen its ties with the country by way of valuable partnerships.]]></description>
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<title>Jamaica: A Nearshore Destination With a Difference</title>
<link>http://www.globalservicesmedia.com/Destinations/Global-Dynamics/Jamaica:-A-Nearshore-Destination-With-a-Difference/25/34/0/GS1203057110561</link>
<pubDate>3/5/2012 11:27:50 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Jamaica, an attractive tourist spot known for its beautiful beaches and picturesque locations has transformed into a sought after global outsourcing destination. There is a growing fascination for new locations across the globe. Most emerging locations have a certain charm that works in their favor. We looked at what is working for the country of cricket and Reggae music. We found that it is not one but a combination of factors that is driving business.  

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<title>Nasscom 2012: Euro crisis Might Be for Good</title>
<link>http://www.globalservicesmedia.com/Destinations/Global-Dynamics/Nasscom-2012:-Euro-crisis-Might-Be-for-Good/25/34/11893/GS120215510512</link>
<pubDate>2/15/2012 6:17:00 PM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The current global economic crisis is often compared with the recession in 2008. It might look similar in terms of the uncertainties, but it in terms of the outcome it is certainly not that similar. This is what experts at NILF 2012 say.
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<title>Nasscom 2012: Emerging Economies Are Too Good to be Missed</title>
<link>http://www.globalservicesmedia.com/Destinations/Global-Dynamics/Nasscom-2012:-Emerging-Economies-Are-Too-Good-to-be-Missed/25/34/11887/GS1202146210504</link>
<pubDate>2/14/2012 4:43:00 PM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Nasscom India Leadership Forum features emerging economies as one of its core themes. We tried to find out Why emerging locations are becoming so popular.]]></description>
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<title>Its About Smaller Deals and Newer Locations</title>
<link>http://www.globalservicesmedia.com/Destinations/Global-Dynamics/Its-About-Smaller-Deals-and-Newer-Locations/25/34/11833/GS1201241810454</link>
<pubDate>1/24/2012 5:09:00 PM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[TPI Index strengthens experts' viewpoint that off late there has been a significant increase in small-sized contracts as compared to big, mega deals. The trend indicates changing buyer preferences in the global service landscape.]]></description>
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<title>Europe: Does the Benefit Outweigh the Challenge?</title>
<link>http://www.globalservicesmedia.com/Destinations/Global-Dynamics/Europe:-Does-the-Benefit-Outweigh-the-Challenge/25/34/11828/GS1201235110449</link>
<pubDate>1/23/2012 2:47:00 PM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Euro zone is still struggling. European economies are not seeing much respite and numerous issues are yet to be resolved. But interestingly, Europe and other regions like Middle East and Africa, and Latin America are being highly sought after as promising outsourcing locations, even when they are in the midst of an economic turmoil. Its good to be aware of the challenges. 

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<title>Outlook 2012: Lessons from the Past and Some More</title>
<link>http://www.globalservicesmedia.com/Destinations/Global-Dynamics/Outlook-2012:-Lessons-from-the-Past-and-Some-More/25/34/11714/GS120103510359</link>
<pubDate>1/3/2012 10:44:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The lessons from the recession economy led to permanent changes in making outsourcing more effective. While these will continue to hold,  service providers will need to focus on developing deep skills in business and industry domains, leveraging opportunities in new geographies, and managing risk to ensure scalable growth.]]></description>
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