Software Outsourcing in China Hindered by IT Talent ShortageNovember 12th, 2005 Talent shortage will impede the development of China's outsourcing industry, despite the optimistic prediction on China's IT outsourcing industry in the coming ten years predicted Qu Zhonghua, a senior program manager of IBM China's Shenzhen branch, at the 11th Joint International Computer Conference (JICC 2005) held in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. The rapid growth of the global outsourcing industry has provided opportunities for China's outsourcing industry in recent years, but the opportunities will not turn into successes if the country fails to provide sufficient qualified workforce, he said.
Indian BPOs' revenues will be doubled by 2010: GartnerApril 20th, 2009 NEW DELHI - India's business process outsourcing (BPO) industry will double its revenues in less than two years despite the economic slowdown and protectionist measures of western countries, a report by analyst firm Gartner said Monday. The top 20 India-centric BPO service providers accounted for $4 billion in revenue in 2008, representing 5 percent of the $80-billion revenue of the top 150 BPO companies in the world.
Bill Gates says US curb on skilled migrant labour will be a 'mistake'July 24th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Microsoft founder Bill Gates Friday said it would be a "big mistake" if the US imposes curbs on the entry of skilled workers from abroad, putting his weight behind "smart people" from countries like India who want to work overseas. "I can't make any predictions.
IBM is Spending 6 Billion USD For Indian OperationsJune 6th, 2006 IBM is spending 6 billion USD in the next three years to extend and improve its Indian operations. In the last three years IBM has already spent 2 billion dollars in India.
'Big mistake' if US blocks overseas skilled workers: Bill GatesJuly 24th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Microsoft founder Bill Gates Friday said it would be a "big mistake" if the US curbs the entry of skilled workers from abroad, rallying behind the "smart people" from countries like India that has a globally recognised outsourcing industry. He also said Microsoft will like to partner the Indian government in its ambitious plan to give a unique identity number and a biometric card to each of its 1.17 billion people.
Post-Satyam, IT industry faces tough time, says diasporaJanuary 7th, 2009 CHENNAI - Satyam Computer founder-chairman B. Ramalinga Raju's admission to committing a Rs.70-billion ($1.4 billion) financial fraud will raise questions about the the level of corporate governance in India, feel persons of Indian origin (PIO) at a conference of the Indian diaspora here.
Hasta La Vista for Microsoft Vista in India?January 30th, 2007 In India several households and even companies are looking at PC's in the price range of Rs. 10,000 (~ 227 USD).
Indian IT industry unperturbed by Bangalore-Buffalo remark by ObamaMay 7th, 2009 BANGALORE - Undaunted by US President Barack Obama's Bangalore-Buffalo remark and proposal to extend tax benefits to those creating job opportunities to Americans, experts in the Indian IT industry said the comments had nothing to do with outsourcing or with India. It is an instance of Obama's views being misinterpreted, said Som Mittal, President of Nasscom, while speaking to media persons here on Wednesday.
Satyam fraud has diaspora question corporate governanceJanuary 7th, 2009 CHENNAI - The admission of a Rs.70-billion ($1.4-billion) fraud by Satyam Computer founder-chairman B. Ramalinga Raju was a matter of hot discussion on the margins of a diaspora conference here with some delegates saying it raises doubts over the level of corporate governance in India.
A look at the world's 10 most valuable brands in 2009September 17th, 2009 The world's 10 most valuable brands in 2009Here's a look at the world's top 10 most valuable brands:
1. Coca-Cola, up 3 percent to $68.73 billion
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Verizon offers direct connections through Mumbai, Chennai gatewaysFebruary 28th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Verizon Business, a global leader in communications and IT solutions, plans to offer direct connections to one of the world's largest global networks through its two international gateways in Mumbai and Chennai. This follows approval from the India government's Department of Telecommunications to operate these under its international long-distance license, the New Jersey based company announced Friday.
Smartdata enterprises, the offshore software outsourcing companyApril 20th, 2009 MOHALI - Smartdata enterprises, an offshore software outsourcing company, has expertise in web and software applications development in the ever-growing software development offshore outsourcing global market. In 1996, SmartData Enterprises Incorporation, a consulting company was formed in Silicon Valley, California.
The tale of the tape on Microsoft and YahooJuly 29th, 2009 Microsoft and Yahoo at a glanceSome facts about Microsoft Corp. and Yahoo Inc., which announced a 10-year search advertising partnership Wednesday:
Microsoft:
— Founded: 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen to bring the Basic programming language to an early computer, the Altair 8800.
Massive Mobile Boom in India, Over 10 Million New Customers in September AloneNovember 4th, 2008 TRAI* (Telecom regulatory body) report on growth of telecom in India for September reveals some startling facts about Mobile growth and penetration in India. Highlights are
as follows:
Second time India added 1 Cr mobile consumers in September.
25 Crore Funding for Indian Startups from IDGMarch 16th, 2009 BANGALORE - In a bid to provide access to entrepreneurial, technology and financial resources in one place to accelerate the success of high-potential technology startups, IDG Ventures India and Microsoft India today announced an 'Early Stage Funding Program'. This partnership will offer dual benefit to the startups registering for Microsoft BizSpark wherein they will get a funding of up to 25 crore rupees by IDG Ventures and access to Microsoft suite including the latest tools and technologies at no cost.
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