Year of publication: [1994 – 2003]
Here is a collection of articles taken from diverse IT-magazines and web portals telling about the practice and benefits of offshore software development.
List of articles below is sorted in reverse chronological order.
10 secrets of successful offshore software development
SearchCIO.com, November 10, 2003
By Nari Kannan
(http://searchcio.techtarget.com/)
A large percentage of American companies are already utilizing offshore software development or considering doing it soon. Many large companies are setting up their own operation in countries such as India and China or contracting with companies there. Offshore development […]
By Nari Kannan
(http://searchcio.techtarget.com/)
A large percentage of American companies are already utilizing offshore software development or considering doing it soon. Many large companies are setting up their own operation in countries such as India and China or contracting with companies there. Offshore development […]
Russia Joins Offshore IT Mainstream
CNSNews.com, September 3, 2003
By Sergei Blagov, correspondent
(http://www.cnsnews.com/)
Moscow (CNSNews.com) – Russia’s domestic Information Technology industry and offshore software business is experiencing solid growth, making the country an increasingly important player in global IT industry. While the domestic industry is growing at an estimated 20 percent annually, the offshore […]
By Sergei Blagov, correspondent
(http://www.cnsnews.com/)
Moscow (CNSNews.com) – Russia’s domestic Information Technology industry and offshore software business is experiencing solid growth, making the country an increasingly important player in global IT industry. While the domestic industry is growing at an estimated 20 percent annually, the offshore […]
Russia poised to benefit from outsourcing
InfoWorld, June 25, 2003
By Michael Mainville, IDG News Service
(http://www.infoworld.com/)
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA – The IT offshore outsourcing market is far from saturated and Russia is poised to become a major market player if it can overcome Western prejudices, speakers at the opening of Eastern Europe’s largest outsourcing […]
By Michael Mainville, IDG News Service
(http://www.infoworld.com/)
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA – The IT offshore outsourcing market is far from saturated and Russia is poised to become a major market player if it can overcome Western prejudices, speakers at the opening of Eastern Europe’s largest outsourcing […]
Why Offshore Your Software And Web Development?
WebProNews, June 20, 2003
By Marty R. Milette
(http://www.webpronews.com/)
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock someplace, you have no doubt heard of outsourcing – and, have very likely been directly affected by it. Perhaps your job was ‘outsourced’. In some cases – you become the ‘loser’ – […]
By Marty R. Milette
(http://www.webpronews.com/)
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock someplace, you have no doubt heard of outsourcing – and, have very likely been directly affected by it. Perhaps your job was ‘outsourced’. In some cases – you become the ‘loser’ – […]
Harvard event showcases Russia as outsourcing site
Computerworld, May, 2003
By Paul Roberts, IDG News Service
(http://www.computerworld.com/)
MAY 01, 2003 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) – Lower wages than in the U.S. and an abundance of highly skilled computer programmers make Russia a good fit for companies aiming to bolster research and development or lower development costs, […]
By Paul Roberts, IDG News Service
(http://www.computerworld.com/)
MAY 01, 2003 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) – Lower wages than in the U.S. and an abundance of highly skilled computer programmers make Russia a good fit for companies aiming to bolster research and development or lower development costs, […]
Outsourcing guides see green offshore
CNET News.com, May 26, 2003
By Ed Frauenheim
(http://news.com.com/)
The economy remains in a slump, and that’s exactly why Atul Vashistha is smiling. As CEO of NeoIT, a consulting firm that helps companies outsource some operations overseas, Vashistha has little trouble these days pitching the value of his company’s services. […]
By Ed Frauenheim
(http://news.com.com/)
The economy remains in a slump, and that’s exactly why Atul Vashistha is smiling. As CEO of NeoIT, a consulting firm that helps companies outsource some operations overseas, Vashistha has little trouble these days pitching the value of his company’s services. […]
More IT firms look overseas to cut costs
ZDNet News: February 20, 2003
By Ed Frauenheim
(http://news.zdnet.com/)
Market research firm Giga Information Group is forecasting a boom in overseas outsourcing for the U.S. information technology industry. The research firm predicts IT outsourcing to India will grow by 25 percent this year, as companies seek to […]
By Ed Frauenheim
(http://news.zdnet.com/)
Market research firm Giga Information Group is forecasting a boom in overseas outsourcing for the U.S. information technology industry. The research firm predicts IT outsourcing to India will grow by 25 percent this year, as companies seek to […]
Offshore Outsourcing
New Architect Daily Magazine, February 2003
By Neil McAllister, senior technology editor
(http://www.newarchitectmag.com/)
When Adrian Comstock first dreamed up DriveGear.com, international labor management was the last thing on his mind. His seemed like a typically all-American idea: an e-commerce site where auto enthusiasts could purchase performance parts online. Imagine his surprise when, several […]
By Neil McAllister, senior technology editor
(http://www.newarchitectmag.com/)
When Adrian Comstock first dreamed up DriveGear.com, international labor management was the last thing on his mind. His seemed like a typically all-American idea: an e-commerce site where auto enthusiasts could purchase performance parts online. Imagine his surprise when, several […]
The Expanding Territory of Offshore Outsourcing
Journal, January 2003 Forecast Issue
By Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer, Steve Parrino, Business Writer
(http://www.outsourcing-journal.com/)
Offshore outsourcing in 2002 reached the status of a proven paradigm. Already a key component of strategic goals for many large U.S. companies, small to mid-size companies also are now finding ways to […]
By Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer, Steve Parrino, Business Writer
(http://www.outsourcing-journal.com/)
Offshore outsourcing in 2002 reached the status of a proven paradigm. Already a key component of strategic goals for many large U.S. companies, small to mid-size companies also are now finding ways to […]
5 Top Trends in Offshore Outsourcing
Datamation, December 17, 2002
By Drew Robb
(http://itmanagement.earthweb.com/)
Analysts and offshore outsourcing experts gathered at the recent U.S.-Russia Technology Roundtable in San Jose, Calif., identified five major trends in offshore development.Here’s a summary of those trends, as well as some of the factors driving them: 1. More and more […]
By Drew Robb
(http://itmanagement.earthweb.com/)
Analysts and offshore outsourcing experts gathered at the recent U.S.-Russia Technology Roundtable in San Jose, Calif., identified five major trends in offshore development.Here’s a summary of those trends, as well as some of the factors driving them: 1. More and more […]
Before You Conduct Offshore Outsourcing
About.com, November 08, 2002
By Imran Hameed
(http://internet.about.com/)
Companies in the U.S. generally decide to outsource offshore based on the visible cost advantages. The critical point often ignored is due diligence and commitment needed in managing the relationship inherent in offshore outsourcing. Following points should be considered by the outsourcing […]
By Imran Hameed
(http://internet.about.com/)
Companies in the U.S. generally decide to outsource offshore based on the visible cost advantages. The critical point often ignored is due diligence and commitment needed in managing the relationship inherent in offshore outsourcing. Following points should be considered by the outsourcing […]
Offshore development gains pace
IT-Director.Com, September 12, 2002
By Jack Of Hearts
(http://www.it-director.com/)
The market for offshore developments, dominated by India for the past few years, is gathering pace says Gartner in its latest assessment of development services. The company found that, whilst demand is currently low, the temptation of good value development work is […]
By Jack Of Hearts
(http://www.it-director.com/)
The market for offshore developments, dominated by India for the past few years, is gathering pace says Gartner in its latest assessment of development services. The company found that, whilst demand is currently low, the temptation of good value development work is […]
Global Outsourcing Strategies to India – the path to business enlightenment?
IT-Director.Com, June 26, 2002
By Paul Pickup
(http://www.it-director.com/)
One of the latest business fashions has been to outsource troublesome IT to Indian companies full of Far Eastern promise. This little sung activity has now become a $6b business with potentially huge consequences for the […]
By Paul Pickup
(http://www.it-director.com/)
One of the latest business fashions has been to outsource troublesome IT to Indian companies full of Far Eastern promise. This little sung activity has now become a $6b business with potentially huge consequences for the […]
Offshore development can save money
ComputerWorld Canada
By Poonam Khanna
(http://itworld.ca/)
Outsourcing has long been the salvage of many an overworked IT department and companies looking to concentrate on their core competencies. And many businesses aren’t just looking past their own offices for help, they’re looking beyond their borders and across the ocean where there […]
By Poonam Khanna
(http://itworld.ca/)
Outsourcing has long been the salvage of many an overworked IT department and companies looking to concentrate on their core competencies. And many businesses aren’t just looking past their own offices for help, they’re looking beyond their borders and across the ocean where there […]
Offshore Outsourcing Grows To Global Proportions
Information Week, February 11, 2002
By Larry Greenemeier
(http://www.informationweek.com/)
The growing demand for inexpensive yet competent programming talent is pushing the offshore-outsourcing market beyond its roots in India and encouraging U.S. IT service providers to increase their use of overseas workers. The technology skills needed to program in languages […]
By Larry Greenemeier
(http://www.informationweek.com/)
The growing demand for inexpensive yet competent programming talent is pushing the offshore-outsourcing market beyond its roots in India and encouraging U.S. IT service providers to increase their use of overseas workers. The technology skills needed to program in languages […]
GM Drives Application Development Offshore
ComputerWorld, January 21, 2002
By Lee Copeland
(http://www.computerworld.com/)
Automaker uses programmers in India for the first time to speed up Web project. General Motors Corp. last week launched its latest Web-based application for car owners, marking the first time it has relied on an offshore organization for a big application […]
By Lee Copeland
(http://www.computerworld.com/)
Automaker uses programmers in India for the first time to speed up Web project. General Motors Corp. last week launched its latest Web-based application for car owners, marking the first time it has relied on an offshore organization for a big application […]
Outsourcing Software Projects to Russia
Connect-World Eastern-Europe, First Issue 2002
By Arcady Khotin
(http://www.connect-world.com/)
Abstract Russia has long been justly famous for the high quality and technical expertise of its human resources. Nevertheless, the image most western managers have of the country, mostly derived from Hollywood and bad press, make them reluctant to entrust critical […]
By Arcady Khotin
(http://www.connect-world.com/)
Abstract Russia has long been justly famous for the high quality and technical expertise of its human resources. Nevertheless, the image most western managers have of the country, mostly derived from Hollywood and bad press, make them reluctant to entrust critical […]
How the September 11 Attacks Changed Offshore Outsourcing
Outsourcing Journal, December, 2001
By Beth Ellyn Rosenthal, Editor
(http://www.outsourcing-journal.com/)
American companies have enjoyed significant advantages outsourcing to companies located beyond their borders. “Offshore outsourcing” provides a powerful labor arbitrage; U.S. firms can receive made-in-the-U.S. quality at remarkably lower prices because of the wage scale differential in […]
By Beth Ellyn Rosenthal, Editor
(http://www.outsourcing-journal.com/)
American companies have enjoyed significant advantages outsourcing to companies located beyond their borders. “Offshore outsourcing” provides a powerful labor arbitrage; U.S. firms can receive made-in-the-U.S. quality at remarkably lower prices because of the wage scale differential in […]
Balancing Act
EWeek.com, October 22, 2001
By Laton McCartney
(http://www.eweek.com/)
In the wake of September 11, we’re hearing about the benefits of outsourcing everything from software development, training and help desks and e-mail, to Web hosting and network management. On the surface, the argument for making these moves during these troubled times is pretty straightforward: […]
By Laton McCartney
(http://www.eweek.com/)
In the wake of September 11, we’re hearing about the benefits of outsourcing everything from software development, training and help desks and e-mail, to Web hosting and network management. On the surface, the argument for making these moves during these troubled times is pretty straightforward: […]
Can Russia’s techies mimic India?
MSNBC, September 2001
By Rebecca Santana, MSNBC contributor
(http://www.msnbc.com/)
MOSCOW – Barely anyone came to work on a bright autumn day at one of Russia’s biggest software development companies, but that was perfectly fine with management. Business is doing so well, the company moved into new office space and many […]
By Rebecca Santana, MSNBC contributor
(http://www.msnbc.com/)
MOSCOW – Barely anyone came to work on a bright autumn day at one of Russia’s biggest software development companies, but that was perfectly fine with management. Business is doing so well, the company moved into new office space and many […]
Classic Outsourcing Blunders
Darwin Magazine, August, 2001
By Lauren Gibbons Paul
(http://www.darwinmag.com/)
It’s been nearly 25 years since the first corporation had the bright idea of farming out part of its IT department to somebody else. They called it time-sharing, and it was supposed to cut costs dramatically. These days, the hot money-saver is off-loading Internet-related […]
By Lauren Gibbons Paul
(http://www.darwinmag.com/)
It’s been nearly 25 years since the first corporation had the bright idea of farming out part of its IT department to somebody else. They called it time-sharing, and it was supposed to cut costs dramatically. These days, the hot money-saver is off-loading Internet-related […]
Russia Aims to Rival India As World Outsourcing Leader
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, August 2001
(http://networking.wsj.com/)
“I’m finding the technical expertise [in Russia] is very high,” says Ken Pocek, manager of a software lab that Intel Corp. opened last year in the central Russian city of Nizhny Novgorod. The chip maker employs 100 programmers at […]
(http://networking.wsj.com/)
“I’m finding the technical expertise [in Russia] is very high,” says Ken Pocek, manager of a software lab that Intel Corp. opened last year in the central Russian city of Nizhny Novgorod. The chip maker employs 100 programmers at […]
Take Java offshore
Take Java offshore JavaWorld, July, 2001
By Loren Siebert
(http://www.javaworld.com/)
From small Silicon Valley startups to the Fortune 100, many companies are discovering the benefits of outsourcing Java software development to offshore teams. Gone are the days when US firms outsourced only the tedious legacy systems maintenance to offshore companies. Indeed, US-based companies spent $5.5 […]
By Loren Siebert
(http://www.javaworld.com/)
From small Silicon Valley startups to the Fortune 100, many companies are discovering the benefits of outsourcing Java software development to offshore teams. Gone are the days when US firms outsourced only the tedious legacy systems maintenance to offshore companies. Indeed, US-based companies spent $5.5 […]
Is Russia Developing a Commercial Culture for High Technology?
Research-Technology Management, 2001
By Irina Dezhina and Loren Graham
(http://www.iet.ru/)
Russia inherited from the Soviet Union a strong tradition in natural science and an impressive educational system devoted largely to the natural and technical sciences. What it did not inherit from the Soviet period and what […]
By Irina Dezhina and Loren Graham
(http://www.iet.ru/)
Russia inherited from the Soviet Union a strong tradition in natural science and an impressive educational system devoted largely to the natural and technical sciences. What it did not inherit from the Soviet period and what […]
Firms look offshore to cut budgets
Computing, July 12, 2001
By Hazel Ward
(http://www.computing.co.uk/)
OFFSHORE outsourcing in the UK is being driven largely by the need to cope with a slowing economy. This was the consensus of opinion among speakers and delegates at a conference on off-shore outsourcing held by US supplier IMR Global in […]
By Hazel Ward
(http://www.computing.co.uk/)
OFFSHORE outsourcing in the UK is being driven largely by the need to cope with a slowing economy. This was the consensus of opinion among speakers and delegates at a conference on off-shore outsourcing held by US supplier IMR Global in […]
Russia struggles in India’s shadow for outsourcing
IDG News Service, Amsterdam Bureau, July 06, 2001
By Joris Evers
(http://www.idg.net/)
Outsourcing abroad? Go India! It has been that way for many years, but now Russians are knocking on doors looking for a piece of the multibillion-dollar pie. Competition is growing between the two countries, although the […]
By Joris Evers
(http://www.idg.net/)
Outsourcing abroad? Go India! It has been that way for many years, but now Russians are knocking on doors looking for a piece of the multibillion-dollar pie. Competition is growing between the two countries, although the […]
Offshore outsourcing
InfoWorld, June 11, 2001
By Loretta W.
(http://www.infoworld.com/)
VIVEK WADHWA hires very few programmers — at least from the United States. Wadhwa is the CEO of Relativity Technologies, a software and systems developer in Research Triangle Park, N.C., and one of the increasing number of IT executives turning to Eastern Europe for outsourcing […]
By Loretta W.
(http://www.infoworld.com/)
VIVEK WADHWA hires very few programmers — at least from the United States. Wadhwa is the CEO of Relativity Technologies, a software and systems developer in Research Triangle Park, N.C., and one of the increasing number of IT executives turning to Eastern Europe for outsourcing […]
Russia Takes Advantage of Brain Power at Home
International Herald Tribune, Monday, May 28, 2001
By John Varoli
(http://www.iht.com/)
ST. PETERSBURG This city has earned a number of nicknames in its 300-year history – Venice of the North, the Northern Palmir and Russia’s Cultural Capital. Now St. Petersburg has joined the growing list of places […]
By John Varoli
(http://www.iht.com/)
ST. PETERSBURG This city has earned a number of nicknames in its 300-year history – Venice of the North, the Northern Palmir and Russia’s Cultural Capital. Now St. Petersburg has joined the growing list of places […]
Outsourcers Begin to Tap Russian Talent
Computerworld, April 30, 2001
By Maria Trombly
(http://www.computerworld.com/)
Russia is often compared with countries in the West, regarding how far behind it is in economic development, democracy or life expectancy. But a better comparison, at least where technology is concerned, may actually be made with India. Like India, Russia […]
By Maria Trombly
(http://www.computerworld.com/)
Russia is often compared with countries in the West, regarding how far behind it is in economic development, democracy or life expectancy. But a better comparison, at least where technology is concerned, may actually be made with India. Like India, Russia […]
From Russia with code
IDG News Service, San Francisco Bureau, March 16, 2001
By Ashlee Vance
(http://www.idg.net/)
After enduring overwhelming regulatory and economic changes over the last decade, Russia now appears ready to make strides toward establishing a place in the growth of global technology markets. While the country will undoubtedly battle business policy challenges […]
By Ashlee Vance
(http://www.idg.net/)
After enduring overwhelming regulatory and economic changes over the last decade, Russia now appears ready to make strides toward establishing a place in the growth of global technology markets. While the country will undoubtedly battle business policy challenges […]
Productivity Improvement: No Pain, No Gain
Cutter Consortium, January 25, 2001
By Eric Buel
(http://www.cutter.com/)
“Let’s outsource everything; they’ve got to be able to do it better than us.” This type of all-encompassing comment may have been believable during the early 1990s, but few companies would embrace it now. The fact is, there are numerous […]
By Eric Buel
(http://www.cutter.com/)
“Let’s outsource everything; they’ve got to be able to do it better than us.” This type of all-encompassing comment may have been believable during the early 1990s, but few companies would embrace it now. The fact is, there are numerous […]
An interview with Yuri Lee, the head of LG Soft Lab, a St.-Petersburg-based branch of LG Electronics
Outsourcing-Russia.com, 2001
(http://www.outsourcing-russia.com/)
Yuri (Jue Haeng) Lee, the head of LG Soft Lab: “Russia has very talented software engineers” It may come as a surprise, but many of the IT-majors have R&D and software development branches in Russia […]
(http://www.outsourcing-russia.com/)
Yuri (Jue Haeng) Lee, the head of LG Soft Lab: “Russia has very talented software engineers” It may come as a surprise, but many of the IT-majors have R&D and software development branches in Russia […]
Russia: Software Development
Carmel University publications, December 2000
By Timothy H Clinton
(http://www.american.edu/)
Due to the high level of educated Russians, especially in math and engineering, the flourishing of software programming in the Russian Federation is not so surprising. Software seems to be one area where the Russian people tend to excel in the IT […]
By Timothy H Clinton
(http://www.american.edu/)
Due to the high level of educated Russians, especially in math and engineering, the flourishing of software programming in the Russian Federation is not so surprising. Software seems to be one area where the Russian people tend to excel in the IT […]
Intel Establishes Software Development Center In Russia
June 23, 2000 Intel Press Release
(http://www.intel.com/)
Intel Establishes Software Development Center In Russia MOSCOW, June 23, 2000 – Intel Corporation today announced the establishment of a Software Development Center based in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. The center currently employs over 100 software specialists and is expected to grow […]
(http://www.intel.com/)
Intel Establishes Software Development Center In Russia MOSCOW, June 23, 2000 – Intel Corporation today announced the establishment of a Software Development Center based in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. The center currently employs over 100 software specialists and is expected to grow […]
Offshore Outsourcing Nears Critical Mass
Information Week, June 12, 2000
By Drew Robb (Fragments)
(http://www.informationweek.com/)
The IT talent shortage in the United States is driving more companies to use overseas developers. Until recently, outsourcing software development to offshore suppliers was seen as a cost-cutting approach used by a few big U.S. companies to offload mainframe […]
By Drew Robb (Fragments)
(http://www.informationweek.com/)
The IT talent shortage in the United States is driving more companies to use overseas developers. Until recently, outsourcing software development to offshore suppliers was seen as a cost-cutting approach used by a few big U.S. companies to offload mainframe […]
Hiring Difficulties Biggest Reason For Outsourcing
Cutter Consortium, March 7, 2000
By Cutter Consortium
(http://www.cutter.com/)
According to a business-IT alignment study of 154 companies conducted by Cutter Consortium, a large percentage of companies — 29% — cite hiring difficulties as the greatest factor in their decision to outsource. When asked what primarily motivated their organization […]
By Cutter Consortium
(http://www.cutter.com/)
According to a business-IT alignment study of 154 companies conducted by Cutter Consortium, a large percentage of companies — 29% — cite hiring difficulties as the greatest factor in their decision to outsource. When asked what primarily motivated their organization […]
73% Of Companies Outsourcing Part Of I.T.
Cutter Consortium, February 29, 2000
By Cutter Consortium
(http://www.cutter.com/)
According to preliminary results from an outsourcing study conducted by Cutter Consortium, 73% of companies surveyed outsource some part of their IT services. When asked which aspects of IT are outsourced, the top five areas were: Application development: 52% […]
By Cutter Consortium
(http://www.cutter.com/)
According to preliminary results from an outsourcing study conducted by Cutter Consortium, 73% of companies surveyed outsource some part of their IT services. When asked which aspects of IT are outsourced, the top five areas were: Application development: 52% […]
IT Looks Offshore
Information Week, September 7, 1998
U.S. companies look for more help from foreign programmers By Marianne Kolbasuk McGee
(http://www.informationweek.com/)
The shortage of IT talent and the U.S. government’s freeze on issuing H-1B visas to foreign programmers has made the market for offshore programming more attractive to businesses. “Even companies that aren’t enamored […]
U.S. companies look for more help from foreign programmers By Marianne Kolbasuk McGee
(http://www.informationweek.com/)
The shortage of IT talent and the U.S. government’s freeze on issuing H-1B visas to foreign programmers has made the market for offshore programming more attractive to businesses. “Even companies that aren’t enamored […]
Studying the world’s software development trends can help CIOs make the grade
CIO Magazine, February 1, 1997
By Howard A. Rubin
(http://www.cio.com/)
How much should you spend to outfit a software development team in India? Will you get better service from a programmer in Russia or Japan? Are your Canadian code writers still productive, or […]
By Howard A. Rubin
(http://www.cio.com/)
How much should you spend to outfit a software development team in India? Will you get better service from a programmer in Russia or Japan? Are your Canadian code writers still productive, or […]
Software Goes Global
IByte, June 1994
By Russell Kay
(http://www.byte.com/)
It’s a brave new world for software development out there today–in fact, it’s the whole world, producing and purchasing software. It’s easy to think of software as primarily an American thing: Most of it has been created and sold here, and here is where its […]
By Russell Kay
(http://www.byte.com/)
It’s a brave new world for software development out there today–in fact, it’s the whole world, producing and purchasing software. It’s easy to think of software as primarily an American thing: Most of it has been created and sold here, and here is where its […]
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