http://www.silicon.com Results for offshoring en-us http://www.silicon.com/i/s/feeds/simple_logo.gif http://www.silicon.com 124 50 News feed from silicon.com http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60817684p,00.htm In spite of claims to the contrary, it is unlikely that a policy will be able to reverse the offshoring wave, given the benefits that can be achieved and the need to remain globally competitive. Economic and social drivers such as labor arbitrage... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://www.silicon.com/financialservices/0,3800010322,39637914,00.htm Soon offshoring will no longer offer the considerable tax incentive it has to date. In particular, in the immediate future do they outweigh any anticipated reduced costs from offshoring? This could have significant cost repercussions given the... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60677070p,00.htm So who really benefits from outsourcing and offshoring when there are so many issues and constituencies involved? This White Paper explores the economic and political implications of outsourcing and offshoring, while identifying cultural... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Sat, 05 Sep 2009 01:22:42 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60659906p,00.htm Offshoring of IT testing appeals to senior management, because it promises to drastically save money from labor arbitrage, reduced time-to-market, higher productivity, world class delivery but most importantly, companies can gain a truly... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Sat, 22 Aug 2009 01:24:08 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://services.silicon.com/itoutsourcing/0,3800004871,39484023,00.htm The entire offshoring industry across IT and BPO is 2.1 million people, so clearly there're enough graduates - the real issue is the suitability of candidates. Which location will be the first offshoring destination choice for the UK and Europe in... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:29:02 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://services.silicon.com/itoutsourcing/0,3800004871,39482189,00.htm The research also forecasts an increase in government IT outsourcing and even offshoring in 2009, echoing recent indications from Whitehall insiders that central government may be softening in its opposition to sending IT work offshore. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:42:02 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://www.silicon.com/publicsector/0,3800010403,39472099,00.htm After years of resistance to offshoring, the need to slash billions of pounds from public spending could see Whitehall looking to send IT work abroad. While offshoring is commonplace in the private sector, the public sector has so far shied away... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:59:02 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://management.silicon.com/itpro/0,39024675,39473332,00.htm silicon.com's top stories for July are an eclectic bunch - from calls for an offshoring tax, to work on cows that don't fart to one man's epic struggle to get an all-in-one printer simply to work. This July marks one year since Bill Gates took his... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:36:02 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://management.silicon.com/itpro/0,39024675,39469035,00.htm Offshoring is a controversial topic at the best of times - and one that's becoming increasingly contentious as the recession continues to see thousands of jobs lost across the country. Ben Acheson, IT manager at PADS Printing and Commercial... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:53:02 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://services.silicon.com/offshoring/0,3800004877,39453991,00.htm Offshoring is here to stay - but the government could help make sure it doesn't destroy British tech. In in last week's article I provided rhetoric as to the state of UK employment and prospects due to the ongoing offshoring trend. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:19:01 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://services.silicon.com/offshoring/0,3800004877,39451669,00.htm The net result of offshoring IT jobs is fewer British jobs and a diminishing skill base in the years to come. I wrote an article a few months ago about the potential impact of offshoring on the future of British business. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://management.silicon.com/careers/0,39024671,39444919,00.htm Offshoring too was a hot topic, with almost half of respondents agreeing that offshoring is undermining the skillsets of UK techies. We want to discover your opinions on everything from skills and training to offshoring and contractors. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:01:01 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://management.silicon.com/itdirector/0,39024673,39441308,00.htm With predictions that a £50bn cut in public services spending is needed by 2020, senior Whitehall figures have indicated that they're open to an increased offshoring of government IT. Asked how much scope there is to increase offshoring within... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:24:02 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://www.silicon.com/retailandleisure/0,3800011842,39444430,00.htm Barriers to outsourcing include the unrest caused by offshoring jobs, language barriers, and retail sector expertise requirements," the report said. Despite a degree of reluctance to outsource, retailers are likely to increasingly warm to handing... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:10:01 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://www.silicon.com/retailandleisure/0,3800011842,39442844,00.htm BAA's tech team have had a busy past year with offshoring a large part of its IT, the opening of Heathrow T5 and the sale of Gatwick Airport. Cost reduction is also another priority for BAA, and will take the form of "improving processes, further... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:58:01 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://hardware.silicon.com/storage/0,39024649,39437232,00.htm Broadband Britain was back on the agenda this month - with speed and bandwidth once again hot topics. First up Virgin Media announced it was trialling 200Mbps broadband - four times faster than its current UK top speed service of 50Mbps. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:01:01 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://services.silicon.com/offshoring/0,3800004877,39435094,00.htm Looking to save money from offshoring? This emphasis on cost savings is driving a wave of interest in offshoring and what it can achieve across the businesses. A business case supporting the initiation of an offshoring project will be underpinned... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Tue, 26 May 2009 14:51:01 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://www.silicon.com/financialservices/0,3800010322,39429763,00.htm We are disappointed at the job losses in the middle of a recession and disappointed that Barclays is still offshoring but are pleased at the extra security being offered at Radbroke," he said. Barclays has announced fresh tech job cuts that could... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Tue, 12 May 2009 14:54:02 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://management.silicon.com/itpro/0,39024675,39428133,00.htm And silicon.com columnist Mark Kobayashi-Hillary posed the question Is offshoring to blame for job losses? ID cards, Oracle's move for Sun and the ever-interesting issue of how to keep hold of your job were three of the biggest stories on silicon... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 08 May 2009 11:34:02 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://services.silicon.com/itoutsourcing/0,3800004871,39426229,00.htm UK multinationals have this week laid bare their sometimes rocky relationship with outsourcing and described how offshoring is helping them survive the recession. Speaking at the FT Outsourcing and Offshoring Conference this week, AGS group CEO... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 01 May 2009 17:20:02 +0000