UK firms to drive offshore outsourcing boom

Silicon.com
Demand for offshore outsourcing services among UK and European companies is set to increase by 50 per cent per year over the next two years, according to Gartner. Globally the analyst predicts the number of organisations doing offshore outsourcing will increase from 13 per cent to 20 per cent over the same period. In the next decade China will move from manufacturing to services. But being able to speak English is one thing. Being able to think it is another.
Ian Marriott, research VP at Gartner, said: "We are seeing increasing uptake in offshore services in the UK and Europe both with traditional providers and Indian providers. It's not an add-on anymore. Deploy those resources wherever they can be found." India remains the first choice of offshore destination for European countries and China also features as a potential top three choice, although it is still hampered by a lack of English language skills and a focus on the US. more...