Frank J. Casale

RUSSIA: A VAST OFFSHORING FRONTIER

For years, India has been the location of choice for offshoring. But the trend we've been seeing for the last several years is toward alternatives, not to replace India, but to provide a diversified offshore portfolio. This idea of risk diversification appeals to many outsourcing buyers, who are looking to offshore and also want to mitigate geopolitical risk.

For those who are employing this strategy, Russia presents a viable option. The country offers a huge pool of high-tech and engineering talent, has a strong IT sector that receives government support, has cultural and geographical proximity to the West, and presents potential cost savings in labor.

To help outsourcing buyers gain a greater understanding of the Russian offshoring opportunities, The Outsourcing Institute is providing this new section. The site contains content that will give sourcing executives research and insights into why they should consider Russia as a sourcing alternative.

Please let us know what you think and how we can make it more valuable to you.

Regards

Frank J. Casale
Founder & CEO
The Outsourcing Institute
fcasale@outsourcing.com