A Closer Look at Capgemini’s Guatemala Operation
March 29th, 2012Young professionals explain why ethics and innovation are key motivators.
Uribe and CNN: On Stage at Nearshore Nexus
March 28th, 2012
In what is shaping up to be one of the more historic moments in Latin America outsourcing, Nearshore Nexus (April 19 in New York City) will feature a dialogue between the former President of Colombia Alvaro Uribe and Senior Latin America Affairs Correspondent for CNN, Rafael Romo.
Romo will facilitate a dialogue with Uribe during the morning Keynote portion of the Nexus program. The discussion will focus on the current economic attractiveness of Latin America; an examination of the conditions necessary to drive services exports; and analysis of how to stimulate innovation and entrepreneurialism within the region.
Uribe is, without question, one of the most knowledgeable political leaders in fully grasping the wide range of economic benefits driven from business process outsourcing. In a briefing with Nearshore Americas last week, Uribe cited the work he performed in collaboration with his …
The Real Reasons Why it is So Hard to Find IT Talent in Brazil
March 20th, 2012
By Filipe Pacheco
The lack of qualified professionals is usually cited as one of the main pain points for IT employers in Brazil – especially foreign players arriving to the country eager to exploit the country’s expansive domestic market. As a direct consequence, competition for talent is intensifying and employers are becoming more savvy around the methods they use to attract and keep talent.
What’s the Secret to CINDE’s Success?
March 20th, 2012CINDE sets a high standard for investment promotion. Pilar Madrigal explains the group’s formula.
When the Deal Goes Sour: How Morgan Stanley Manages Troubled Outsourcing Relationships
March 19th, 2012
Fafian: Don't kill the deal if you don't have to.
By Bob Scheier
John Fafian, executive director of firmwide Sourcing at Morgan Stanley, believes in trying to fix broken outsourcing relationships before ending them. Listen to his views on why it’s often better to stick with the provider you already have, where legal and procurement fit in and the process of analyzing in-sourcing options if you are looking to bring work back on-shore.
Serial Entrepreneur Barreto on Guadalajara’s Global Vision
March 15th, 2012The Founder of Onswipe and other startups points to why GDL is doing it right.
Trinidad Admits Past Stumbles and Tries to Gear Up for BPO
March 15th, 2012
Trinidad's Trade and Industry Minister Cadiz says: "We blew it"
By Kirk Laughlin
Spend a few days in Port of Spain, the tidy capital of Trinidad, and you get the sense that this country’s unrealized BPO and tech ‘future’ has been forecasted for so long, and trumpeted so widely that most domestic stakeholders view any effort by the government to execute a global services investment strategy with justifiable skepticism.
Of course, it’s not like the country lacks blue-chip potential. The richest of the major Caribbean islands, Trinidad boast a per capita GDP of $20,300, which ranks 61st in the world and puts the country among the top quarter of richest in all of the Western Hemisphere.
Sci-Tech Minister Raupp: The processes must change.
By Filipe Pacheco
One of the biggest complaints heard from foreign investors in the IT outsourcing industry is that the laws that must be followed when starting a company or doing business on Brazilian soil are too complex and confusing. Both federal legislative houses are debating a series of new regulations specifically designed for the technology industry. If actually enacted, the policies could make it easier for IT outsourcing and related organizations to do business in Brazil as well as foster innovation domestically. Proponents from the research and tech community say the alternative will mean inability to compete.
Job Opening: Nearshore Americas News Editor
March 8th, 2012
Nearshore Americas is looking for a full time, Latin America-based news editor to join our superb team of professionals!
Our coverage is targeted on the business services and outsourcing industries of Latin America, with a heavy dose of analysis on IT services – especially delivered out of Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Argentina and Chile. From interviews with Presidents, to analyses of labor supply, geopolitical risks and worldwide BPO offshoring trends, we publish work that is well-researched, multi-sourced and grounded in business-oriented language. Our brand has grown quickly during the last three years.
Qualifications:
- Professional editorial/ reporting background, preferably with a tech/IT or b-to-b brand.
-Strong interest in Latin America business and political issues. (Spanish speaking preferred.)
-Based in US or Latin America. (Prefer Latin America)
Candidates must supply three English-based writing samples from an online news website. (We will not respond to candidates who fail …
Lack of Skills and Expertise Driving Data Analytics Outsourcing
March 8th, 2012
By Robert L. Scheier
Most IT outsourcing customers are looking for a way to save money, but a need for expertise is also driving more and more businesses to turn to outside service providers. This is especially true of businesses trying to make sense of the truckloads of information arriving daily at their data warehouses. They want people with specific industry knowledge and the skills to extract maximum value out of all that data – and even use that data to predict the future.
