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Featured ContentTequila Sunrise: The Rise of Mexico 2.0.Tequila Valley is Mexico's new Web 2.0 community. A community of geeks, business people, and writers who are hoping to change Mexico's business landscape. Nearshore 2.0: A Mexican Nearshore Company Does it RightThere are many nearshore software development firms who are up-and-coming out of Latin America. There is one, however, that is using Web 2.0 maketing savvy to really gain an advantage in the marketplace: Nearsoft, out of San Jose, California and Hermosillo, Mexico. Nearshore 2.0 Part 2: Interview with Matt Perez and Robert Martinez from NearsofInteriew with with Nearsoft's CEO and COO about nearshore, marketing and what it takes to be successful as a nearshore provider. CIO Magazine says Nearshore Has ArrivedCIO Magazine is finally giving the nearshore outsourced software development phenomenon it's day in the sun. My review of this recent article. Are you Missing the Boat in Latin America?If you're outsourcing your software development projects and you haven't looked sout of the border yet, you're missing out. Why you should consider Latin America for your software outsourcing needs. Destination Latin America:Latin America has arrived front and center as a desirable off-shore destination, a niche that India is most commonly thought to occupy. As a "near-shore" destination, Latin America offers significant value and resources when compared to Asia, especially for U.S.-based companies attracted to the region's cost advantages, cultural affinity and abundant resources. Five Questions you should ask before near-shoring in Latin AmericaCongratulations! You have decided on near-shoring to Latin America, a low-risk, high reward destination for companies seeking talent of all kinds. The region is experiencing real growth in economic and social terms, and there are hundreds of thousands of well-trained, eager, culturally adept people to service your business needs. Interview with Frank J. Casale and Dalton LuzWhile Brazil gained favor as a preferred market for U.S. companies as far back as 1926, when General Motors of Brazil first opened, Latin America's largest country continues to find a place among multinational corporations looking for alternative markets for a variety of solution services and providers. For companies seeking sourcing solutions, Brazil is a rising star – being a recognized equal among equals in the global outsourcing arena. Hear what Frank J. Casale, Founder & CEO of The Outsourcing Institute, discovered during this conversation with Dalton Luz, VP of Corporate Affairs. Colombia's IT, the best kept secretThe IT sector of the Colombian economy has experienced a huge surge. Today is one of the most dynamic segments with ample competitive advantages for any business that wants to profit from the tremendous values offered by the Colombian IT companies in the software and BPO markets. Frank J. Casale interviews Mauricio MinasThere's a new player on the sourcing landscape. Only this one's been around for two decades. It's Brazil. And companies from Latin America, the U.S. and beyond are discovering that its strong economy, robust IT infrastructure, proximity to hemispheric markets, and universities that graduate over 100,000 IT professionals each year are making Brazil a viable sourcing destination. New muscles in the marketplaceBrazil, Russia, India and China, the so-called Brics, are predicted to emerge as major world players by 2050. In this, the third of a four-part World Service series called Brics: The Changing Face of Global Power, the BBC's Peter Day examines what a world dominated by Brazil, Russia, India and China would be like to live in. U.S. investors put faith in MexicoA solid legal framework is essential if foreign investors are to continue lending their support to the development of technology in Mexico. Interview with Jose A. Gonzalez and Frank J. CasaleShort of "home-shoring" outsourcing by providers beyond U.S. borders doesn't get any closer than Mexico. This near-shoring market has gained favor among numerous buyers keen to keep their solutions closer at hand. Specialized Outsourcing – Impact of Best Practices on Project EfficiencyPSL's case proves, in hard numbers, how best-practices in software engineering tangibly diminish IT outsourcing costs. Ask the Expert
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