The level of outrage over the outsourcing of software development to India is disproportionate to the effect it is having on the local industry, according to analysis group Gartner.
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Four out of five outsourcing deals will be renegotiated during the lifetime of the contract, because many deals have been too focused on cutting costs.
The level of outrage over the outsourcing of software development to India is disproportionate to the effect it is having on the local industry, according to analysis group Gartner.
The practice of outsourcing will undergo a dramatic transformation over the next ten years, according to Gartner analyst Rolf Jester, who adds that offshore outsourcing will just be one of many adjustments.
Outsourcing IT work is increasingly popular, but it doesn't necessarily result in cost savings, according to a report from a market research company.
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