Outsourcing Slideshow: 9 Alternatives to Indian Outsourcing

9 Alternatives to Indian Outsourcing

Midwestern U.S.

Onshore outsourcing may be the way to go in today's political and economic climate.

Midwestern U.S.
Strengths: Public relations, culture and language compatibility, infrastructure, North American proximity
Weaknesses:

Cost  

Canada

Nearshore markets such as Canada are also another attractive option.

Canada
Strengths: culture and language compatibility, infrastructure, North American proximity
Weaknesses:

Cost  

Singapore

One of the most mature IT outsourcing countries in the bustling Southeast Asian market.

Singapore
Strengths: Political and economic climate, infrastructure
Weaknesses:

Cost, time zone difficulties

Brazil

This nearshore option is heating up as a business process outsourcing destination.

Brazil
Strengths: Cultural compatibility, infrastructure, North American proximity
Weaknesses:

Educational system, security and privacy

Argentina

Another strong contender in South America, Argentina boasts a strong contingent of engineers.

Argentina
Strengths: Cost, skilled labor pool, North American proximity
Weaknesses:

Political and economic climate

The Philippines

The Philippines is known for strong BPO and call center offerings.

The Philippines
Strengths: Cost, language skills, cultural compatibility
Weaknesses:

Security and privacy, political and economic climate

China

China has become a viable sourcing country and is poised for growth.

China
Strengths: Lower costs, skilled labor pool
Weaknesses:

Security and privacy, political and economic climate, language skills

Egypt

Egypt is leading the charge in Africa's bid to become the newest IT outsourcing up-and-comer.

Egypt
Strengths: Cost, European proximity
Weaknesses:

Infrastructure, political and economic climate

Poland

Poland offers good opportunities for companies with a strong European presence looking for affordable partners in close proximity.

Poland
Strengths: Skilled labor pool, European proximity, political and economic climate
Weaknesses:

Inadequate government support and subsidies.