News Analysis
Nasscom: future is bright despite economic shade
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India's National Association of Software and Service Companies (Nasscom), predicts a bright future amid the belt-tightening of a US-led recession.
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Why BT is the 21st century British Rail
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As BT's third-quarter results paint a depressing picture, there are much brighter glimmers of hope from its Global Services division. What does all this tell us about the future of our once-nationalised telco? asks Sourcing Focus editor, Chris Middleton.
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Nasscom unveils ambitious programme under new president
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What has Nasscom has been doing lately? The Indian industry body for software and services companies has been going from strength to strength under its new president, reports Chris Middleton. The results: a UK security conference, innovation awards, and a detailed rundown of Indian BPO action points. All in under six weeks, and in advance of next week's Mumbai conference.
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Do, Ron, Ron: EDS juggles its Q4 results
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EDS is one of a handful of services giants reporting mixed or downbeat results this week. But as editor Chris Middleton reports, the Two Rons at the head of the company are busy playing word games with investors. Could this be the return of an old sport: bear (market) baiting?
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CSC results: from El Segundo to Falls Church?
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Positive results from CSC stand against the prevailing mood of the economy, and suggest the service sector remains strong, in spite of the financial gloom.
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Outsourcing: this time it’s personal, claims CSC
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Social networking changes people's expectations of technology, said CSC's Guy Hains at an industry event. In such a climate, outsourcing suppliers will be asked to supply the innovation, reports Chris Middleton.
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Winter bear hits the China shop
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China joins the West in battling an unexpectedly harsh economic winter... meanwhile mad-made trouble hits the eastern internet.
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Mr Gates Goes To Downing Street
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Bill Gates spoke to business delegates in London about China, (not) getting sued, and the benefits of competition...
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2008: Playing the risk game – offshoring
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With risk avoidance, assessment and management rising high on the corporate agenda for 2008, offshoring is certain to be one area that is closely examined, along with HR (see separate article). This predicates a need for 'risk intelligence'...
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Wipro now number two Indian services company
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Indian services giant Wipro swims upstream in a downward market.
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