"IDC predicts that the Finnish information technology (IT) outsourcing services market will grow an average of 9 percent annually each year during the forecast period from 2003 to 2008. In 2003 the market experienced a growth of 16%. In 2004 some IT outsourcing vendors are growing very strongly in Finland and consolidation continues. Driving factors for outsourcing growth continue to be focus on core business and cost cuts, as well as continued growing acceptance of outsourcing as a compelling business practice among small and medium-sized organizations." says Research Manager Esa Peltonen