This IDC update shows that offshore outsourcing market is one of the most dynamic aspects of the global IT industry, and is gaining prominence in the global media for positive and negative reasons. However, the underlying trend is for an increased uptake and shift toward the use of price-orientated resources.

The attached presentation covers the trends in the Asia/Pacific IT offshore outsourcing market from an analysis of the market demand in the Asia/Pacific region, as well as the opportunities for supply of services in locations as an alternative to India.

The regions considered markets for both IT services opportunities and offshore service provision include: