Does Business Process Outsourcing Reduce IT Jobs in Asia/Pacific (Excluding Japan)?

This IDC flash examines the sensitive issue of business process outsourcing (BPO) and its effects on employment. It is a debate that was a centerpiece of American politics in the 2004 presidential election, and despite reasoning and logic still makes its presence felt in most high-cost or "mature" economies from time to time, notably in recent weeks in Australia. In Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan) or APEJ, the sensitive issue of whether BPO and its delivery offshore have a new impact of removing employment opportunities from an economic system is starting to become more widely discussed outside of the popular and tabloid media. This IDC event flash aims to objectively examine this contentious issue with facts and figures to ensure that a clear picture can be represented.