Refreshing article about outsourcing that provides an alternative perspective on the topic:

Outsourcing goes micro-multinational

You certainly got the classic picture plentifuly covered by the media, especially in USA, with its trail of screamers, believers, hardliners and dreamers. The reality though shows that it actually works and happens to be worthwhile for any big corporate. Even if there is a cost and some rules to be respected to benefit from it.
I recently presented in a conference (EIMCA conference, in Brussels) a case about outsourcing. I spoke about the assignment I'm on right now. Consequently I'm sort of immersed in the outsourcing ocean, the indian one actually, on a daily basis :-)
May I share a selection of articles ? I found those worthwhile to provide a context to my case:
General facts about India
Cultural issue
Things to secure success

If you want details on the case study I presented (Web portal development and on-going operation outsourced to Tata) , feel free to contact me.

But that's *only* the big picture , the multinational corporate case. What I like about the Wired article is that it reflects the huge underground potential of outsourcing. Massively beneficial for any business size. Actually Theandb Ltd, our small brand& outfit, might just do that for a non-for-profit-yet development in which we believe but for which we don't have the manpower to push forward. With internet teleworking becomes a piece of cake, especially when all parties are proficient in it. And with all the outsourcing wide-opened pool out there, we found one smart guy that we can afford (low-cost, capable resource)!

Also think about other kind of ... sourcing, like open-sourcing, if i may abuse the language. Look into Zope and offsprings such as Plone and you might sniff new strategies.

Thoughts? Please share !
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