http://www.cio.com/ en (c) Copyright 2009 CXO Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:29:29 GMT 2009-11-08T19:29:29Z en (c) Copyright 2009 CXO Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. http://www.cio.com/article/504815/IT_Enabled_Translation_Services_Are_Part_of_the_Growth_Formula?source=rss_globalization IT tools help make translation services more efficient as companies expand to foreign markets. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT Nancy Gohring <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/504815/IT_Enabled_Translation_Services_Are_Part_of_the_Growth_Formula?source=rss_globalization 2009-10-12T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/496954/Offshore_Outsourcing_Pay_Attention_to_Foreign_Exchange_Rates_or_Pay_the_Price?source=rss_globalization American companies may leave millions of dollars on the table by ignoring the impact of currency fluctuations on their offshore outsourcing deals. Here are five strategies for ensuring that you save even more money when the value of your offshore provider's currency drops. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Stephanie Overby <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/496954/Offshore_Outsourcing_Pay_Attention_to_Foreign_Exchange_Rates_or_Pay_the_Price?source=rss_globalization 2009-07-09T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/496322/Outsourcing_The_Demise_of_the_Offshore_Captive_Center?source=rss_globalization Citi, AXA, AOL and others have shed their wholly-owned Indian IT services subsidiaries. Analysts say sales of offshore captive centers may be more than just a sign of the recessionary times: The concept of owning an offshore services unit may have outlived its value for most companies. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT Stephanie Overby <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/496322/Outsourcing_The_Demise_of_the_Offshore_Captive_Center?source=rss_globalization 2009-06-30T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/493945/Outsourcing_Prices_Why_the_Recession_Isn_t_Really_Driving_Them_Down?source=rss_globalization The common perception is that IT outsourcing prices are heading south this year, to the benefit of customers everywhere who are clamoring to cut costs in this economic environment. But hold off on the Hallelujah chorus. Here's why you may actually pay more to--and get lower quality from--IT services providers today. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT Stephanie Overby <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/493945/Outsourcing_Prices_Why_the_Recession_Isn_t_Really_Driving_Them_Down?source=rss_globalization 2009-06-02T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/493536/Backshoring_Public_Relations_Strategy_or_Long_Term_Business_Strategy_?source=rss_globalization Some U.S.-based companies, sensitive to the consumer backlash against offshoring, are cancelling their offshore outsourcing contracts and bringing work back home. Economists say that backshoring will help the U.S. and other foreign economies emerge from the recession much more quickly. Wed, 27 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT Pam Baker <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/493536/Backshoring_Public_Relations_Strategy_or_Long_Term_Business_Strategy_?source=rss_globalization 2009-05-27T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/492414/The_Truth_About_Obama_s_Tax_on_Outsourcing_?source=rss_globalization Misconceptions about President Barack Obama's plan to close overseas business tax loopholes abound. CIO.com sets the record straight about the five most common misperceptions. Tue, 12 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT Stephanie Overby <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/492414/The_Truth_About_Obama_s_Tax_on_Outsourcing_?source=rss_globalization 2009-05-12T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/492501/Chinese_Outsourcer_Sees_Industry_Surge_After_Economic_Crisis?source=rss_globalization Neusoft, an outsourcing company based in China, is preparing to take market share once the economy rebounds. Tue, 12 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT Owen Fletcher <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/492501/Chinese_Outsourcer_Sees_Industry_Surge_After_Economic_Crisis?source=rss_globalization 2009-05-12T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/492216/Obama_Tax_Plan_Won_t_Curb_Offshoring_Experts_Say?source=rss_globalization President Barack Obama says the tax code had played a role in the growth of offshoring, but outsourcing experts say that the changes to the tax code that Obama is proposing will only accelerate the pace of U.S. jobs going overseas. Sun, 10 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT Patrick Thibodeau <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/492216/Obama_Tax_Plan_Won_t_Curb_Offshoring_Experts_Say?source=rss_globalization 2009-05-10T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/491720/Outsourcing_Obama_Tax_Plan_Unlikely_to_Prevent_Offshoring_?source=rss_globalization Analysts say it's the low cost of highly skilled labor overseas--not the tax code--that has driven the offshore outsourcing trend. Mon, 04 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT Patrick Thibodeau <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/491720/Outsourcing_Obama_Tax_Plan_Unlikely_to_Prevent_Offshoring_?source=rss_globalization 2009-05-04T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/491504/H_1B_Cap_Would_Make_US_Workers_Privileged_Elite_Greenspan_Says?source=rss_globalization Former Federal Reserve Chairman tells Senate subcommittee that H-1B quota too small, would protect workers from global competition. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT Patrick Thibodeau <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/491504/H_1B_Cap_Would_Make_US_Workers_Privileged_Elite_Greenspan_Says?source=rss_globalization 2009-04-30T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/490743/Business_Etiquette_10_Cultural_Faux_Pas_You_Should_Never_Make_in_Japan?source=rss_globalization Gaining respect when doing business in Japan is important. Do you know enough about the culture to impress them? Or is it so unfamiliar to you that your potential Japanese client won't want to sign on the dotted line? Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT Shawna McAlearney <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/490743/Business_Etiquette_10_Cultural_Faux_Pas_You_Should_Never_Make_in_Japan?source=rss_globalization 2009-04-27T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/490353/Any_Sized_Business_Can_Save_By_Outsourcing_Overseas?source=rss_globalization Several web companies offer overseas outsourcing suited to medium- or small-businesses; you'll be able to save costs over local help, expand your business without adding employees, or both. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT Zack Stern <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/490353/Any_Sized_Business_Can_Save_By_Outsourcing_Overseas?source=rss_globalization 2009-04-22T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/489730/H_1B_Visa_Demand_Drops?source=rss_globalization Fewer companies filed petitions for H-1B visas this year as the economic recession continues to threaten U.S. jobs and shrink the demand for foreign talent. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT Denise Dubie <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/489730/H_1B_Visa_Demand_Drops?source=rss_globalization 2009-04-16T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/486630/H_1B_Visa_Lottery_Approaches_Experts_Mull_TARP_Effect?source=rss_globalization Legal experts anticipate fewer applicants in the lottery for available H-1B visas next week as economic conditions and updated requirements will likely lessen the immediate demand for hiring foreign nationals under the controversial U.S. immigration program.&#160; Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT Denise Dubie <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/486630/H_1B_Visa_Lottery_Approaches_Experts_Mull_TARP_Effect?source=rss_globalization 2009-03-25T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/485823/IBM_s_U.S._Workforce_Declines_in_08_As_Headcount_Grows_Overseas?source=rss_globalization Company's overall workforce increased slightly last year. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT Patrick Thibodeau <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/485823/IBM_s_U.S._Workforce_Declines_in_08_As_Headcount_Grows_Overseas?source=rss_globalization 2009-03-19T04:00:00Z