Low rates and technical expertise put Russia on the outsourcing map, but projects there require a lot of risk management. A guide to outsourcing in Russia. Overall Ranking: Challenging Average 2nd Year Programmer Salary: $10,000 to $15,000 Geopolitical Risk: Moderate English Proficency: Poor Pros: Highly skilled labor pool offering boutique approach to outsourcing. Specializes in complex modeling and creative problem solving. Hourly rates as low as India. Cons: Ranked 39th out of 40 on business environment metrics, according to A.T. Kearney. Costs rising. Poor infrastructure and security. English and Western European language profi ciency lacking. Project management skills low. World’s worst for piracy, according to the International Intellectual Property Alliance. MORE ON CIO.COM Introduction to Outsourcing Interactive Outsourcing Map Related content feature 4 remedies to avoid cloud app migration headaches The compelling benefits of using proprietary cloud-native services come at a price: vendor lock-in. Here are ways CIOs can effectively plan without getting stuck. By Robert Mitchell Nov 29, 2023 9 mins CIO Managed Service Providers Managed IT Services case study Steps Gerresheimer takes to transform its IT CIO Zafer Nalbant explains what the medical packaging manufacturer does to modernize its IT through AI, automation, and hybrid cloud. By Jens Dose Nov 29, 2023 6 mins CIO SAP ServiceNow feature Per Scholas redefines IT hiring by diversifying the IT talent pipeline What started as a technology reclamation nonprofit has since transformed into a robust, tuition-free training program that seeks to redefine how companies fill tech skills gaps with rising talent. By Sarah K. White Nov 29, 2023 11 mins Diversity and Inclusion Hiring news Saudi Arabia will host the World Expo 2030 in Riyadh By Andrea Benito Nov 28, 2023 4 mins Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe