In recognition of recent shifts in the global economy – inclusive of supplier challenges in the South Asian / Indian marketplace – many global sourcing executives have determined a more “risk averse” approach toward their global outsourcing portfolio is a prudent and necessary means to ensure supplier stability, less volatility in certain markets and enhanced skill-set options vis-a-vis regional workforces.

Join us for an insightful and interactive discussion that will emphasize Latin America as not just an emerging destination for your SAP Production portfolio, rather definitive examples, inclusive rate card comparisons between Latin America and India, of how this particular region has long been a compelling and cost-competitive destination for application lifecycle solutions (SAP Application Development, SAP Application Maintenance, SAP QA/Testing Solutions and Strategy & Transformation) to leading industry sectors as Financial Services, Public Sector, Energy / Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Services, Telecommunications, Retail and Hospitality / Entertainment.

In addition to the above, you will learn:

1. Near-shoring advantages for your SAP Production Support
2. Overview of LATAM as a leading Near-shore destination
3. Analysis of location-driven cost differences and typical FTE-rates between LATAM and India
4. Trends in Outsourcing and how emerging destinations (such as LATAM)are affecting this landscape
5. Total Cost of Ownership – Concept or Reality?
6. Application Maintenance trends and ideas
7. LATAM advantages as a remote Development, Testing and Delivery Center
8. Benefits of Nearshore Outsourcing
9. Politec’s approach to each of the aforementioned topics…
10. ITO spending Forecast – 2010