Tuesday, August 4, 2009 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

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 IT Outsourcing portfolio, rather definitive examples, inclusive rate card comparisons between Latin America and India, of how this particular region (focused on Brazil) has long been a compelling and cost-competitive destination for application lifecycle solutions (Application Development, Application Maintenance, Testing Solutions and Strategy & Transformation) and Remote Infrastructure Infrastructure Management (“RIMO”) 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
2. Overview of Brazil as a leading Near-shore destination
3. Analysis of location-driven cost differences and typical FTE-rates between Brazil and India
4. Trends in Outsourcing and how emerging destinations (such as Brazil) are affecting this landscape
5. Total Cost of Ownership – Concept or Reality?
6. Application Development & Maintenance market trends and analysis
7. Brazil’s advantages as a remote Development, Testing and Delivery Center
8. Benefits of Nears-shoring with Infrastructure Management
9. Politec’s approach to each of the aforementioned topics…
10. ITO spending Forecast – 2010