Technology

BPO Industry Sees Growth Despite Macro Challenges

The business process outsourcing (BPO) industry in India, which is as export-oriented as the information technology services industry, is unperturbed despite the macroeconomic challenges and problems that are haunting the US, its biggest market.

BPO Industry Expands to Nearshore, Onshore Locations

The Business process outsourcing (BPO) services industry in India, a relatively new entrant in the arena, seems to have globalised its workforce more than the information technology (IT) services sector.

Whistleblowing at Infosys Gets Louder

There were more whistleblowers in the US offices of Infosys other than just Jay Palmer, an employee who sued the company for alleged B-1 visa misuse earlier this year, FE has learned.

Facebook Introduces a Slew of Privacy Options

4 Indians Among MIT's Top 35 Innovators

Social networking sites helping Team Anna

A crucial ingredient of the India Against Corruption movement's success has been its use of social networking as a tool for mass mobilisation and rapid information dissemination through the Internet.

IT Sector to Log Growth of 16-18% in FY12: Nasscom

Infosys BPO Eyes $1-Billion Revenue

KPO Market Seen Tripling to $5.6 B by 2015

Knowledge service outsourcing industry in India is expected to log-in over 22 compounded annual growth rate between FY2010 and FY2015 to touch $5.6 billion. The knowledge services market is currently pegged at $2 billion.

Blue Star Infotech Plans Delivery Centre in US

Mid-size IT solutions company Blue Star Infotech is planning to set up a delivery centre in the US. To start off with, the BSE-listed company's endeavour is to have a 100-seater centre where in it will hire domain experts that will service local