Is I.T.Offshore Outsourcing Really Cheaper?

Recently, it seems there have been an abundance of articles about how I.T. offshore vendors will be receiving more business because of the perceived cost benefit of hiring overseas labor. The underlying conventional wisdom in these articles assumes that offshore outsourcing is always cheaper then U.S. based knowledge workers.

The time has now come to challenge conventional wisdom.

While rates overseas have been rising, U.S. rates have been falling. In addition, more and more I.T. executives are talking about productivity issues (in addition to other hidden costs) when they go overseas. For example, if they cut a U.S. based Java developer, they may have to hire 2 to 3 overseas to get the same output. Combine that with overseas rates ranging from $24/hr to $29/hr, and the labor arbitrage is not nearly as attractive as it once was. And if we’re not saving money, then what’s the point?

As the article “The Battle For U.S. Tech Jobs” illustrates so well, the U.S. based I.T worker is finding ways to compete. Synergroup Systems is proud to have lead the way, providing a cost competitive offshore outsourcing alternative for over 6 years.  If you’d like to know more about our “Homeland Onshore Model” please email us at  inquiry@itonshore.com, or visit our site at:   www.ITOnshore.com.