In many communities, “outsourcing" brings up images of American jobs being sent overseas, but according to a recent study by KPMG, Indianapolis is one of two American cities well positioned to profit from outsourcing. The report outlines several key drivers, which give Indianapolis a competitive advantage in a global marketplace including:
While the results of the report may have surprised some people, those of us in the technology community here in Indianapolis are simply pleased to finally begin getting the recognition we deserve.
- A number of reputed universities located around Indianapolis offer courses in information technology, creating a ready talent pool for the IT-BPO industry
- The city offers a variety of incentives to the IT-BPO industry. In a 2008 study, KPMG has ranked it the city with the third most cost effective tax structure
- Most centrally located among the top 100 markets in the US, giving it access to talent from other cities
- Well developed infrastructure including power, telecom, roads and a good quality of life for its residents
- The city is suited to leverage the outsourcing potential in the life sciences industry, due to presence of a large number of life sciences companies in the region
- Companies locating in Indianapolis have the benefit of onshore operations combined with lower costs compared with other IT centers in the US, especially the Silicon Valley area.
While the results of the report may have surprised some people, those of us in the technology community here in Indianapolis are simply pleased to finally begin getting the recognition we deserve.
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