Despite an uncertain global economy, Mexico’s outsourcing industry is expected to grow by 10-15 percent this year, amounting to roughly USD $13 billion by year’s end. ITO will represent around 60 percent of this revenue. However, fitting the proper project to the right region within Mexico requires a keen understanding of how the country and the regions within it compare on criticalattributes such as wage levels, skills, infrastructure and security. This white paper provides a detailed look at the state of the Mexican IT and outsourcing ecosystem, and a detailed comparison of these outsourcing and IT “hot spots” to help customers make more informed nearshoring decisions.

Among the key findings:

- Despite hurdles, Mexico’s outsourcing industry is expected to grow in 2012.
- Key areas where Mexico can add value include multimedia web development, mobile application development, gaming, and software testing.
- Challenges for Mexico include conservative business attitudes, high telecommunications costs, and a potential shortage of skilled
- English-speaking personnel in key outsourcing locales such as Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey.
- Customers should take into account signicant dierences in education and training quality among dierent areas of the country.
- While security is a concern, actual risk levels vary widely across the country, and rarely affect either outsourcers or customers.

To download 39-page report, please click here.

Source: NearshoreAmericas.com – GAI