Source Code China: The New Global Hub of IT (Information Technology) Outsourcing [Hardcover]

Cyrill Eltschinger (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0470106964 | ISBN-13: 978-0470106969 | Publication Date: October 5, 2007 | Edition: 1

"The next five years will be [...] a period of opportunity for China to speed up the growth of software and information services outsourcing. China will continue to generate strong market demand for the global software industry."

-H.E. Bo Xi Lai
Minister, China Central Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM)

Praise for Source Code China The New Global Hub of IT Outsourcing

"Cyrill Eltschinger's Source Code China examines the depths of?a remarkable?shift towards a value-added economy.? After reading this book, you'll?see once again how?China is positioning?itself for leadership in this growing area."

-William G. Parrett
Chief Executive Officer, Deloitte, May 2007

"In his book, Cyrill Eltschinger addresses?an important?perspective: China is not only 'the factory of the world,' it is?also becoming a major technology services hub. For all of us, it is a fascinating experience to participate in this impressive evolution."

-Josef M. Mueller
Chairman & CEO, Nestle (China) Ltd

"Source Code China provides an insightful touch with the reality of how China is reshaping the global market for offshore IT services."

-Prof. Dr. Dr. Klaus Wucherer
Executive Vice President, SIEMENS

"This is a must-read to understand IT outsourcing in China and its impact on the rest of the world."

-Dr. Andrew Lai
VP/GM, Global Delivery China Center, Hewlett-Packard Company;
International Economic Advisor to City Mayor of Chongqing, China;
IT Strategy Advisor, City Mayor of Chengdu, China

"In his book Source Code China, Mr. Eltschinger provides compelling reasons why any company can benefit from IT outsourcing to China, a country that is rapidly becoming the destination of choice for most enterprises."

-Charles Pau
Director, Globalization Architecture and Technology, IBM

"This book demonstrates China's credentials as the new hub of offshore IT services."

-Steve Little
Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, D.S.I., Schneider Electric

"Organizations not sourcing IT services from China are literally missing the boat. Mr. Eltschinger's book takes readers on an intellectual journey explaining how and why China is becoming the premier offshore destination for businesses all over the world. This is a must read for any business executive and I highly recommend you knock this one off your reading list immediately."

-David Etzler
Chief Executive Officer, OutsourceWorld

If you are not in China, you are really not in the game

Editorial Reviews

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"I would recommend this book to the China novice interested in IT outsourcing." (Supply Management,  Thursday 10th April 2008)

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Source Code China

The New Global Hub of IT Outsourcing

Welcome to the new technology outsourcing services industry reality: China!

The factors that point to a country's potential and success as an outsourcing destination inevitably lead to the one country that is rapidly becoming the new hub for IT outsourcing—China.

Most business executives and international business leaders do not realize the benefits that outsourcing to China has.These include:

• The largest pool of annual computer sciences and software graduate talent

• More than a decade of sustained economic growth and a stable outlook

• World-class infrastructure and networks

• Expanding English and foreign-language capability

• Government commitment to the high-tech industry

• Stringent enforcement of IPR protection and data security

• Steady expansion of companies into China as their core business strategic market

How will your business leverage this new technological landscape? Source Code China considers this paradigm shift and examines how China became the new global and strategic technology outsourcing leader.

Challenging the conventional outsourcing destinations and wisdom, author Cyrill Eltschinger, an industry pioneer and outsourcing expert with more than a decade of experience working in China, reveals how your company can gain a competitive edge from China's technology leadership. He shares strategies for success, important lessons learned, and practical advice for today's multinational executive in search for excellence.

Win the global outsourcing race—learn why China is the clear choice for your business' leading source of offshoring technology talent. Source Code China provides you with the competitive edge to prepare your business for the new reality of the global technology landscape.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (October 5, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470106964
• ISBN-13: 978-0470106969
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 1.1 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,856,416 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Bland, April 6, 2008

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John F. Keating (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Source Code China: The New Global Hub of IT (Information Technology) Outsourcing (Hardcover)

I read this as an attempt to learn more about technology outsourcing in China. Source Code China by Cyrill Eltschinger explores how to take advantage of China's educated workforce. The books reads a lot like one of those "For Dummies" books. Topics are covered superficially with many generalities. The book fails to be a very interesting read or even an adequate reference for those looking to outsource in China. I wouldn't recommend this book.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Source Code China, December 3, 2007

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A. FLEW (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Source Code China: The New Global Hub of IT (Information Technology) Outsourcing (Hardcover)

Nice book, but nothing new here. Admitedly he did pull the information together but it reads more like a money making proposition than a real review. There is very little if anything a person who has done even the lightest homework would know. And there is little critical...all meant to please. My take: do you homework and save your money....

5.0 out of 5 stars A well balanced view, December 3, 2009

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L. A. Kane (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Source Code China: The New Global Hub of IT (Information Technology) Outsourcing (Hardcover)

I helped a Fortune 50 company design and implement its global IT sourcing strategy a decade or so ago, and have been working in the field ever since. As part of my job I belong to industry best practice councils and routinely analyze research from companies such as Forrester, Gartner, and TPI, among others. Furthermore, my company has had a large presence in China for many years, so I already had a very strong background before receiving this tome. While I didn't really learn anything new, I love the fact that the author has placed in one volume a wide range of information that took me years of dealing with disparate sources to learn on my own.

The book begins with a synopsis of outsourcing trends in general as well as an overview of the outsourcing, both ITO (IT Outsourcing) and BPO (Business Process Outsourcing), landscape in North America, South America, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, hitting the major players on each continent. The BRIC Nations (Brazil, Russia, India, and China), major centers of offshore outsourcing today, get their own section. This information is pithy but important background.

Next the author moves on to China, delving in-depth into the infrastructure, politics, and history of outsourcing in the region. Sections on market entry, talent, work ethics, recruiting, intellectual property protections, currency, taxation, and litigation are invaluable. Beijing, Shanghai, Dalian, Chengdu, Xi'an, Jinan, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Nanjing, and Shenzhen each get a couple pages, but I wish the author had gone a little deeper into this area. One of the most important chapters is number 5, which has ten lessons learned about doing business in China. Although each lesson only gets a couple of pages, this information alone is well worth the cover price. We learned some of these things the hard way, so I wish this information had been around ten years ago. The author could have delved a little deeper, but I have found his points to be accurate and insightful nevertheless.

Overall I found the information herein to be comprehensive, accurate, useful, and while not exactly fun to read, sufficiently well written to convey vital information to the readership. This book should prove valuable for anyone seeking to create or expand an outsourcing relationship with China.