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September 15, 2003 (Computerworld) -- Need help navigating the politics and protocols in foreign countries? This special kit includes a time zone chart, currency conversion tool and telephone connection instructions as well as links to government Web sites and other helpful online resources for each of the featured countries.

Practical Links

• Currency Converter
  www.eindiatourism.com/currency-converter-india/
  Enter amount to be converted, date of conversion and both currencies to return exchange. Provided by eIndiaTourism.com.


• Time Zone Converter
  www.timezoneconverter.com/
  Find time zones around the world and convert between two zones. Create a customized time zone reference card. From timezoneconverter.com.


• International Dialing Codes
  http://kropla.com/dialcode.htm
  Calling code directory.

• "CIA World Factbook 2003"
  www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html
  Geographic, population, economic, governmental and more data about any country chosen from a list. Information provided by the CIA.


• A Buyer's Guide to Offshore Outsourcing
  www.cio.com/offshoremap/
  Worldwide comparison of prices, risks and other factors that should be considered before setting up your call centers, application development and QA testing overseas. From CIO magazine.


• Center for Global Outsourcing
  www.outsourceglobal.org/
  This organization provides resources that underscore the benefits of global outsourcing to businesses. Membership costs $85 annually.


• "Current Realities in Global IT initiatives"
  www.zinnov.com/Research_Current_Realities_whitepaper.html
  This research conducted by Zinnov Management Consulting looks at the issues associated with offshore IT initiatives.


• Outsourcing FAQ
  www.outsourcing-faq.com/questionlist.html
  Common questions about outsourcing are answered at this Everest Partners LP-sponsored site.


• Currency and Foreign Exchange Services
  www.oanda.com/
  Many tools provided for currency conversion and trading from Oanda Corp.


• "Offshore Outsourcing: Making It Work"
  www.informit.com/isapi/product_id~%7B4BDF6147-AFE2-4A83-B51A-E8DE134D47EB%7D/content/index.asp
  Eight points to consider before moving offshore. From InformIT, a Pearson Education Inc. subsidiary.


• "Offshore Software Outsourcing Best Practices: Building Successful Relationships on a Diverse Business Model" (purchase PDF)
  www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00006RGVF/qid=1058201500/sr=1-3/ref=sr_1_3/104-2845187-9596716?v=glance&s=books
  By Aberdeen Group Inc. and MarketResearch.com, September 2002; $495


• Outsourcing Center
  www.outsourcing-offshore.com/
  White papers, articles and research about outsourcing. The Outsourcing Center is the publishing and research division of Everest Partners.


• Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
  www.oecd.org/home/
  The OECD "produces internationally agreed instruments, decisions and recommendations to promote rules of the game in areas where multilateral agreement is necessary for individual countries to make progress in a globalized economy." Link to individual country surveys and reviews.

• U.S. Department of State Background Note: India
  www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/3454.htm
  Geography, people, economy, relations with the U.S. and more. Information is provided by the Bureau of South Asian Affairs and presented here by the Bureau of Public Affairs.


• Captive Market IT Outsourcing Case Studies -- India (purchase PDF)
  www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000666FY/qid=1058201703/sr=1-3/ref=sr_1_3/104-2845187-9596716?v=glance&s=books
  By IDC, March 2002; $1,500.


• Doing Business in India
  www.indiaserver.com/biz/dbi/dbi.html
  Information on investing in India, economic policy, government and more is provided here by IndiaServer.com.


• Doing Business in India: A Cultural Perspective
  http://stylusinc.com/business/india/business_india.htm
  Cultural differences between the U.S. and India presented here by Stylus Inc.


• Why Outsource to India?
  www.outsource2india.com/why_india/article_index.asp
  Legal, logistical and practical questions are answered about doing business in India.


• Country Information: India
  www.oecd.org/infobycountry/0,2646,en_2649_201185_1_70507_1_1_1,00.html
  Reports, surveys, papers, publications, news and more information about India from the OECD.

• Doing Business in the Philippines
  www.pwcglobal.com/Extweb/NewCoAtWork.nsf/docid/4FC8A8E36CAC65C185256C6100774310
  Financial considerations when working or living in the Philippines from PricewaterhouseCoopers.


• "The Philippines as a Regional Center for Shared Services"
  www.rent-a-team.com/philippines_as_center.htm
  A paper about shared services in the Philippines presented here by Rent-a-Team Outsourcing Services.


• Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI)
  www.philcham.com/
  PCCI provides resources and services to aid in building globally competitive businesses.


• Country Information: Philippines
  www.oecd.org/infobycountry/0,2646,en_2649_201185_1_70711_1_1_1,00.html
  Reports, surveys, papers, publications, news and more information about the Philippines from the OECD.

• China Outsourcing Overview
  www.gii.co.jp/english/id14033_outsourcing_overview.html
  This study assesses China's IT outsourcing market in 2002 and offers IDC's forecast from 2003 to 2007. The full study costs $1,250.


• Doing Business and Investing in China
  www.pwcglobal.com/Extweb/NewCoAtWork.nsf/docid/76FA1BFEDBC212CE85256C1700638CA3
  China's business regulations are outlined here by PricewaterhouseCoopers.


• Country Information: China
  www.oecd.org/infobycountry/0,2646,en_2649_201185_1_70342_1_1_1,00.html
  Reports, surveys, papers, publications, news and more information about China from the OECD.


• "China: The Next Big Wave in Offshore Outsourcing"
  www.outsourcing-asia.com/china.html
  A report from Todd Furniss, chief operating officer of Everest Partners, about outsourcing to China.

• Doing Business and Investing In Canada
  www.pwcglobal.com/Extweb/NewCoAtWork.nsf/docid/73F0D3472CBA908785256B0D0063134C
  Investor considerations when doing business in Canada are outlined here by PricewaterhouseCoopers.


• Outsourcing Center: Canada
  www.outsourcing-canada.com/
  Stories relating to outsourcing to Canada are posted here as well as general outsourcing research and white papers. The site is hosted by Everest Partners.


• Country Information: Canada
  www.oecd.org/infobycountry/0,2646,en_2649_201185_1_70315_1_1_1,00.html
  Reports, surveys, papers, publications, news and more information about Canada from the OECD.


• "All Ashore That's Going Nearshore: Canada's Advantage in IT Servicing the United States"
  www.nwfusion.com/research/reports/IDCCA032OIJ.html
  A study from IDC covering the key considerations of outsourcing to Canada. The cost of the report is $1,500.

• Doing Business and Investing in Mexico
  www.pwcglobal.com/Extweb/NewCoAtWork.nsf/docid/ACAB12D5A45C3EB185256AED00479075
  Investor considerations when doing business in Mexico are outlined here by PricewaterhouseCoopers.


• Country Information: Mexico
  www.oecd.org/infobycountry/0,2646,en_2649_201185_1_70651_1_1_1,00.html
  Reports, surveys, papers, publications, news and more information about Mexico from the OECD.


• Global Etiquette Guide to Mexico and Latin America
  www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/047141851X/qid=1060789602/sr=1-7/ref=sr_1_7/103-9358246-9552638?v=glance&s=books
  By Dean Foster; John Wiley & Sons, May, 2002; $17.95.


• Mexico Business Directory
  www.mexonline.com/business.htm
  A comprehensive online guide to doing business in Mexico.


• U.S.-Mexico Chamber of Commerce
  www.usmcoc.org/index2.html
  Research, government, economy, business resources and more information about U.S./Mexico relations.

• Doing Business and Investing in Brazil
  www.pwcglobal.com/Extweb/NewCoAtWork.nsf/docid/96BCFDA9B2DB4D5185256ACD00524749
  Investor considerations when doing business in Brazil are outlined here by PricewaterhouseCoopers.


• Country Information: Brazil
  www.oecd.org/infobycountry/0,2646,en_2649_201185_1_70294_1_1_1,00.html
  Reports, surveys, papers, publications, news and more information about Brazil from the OECD.


• Brazil-U.S. Business Council
  www.brazilcouncil.org/
  The Brazil-U.S. Business Council is a trade organization that provides a private-sector forum for the business communities of both countries.


• Economic and Financial Information for Brazil
  http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~sergiok/brfinancial.html
  Economic news, market information, business overview and more hosted by the University of Oregon.

• "Ireland: Is Outsourcing the Holy Grail for IT Services in 2003?"
  http://ie.fujitsu.com/localData/pdf/holy_grail.pdf (download PDF)
  A paper from Fujitsu Ltd. about the IT services outsourcing market in Ireland.


• Country Information: Ireland
  www.oecd.org/infobycountry/0,2646,en_2649_201185_1_70501_1_1_1,00.html
  Reports, surveys, papers, publications, news and more information about Ireland from the OECD.


• Integrated Technology Web Business Portal for Ireland
  www.itw.ie/
  Access a wide range of information about doing business in Ireland including news, a currency converter, a listing of the top 1,000 Irish companies and more. Presented by Web Edge Design Ltd.


• Chambers of Commerce of Ireland
  www.chambersireland.ie/index.asp?locID=187&docID=-1
  Links to local chambers of commerce in Ireland.

• Country Information: Singapore
  www.oecd.org/infobycountry/0,2646,en_2649_201185_1_70768_1_1_1,00.html
  Reports, surveys, papers, publications, news and more information about Singapore from the OECD.


• Doing Business in Singapore for Foreign Companies
  www.singapore-business.com/template.asp?pageCate=dobizF
  Information for foreign companies interested in doing business in Singapore from Singapore-Business.com. Coming soon is a section (Information Notes) devoted to answering questions about doing business in this country.


• Business Etiquette in Singapore
  www.executiveplanet.com/business-etiquette/Singapore.html
  Guide to the business culture and etiquette in Singapore from ExecutivePlanet.com.


• The Business Times -- Singapore
  http://business-times.asia1.com.sg/
  Local, regional, world news and more. The Business Times is Southeast Asia's leading business daily.

• Country Information: Vietnam
  www.oecd.org/infobycountry/0,2646,en_2649_201185_1_70894_1_1_1,00.html
  Reports, surveys, papers, publications, news and more information about Vietnam from the OECD.


• Vietnam IT Industry
  www.yes.com.vn/vinasa/news.asp
  IT industry news in Vietnam from Vietnam Software Association.


• "Outsourcing to an Emerging Market: Vietnam"
  www.offshoredev.com/jsp/features_detail.jsp?fid=91
  This feature is based on analysis from a white paper from ResearchVietnam.


• "This Way to Vietnam"
  www.cio-asia.com/pcio.nsf/0/05A2C753112FE41648256B900023B528?OpenDocument
  The pros and cons of foreign investment in Vietnam are presented in this story and presented by CIO Asia, an IDG Web site.

• Country Information: Malaysia
  www.oecd.org/infobycountry/0,2646,en_2649_201185_1_70654_1_1_1,00.html
  Reports, surveys, papers, publications, news and more information about Malaysia from the OECD.


• "Malaysia Business and Investment Opportunities Yearbook" (purchase PDF)
  www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00005R557/qid=1059502139/sr=1-2/ref=sr_1_2/104-7127042-4577531?v=glance&s=books#product-details
  International Business Publications, December 2000, $89.95.


• Doing Business in Malaysia
  http://today.worldbiz.com/article_list.php?country=Malaysia&countryID=17&action=text
  Information about Malaysian business protocol, customs, negotiating, etiquette, gift-giving, establishing business relations and more. Reports require a paid fee.


• "Malaysia IT Service Forecast and Analysis, 2002-2007"
  www.gii.co.jp/english/id13585_itservice_toc.html
  This IDC study presents a forecast of the IT services market and explores the underlying market forces that drive IT services spending for the future. The report costs $4,500.

• Country Information: Russia
  www.oecd.org/infobycountry/0,2646,en_2649_201185_1_70747_1_1_1,00.html
  Reports, surveys, papers, publications, news and more information about Russia from the OECD.


• The Russia Journal
  www.therussiajournal.com/index.htm?cat=1&sid=9765870601713303964563764
  A monthly magazine providing news, analyses, lifestyle and more in Russia today.


• "Tuning Russia's Outsourcing Strategies to Respond to Global IT Market Challenges"
  www.outsourcing-russia.com/kb/docs/outsourcing/o20062-02.pdf (download PDF)
  A white paper from Auriga Inc.


• IT Outsourcing in Russia
  www.outsourcing-russia.com/
  Articles, legal guides, event listings, reference links and more about outsourcing to and investing in Russia from Outsourcing-Russia.com.


• "The Russian Offshore Software Development Industry Survey"
  www.outsourcing-russia.com/kb/docs/outsourcing/o13023-01.pdf (download PDF)
  A report from Outsourcing-Russia.com.


• U.S.-Russia Business Council
  www.usrbc.org/
  The U.S.-Russia Business Council is a trade association representing nearly 300 member companies operating in the Russian market. Their mission is to expand and enhance the U.S./Russian commercial relationship.


• Business Etiquette in Russia
  www.executiveplanet.com/business-etiquette/Russia.html
  Guide to the business culture and etiquette in Russia from ExecutivePlanet.com.

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