Despite the regulations set by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) for the strict accreditation of licenses and monitoring of Offshore gaming companies that operate in the country, the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) have generated a strong effect for the economy where employment, revenue and real estate industries were given a boost. According […]
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What’s the Difference Between Outsourcing and Offshoring?
Through the years, there have been various buzzwords circulating around the industry. Oftentimes, these buzzwords are commonly misunderstood. And one of the most misunderstood is the difference between offshoring and outsourcing. There are people who even interchange these terms. But what is the difference, anyway? Outsourcing Outsourcing is when an organization hires a third […]
Study: Offshoring Does Not Depress Jobs
Ever since offshoring has been clearly visible on the map, it has become a solution to businesses. It made them experience favorable government policies and cost savings. However, along with the benefits are disadvantages. And one of the most argued about disadvantage is the increase in unemployment in the local economy. Since offshoring is when […]
Australian Ambassador Praises Manila as Hotbed for Australian Businesses
The Philippines and Australia have traditionally enjoyed a warm diplomatic relationship where many businesses from the land down under have also established offshore operations in Manila over the years. In the age of rapid globalization and cultural absorption, Australian companies that are seeking to venture further into the East Asian markets and continental Europe are […]
2018 Outsourcing Trends that will affect Philippines IT & BPO
In 2017, the global outsourcing market was valued at $88.9 billion and for this year’s estimate; the value is seen to be consistent. As technology progresses and 2018 holds a number of tech predictions, the involvement of technology and its chain reaction will be felt by the Philippines’ IT & BPO marketplace when it comes […]
Artificial Intelligence is a Competitive Advantage Says Tech Room Conference
There is no denying that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the next big paradigm shift when it comes to the platform of converged Business & IT systems. The rise of platforms born from AI research such as chat bots, machine learning and artificial human linguistic voice applications have given worries to the local IT-BPM and BPO […]