Philippine BPO Industry Grows 21.7%

Canada-based research firm XMG Global new reports says that the Philippine BPO Industry grew by 21.7% to register US$7.3 billion in revenues by year-end. The Philippines as the third-best performing destination came in after India and China that registered revenues of US$48 billion and US$28 billion, respectively.IT services sector moved slower and delays in expansion plans by major BPO players in the Philippines made the growth lower than the expected 24%.It is very notable that we are in the far third in this report but I'm very optimistic that 2010 will be a record breaking year for the Philippine BPO industry and the new 2010 government administration...

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Wipro Hires Employees for New Quezon City Site

Despite the difficulties of the global economic crisis, a new site for IT solutions and services leader, Wipro Technologies, will open a new site in Quezon City. An addition to the 45,000 square-foot Cebu facility that already employs close to 1,000 Pinoy BPO workers, the new site will be occupying half of Lucio Tan group’s Eton Cyberpod Centris building at the new urban development near the Edsa-Quezon Avenue intersection in Quezon City.With the opening of the outsourcing hub, Wipro initially posted job openings for: Customer Service Associates, Deputy Manager / Manager for Talent Acquisition, Senior Executive for Talent Engagement and Development,...

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Dell Acquires Perot Systems

Dell is planning big on diversification, with its $3.9 billion acquisition of Perot Systems. Eyeing Perot System's IT services market. The acquisition will compliment Dell's core PC and server business and Michael Dell said 'this acquisition makes great sense' as he believes Dell and Perot Systems would be able to grow faster when combined.In the Philippine BPO scene, Dell International Services Philippines sold its Pasay facility to Teleperformance last March but retained its Quezon City facility which currently employs approximately 1,000 jobs. Dell International Services Philippines caters to U.S. and just recently, U.K. Dell customers, providing...

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Teletech Makati will be 2 New Sites

Yes, not one but two new Teletech sites in Makati will be inaugurated soon as an addition to the 12 existing delivery centers in the Philippines. The newest addition will be located at EcoPlaza Building in Don Chino Roces Extension and GT International Tower along Ayala Avenue.It is very notable that Teletech was focused before on putting up sites outside the usual BPO hubs in the Philipines and reaped success as Teletech is now currently the largest BPO solutions provider in the country with an estimated workforce of 17,000 employees scattered over a dozen locations across the Philippines.Teletech in EcoPlaza Building will have 300 seats for...

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Work and Have Fun!

So now you got your bonus. What's the first thing that comes to your mind? Let me guess: Shopping? Bar hopping? A date? Or vacation? Maybe the amount may dictate your choice. Certainly they're all expensive. So let's say you'd pick a vacation. It could bring you all the way to Bora, the usual place to go (although I haven't been there yet), an enormous expense for an average guy on the street. But surely, vacation is a must. No need to explain why. The pressure is just too high we need it to survive! It can be a cheap ride to your village which is 7 kilometers away from downtown, after an hour ride from the city proper. You will reach your place...

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