The world’s top 20 outsourcing hotspots

India remains the favourite backoffice of the world thanks to its ‘first-mover advantage’ and deep skill base, as per global management consulting firm AT Kearney’s ranking of the best outsourcing destinations.

The top slot in AT Kearney’s 2011 Global Services Location Index is occupied by India.

“India is the all-around standout, able to provide manpower for any type of offshoring activity. With its first-mover advantage and deep skill base, it still maintains the lion’s share of the IT services market,” the report said.

Furthermore, the report says India has proven itself adept at competing in all dimensions of the industry, being the “pre-eminent destination and leader” in all fields of offshore services.