India and China are the next powerhouses of software development, simply due to the numbers, but I’ve never heard a good report (maybe I have to dig deeper). My recent experiences are with Australian companies placing call centres in these countries, and almost always the language barrier is a clear limit.
As part of an upcoming conference paper I’m giving I have been looking more closer at the software options available, and I came across an interesting concept that has the background funding to get off the ground (a common problem in startups), and addresses a number of issues including the language barrier (which is less prominent with code).
Sinocode (www.sinocode.com ) is the new generation in Offshore Development Centres (ODCs), delivering high value developer expertise from China. Our service offers:
- Strong economic value in robust software solutions;
- Proven western style management expertise; and,
- Highly talented staff.
All of these drivers underpin our proven capability to execute. Execution, on time and on budget, is our key attraction.
(This is their sales pitch, not mine)
Some more reading:
Article in the Australian on 4th October 2005 Ernst places faith in China
An ABC radio interview on 30th August 2005 IT entreprenuer Lloyd Ernst
