IAOP - International Association of Outsourcing Professionals Partners with Brasscom to Advance Strategic Outsourcing in Brazil

International Association of Outsourcing Professionals Partners with Brasscom to Advance Strategic Outsourcing in Brazil

IAOP Chairman to Speak at Global IT Forum and Launch New Brazil Chapter

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY, Nov. 1, 2011 – Joining forces to expand outsourcing in Brazil, the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals^® (IAOP^®) today announced a new partnership with the Brazilian Association of Information Technology and Communication Companies (Brasscom).

Brasscom has joined the global outsourcing group as a Strategic Partner and will take the leadership role in IAOP’s new Brazil chapter, providing a forum for outsourcing professionals in the country to network, share best practices and promote the industry.

IAOP Chairman Michael Corbett will speak on the growth of outsourcing in Brazil and the Latin America region as part of a panel of industry experts during the Brasscom Global IT Forum, Nov. 3-4, in São Paulo, Brazil.

With Brazil having the world's 7th largest economy and 1st in Latin America, the country's ability to innovate and its excellence in IT have played an important role in its fast-paced growth.

“Brazil is poised to win a larger share of the global market and offers enormous potential as an outsourcing market and destination,” said Corbett. “IAOP is pleased to join with this important industry group for IT professionals to continue to advance outsourcing across the Latin America region.”

IAOP and Brasscom will work together to further outsourcing, offshoring, shared services and related management practices, industries and its professionals, through conferences and events, publications and other member communications.

Brasscom also will lead the launch of IAOP’s new geographic chapter in Brazil with support from Ci&T, BRQ, Stefanini, CPM Braxis and Tivit.

IAOP has been expanding its presence in the region and Brazil will host IAOP’s se

cond Latin American Outsourcing Summit in Fall 2012, building on the success of the premier event in Cartagena, Colombia that drew more than 300.

About Brasscom
The Brazilian Association of Information Technology and Communication Companies - represents some of the most important and influential companies in the Brazilian IT industry, both Brazilian and international, which account for more than 70 percent of Brazil's gross domestic product (GDP) in the sector, as well as research centers, universities and institutional partners. Founded in 2004, Brasscom’s vision is to position Brazil as one of the top five key global IT centers, focusing on spreading the excellence and innovative capabilities of Brazilian IT to every sector of the economy as well as to promote its advantages internationally, which combines a favorable business environment, strong resources and intellectual capital, total cost competitiveness, cultural affinity, and high productivity and quality - driven by strong industry, business and IT knowledge, low turn-over and rework rates, and geographic and time zone proximity.

About IAOP

The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals^® (IAOP^®) is the global, standard-setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession. With more than 110,000 members and affiliates worldwide, IAOP helps companies increase their outsourcing success rate, improve their outsourcing ROI, and expand the opportunities for outsourcing across their businesses. To learn more, visit www.IAOP.org.