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Selective Outsourcing
March 14, 2005

Even when companies outsource some functions, they often keep control over far more than their core competencies. Unless outsourcing will deliver a cost savings with equal or better service quality, they keep it in-house.

Terrorists Target Indian Offshoring Firms
March 08, 2005

American companies have always had to worry about their overseas facilities being red, white and blue bull's-eyes for terrorists, but now their offshoring partners may be in the crosshairs of subversives, too.

The Future of Global Outsourcing
February 24, 2005

Since the end of the U.S. presidential campaign, the issue of outsourcing has ceased to be daily fodder for television news outlets. But it remains an issue that many American corporations struggle with on a daily basis. Aside from controversy surrounding the loss of American jobs, companies must decide what processes to outsource and which countries to choose as offshoring locations.

Texas Instruments, Dongbu Talks Fail
August 23, 2002

Negotiations have broken down between Texas Instruments and Korean chipmaker-for-hire Dongbu Electronics, dashing Dongbu's hopes of landing a $400 million annual contract with the technology giant. If Dongbu and Texas Instruments had reached an agreement, the Korean company would have sold $400 million worth of chips to Texas Instruments.

How Worldwide Is the Web?
June 07, 2002

For all the talk about the World Wide Web, e-commerce is not so worldly after all. Cultural differences, translation snafus, payment method restrictions, and differences regarding taxation, privacy and user freedom all can interfere with a seamless e-commerce experience.

Auf Wiedersehen, Microsoft: Germany Signs with IBM
June 03, 2002

The German government has decided to move its federal, state and local agency IT systems to Linux, citing reliability issues and a desire to reduce its dependence on Microsoft. Toward this goal, the country has signed an agreement with IBM, which will provide related hardware, software and services to the German government.

The World Map of E-Commerce
April 02, 2002

Where's hot and where's not in terms of global e-commerce growth? Experts told the E-Commerce Times that regional e-commerce reach seems to correlate closely with affluence and education -- but that first-world status by no means guarantees first-place uptake.

Report: Canada Closes E-Biz Gap with U.S.
March 25, 2002

Canada experienced a spike in e-commerce activity in 2001 and progressed measurably in other e-business disciplines as well, according to a new report, which showed Canada leading North America in Internet connectivity.

Report: European E-Commerce Growing Fast, But Risks Remain
March 19, 2002

European e-commerce is poised to grow by nearly 50 percent this year, according to a report from GartnerG2, but Gartner warned that some retailers are rushing to implement broad multichannel strategies that may not work in the long run.

EBay Takes $30M Stake in Chinese Auction House
March 18, 2002

For the second time in three weeks, EBay has moved to solidify its foothold in Asia, buying a 33 percent stake in Chinese auction site EachNet for US$30 million, a three-year-old trading community formed by two Chinese entrepreneurs.

EBay Makes Bid for Chinese Market Power
February 26, 2002

EBay is making a bid for China's Internet auction market by purchasing Taiwan-based online auction company NeoCom Technology for US$9.5 million in cash, plus an additional payment to be determined when the deal closes.

Battle Brewing Over European E-Tail Tax Plan
February 15, 2002

A tax agreement reached this week by the European Union could be "a significant problem" for U.S. e-tailers, Gartner analyst French Caldwell told the E-Commerce Times. It also could cause international conflict.

Report: Barriers Remain for E-Commerce in Eastern Europe
November 28, 2001

While Internet use in Central and Eastern Europe is growing fast, the required technology remains too expensive for most consumers, posing "formidable barriers" to e-commerce, according to a report released by the Yankee Group.

eBay Singapore Joins Web Auctioneer's Empire
October 25, 2001

Online auction leader eBay launched a local trading site in Singapore on Wednesday, beefing up a roster of overseas properties that have helped drive growth in recent quarters.

UK Travel Site Ebookers Cuts Staff
October 04, 2001

UK online travel company Ebookers.com said Wednesday it will cut between 10 and 20 percent of its 700-person workforce in order to cut costs and deal with reduced demand for travel services following the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11th.

B2B E-Commerce Takes a Global View, Cautiously
October 01, 2001

While consumers tread lightly when it comes to conducting international e-commerce, businesses have begun to use the Web to erase borders and streamline their global operations.