"The Offshore Nation provides a balanced and insightful view of global sourcing and the various components that make it a successful strategy for organizations. This book is a must read for organizations charting their course in global sourcing." Sudip Banerjee President, Enterprise Solutions Division Wipro Technologies

"The Offshore Nation is a comprehensive, thoughtful and fact filled guide for any company looking to tap the rapidly growing market for offshore outsourcing written by the leading firm in providing global IT and BPO services delivery advice." Ed Caso Managing Director and Senior IT Services Analyst Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC

"Atul and Avinash Vashistha have laid out the whys and hows of services globalization in a way that few others could. Their book, The Offshore Nation, delivers everything the savvy executive needs to both understand and take advantage of this new world without borders." Michael F. Corbett Executive Director The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) and author of The Outsourcing Revolution: Why It Makes Sense and How to Do It Right

"A stunningly thorough rebuttal to Lou Dobbs, The Offshore Nation - The Rise of Services Globalization makes a compelling case for the globalization of services and provides a practical roadmap for those with the foresight to seize the opportunity to establish competitive advantage in a global economy. In a market that is over-served with experts preaching the mantra of globalization (reminiscent of Mr. Robinson's prescience concerning plastics), the Vashisthas have written a book that explains how to do it. I recommend The Offshore Nation - The Rise of Services Globalization to every company considering the use of offshoring to establish competitive advantage in a global economy." J. Ross Docksey Partner Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP

"In today's 'globalized' world, this book provides the complete guide to offshoring services" Andrew Holland Research Head DSP Merrill Lynch

"The Offshore Nation: the Rise of Services Globalization is a timely and important work. It describes the confluence of a number of themes critical to business in the early 21st century. Those themes, globalization, outsourcing, the pace of technology, and the growth of a global services economy, combine to have a dramatic impact on corporate enterprises, country economies, and the career of individual workers around the world. This work provides real insight into how these forces relate and operate, and how workers, countries and companies can navigate to their advantage. It is essential reading for those not merely interested in what is happening, but by those who seek to take advantage of the forces affecting business today." Steve Huhn Vice President, WW Strategic Outsourcing HP Managed Services

"The Offshore Nation is an easy to read, pragmatic guide on the offshoring phenomenon from one the world's renowned experts. It is a must-read for every executive determined to assure the future competitiveness of his or her enterprise. Whether you are the CEO of a Fortune 100 company or running the corner store, understanding the impact of offshoring services is vital for the health of your business. The Vashisthas' lucid text illustrates how globalization, outsourcing and the aging demographics of western nations make offshoring services inevitable. The Vashisthas' show why business leaders and politicians must embrace offshoring rather than resist it." Andrew Kris Chairman Shared Services and BPO Association & Founding Partner Borderless Executive Search

"....I recommend this book to any C-level executive, as well as middle managers charged with delivering global sourcing of business and IT services. My MBA students are reading this book for class and just love it. They read Friedman's The World is Flat, which provides an exciting, yet overly-optimistic view of global sourcing. Offshore Nation is a great companion read because it tempers Friedman's unbridled enthusiasm with the reality of delivery..." Dr. Mary Lacity Professor of Information Systems College of Business University of Missouri

"For corporations committed to thriving, not just surviving, in our increasingly competitive global economy, The Offshore Nation: the Rise of Services Globalization is a must read. Corporate executives searching for ways to maintain and enhance their company's competitive position cannot afford to ignore offshoring. This book not only makes a compelling case for services globalization, but offers invaluable advice for corporate executives prepared to seize this opportunity." Daniel A. Masur Partner Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP

"The growing trend of globalization of services needs to be understood by everyone involved--businesses, customers, governments, citizens. This book provides a fundamental understanding of this important set of developments." Harris Miller President ITAA

"Services globalization has allowed talent to be recruited, trained, and delivered across previously insurmountable time and distance barriers. This is a force that can equalize the opportunities and pace of development of individuals and regions across the globe. The Offshore Nation is an essential handbook for understanding the opportunities and pitfalls of services globalization - a must-read for business leaders who want to lead their organizations into the future." B.V. Naidu Director Software Technology Parks of India

"Services globalization has without fail pervaded the board rooms of all top corporations and threatens to alter the face of how business is done. The Offshore Nation captures the spirit of this mega trend and forces you to appreciate the far-reaching and irreversible implications of this phenomenon. This is a must read for champions of industries and beginners alike to soak in and leverage one of the most significant revolutions of our times." Atul Nishar Chairman Hexaware Technologies

"The pervasiveness of globalization is evident in the news, education, medicine, technology and even grieving, as the whole world responded to the Tsunami earlier this year. Services globalization is a logical extension and must be considered an essential part of corporate strategy. The Offshore Nation: the Rise Of Services Globalization is a well-timed book, and provides a framework on how to prepare your organization for the flawless execution of services globalization." Diju Raha Chairman & CEO Eximsoft international & Former Vice President of Nortel Networks

"The Offshore Nation demonstrates the changes in how work is accomplished in supply chain, paper and IT-intensive industries in much the same way Henry Ford changed processes in car manufacturing." Jerry Rao Chairman and CEO, Mphasis Chairman, Nasscom

"While offshoring of services is a strategic imperative for an ever-increasing range of companies, it also represents a significant initial investment (in both time and money). The Offshore Nation: the Rise of Services Globalization provides useful guidance for maximizing this investment, avoiding potentially expensive errors and getting it right the first time." Ashok Soota Chairman and Managing Director Mindtree Consulting

"We are faced today with an almost bewildering choice of global suppliers. The challenge for the astute manager is to devise an effective sourcing strategy that combines in-house and outsourced services and uses onshore, nearshore and offshore operations. But, where to start? This excellent new guide from neoIT gives strategic guidance and practical help for any manager trying to make sense of the global ITO and BPO services industry. Covering the leading countries in the global market, including India, the Philippines, Russia, China, Canada and Ireland, the new neoIT publication provides a wealth of comparative data about the offshore ITO and BPO services industry developing in different countries across the globe." Elizabeth Sparrow Chairman British Computer Society Working Party on Offshoring

"Regardless of the size of your organization, if you want to compete in the 21st century, read this book!" Terrence Trayvick President of Capital Markets Business R.R. Donnelley & Sons

"The Offshore Nation discusses globalization as more than a trend, but as an imperative that no responsible executive can ignore. The smarter ones will find ways to use globalization as one of their tools to leapfrog their competition. The smartest ones will also find ways to use globalization to delight and retain their customers." Steve Unterberger HR Outsourcing Technology Leader Hewitt Associates

"The Offshore Nation offers a useful framework for how corporations and individuals should assess and embrace opportunities in the booming global services market. The Vashistha brothers, who helped usher in the 'services globalization' phenomenon, offer insights and best practices that savvy managers cannot afford to ignore." Rusty Weston Founding Editor Managing Offshore

"The Offshore Nation provides a wealth of practical insight into the many facets and considerations in offshore outsourcing. It is a must read for managing today and preparing organizations for the future." Barry Wiegler Founder and CEO Sourcing Interests Group