TPI Index Forecasts 10 to 15 Percent Decline in Global Outsourcing Total Dollar Value Awarded This Year

On October 17, 2005, TPI published its latest market observations in the TPI Index, a quarterly report on the state of the global outsourcing industry for financial analysts, media and sourcing industry participants.

The TPI Index, a quarterly report on the state of the global outsourcing industry for financial analysts, media and sourcing industry participants, says third-quarter results indicate an expected decrease of 10 to 15 percent in total dollar value for outsourcing contracts awarded in 2005, to US$60 to $65 billion from an average of US$72 billion awarded in recent years.

To date, the year's total contract value (TCV) is US$43.8 billion for transactions signed in the Americas (US$21.3B), Europe (US$20.3B) and Asia (US$2.2B), compared to a global total of US$52 billion this time a year ago.

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