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IT Outsourcing Activity Remains Sluggish in 2010

Igor.Ryabets@softengi.com — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 06:49:08 +0100

The total value of IT outsourcing contracts signed in the second quarter of 2010 is down 30 percent from the first quarter and 23 percent year-over-year, according to outsourcing consultancy TPI.

The outlook for the IT outsourcing market is not unlike the outlook for the economy as a whole: It's "unusually uncertain," to use U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's words.

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Ukraine macroeconomic situation: June 2010

Igor.Ryabets@softengi.com — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 06:08:44 +0100

Real sector data showed acceleration of economic activity in April. In May, however, the external environment started to deteriorate.

Retail trade turnover grew by 1.1% yoy, indicating that domestic consumption has started to revive.

The state budget deficit notably widened in May on the back below-target revenues and high expenditures.

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Softline successfully passes ISO 9001:2000 audit

Igor.Ryabets@softengi.com — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 07:00:00 +0100

On July 15, 2010 Ukrainian Softline JSC successfully passed the supervisory audit of the quality management system in compliance with the requirements of ISO 9001:2000.

Every year since 2000, Softline confirms thRead More...

Softengi joins Ukrainian Hi-Tech Initiative

Igor.Ryabets@softengi.com — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:00:00 +0100

On July 14, 2010 Softengi has been approved for membership in the Ukrainian Hi-Tech Initiative.

Ukrainian Hi-Tech Initiative is a leading Ukrainian alliance in Offshore Software Development and IT industry.

Main mission of alliance is to promote UkraRead More...

Softengi celebrates one year anniversary

Igor.Ryabets@softengi.com — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:00:00 +0100

Happy Birthday, Softengi!

On July the 1st it was a year since Softengi started operating as independent service provider. And we decided to celebrate it in the same inspired and active manner as we use to work.

So, we all gathered Read More...

Softengi fights against overcomplicated EU visa procedures

Igor.Ryabets@softengi.com — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 14:07:00 +0100

Second failure within a year period to get visas to Germany for company's top professionals forced Softengi to take an action.

Softengi, as global software company, conducts a lot of business in Europe, which assumes close interactions with business partners and customers in EU. And it is essential for company's representatives to be able quickly and flexibly travel to EU countries responding to customers' needs. But in the lasRead More...

The surprising truth about what motivates us

Igor.Ryabets@softengi.com — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:23:31 +0100

This lively RSA Animate, adapted from Dan Pink's talk at the RSA, illustrates the hidden truths behind what really motivates us at home and in the workplace.

Take your time to watch it to the end and it definitely will make you think about how to motivate people, especially if you are the one who pays.

Actually, in Softengi we follow "business is fun" and "inspired engiRead More...