Title: Software superstore: Russian IT resources in offshore software development

Authors: Anna Kyrki, Marko T. Torkkeli

Addresses: Department of Industrial Management, Lappeenranta University of Technology, P.O. Box 20, 53851 Lappeenranta, Finland. ' Department of Industrial Management, Lappeenranta University of Technology, Prikaatintie 9, FIN-45100 Kouvola, Finland

Abstract: The paper evaluates the compatibility of Russian offshore software development providers with the needs of their foreign customers. The potential of the Russian industry is illustrated through the description of the business practices and models of four offshore software companies. Besides cooperation, the main focus of the study is on the resources and capabilities that Russian companies are able to provide to their customers. Despite the potential of the Russian offshore software industry and the need for resources in Finnish firms, there appears to be a mismatch that is partly originated in the perception of risk rather than actual experiences.

Keywords: emerging markets; offshore software development; international sourcing; Russia; business practices; cooperation; IT resources; capabilities; information technology; risk perception; Finland.

DOI: 10.1504/IJBEM.2011.039407

International Journal of Business and Emerging Markets, 2011 Vol.3 No.2, pp.177 - 197

Published online: 15 Apr 2015 *

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