Russian IT-Seasons 2005. Newsletter

Dear Colleagues,

The registration for US-Russian IT Seminar, taking place in Chicago, PALMER HOUSE HILTON HOTEL on the 22nd of September is going on.

Russian IT Season 2005 is the unique meeting place for Top-managers of IT companies from Russian and Eastern Europe and IT-Executives, CEOs and CIOs of US companies who are exploring the opportunity of expanding their businesses to new regions, outsourcing, reselling, developing or localization of their products.

From the seminar program participants will learn about:

• Russian IT market opportunities and software development capabilities, Russian economy, government policies, infrastructure, certifications and many other aspects from Russian Trade Representative in the US
  
  
• Barry Mason, senior analyst for Application Outsourcing and Offshore Services at IDC, one of the authors of the "Worldwide Offshore IT Services 2005-2009 Forecast" will present his view on offshoring and outsourcing to Eastern Europe as the alternative to the Far East.
  
  "During the past few years, the offshore delivery of IT services has rapidly evolved from a destination for low-end, low-cost services to an integral part of most vendors' service delivery strategies. Given that offshore is generally considered a standard part of most any IT services contract, vendors will need to further distinguish themselves by growing their global delivery capabilities and building a broader range of transformational services. It is only through this maturation process that offshore vendors will continue to enjoy the extraordinary growth rates of the first half of this decade," said Barry Mason, senior analyst for Application Outsourcing and Offshore Services at IDC.
  
  
• Arthur L. George, Principal of the TOP-10 law firms in America - Baker & McKenzie will share his experience in legal aspects of IT business with Russia. Baker & McKenzie were among the very first companies entering Russian market. At 1989 they became one of the first international law firms in Moscow.
  
  
• TOP US Companies and leading Russian IT Service providers – the best of the best – that are currently working on software development projects with U.S. businesses, will showcase the examples of existing co-operation. You will be able to exchange the experience with companies already using IT service providers and consultants in Eastern Europe.

The seminar will be followed by Matchmaking session scheduled in advance. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss the possible cooperation with leading Russian, Ukrainian and Belorussian software development and distribution companies. Over 8 Russian companies Russian companies already registered for the event. include Luxoft, Intetics, Bonus Technology, ÂÑ Group, VDI, Borlas Group, IBA and Fortess.

Please, find the participant details and use the online registration form at http://it-seasons.ru/usa/reg.php to sign up for individual meetings.

You may find below some expectations of Russian IT companies from the Seminar and Matchmaking in Chicago on September 22nd:

• "We would like to understand the US Development market needs. Find partners capable to attach our resource pool to their projects or to resell our services. We also looking for interesting IT goods and services we can offer and distribute in Russia", said Denis Tylibtsev, Consulting dept. Director of Business Computer Group, Moscow based company with over $3mil. turnover and over 3000 employees.
  
  
• LUXOFT Marketing manager, Julia Simonova comments: "We are looking for customer engagements to create long-term business relationships having LUXOFT as services provider. Our customers will benefit directly from company’s highest technical competencies, top-notch human resources, quality and flexibility of engagement processes, speed and effective usage of affordable offshore delivery models." LUXOFT has offices in Russia (Moscow, St. Petersburg, Omsk, Dubna), US (Seattle, WA; Montvale, NJ), UK (London); Ukraine (Kiev). LUXOFT is the first company in the world to achieve CMM and CMMI Level 5 certifications simultaneously, as well as the first company in Europe to achieve CMMI Level 5.
  
  
• IBA is looking forward to "discuss businesses' unique needs with seminar attendees, learn how its offshore software solutions fit these needs, advise in developing successful outsourcing practices, help to establish offshore development centers, and create foundations for long-term business relationships and new partnerships" - Sergei Zhmako, Business Development VP, IBA USA. IBA will share its experience of more than 10 years of successful offshore software outsourcing and provide details on its software services portfolio.

All interested companies are welcome to submit their B2B requests, support the conference with different sponsorship options and register for participation.