Why Belarus?
Since the time of the USSR Belarus has been known for its high educational level and scientific potential of local specialists.
Over the last decade rapid IT industry evolution in this region has generated a new offshore software development zone. Information technology enterprises are strongly supported by the Government.
Institute of Sociology and Social Technologies of the National Academy of Science admits that "... IT sector is one of the fastest growing industries in Belarus".
Belarusian Association of IT Developers also stresses that "... Belarus possesses a significant potential for information technologies export, especially in the field of software development and ICT offshore outsourcing".
Outsourcing to Belarus has the following advantages:
- Technical Excellence and Profound Education
More than forty years of scientific research and traditions in high-tech sphere created a strong basis for excessive ICT human capital and a well-established system of education and training in this field. Belarus was the high-tech zone of the Soviet Union, where technology was used to design products for both civil and military application. Local software engineers are greatly appreciated in the world, demonstrating qualification and experience levels incomparably higher than in competitor countries. - Competitive Rates
One of the main advantages of outsourcing to Eastern Europe and especially to Belarus is reasonable project costs. Development rates more competitive than in China or Russia, and let alone EU or the USA. - Convenient Location
Belarus is located in the geographical centre of Europe and it will take you only 2 hours from Paris, Frankfurt or Berlin (flight from EC) and only 7 hours from JFK to reach the capital of Belarus. - Cultural Proximity
Belarus is culturally close to European civilization, thus we speak one cultural language with clients from EU, USA, Australia, Canada or New Zealand. Belarusian companies adhere to the same standards and business ethics. It should not be underestimated, because cultural proximity is important in building trust and understanding between partners. - Favorable Time Difference
Time difference with Europe is 1-2 hours, with the USA it is 8-9 hours. Although the difference with the USA might seem large, it is compensated with ease: at offshore development centers working schedules are adjusted to main office' time zones to have maximum overlapping hours. This makes overnight turnaround possible. - Governmental Support
The Belarusian government supports the companies operating in IT sphere. Decree No. 12 of the President of the Republic of Belarus (September 22, 2005) and the Program of Telecommunications Development for 2003-2010 created preferential economic conditions, including preferential taxation, for offshore software development, applications production and export.