IT outsourcing has proven to be an effective way for companies to reduce the cost of custom software development. However, outsourcing to offshore countries introduces a lot of risk that may not be worth the rewards. We offer a viable alternative to offshore outsourcing.
CSIL's offices are located in Malta, an island situated in the centre of the Mediterranean Sea about 95 kilometres south of Sicily and 290 kilometres from the North African coast. A full member of the European Union since May 1 2004, Malta is therefore strategically placed for international business at the crossroads between Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. The country has a population of 375,000, nearly all of whom are fluent in English in addition to the national language which is Maltese. Other foreign languages are also fairly widely spoken, particularly Italian and French. Our people are dedicated, and provide the investors a highly skilled workforce. It can be reached by frequent and scheduled direct flights from most major European, North African and Middle Eastern cities, through the national airline and other major carriers. This infrastructure provides quick access to growing markets. Malta offers competitively priced human resources for high productivity levels. It has social and economic stability and boasts a safe, secure and pleasant lifestyle.
So, why consider Malta for your NEAR-SHORE IT outsourcing needs?
Malta offers:
- English as a second native language
- European Culture, European Inspired Legislation
- Proximity, Time zone, Currency linked to Euro
- Political and Economical stability, EU member
- Small place / Small organisations - Lean execution
- Well developed IT infrastructure
- Strong governmental drive towards IT education
- Low cost - The cost of skilled IT staff in Malta would typically be half to one third of UK equivalents
- Daily air links to the UK available via local airline