1.1 Introduction1.2 Offshore outsourcing1.3 Types of offshore outsourcing1.3.1 Business process outsourcing1.3.2 Infrastructure and technology outsourcing1.3.3 Software outsourcing1.4 Benefits of offshore outsourcing1.4.1 Cost savings1.4.2 Access to specialized expertise1.4.3 Round-the-clock availability1.4.4 Focus on core competencies1.5 Offshore outsourcing risk categories1.5.1 Political risk1.5.2 Risk due to cultural differences1.5.3 Opportunistic behaviour risk1.5.4 Intellectual property infringement risk1.5.5 Financial risk1.5.6 Organization structural risk1.5.7 Operational risk1.5.8 Cybersecurity risk1.6 ConclusionSuggested readings