What is KPO ?

Knowledge process outsourcing (KPO) is a form of outsourcing, in which knowledge-related and information-related work is carried out by workers in a different company or by a subsidiary of the same organization, which may be in the same country or in an offshore location to save cost.

 High-value work carried out by highly skilled staff. KPO is the term used to describe outsourced support that requires deep domain knowledge and the exercise of judgment and interpretation. KPO requires people with higher education, specific skills, and specialized business experience.

 KPO is one step extension of Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO) ,Not treat it only a 'B' replaced by a 'K KPO Industry is handling more amount of high skilled work other than the BPO Industry. The evolution and maturity of the Indian BPO sector has given birth to yet another wave in the global outsourcing scene, KPO

KPO- Revenue by segment 2010

Data search integration & Management Biotech & Pharma Remote education & Publishing R&D Engineering & Design Animation & Simulation services Others - 29% - 18% - 12% - 12% - 12% - 9% -8%

Strengths of India which would make it a leader in KPO English language proficiency Support from Government Cost advantage Large pool of skilled workers Growth of Indian market

Who gets benefits of KPO ?

E-Marketing Animation & design Training & consulting Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology Data analysis Legal research Research & Development