[The Duke]

So where's the proof that "they" are better? What's the real reason for offshoring?

The proof, as the say, is in the pudding. I am skeptical about some of the offshore talent, but I know firsthand that many of them are every bit as sharp as even the sharpest US technologists.

I've been a software engineer since '81, and have been involved in a broad range of challenging projects since that time. And I have no reservations at all about the highly talented team I've put together in Latin America. In fact, I have found their command of a wide range of cutting-edge technologies (and their professionalism) to be altogether impressive.

[oceanview]

if latin american and india have such "talent", why can't they develop these industries internally, why must we export Oracle to India 500 workers at a time, let India develop their own database companies.

[WilliamofCarmichael]

RE: Latin America.

Yes, I have no doubt. I've heard the same from a friend of mine who has done projects in South America.

I have experience working with H1B IT folks primarily from India years ago. Some were top notch, some were average, and some were not so good. Just like Americans.

I'm tired of seeing articles that imply or flat-out state that "they" are better than us. "They" being Indian and Chinese techies.

I didn't make up the stories about cheating and phony documents. I have no idea what percentage cheat and lie but it is bad enough to make some mainstream media report it and it has caused university testing and professional certification organizations to take action. Maybe hiring managers don't care?

What if cheating was so bad here that university testing and professional certification organizations had to take action? 24/7 coverage on ABCNNBCBS.