Expertise on older, and proprietary, software such as COBOL, and IBM, is also readily available, given the success in Indian software exports - that have traditionally been in these areas.

Presently, 25 Indian software companies have earned the ISO 9000 certification, and many more are in the process of acquiring it.

Motorola's Indian subsidiary is one of a few in the world that is an SEI Level 5 development company.

India has the second largest English speaking community of technical talent in the world.

The five Indian Institutes of Technology have standards on par with the best in the world. These, and over 1500 engineering colleges, technical institutes and polytechnics ensure a steady supply of well educated technical personnel.

The private sector plays a major role in supplementing the needs of the software industry. A host of training institutions have been established to develop expertise in computer programming languages, system analysis etc. Such institutions are given accreditation by the Department of Electronics, Government of India, to ensure quality education.

According to one estimate, 55,000 IT professionals, with varying skills, enter the workforce every year. However, the industry requires this many and many more. Institutional campuses are a major source of recruitment. Leading companies regularly visit campuses and select students, which is cost effective and ensures that right talent is spotted and attracted.
 
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