KPMG to double outsourcing to OPI 
KPMG is likely to double outsourcing to Outsource Partners International (OPI) as it expects business to grow by 40% per annum in the coming years. KPMG is looking at mergers and 'bolt-on' acquisitions in the mid-market tax and advisory practices segment in India.  
   
Convergys to expand in Philippines  
Convergys plans to employ up to 7,000 people in the Philippines across five new customer contact centers tat the company plans to set up. This will raise the company's manpower in the Philippines to 20,000.  
    
Infosys BPO receives COPC-2000 certification  
Infosys BPO has received the COPC-2000® CSP Standard Release 4.1 certification in a short tenure of less than a year. The certification is for selected client programs in the order validation and telecom order entry processes. 
    
OPI intends to acquire an Indian global firm  
OPI is set to enter the accounting market in India and is looking at acquiring Indian firms with a global presence. The company currently has 2500 employees and intends to scale up to 10,000 employees by 2010.  
    
HIL to pick up stake in AHS  
Healthcare Investment (HIL), a Mauritius-based firm plans to pick up 8.5% stake in Apollo Health Street (AHS), a healthcare BPO for around $14.2 m. AHS plans to offload 20% stake of its post-issue paid up capital and raise around $37 m via IPO. 

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