Outsourcing Institute claims to be a free community network that provides neutral information, research, links to resources, promotes networking, services and solutions. The institute also tracks and forecasts the evolution of this industry.

The Outsourcing Institute gives advice on transaction facilities for quick and hassle-free outsourcing. It has organized road shows, vendor summits and events that bring together outsourcing professionals and industry bigwigs, at a forum where they can discuss and debate relevant subjects, or form partnerships.

The Outsourcing Institute publishes an annual list of top tens, including titles like 'ten reasons answering why the companies outsource', 'top ten factors for successful outsourcing' or 'top ten drivers behind today's outsourcing decisions'. They have plenty of published material on outsourcing survival and trend reports.