Apple to quadruple Indian outsourcing

The Next Web writes.

Thanks to the Times of India, a little more light has been shed on how Apple chooses its software suppliers, helping it develop applications to be used by the company, but also testing software that is either to be utilised or released by the company.

The Times reckons Apple currently outsources $100 million worth of backend software to India, but over the next few years, will increase the investment to $400 million, The Register notes.

Both Infosys and Wipro already have contracts with Apple. According to the paper, Infosys - which boasts of its "15-year association" with Apple on its Web site - currently provides $50 million worth of software services to Apple, while Wipro tests apps for the company. The Register spoke to a spokesperson at Wipro, who confirmed that Apple is a client, but would not detail what software or services the company provides for Cupertino.

Apple's quiet trip to Bangalore most likely flew under the radar due to recent media attention over the company creating jobs overseas rather than domestically, 9to5 Mac reports.

Furthermore, Apple is still receiving much scrutiny over the ongoing troubles with supplier Foxconn, in China.

Despite the criticism of job wages and working conditions, Infosys and Wipro are actively vying for a slice of Apple's pie, newly worth $460 billion.