“OpenAvenue Inc., the leading Open-Source Service Provider(TM)
(OSP(TM)) and multi-platform collaborative development hosting site
sponsor, announced today its partnership with SkillsVillage.com,
the leading Internet-based skills procurement solution for the
contingent workforce. The strategic partnership will allow
SkillsVillage.com and OpenAvenue to expand outreach to companies
looking for skilled professionals to develop open-source and other
collaborative projects.”
“Currently, the demand for software developers exceeds supply
more so in B2B e-Commerce projects than any other kind of software
initiative,” said Evan Quinn, vice president of application
strategies at Hurwitz Group. “The web site which melds OpenAvenue’s
open source development services with SkillsVillage.com’s skills
procurement solution provides project managers with an important
source to find, procure, and manage experienced development
talent.”
“SkillsVillage.com clients looking for development resources
now have access to OpenAvenue’s community of open-source developers
and project managers. “Corporations seeking simple and
effective outsourcing solutions will find the open-source community
an attractive alternative with a wealth of talent,” said Liz Allen,
director of business development at SkillsVillage.com. “Our
partnership with OpenAvenue will provide our members with an
expanded pool of resources with a broad range of skills.”