The question was phrased by the source as follows: "Which countries are you considering making significant investments for business and IT support operations activities over the next 2/3 years?
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Desirable locations for investment into business and IT support operations 2019
The United States ranked as the most attractive location in the world for making investments into business and IT support operations, with ** percent of respondents indicating that their organization is considering investing there over the next 2 to 3 years. China and the United Kingdom rounded out the top three most attractive locations, while many Eastern European countries such as Hungary, Czechia, and Romania also earned a place on the list.
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