US software outsourcing company CSC, one of the world's largest IT outsourcing firms, said yesterday it will launch a new delivery center in China as the global financial crisis may force more Western companies to outsource their business to the country.

Michael Laphen, chairman and chief executive officer of CSC, said the financial turbulence would force more companies to outsource their business in pursuit of lower operating costs, thus creating more opportunities for outsourcing companies.

"Outsourcing will increase in difficult times as the financial crisis pushes companies to become more cost effective," said Laphen. "We expect further robust growth from China."