iSoftStone is a global consulting and IT outsourcing firm based in China, providing services for Chinese and global clients. With over 15,000 employees globally, iSoftStone offers integrated consulting services, technology services, and business process outsourcing services in order to provide end-to-end solutions. Its delivery model combines onshore innovation and expertise with offshore programming and development. iSoftStone is focused on key client industry verticals including technology, communications, banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI), healthcare, energy, transportation, and the public sector (ETP). The company plans on expanding, with over 20 centers of sales and delivery located in China, the United States, Canada, Europe, and Japan. iSoftStone was established in 2001 and went public on the New York Stock Exchange on December 14, 2010. It received investment from AsiaVest Partners, Fidelity Asia Ventures, InfoTech Pacific Ventures, and Mitsui Ventures Global Fund. Its close rivals are Camelot and Pactera.