The ISG Outsourcing Index for Q3 2015 indicates flat global market value (ACV) year-over-year with a significant increase in contract awards, particularly in business process outsourcing (BPO), which grew over 50%. Despite a flat ACV in EMEA, contract counts are at an all-time high; the Americas show a slight decline in ACV but are experiencing significant increases in award counts. Meanwhile, the Asia Pacific region shows a 13% increase in ACV year-over-year, although year-to-date totals are down significantly compared to 2014.