The United States is home to some of the world's leading computer software companies, most of which commonly outsource software development to other countries, including Egypt, India, Ireland, Israel, Malaysia, Hungary, and the Philippines.

1. Why do you think these countries became suppliers to the software industry?

2. Do you think that development of the industry in these countries is a threat to companies in the United States? Explain.

Your response to each question should be a minimum of 6 sentences long.