domingo, 24 de abril de 2011

Five Easy Ways To Aid Offshore Software Development

By Danielle Russell


As a business owner or manager, the decision to opt for offshore software development can be difficult. As anyone who has experience knows, there are advantages and disadvantages to outsourcing software development. So what is the secret formula that could help you get the most rewards from the risks? Here are five tips to ensure that you receive an excellent return on investment:

Get a company with experience in complex project management. It is absolutely essential that the offshore software development company you work with has good knowledge and experience in complex project management. Make sure that the company you are working with has long and meaningful relationships with their subcontractors and work together like the corporate juggernaut they should be.

Work with companies who employ specialists. Software development companies who are nimble in their completion of tasks are usually loaded to the core with specialists. These specialists do not necessarily have to work for the company (and this fact can save you a lot of money in itself), but they are nonetheless hard-working, dependable and accurate when it comes to completing jobs on schedule without spending any extra.

The company should know how your industry works. If you consider their reputation, offshore software development companies should be versatile enough to develop software for any line of business. That is why if the company knows your business or anything related to it, you could work faster with greater odds of success. It is very important to read up here, meaning you have to check referrals or get a good word from your business partners as you analyze whether the company has it in them to meet your needs and be in synch with what you intend to achieve.

Delineate areas of responsibility. Chances are, you're considering hiring an offshore software development company because you don't have the in-house expertise to get the job done and know that it is more cost-effective to outsource the project. Such thinking, however, is painfully naive, because every business owner has to do all sorts of feasibility and needs analysis studies to be sure they are making the right decision. By creating a clear delineation of areas of responsibility, you will have a clear understanding of the number of staff hours you need to devote to the project, and plan accordingly.

Make your standards high. Both parties, meaning you as the business owner and the offshore software development company, should be aware of business standards. Such standards would include those relating to the talent of the company's technicians as they work towards excellent custom software development. The most dependable companies use the highest industry standards in testing each aspect of the products they create so that you receive a product that is ready to implement.

To summarize what we have discussed, you need to look for flexibility as well as skill when choosing an offshore software development company, because you will want them to provide ample support to every aspect of your business. When you choose such a company, you can rest assured that you will receive an excellent return on investment.




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