Most often, the decision to outsource software development is based the potential cost savings and whether in-house staff members have the skills — and time — needed for the project. However, a bogged-down project can quickly reduce any financial benefits, whether from cost overruns or delayed...
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Outsourcing Your First Mobile App
In certain contexts, not having a mobile app can be the equivalent of a business not having a website 10 years ago. Enterprises that want to grow, maximize profits and interact with customers must build an engaging experience for their customers, and a large part of such an experience is allowing...
Read MoreHow to Combine Agile Software Development with Outsourcing
Many companies today feel that they are facing a dilemma that cannot be resolved. They want to outsource much of their work, but at the same time, they want to adopt the agile method of development. Because one of the cornerstones of agile methodology involves collaboration, the myth is that...
Read MoreAvoiding the Race to the Bottom with Software Development Outsourcing
Professional auto mechanics know that when it is time to buy tools, they have two basic choices. They can buy the least expensive tools available, knowing that the steel will be inferior and likely to bend or break under stress, and then replace the tools frequently. Alternatively, they can pay a...
Read More5 Benefits of Agile Software Development
Agile development is a phrase used in software development to describe methodologies for incremental software development. Agile development is an alternative to traditional project management where emphasis is placed on empowering people to collaborate and make team decisions in addition to...
Read MoreOutsourcing Software Development: Which Pricing Model Should I Choose?
The handbook for running a successful business has been rewritten in the last 20 years or so. Today, you have to compete in a global economy — and the operative word is “compete.” If you’re running a small to mid-sized business, you can’t outspend the major players, but you can remain competitive...
Read MoreShould I develop my product in-house or outsource the work?
While the idea of outsourcing isn’t new, you’ve heard the horror stories.
It seems like a great way to save money, but what about reliability? How easy will it be to find the developer(s) to whom you outsourced when you need maintenance, feature enhancements, and bug fixes?
With today’s tight...
Read More5 Mistakes Companies Make When Outsourcing Software Development
You’re the idea person, the manager, the visionary. You’ve got a great concept for your company’s next product, but you don’t have the skills to create it with your own two hands or an in-house team that can do it. Or – maybe your in-house team is already swamped with supporting your existing...
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