Software Development Outsourcing
In our decade of experience in software development and IT consulting , we have seen many projects wherein the software development project was outsourced and then turned into disadvantage for entire outsourcing initiative . If you are trapped into this situation , then getting out of this situation is time consuming and expensive process .
Let's look at some common benefits of outsourcing software development project , their disadvantage and how you can overcome with those practises .
Reduce Cost
When any company want to cut down on their IT cost and support expense , then ought to choose software development outsourcing module . Quotation are always welcomed from some sets of vendors and the thing which may excite you the most is low price , which may lead to increase cost instead !! Here's how :
Low cost of any project may arise due to lack of proper analysis which may in future cause your scope of work into creep when outsource project is in full swing .
In general , a company which is new in the market is likely to charge less in comparison with other competitors . But be aware as those companies are new in the market they might lack experience in handling big projects which will unnecessary cause lack of deadlines and increase of overall budget of the project .
An newly made software company can employ some chunk of employees who are not experienced enough to handle your project due to their low cost and availability which may also burden them with lots of work and missed deadlines which in turn result you in double the cost .
As per our past experience , you must find a company who have a team of strong project manager who can assist you with your software development requirement . In order to find the correct software development company always look at their certification , case studies and client's reference .
Focus On Your Core Business
If software company to whom you have outsourced your project fails to establish effective management and communication with you then you have have to get involved with them surpassing your daily routine , thereby distracting you from your core business .
In order to avoid this mess always try to find an company who is mature enough o handle your project and give you biweekly insight of the work done without been asking for in a way that it does not bother you with daily routine .
Access To Latest Technologies
Its always beneficial to outsources your software development if you want to take advantage of latest technology at low cost . But communicating with them is real challenge due to language barrier as well as different time zones .
To overcome with this issue , try to find an company within your country and can communicate easily in your local language .
Reduce Time For Development
Speed can be achieved in lengthy projects only by wrong means or ignoring quality of product development . Such situation can overall weakens software architecture , poor code and security problem .
In order to overcome with this situation , irritative approach can be used . This means the first basic version of the software should be delivered within short time and later on it can be expanded with new features in every 2- 6 weeks . At the same time it should be reviewed by QA and change management to help ensure application stability .
Conclusion
Software development outsourcing is one of the best way to save your cost , access to latest technology and reducing time to market . But all you need to do is choose your software development team wisely .
