In this article, the author firstly differentiates outsourcing & offshore outsourcing, but in recent times, this trend is changing rapidly. ISV’s are increasingly using offshore development centers as their primary workplace to build new products and applications. There are several risks to be addressed while offshoring as bulleted in the article.
The article highlights & explains in detail seven techniques for successful offshoring:
- Ensure developers understand business requirements.
- Definition of “Code Quality”.
- Develop automated build.
- Technical team to visit customer sites
- Test continuously.
- Separate development and support teams
- Reward Innovation
The writing illustrates in detail about the above techniques. The author suggests the companies to choose & work with the right partner who can show you visible cost savings.
