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Home Blog Strategic Considerations You Should Make Before Outsourcing Software Development
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Matt Long CEO
May 08, 2022

Strategic Considerations You Should Make Before Outsourcing Software Development

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1. Set Your Goals Clearly
2. Expenditure
3. Timelines for Completion of the Project
4. Correspondence and Reviews
5. Technical Expertise
6. Quality Control and Protection
7. Know Your Company’s Culture
8. Start with a test project
9. Inquire about After-Development Support
10. Final Thought

As technology advances at a breakneck pace, outsourcing software development has become one of the most frequently discussed business strategies. Businesses are becoming more productive than they ever have.

Most entrepreneurs aim to increase the amount of work they outsource for software development. However, this action plan could mean the difference between success and failure. As a result, you must examine and analyze the vital factors that may influence the overall result. What are they? So, what would you keep in mind when making the decision?

Throughout this post, we will go over some of the considerations that entrepreneurs should consider when hiring an outsourced software development team.

Groove Technology Strategic Considerations You Should Make Before Outsourcing Software Development

Software outsourcing has become one of the most frequently discussed business strategies

Set Your Goals Clearly

Before contacting an offshore company to begin the outsourcing software development process, a company should determine the specific objective of outsourcing.

Determine which type of assistance is required first: a full-service software development project or a specific service (for example, web development, mobile application development, back-end development, system maintenance and bug fixing, application management service, as well as many others)? After identifying the appropriate requirements, the business can build a list of requirements and directly communicate with a software outsourcing company to discuss the matter.

Clients should discuss in more detail other significant aspects, including expenditure, technical expertise, time to market, and other particular criteria by the product owner.

Expenditure

Among the most significant factors affecting the overall decision to outsource is budget control. Expenditure does not have to be completely accurate during the early communication phase; an estimate should probably be sufficient. The budget should be approximated and offered.

It will assist the outsourcing vendor in advising the client about what they can offer in terms of product features and functionality, techniques, and a statement of work based on such an estimate. The higher the development cost, the more enhanced the technology could be.

With a clear understanding of the estimated budget, an outsourcing company can offer clients the most effective solution that adheres to costs while allowing them to achieve the client’s clear objectives within the budgetary limits.

Timelines for Completion of the Project

Business owners must carefully consider the project duration and completion date as they greatly influence the spending plan of the budget. For example, if a company needs a massive and complicated project finished quickly, the development costs will go up because more developers may be required. Clients should also budget for a buffer in case of unforeseen delays. An experienced outsourcing partner would be able to effectively establish a schedule, stay on track by setting realistic time frames, and proficiently allocate the resources.

Moreover, the software needs to go through all the phases of development, including testing. Cutting or speeding up the process on any step will harm the product’s performance because it will require continual improvement and bug fixes throughout the process, even after the launch date.

Correspondence and Reviews

Good communication has always been vital to the survival of any outsourcing software development project. Clients should communicate with the development team at least once or twice a week (such as through video or web conference) to clarify any doubts the team may have and provide comments quickly after each iteration of the new release. This should assist the development team in continuously improving the product features, resulting in increased productivity.

On the contrary, if the client does not really establish effective communication with the offshore partner, the task will be delayed with no or little improvement, causing development costs to rise dramatically.

Technical Expertise

Many business owners prefer to choose their outsourcing software development partner based on the client reviews and technical experience from past projects. The outsourcing partner should have both technical knowledge and domain expertise. They should also be regularly updated on the most recent technological trends to provide you with the ideal option. For example, suppose the outsourcing company has previously completed similar programs. In that case, they will be aware of possible challenges or problems that may arise and be able to control them more efficiently.

Another alternative is to select a team based on their technical capabilities. When the team has technical expertise but lacks domain experts, they can also have business analysts assist clients in refining specifications and establishing effective communication with the developer team.

Quality Control and Protection

Groove Technology Strategic Considerations You Should Make Before Outsourcing Software Development Quality Control

Remember to ask for references and comments from previous customers

You should work with a partner that knows the value of protection and has a proven track record of delivering high-quality, security systems. In order to become aware of how well they have proven to be reliable, remember to ask for references and comments from previous customers.

Furthermore, you must ensure that you are cooperating with a reliable software company that has a strong quality control procedure in place and understands how to appropriately test software. The last thing you always want is for your software to be released with no bugs or other issues.

Know Your Company’s Culture

One of the greatest challenges when outsourcing software development is the cultural differences that countries have with one another. However, when doing business, companies must ensure that cultural differences are aligned in such a way that the company increases profit. The outsourcing firm itself can collaborate according to the client’s business requirements and business day.

You could perhaps cooperate with an outsourcing firm with whom you feel more comfortable. Knowing the provider’s corporate culture has become a way to do so. You can complete a detailed investigation of their workplace to get an understanding of the working environment and communicate with one of the workforce. You should also take a glance at their social networks because the posts could give you an idea of who their competitors are.

In an ideal world, cultural differences are unimportant; nowadays, businesses can fit themselves into any mold they want. They work in accordance with the requirements of their client organization. The timings are the same, and the leave calendar is also the same. As a result, despite the fact that the development team works from an offshore location, they are culturally similar in every other way. They do not have to collaborate in the same workplace to break down this cultural gap.

Start with a test project

You must be certain of a development agency’s capabilities before engaging them. Initiate by requesting that the team work on a pilot project. Their usefulness and performance might assist you in deciding whether or not you would really like to keep employing them.

A pilot project may necessitate an investment of resources and time. It does, however, assist you in gaining a clear understanding of what the experience of working together could be.
The following are some of the things you’ll learn about your outsourced team as a result of this trial project:

  • Authenticity: would it seem like your outsourcing partner is transparent with information about their process steps? Is it able to follow through on its commitments and complete a project on time?
  • Communication Skills: does your outsourcing partner ask all of the required information? Is it capable of efficiently following all of your commands?
  • Time Management: is the outsourced staff meeting their own deadlines? Is it capable of delivering the project on time?

Inquire about After-Development Support

This is the last piece of advice for software development projects that are outsourced. If it’s feasible, inquire about post-development support from your development partner, whether it’s via phone, email, or chat. Confirm that they will provide support or that they have adequately trained your team to resolve issues that may arise in the future.

Final Thought

Outsourced initiatives with a clear goal and the correct level of interest and understanding are the most successful. Remember that, even though they aren’t employees of your firm, your outsourced software partners work for you. Outline your objectives and completion timelines and how you intend the completed product to function. If properly managed, outsourcing software development can be valuable to your company.

Groove Technology Strategic Considerations You Should Make Before Outsourcing Software Development

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Suppose you need a trusted offshore workforce for building up your project and a leading development company that could assist you in expanding your business and standing out in the market. In that case, Groove Technology is the place for you. We are a group of highly skilled developers, testers, and business consultants who strive to provide nothing but the best. Call or send us a message, and our customer support representative will get back to you soon!

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