We created this site in order to express our good and bad experience of Offshore Outsourcing in Software Projects for overseas Customers. We think that this information will be interesting both for you (Software Development Team) and for your potential and current Customers.

Offshore Outsourcing is Challenged, but Possible

Offshore Outsourcing and new agile methods of software project management are becoming more and more popular in Software Projects. On the other hand there are many issues and difficulties that should be properly managed in order to gain success in Offshore Outsourcing.

Proper risk management, communication management and scope control are the most important characteristics of successfull Software Projects, outsourced to offshore companies (outsourcing means that Software Development Team is located overseas). The more information you have upfront, before you start your new Custom Software Development Project, the better will be the outcome.

Featured Articles

Jack Gauriady, "One of the first work frames of programming was so called waterfall model of software development. But what is another side of the coin named 'classic', I wonder? Strict, self-sufficient, well-tried and balanced? Sometimes - without any doubt. But not this case, I think. Rather old-fashioned, naive and not matching modern demands to software development process.", Published on 8/31/2007

Jack Gauriady, "One rarely interested in the way software he uses every day is developed. Vainly, I think it is a very interesting process and counts plenty models and ways. This article is about one of the most popular model of software development - about Agile, its history, risks and benefits", Published on 7/31/2007

John Cleese, "Risk Management in small projects is not a very popular discipline, which is still very important for the project success and outcome. Fully-dressed risk management is not suitable for small projects - author explains simplier model.", Published on 7/27/2007

John Cleese, "eXtremal Testing approach in offshore outsourcing projects with major benefit to Customer and Team. Very provocative ideas and approaches with strong focus on standards and testing, instead of talents of programmers.", Published on 6/17/2006

Jack Gauriady, "Short and high-level overview of history of outsourcing as a principle in international business. Athor shows us how long time ago the principles of outsourcing appeared and were used in international business.", Published on 7/19/2007