Keys to Successful Outsourcing Software Projects

Published: December 27, 2012 3 min. read
Svitla Team
By Svitla Team
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Outsourcing involves an agreement with a third-party service provider to complete a specific task. As a rule companies initiate this contract in order to concentrate more on improving their own business solutions and not have to worry about other things that might divert their focus away from their business. A perfect example of outsourced activity is custom software development. Outsourcing software projects services in particular, have become more prolific in recent years due to the boom of outsourcing practices all over the world.

Outsourcing software projects involves developing software or applications that make use of particular computer language and systems. It is definitely more cost-effective to outsource this task to highly qualified individuals or firms that specialize in this technology. There are many service providers that offer this particular service which makes it easier for companies to delegate these tasks to them.

One of the things that contribute to the success of outsourcing software projects is your ability to identify your specific project objectives and timeline. A project should indicate a target date to start and finish all of the tasks. If your objective is to develop software for payroll or timekeeping, you must indicate the goals you want to achieve, expectations you intend to meet, standards and measures to help you track the success of the project.

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Successful outsourcing software projects also adhere to the timeline set at the beginning of each task. Extensions and delays usually lead to a waste of resources as well as the risk of incurring additional costs. When outsourcing software projects you must have a way to monitor if the objectives are being met and track each accomplishment or milestone within the project.

While offshore outsourcing software projects have proven to be profitable for business owners, it is important that you also exercise caution when dealing with third-party service providers. If you have set the objectives at the beginning of the project, it would be easier for you to communicate what you want to accomplish and when you want to get things done. You must also conduct a thorough interview of the candidates you wish to hire for the project. Once you have found the right service provider, don’t forget to track the progress and evaluate results at the end of the project.

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FAQ

Why is outsourcing so common in the IT field?

Outsourcing has become a common practice in IT, enabling companies to execute their major activities while delegating specialized tasks, such as custom software development, to experts. Also, it is relatively cheaper compared to hiring full-time employees within the locality; hence, access to highly skilled professionals and fast delivery due to already set up expertise is realized. The fact that service providers are available globally makes it easy for businesses to find the right talent pool while maintaining quality and reducing costs.

How to find software development contracts?

To secure contracts, clearly define the objectives of your project, the scope of work, and the timeline. Indicate when it is going to start and when it is supposed to finish. Carry out adequate research and interviews on potential third-party service providers to be sure of their expertise in understanding your goals and quality requirements. After selection of a provider, communicate how progress will be monitored, as well as an evaluation plan milestone, to keep the project on track with what is expected.

What are the four factors to consider before outsourcing?

Outsourcing requires a very specific definition of what you want to achieve from your project, along with a realistic timetable that includes target start and finish dates for all the tasks involved. You will need to establish clearly defined expectations, standards, and measures by which to determine if the project has been successful or not. Apart from this, carry out an interview process through which you vet the service providers and be sure they have the required level of expertise, as well as that it matches your needs, then be ready to fulfill the monitoring requirement to assess whether objectives are being met, as well as keeping delays and extra costs away.

How to optimize outsourcing?

To optimize outsourcing, clearly define the project’s objective and set an exact timeline with start and end dates for all the work that needs to be completed. Make clear what your expectations are, which standards must be met, and how success will be measured. Regularly monitor milestones and achievements in the project to see if it is on schedule and within budget. Also, interview service providers to hire highly qualified individuals or firms that fit your project’s needs and can deliver quality results.