Perfect software development outsourcing example

Published: December 7, 2011 1 min. read
Svitla Team
By Svitla Team
Managed Operations Web Development
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Our software development team from Ukraine has just started to work with Airborne Music on their revolutionary web application. Airborne Music is a company from Cape Town, South Africa that is going to give musicians the possibility to publish and sell their music directly to their fans online. Their Vision, presentation and much more cool stuff can be found at their website.

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We think that it’s a perfect example of software development outsourcing. While Ukraine and South Africa are separated by thousands of miles they which is more important  are in the same time zone. This makes Svitla Systems a perfect choice for companies from Western Europe, Middle East and Africa as it gives both customer and developers almost a complete work day overlap.

We will do our best to help Airborne Music in moving the connection of artists with their fans to the next level. By the way it is coming in December 2011.

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FAQ

What is software development outsourcing?

Software development outsourcing is the engagement of an external team or company to create and maintain software rather than performing these functions internally. For example, a South African startup working with a Ukrainian engineering team will take advantage of full-cycle delivery, dependable managed services as well as near real-time collaboration due to overlapping time zones. Speed-to-market, expertise-on-demand, cost-efficiency, as well as getting a stable operation through a partner owning the process end-to-end are some benefits of it. The more management support from the vendor side in terms of sustaining efficiency, reliability, and even innovation, the better.

How to successfully outsource software development?

State and define goals, scope, budget, and metrics of success upfront. Choose a partner who will provide proof of capability on full-cycle delivery and managed services. Ensure they have the habit of strong communication and overlapping working hours that ensure real-time collaboration and quick feedback loops. Establish a governance model that features a single owner, regular demos, SLAs, and transparent progress tracking to maintain quality and momentum. Begin as a pilot, iterate fast, and scale the engagement once trust and results have been established.

Why might a company choose to outsource software development?

Firms opt to offshore software development as a way of getting expert skills, minimizing expenses, and speeding up the market introduction without increasing the number of employees in their offices. When teamed up with a qualified seller who assumes total responsibility, this plan creates operational steadiness through managed service provision and constant novelty. The contiguous hours facilitate close-to-actual-time cooperation and an accelerated response loop, thereby boosting efficiency as well as harmony. Internal groups can concentrate on main activities while outsiders manage both dispatching and upkeep due to subcontracting.

What is the best example of outsourcing?

A good example of outsourcing happens when a company engages a remote software team from a similar time zone, such that there is almost a full workday overlap. The external team provides end-to-end delivery and managed services with total ownership of development, operations, and continuous innovation. Such an engagement accelerates the time-to-market, ensures dependable execution, and enables the client to focus on their core business.

What are the four factors to consider before outsourcing?

The four major factors that need to be considered before outsourcing are expertise, communication, time zone compatibility, and project ownership. Under expertise falls proven technical skills and domain skills. Communication includes effective communication as well as cultural alignment for transparency and trust. Overlapping time zones between the vendor and the client allow real-time collaboration. Ownership is defined, and management practices ensure accountability, quality, and delivery.