Software Outsourcing Practices

outsourcing lifecycle | project quality | risk management

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Project Deliverables Quality in Software Outsourcing
off-site team skills
expertise distribution
Software Outsourcing Lifecycle
moving development offshore

Risk Management in Software Outsourcing Model

Software Development Outsourcing Benefits

Choosing an Outsourcing Software Development Vendor

capabilities, flexibility, pricing
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Project Deliverables Quality in Software Outsourcing

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Project Deliverables Quality in Software Outsourcing

To ensure the quality of software project deliverables,
off-site team should present strong:
technical
analytical

skills

communication

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Project Deliverables Quality in Software Outsourcing

For better results the skills should be distributed between:

whose members
have outstanding
technical expertise

client-facing
management
&

delivery team

support
group

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Project Deliverables Quality in Software Outsourcing

Management/Support Team responsibilities and roles:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Business analysis
Requirements specification
Project management
Interactivity
System integration
Testing
Product maintenance

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Project Deliverables Quality in Software Outsourcing

Delivery Team expertise/focus:

1. Technical skills and expertise

2. Domain knowledge, analytical skills
3. Focus on quality

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Moving development offshore >>

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Software Outsourcing Lifecycle

Moving development offshore
Outsourcing model implementation is a multistage process:
initiation and transition period is followed by a relatively
short stage when a set of simple procedures and metrics
get established and apparent advantages of outsourcing
become visible.
Major savings are achieved
when the systems and processes get transformed into
consolidated solid structure.

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Software Outsourcing Lifecycle

Moving development offshore
stage
Real benefits of offshore
outsourcing: getting quality
and affordable solution

Crafting custom structure

Installation of more or
less standard processes
with minor adjustments
Transition period
Initiation of the project

savings
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Risk Management in Software Outsourcing Model

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Risk Management in Software Outsourcing Model

Simple steps to mitigate major risks in transferring software
projects offshore are listed below.
Ongoing development:

Deal structure:

1.

Moving from small tasks to

bigger projects

1.

Clear deliverables & services

Maintaining flexible and

transparent team structure to
leave a room for changes

2.

Key roles

3.

Fees

4.

Schedule

5.

Start and End dates

2.

3.

Providing ongoing QA of internal

builds; supporting frequent
milestones and demo releases

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Software Development Outsourcing: Benefits

Operating on a global level
Reducing operating costs
Accessing tech skills, expertise

Utilizing new technologies

Re-engineering, cleaning up processes
Getting proven offerings from service providers
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Choosing an Outsourcing Software Development Vendor

Capabilities:

Flexibility:

Consistent outcomes

Operating model

Timeliness in meeting deadlines

Willingness to address business needs

Experienced and competent

resources

Supportive through different business

cycles

Pricing:

Reflect market economy

Account for time to understand
requirements

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