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The True Cost of Offshore Software Development | Avoid These Risks
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In this insightful episode of the Ksense Technology Podcast, host David Guthrie sits down with Kelson Erwin, CEO of Ksense Technology Group, to delve into the decision-making process when choosing between offshore and US-based software development teams.
They unpack the real costs, risks, challenges, and benefits associated with each option, providing valuable insights for business owners and executives.
Kelson shares his expertise on topics such as communication hurdles, cultural differences, project management styles, and the long-term implications of choosing between offshore and onshore development. The discussion also covers important aspects like quality differences, intellectual property risks, delivery speeds, and project success rates.
If you're considering outsourcing your software development project or weighing your options, this episode offers practical advice and considerations to help guide your decision.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and topic overview
01:18 Understanding offshore vs US-based teams
03:11 Cost comparison and hidden expenses
05:46 Quality differences and communication challenges
08:29 Project management and cultural nuances
11:53 Addressing communication challenges
15:37 Cultural differences in work styles
19:02 Strategies to improve offshore relationships
22:26 Project management techniques and terminologies
27:36 Intellectual property and data security risks
30:52 Delivery speed and scalability comparison
34:31 Long-term implications of offshore vs onshore teams
38:19 Success rates of offshore vs onshore projects
40:06 Advice for decision-makers
43:51 Summary and key takeaways
46:18 Conclusion
Keywords:
software development, offshore development, onshore development, project management, cost-effective solutions, US-based teams, software outsourcing, custom software, scalability, intellectual property protection, data security, agile development, software quality, communication challenges, cultural alignment, development timeline, software maintenance, project success rates, technology consulting, business process automation, Custom software solutions
They unpack the real costs, risks, challenges, and benefits associated with each option, providing valuable insights for business owners and executives.
Kelson shares his expertise on topics such as communication hurdles, cultural differences, project management styles, and the long-term implications of choosing between offshore and onshore development. The discussion also covers important aspects like quality differences, intellectual property risks, delivery speeds, and project success rates.
If you're considering outsourcing your software development project or weighing your options, this episode offers practical advice and considerations to help guide your decision.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and topic overview
01:18 Understanding offshore vs US-based teams
03:11 Cost comparison and hidden expenses
05:46 Quality differences and communication challenges
08:29 Project management and cultural nuances
11:53 Addressing communication challenges
15:37 Cultural differences in work styles
19:02 Strategies to improve offshore relationships
22:26 Project management techniques and terminologies
27:36 Intellectual property and data security risks
30:52 Delivery speed and scalability comparison
34:31 Long-term implications of offshore vs onshore teams
38:19 Success rates of offshore vs onshore projects
40:06 Advice for decision-makers
43:51 Summary and key takeaways
46:18 Conclusion
Keywords:
software development, offshore development, onshore development, project management, cost-effective solutions, US-based teams, software outsourcing, custom software, scalability, intellectual property protection, data security, agile development, software quality, communication challenges, cultural alignment, development timeline, software maintenance, project success rates, technology consulting, business process automation, Custom software solutions
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