Smarter Software Outsourcing

21. Outsourcing IT functions offshore: Why, When, and Where to start?

April 28, 2022 Frederic
Smarter Software Outsourcing
21. Outsourcing IT functions offshore: Why, When, and Where to start?
Show Notes

What time is the right time to outsource? In this new episode of the Smarter Software Outsourcing show, we talk about what sparks the need for specialized support from an outsourced tech team, and the situations in which outsourcing becomes the best strategy.

Specifically, we discuss:

00:35 Intro
01:29 Is there a good time (or a bad one) to consider outsourcing software development?
03:20 What makes companies want to outsource their software development or extend their development team?
03:52 1. Hiring the right IT talents takes time
04:31 2. By fast-tracking the digital transformation of many companies, the pandemic has increased the need for IT talents
06:21 3. The salaries onshore have shot up massively
07:15 4. Turnover: retaining developers in SMEs in the long term is increasingly difficult
10:59 Have employers become more open to remote teams?
13:28 Why does developers' scarcity not impact all countries equally?
18:04 What are the first steps to take when looking for outsourcing options?

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