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What technology risks can cause software outsourcing to fail?

Looking at what risks technology can pose to software development outsourcing.

What management risks can cause software outsourcing to fail?

Looking at what risks management can pose to software development outsourcing.

What business risks can cause software outsourcing to fail

Looking at what business risks can be posed to software development outsourcing.

15 risk areas for software development outsourcing

Watch for warning signs when your company is looking to successfully implement software outsourcing.

Economic and political factors affecting global software outsourcing in five supplier countries

5 countries (other than the U.S.) that have notable circumstances that should be examined from an IT outsourcing potential.

The ultimate guide to digital transformation and its impact on software development

Remember, it's about transformation, not tweaks. And software development is at the heart of it.

How to start your first trial engagement with outsourcing

Many good reasons exist besides cost that companies pursue software development outsourcing.

Cybersecurity considerations for outsourcing software development

When it comes to outsourcing software development, you can never be too careful. Be sure to take thoughtful steps to protect your information assets, and protect the productivity gains that you realize through outsourcing. Learn how...

Meet your software development deadline with these tips

When it comes to software development, the importance of accurate planning and meeting deadlines cannot be stressed enough. But with the right mindset and good communication with your team, you can hit your development goal on time...

Don't rush into outsourcing software development

In a rush to save money, companies often plunge into software development outsourcing, quickly select a supplier and expect that team to produce great software right away. They skip the careful evaluation required to determine which...

Tighten security with better software development

Security threats and security solutions both depend on software. One way to safeguard your systems and data is to take a secure approach to software development that focuses on quality assurance, testing and code review.

Resolve to improve your software estimating in 2017

Software estimating means specifying the time needed to create a software-based product or service, which in turn affects go-to-market schedules and revenue goals. Because so many moving parts make up a software estimate, some...

6 clues that you've outsourced software development to the right team

Here are six ways to know you've outsourced your software engineering to a world-class team that's ready to move quickly and get the job done.

Outsourcing in the age of cybersecurity concerns

How cybersecurity is playing an increased role in software outsourcing and how to ensure your data is safe.

Are Americans too dumb to be good developers?

Many people think America is the land of good software development. But what does good software development mean? Is it education, IQ, brain power? And are Americans as smart as we think we are? In this article, Steve Mezak, CEO of...

Blockchain will drive demand for decentralized apps

Blockchain is a shared ledger that stores the complete transaction history of both cryptocurrency and almost any other data you can imagine. It's transparent and secure, and it eliminates the need for a central system. Blockchain is...

What if they outsourced The Phoenix Project?

The award-winning book, The Phoenix Project, tells the all too familiar story of a business-critical software development project gone bad. With 200 developers and after $20M invested, the project is two years behind schedule. What a...

Outsourcing the fast speed of two-speed IT

Many companies have embarked on a digital transformation of their business in an effort to increase sales and support customers through online systems, apps and social media.

Outsourcing the slow speed with two-speed IT

Many companies struggle to maintain proper support of their complex internal applications needed to run the business while embarking on a digital transformation at the same time.

How to detect if you're in a relationship with the wrong software outsourcing company

If your outsourcing provider isn't measuring up against industry standards it's time for a change. It may be time to take corrective action and consider the benefits of switching to another provider.