Although we are gradually emerging from the economical crisis, companies are constantly looking for ways to reduce costs. When I speak of these cuts, is not only related to the financial cost but also the challenges of working with teams that are behind schedule.
When people think of “Outsourcing Software Development” the first thing that comes to mind is India. However, in recent years India has begun losing its competitive advantage compared to other countries. While the cost of labor is not as cheap as it used to be, the current geopolitical climates and the difficulties caused by time zone differences are the main concerns of American executives.
Meanwhile, Latin America is improving its position as an Outsourcing Hub. American companies are starting to look in countries such as Mexico, Brazil, Costa Rica, etc. and happily discovering the importance of working in the same time zone, the excellent quality assurance, and vast knowledge about software development.
Latin America countries, such as Mexico are developing expertise not only in software development but also in cutting-edge methodologies such as Agile and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) application development.
According to the article “Offshore outsourcing: The Nearshore Advantage begins with Business Hours”, companies outsourcing to Latin America said that the main reason of why they prefer nearshore IT outsourcing is the time convenience.
Mexico has a huge advantage as it’s +/- 2 hrs difference with US makes for easier communication and collaboration.
As many IT executives have found over the years, outsourcing software development to teams across a 12 to 24 hour time difference is extremely difficult and generally results in a massive decrease in productivity. These kinds of projects require constant communications, in a way that problems can be corrected proactive.
Outsourcing software development to a Nearshore location is like having a branch office in other state in a different country, resulting in comfortable communications with people who speak good English and understand your thoughts and needs.
When people think of “Outsourcing Software Development” the first thing that comes to mind is India. However, in recent years India has begun losing its competitive advantage compared to other countries. While the cost of labor is not as cheap as it used to be, the current geopolitical climates and the difficulties caused by time zone differences are the main concerns of American executives.
Meanwhile, Latin America is improving its position as an Outsourcing Hub. American companies are starting to look in countries such as Mexico, Brazil, Costa Rica, etc. and happily discovering the importance of working in the same time zone, the excellent quality assurance, and vast knowledge about software development.
Latin America countries, such as Mexico are developing expertise not only in software development but also in cutting-edge methodologies such as Agile and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) application development.
According to the article “Offshore outsourcing: The Nearshore Advantage begins with Business Hours”, companies outsourcing to Latin America said that the main reason of why they prefer nearshore IT outsourcing is the time convenience.
Mexico has a huge advantage as it’s +/- 2 hrs difference with US makes for easier communication and collaboration.
As many IT executives have found over the years, outsourcing software development to teams across a 12 to 24 hour time difference is extremely difficult and generally results in a massive decrease in productivity. These kinds of projects require constant communications, in a way that problems can be corrected proactive.
Outsourcing software development to a Nearshore location is like having a branch office in other state in a different country, resulting in comfortable communications with people who speak good English and understand your thoughts and needs.
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