The Challenges of Outsourcing IT and Application Development

Outsourcing IT and application development has become a common practice for many companies seeking cost savings and access to global talent. However, this approach comes with several significant challenges:

1. Communication barriers
2. Quality control issues
3. Security and data privacy concerns
4. Cultural differences
5. Time zone complications
6. Hidden costs
7. Loss of in-house expertise
8. Intellectual property risks
9. Project management complexities
10. Dependency on external partners

What are the alternatives?

As an alternative, some organizations are exploring a hybrid model known as “homesourcing.” This approach aims to combine the benefits of outsourcing with the advantages of having in-house employees, recruited from the Balkans.

Key features of homesourcing include:

Communication: 

• The professionals we find are exceptionally proficient in English

Culture: 

• The Balkan region has an incredibly good work culture
• Professionals from this area are not afraid to be honest

Ownership:

• The developer becomes an integral part of the team
• They take ownership of the product
• They participate actively, just like an on-site developer

HR Support:

• We work closely with the developers
• We ensure they become part of the team
• We provide ongoing follow-up
• We make sure they do what’s necessary to integrate into the group

This approach aims to address many of the common pitfalls of traditional outsourcing, such as communication barriers, cultural differences, and quality control issues. 

By bringing in specialized talent and integrating them more closely with the existing team, companies can potentially achieve better results while maintaining more direct control over their projects .Do you want to learn more about Homesourcing, please register here or send an email to sales@homesourcing.no

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