Softheme is a software outsourcing company based in Kyiv, Ukraine. In this presentation Softheme shares its experience in cutting-edge software outsourcing practices. Learn more about the key factors of project deliverables quality in software outsourcing, moving development offshore and when the main goal of outsourcing engagement - major savings - is achieved, risk management and simple steps to mitigate risks in software outsourcing model, core benefits of software development outsourcing, factors to assess to choose an outsourcing software development vendor, etc.

1. Software Outsourcing Practices
outsourcing lifecycle | project quality | risk management
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2. Table of Contents
 Project Deliverables Quality in Software Outsourcing
 off-site team skills
 expertise distribution
 Software Outsourcing Lifecycle
 moving development offshore
 Risk Management in Software Outsourcing Model
 Software Development Outsourcing Benefits
 Choosing an Outsourcing Software Development Vendor
 capabilities, flexibility, pricing
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3. Project Deliverables Quality in Software Outsourcing
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4. Project Deliverables Quality in Software Outsourcing
To ensure the quality of software project deliverables,
off-site team should present strong:
technical
analytical
skills
communication
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5. Project Deliverables Quality in Software Outsourcing
For better results the skills should be distributed between:
whose members
have outstanding
technical expertise
client-facing
management
& delivery team
support
group
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6. Project Deliverables Quality in Software Outsourcing
Management/Support Team responsibilities and roles:
1. Business analysis
2. Requirements specification
3. Project management
4. Interactivity
5. System integration
6. Testing
7. Product maintenance
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7. Project Deliverables Quality in Software Outsourcing
Delivery Team expertise/focus:
1. Technical skills and expertise
2. Domain knowledge, analytical skills
3. Focus on quality
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8. Software Outsourcing Lifecycle
Moving development offshore >>
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9. Software Outsourcing Lifecycle
Moving development offshore
 Outsourcing model implementation is a multistage process:
initiation and transition period is followed by a relatively
short stage when a set of simple procedures and metrics
get established and apparent advantages of outsourcing
become visible.
 Major savings are achieved
when the systems and pro-
cesses get transformed into
consolidated solid structure.
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10. Software Outsourcing Lifecycle
Moving development offshore
stage
Real benefits of offshore
outsourcing: getting quality
and affordable solution
Crafting custom structure
Installation of more or
less standard processes
with minor adjustments
Transition period
Initiation of the project
savings
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11. Risk Management in Software Outsourcing Model
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12. Risk Management in Software Outsourcing Model
Simple steps to mitigate major risks in transferring software
projects offshore are listed below.
Ongoing development: Deal structure:
1. Moving from small tasks to 1. Clear deliverables & services
bigger projects
2. Key roles
2. Maintaining flexible and
transparent team structure to 3. Fees
leave a room for changes
4. Schedule
3. Providing ongoing QA of internal
builds; supporting frequent 5. Start and End dates
milestones and demo releases
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13. Software Development Outsourcing: Benefits
 Operating on a global level
 Reducing operating costs
 Accessing tech skills, expertise
 Utilizing new technologies
 Re-engineering, cleaning up processes
 Getting proven offerings from service providers
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14. Choosing an Outsourcing Software Development Vendor
Capabilities: Flexibility:
 Consistent outcomes  Operating model
 Timeliness in meeting deadlines  Willingness to address business needs
 Experienced and competent  Supportive through different business
resources cycles
Pricing:
 Reflect market economy
 Account for time to understand
requirements
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15. Thank you!
Questions? → info@softheme.com
2010 | Softheme Team | Kyiv, Ukraine | Software Outsourcing Solutions
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