Archive for the ‘Software outsourcing’ Category

InformationWeek 500 Conference & Awards Gala 2010

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

Following the deep cost cuts and spartan efficiency programs of the past two years, CEOs and boards of directors are now demanding growth-new customers, new businesses, new revenue streams. It’s more critical than ever that CIOs and other business technology executives sit at the center of corporate decision-making to help make that growth happen.

2010 InformationWeek 500 Conference

At the 2010 InformationWeek 500 Conference, C-level executives from leading global companies will gather to discuss how they’re meeting The Growth Imperative. The conference will feature sessions on the technology organization’s role in:

  • Spearheading alternative business and IT models
  • Cultivating, sponsoring, and driving innovation
  • Boosting brand equity
  • Leveraging social networking for competitive advantage
  • Showing the business value of security investments

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Gartner Outsourcing & Vendor Management Summit 2010

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

In today’s dramatically altered business environment, containing and/or reducing costs are urgent priorities. Organizations are under increased pressure to outsource more and do it more quickly. But solely pursuing a cost-focused approach can invite danger. Are you unknowingly sacrificing performance and sustainable business outcomes? What will happen when the economy stabilizes and the focus shifts to enhancement and innovation? Will the deal you sign today have the strategic business value you need down the road? Gartner Outsourcing & Vendor Management Summit 2010 explores the practical steps you must take today to secure the success of your outsourcing initiatives tomorrow.

Gartner Outsourcing & Vendor Management Summit 2010

At the core of the Summit are proven strategies that can improve your sourcing decisions and actions - immediately. Our team of analysts will help you adapt to the economy’s new circumstances with fresh thinking and trusted insights. Your biggest takeaway: the know-how to structure outsourcing deals that get you through today’s challenges as well as those in the future.

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Choosing a Software Development Outsourcing Vendor

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010

Choosing a software development outsourcing vendor

Choosing a software development outsourcing vendor


Capabilities:

  • Consistent outcomes
  • Timeliness in meeting deadlines
  • Experienced and competent resources

Flexibility:

  • Operating model
  • Willingness to address business needs
  • Supportive through different business cycles

Pricing:

  • Reflect market economy
  • Account for time to understand requirements

To learn more about software development outsourcing, visit www.softheme.com.

Software Development Outsourcing: Benefits

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010

Below listed are the key benefits of software development outsourcing:

  1. Ability to operate on a global level
  2. Ability to reduce operating costs
  3. Access to technical skills, expertise
  4. Utilization of new technologies
  5. Re-engineering, cleaning up processes
  6. Proven offerings from service providers

To learn more about software development outsourcing, visit www.softheme.com.

Risk Management in Software Outsourcing Model

Monday, July 12th, 2010

Employing a software outsourcing model is connected with risks. Simple steps to mitigate major risks in transferring software projects offshore are listed below.

Risk Management in Software Outsourcing Model

Ongoing development:

  1. Moving from small tasks to bigger projects
  2. Maintaining flexible and transparent team structure to leave room for changes
  3. Providing ongoing QA of internal builds; supporting frequent milestones and demo releases

Deal structure:

  1. Clear deliverables and services
  2. Key roles
  3. Fees
  4. Schedule
  5. Start and End dates

To learn more about software development outsourcing, visit www.softheme.com.