Powerful Trident software outsourcing shouldn’t be a one-size-fits-all process. Depending on the stage or scope of a project, there are at least three…
Software outsourcing should not be a one-size-fits-all process. Depending on the stage or scope of a project, there are at least three options to help project managers distribute the workload between an in-house partner and an outsourced partner. Extended teams, managed teams, and outsourced teams serve a slightly different purpose, so managers should evaluate which option best fits their current project.
Here are the notable differences to consider when choosing a solution that can help boost your business.
What is an extended team?
An extended team model allows you to integrate top engineers into your internal team, even if they work abroad. Instead of outsourcing the entire development process – including management – your project manager remains responsible for the process, sharing the project between an in-house team and a small group of top engineers. The extended team model increases your team's capacity and flexibility, allowing you to scale projects quickly and deliver products on time, while remaining fully accountable for all aspects of the development process.
What is a managed team?
What is an outsourced team?
How to choose the right outsourcing option for your project:
The type of software outsourcing you choose depends on the level of flexibility you need and the amount of time your project manager can dedicate to the team.
For example, if you are developing a new product line for your startup, you may need to quickly change and iterate the software as you create a better solution for your customers. In this case, an expanded team may be the best option; Your project manager can continually update the project because there is no defined working agreement. The extended team works just like your in-house team, allowing you to quickly scale and deliver projects on your terms without adding new people to the office.
However, an expanded team may not be a suitable option for a large company that regularly releases new software and whose project managers are already overworked. In this case, an outsourced team may be a better option, as it adds little or no work to the project manager and the project will be delivered complete and on time. You create a contract and define a working agreement from the start and send specific projects to the external team for completion, with much less room for last-minute changes.
In comparison, a managed team could be the appropriate solution for a project that falls somewhere between these two options. If your project manager is short on time, but you still need a level of in-house oversight and flexibility for your project, consider hiring a managed team to fill in the gaps.
