Risks - Offshore Software Outsourcing

Released on: November 8, 2007, 1:25 am

Press Release Author: Hanu Software Solutions Inc.

Industry: Software

Press Release Summary: The vendor\'s processes sometimes could be a lot different
from what Client is using for executing their internal projects. If these
differences are not discussed beforhand, they could become a risk.

Press Release Body: Press Release

Differing Internal Processes:
The vendor\'s processes sometimes could be a lot different from what Client is using
for executing their internal projects. If these differences are not discussed
beforhand, they could become a risk and cause project delays.

Each vendor will have somewhat unique processes and methodologies that they follow
when developing a project. It is important to evaluate how this differs from your
in-house processes, and how the two differing approaches can best be "meshed"
together during a development project.

It is best if a development project is guided by a well-defined, common software
development and project management methodology. The best vendors follow industry
standards, such as CMMI and ISO 9001 QMS (as Hanu Software does). This common
methodology should cover libraries, tools used, version control and quality
assurance processes, as well as security metrics for each project.

Once the process is agreed upon and established, it is equally important that
monitoring is in place, to ensure that these processes are being properly followed.
Clients should have each project milestone clearly defined, including what
deliverables are planned during each phase, with specific deadlines for the
completion of each. The client should also have a clear understanding of what their
obligations are in regards to reviewing and approving each delivered product,
including the requirements documentation, the system design, test cases, and any
test issues that arise.

In general, the more involved your company is with the project, the more smoothly
the project will go. This is why it is important to have a designated contact within
your firm, whose role is to communicate with the vendor project manager and/or
development teams. This person, as well as key stakeholders in the project, should
be available to review progress reports, review finished deliverables, and be
available for telephone conference. If the vendor has questions related to your
firm's products and applications, which require answers in order to continue
development, your designated company contact is responsible for arranging for the
proper technical resources to provide answers.


Web Site: http://www.hanusoftware.com

Contact Details: Outsourcing\">Offshore Software Outsourcing:
Plot no. 87, IDC, GIA Marg, Gurgoan, India. 122001

Ph: 609-919-6342 (US.)

Email: hanuseo@gmail.com

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