Software outsourcing is done only for cost saving
Though cost is important, main purpose of outsourcing is, you let the specialist do their job while you focus on your business. Every work has its own intricacies and complications. Why get into them , if you can find a partner who has Software as core expertise.
Cheaper hourly rate for same technology, same experience is better?
This is completely a wrong way of evaluation. You need to check productivity per dollar! You need to see parameters like reliability, quality, Loss of time and associated cost to these.
It is always good to have your own IT team!
Wrong! Particularly if you are not a software company, and definitely not, if you do not have a huge team with a CTO. Think of – How will you understand if the effort estimates are right? Do you want to handle headache of manpower management, attrition etc? Who will ensure quality? What about security?
Years of experience of the organization.
Need to check if the organization has a history of successful reliable experience.
Is my outsourced job, critical/ highly important to my business?
If yes, then you can’t do experiments, should not try temporary solutions.
Does it involve sharing information related to intellectual property?
If so, you need a partner known for trust, integrity and reliability.
Who can you communicate with, in the partner organization?
Look for a partner of a size where you can have direct communication with management.
The misleading figure of Dollars per hour – This is a trap!
Yes, cost is important. But you need to finally check productivity per dollar! What do you do with low dollar rate, but if too many hours are spent?
Who can you communicate with, in the partner organization?
Of course if the partner has multiple product pieces, and if they can speed up or add reliability to your development, this is a very vital point to be considered. (Mechsoft having developed 40+ products for various customers across the globe, from varied domains definitely stands out).
Are there long-term customers with the Tech Partner?
This is important reference to check. (E.g. We have most customers continuing since 10+ years, with full trust, confidence, and reliance)
What is the difficulty level/ complexity of the work to be outsourced?
A: Routine work? Then of course any reliable company would do! Mechsoft can be considered, but there is no special value add. You may look at cost saving. Of course you need to look for reliability and integrity nevertheless.
B: Fairly complex work: You need to really vet the company you are handing your work! Do they have capability? Are there important members of the organization taking part in the knowledge process?
C: You are solving a major problem, and you think solution could be complex or technologically challenging? Yes! We don’t think you need to look any further! This is Mechsoft’s DNA! Please feel free to see the kind of challenges, Tech Adventures, Algorithms, Compilers, Parser, Engines, Innovative Solutions that Mechsoft has developed.