The True Cost of Offshore Development | Episode 12

09/06/24 • 46 min

David Guthrie sits down with Kelson Erwin, CEO of Ksense Technology Group, to dive into the complexities of choosing between offshore and US-based software development teams. They explore the real cost savings of offshore development, which often amount to only 10-15% when all factors are considered. The discussion covers challenges in communication, cultural differences, and project management styles between offshore and onshore teams. Kelson shares insights on quality differences, intellectual property risks, and long-term implications of choosing offshore vs onshore development. The conversation also touches on delivery speeds, scalability, and success rates of projects. Ultimately, they provide practical advice for business owners and executives making this crucial decision, emphasizing the importance of understanding project requirements, budget constraints, and willingness to mitigate offshore risks.

Offshore outsourcing and firm performance: Moderating effects of size, growth and slack resources: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0148296318300146

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Offshore outsourcing and firm performance: Moderating effects of size, growth and slack resources: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0148296318300146

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