In general, Eastern Europe is a good place to outsource your software development. Typically, you can get a 3-hour overlap with the US, and the cultural fit is quite nice. From a skills perspective, Eastern Europe has an incredible mathematics education so finding high-quality data engineers, data scientists, and optimization specialists tends to…
Drawing from my 20 years of experience managing remote teams, I’ve compiled a set of strategies that have proven effective in enhancing productivity and fostering a sense of community within remote work environments. This document presents these insights, offering advice to managers on everything from the power of shared meals in building interpersonal relationships, to…
In general, Latin America is a great place to nearshore your software development. It is in our time zone and culturally a good fit, but it comes at the price of being the most expensive region to outsource for your software development. It has a large number of software developers, business analysts, and project managers,…
Asia offers some of the least expensive labor costs and a great wealth of software engineers and mathematicians. The time zone and cultural differences can overshadow the savings, however, you can leverage the time zone differences for work you need done during off hours such as IT support, call centers, and the like. Time Zone…
Africa does have a burgeoning software development industry with some very talented software engineers, data engineers, and data scientists. South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Morocco, and Egypt are countries with large enough software communities to work with and these countries will give you between 3 to 5 hours of overlap in terms of time zone….
From my experience, choosing an effective workforce strategy is crucial for business success. This article will explore the advantages of onshore, nearshore, offshore and freelance strategies. These strategies, pivotal in post-COVID recovery, cater to diverse needs of U.S. organizations, considering factors like operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, project complexity, required skills, cultural compatibility, and time zone differences….
Colombia, a gem in the realm of outsourced software development, offers a wealth of opportunities for businesses seeking to expand their technical capabilities. With a skilled community of software developers, competitive pricing, and minimal time zone variance from the US, Colombia is a prime destination for outsourcing software development tasks. However, like many Latin American…