Ever since there’s been a market for software, there’s been a debate about whether companies should insource or outsource software development. Every company’s situation is different so there’s no right or wrong answer across the board. The main thing to focus on is the long-term effectiveness of your custom software development, while also keeping current business needs in mind. Here are the pros and cons to consider when it comes to insourcing and outsourcing software development.
Having an in-house team of software developers allows you to have the team right there with the rest of the group. Any time a business need arises, you can simply walk into their office instead of having to contact a third-party development team. The fact that the in-house group is on your team also makes it easier to be in alignment with company goals as well.
On the negative side, finding the right in-house team takes time. And depending on the size of your organization, you may have to hire and pay multiple software development professionals, which can get costly very quickly. Navigating through these issues is one of the main reasons why some business owners choose to outsource.
When you choose outsourcing with a custom software development company, you don’t have to go through the hiring process, and you know you’ll be getting experienced, well-rounded team of developers to work on your project. The key is finding the best software development company to work with. A good company will essentially become a part of your team, and all doors of communication will be open as if they were in your office.
Some of the cons to outsourcing may include prioritization, communication barriers, hidden costs and varying quality. The best way to combat these issues is to do a thorough analysis for each software development company you have in consideration. One of the biggest pitfalls companies have with software outsourcing is settling on a company before doing their homework. Consider the following:
● Have they implemented similar projects in the past?
● Who are their current and former clients?
● Are they well respected in their respective markets?
● Will they provide dedicated staff to manage/implement the project?
● What kind of timeline do they operate on?
● Are they personable and accessible?
Antares has the experience and reputation to confidently say we have the software solution for any problem your business may be experiencing. One of the things that sets us apart is our adaptable engagement model. As your situation warrants, Antares can handle the entire software project or provide staff enhancement or an embedded team – Project Managers, Architects, Developers and QA Analysts – and integrate them into your project team to work as one functioning unit. This allows us to handle your business technology needs as if we were part of your in-house staff – whether working at your office or at ours. To learn more about us and how we can benefit your company, contact us today.