How Can Nearshore Software Development Benefit Your Business?
Software development companies are driven by innovation and need every advantage to stay ahead of the competition. Fortunately, when it comes to finding an outsourcing partner, there is a solution that combines cost savings with the ease of nearby collaboration: nearshore software development.
What Is Nearshore Software Development?
Historically, when it came to software development project outsourcing, most companies believed they had only two options. The first was offshore outsourcing with development teams in distant countries. This option was budget-friendly but came at the cost of efficient communication and collaboration due to time zone (and sometimes cultural) differences. The second possibility was onshore outsourcing with the convenience of working with a team in the same country but at significantly greater costs. For many businesses, neither of these options was a perfect fit.
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What these companies may not have known is that nearshore software development strikes the perfect balance. Nearshore software development is a collaborative custom software development process where your business works with a team located in a neighboring country, typically one that’s in the same time zone.
“It’s the regional and time zone similarities that provide companies with a significant competitive advantage. When people compare “nearshore” to “offshore,” they are typically comparing companies in Central and South America to those in India. Obviously, managing people in India can be more difficult because you have to be up early or late since India is roughly 15 hours ahead,” said Marko Knezovic of Kibernum USA.
“Also, because travel distances are relatively short, working with a nearshore software development team means they can periodically attend meetings personally, which helps improve collaboration and communication. Additionally, the team members from some countries, like Chile, can enter the U.S. without a visa.”
The Benefits of Nearshore Software Development
Software development companies achieve several benefits when they partner with teams in nearby countries, such as:
Enhanced Collaboration and Communication
Nearshore software development practically eliminates the risk of project delays due to communication gaps or misaligned schedules. Working with a team in the same time zone makes it possible to collaborate in real-time, provide immediate feedback, and quickly resolve issues.
Cost Savings
Affordable software development is the ultimate goal for every developer. Unfortunately, low costs also often mean low quality.
“Nearshore software development provides the perfect balance between cost-effectiveness and quality,” said Knezovic. “While nearshore outsourcing may not be as inexpensive as offshore options, this solution delivers considerable cost savings compared to hiring locally or within the same country with the added benefit of improved oversight.”
Improved Oversight
A major concern with outsourcing is the potential loss of control over the development process. Nearshore development offers a higher level of oversight compared to offshore development. Plus, the geographic proximity means that in-person visits are easy to arrange, even at short notice.
Faster Project Turnaround
Because nearshore development teams can respond quickly to requests, make same-day adjustments, and provide regular updates, issues are addressed quickly, and the development process occurs with fewer miscommunication delays.
Cultural Compatibility
The time zone and regional proximity have benefits that extend far beyond making it easier to communicate. Communities that share a time zone also tend to share similar holidays, work habits, and business practices. These cultural similarities can help ease collaboration and reduce the chance of misunderstandings, often creating a more cohesive working environment.
“The more collaborative the team needs to be, the better off you are with a nearshore software development partner,” said Knezovic. “By affiliating with teams in nearby countries, companies overcome the time zone, communication, and cultural challenges often associated with offshore outsourcing while still having access to an affordable talent pool. For companies that seek close coordination with their development teams without sacrificing quality or budget, nearshore software development is the ideal solution.”
Make Kibernum USA Your Nearshore Solution
Kibernum USA is one of Latin America’s largest nearshore IT providers. Their experienced engineers and support staff power success through seamless collaboration and tailored solutions.
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