“Jordan? Really? Why Jordan?” This is the typical response I get when I tell a new friend, prospect, or partner where Integrant’s main offices are located. We are headquartered in San Diego, California, but we opened our first development center in Amman, Jordan almost fifteen years ago. We also have a second development center in …
Around this time last year we shared some projections from Forrester Research on how businesses planned to spend their software budgets in 2010. Forrester recently released some new projection stats for 2011, so let’s take a look at where companies appear to be headed this year. This new data is based on a survey that …
As the economy continues to show promise of recovery, it’s time for businesses to start planning for growth and improvement. When it comes to upgrading or building new software, planning in advance is critical. Software projects take time and they can’t be rushed without making compromises in quality. So if you anticipate having to …
Because outsourcing continues to develop as a trustworthy practice, we’re going to see a steady increase in the number of businesses that utilize its advantages this year. CIO.com recently addressed this idea in an article titled “11 Outsourcing Resolutions You Should Make in 2011” The article presents some excellent advice on outsourcing. We’ve decided to …
Establishing and managing a business that utilizes an offshore team as part of its operation is a complex challenge. Cultural difference, time difference, and a lack of face-to-face time, all contribute to the intricate nature of the onshore/offshore model. But with the right approach, this model can yield extraordinary benefits for a business. In our …
Outsourcing is an important topic, especially in the software world. More than ever, companies are taking advantage of the benefits it can provide. Outsourcing has developed significantly in the last few years, and it’s only expected to become more and more of a business standard. Perhaps the greatest progress outsourcing has made in recent times …
So far we’ve addressed how to approach issues of cultural difference, the challenge of hiring local resources, and the importance of becoming part of a foreign community. Let’s move now to business culture and legal matters. Setting up an offshore business on your own is extremely difficult from a legal perspective. It’s so difficult and …
A lot of people think, as I did, that finding employees to work for a U.S. company in a foreign country should be easy and effortless. But don’t be fooled. Even a big Fortune 100 company will struggle to find resources in the beginning. In a country like Jordan or Egypt, long term job security …
Setting up an offshore extension of your company in a foreign country is a difficult and delicate process. Doing good business overseas takes more than just international business expertise. It takes hands-on knowledge of the culture you’re infiltrating. It takes time and patience to develop trust and a good reputation within a foreign community. And, …
Once you have decided to outsource a software project, you will be faced with a myriad of different options. There are many outsourcing models to choose from, including sending your project to an offshore team. Some will be less expensive than others, and some will promise a quicker turnaround time. But in the end, what …