Project Management

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Hidden risks in outsourcing that cost millions - and how to avoid them

Hidden risks in outsourcing that cost millions - and how to avoid them

A German fintech company outsources its app development to India. Six months later: the project is significantly behind schedule, the budget has been considerably exceeded, and critical security features are completely missing. The reason? Not a lack of technical expertise, but cultural misunderstandings that no one had on their radar.

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Total Cost of Ownership: What offshore development really costs (hidden costs unmasked)

Total Cost of Ownership: What offshore development really costs (hidden costs unmasked)

According to Business Research Insights, the global offshore development market will grow to 389.7 billion dollars by 2033 - an increase of 12.5% per year. While Deloitte's Global Outsourcing Survey shows that 70% of companies outsource primarily for cost reasons, the reality is that success does

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Sustainable software development in India: recognize opportunities, minimize risks - with DevRiseUp at your side

Sustainable software development in India: recognize opportunities, minimize risks - with DevRiseUp at your side

In an increasingly digitalized world, companies are looking for solutions that are not only efficient and cost-effective, but also sustainable in the long term. Sustainability in software development means more than just servers powered by green electricity or long-lasting code - it starts with people, continues in stable processes and

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What successful companies do differently when outsourcing software projects

What successful companies do differently when outsourcing software projects

Outsourcing can help companies to reduce costs, gain access to highly qualified developers and implement projects more quickly. But there are many pitfalls that can jeopardize success. Here are the ten biggest mistakes companies make when outsourcing software projects - and how to avoid them. 1. Unclear requirements and objectives

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Outsourcing versus in-house development: a possible liberation for Swiss companies too?

Outsourcing versus in-house development: a possible liberation for Swiss companies too?

Nowadays, it is increasingly impossible to find the minimum number of software developers and testers required in Switzerland without breaking the project's business case. In addition, the time required is rarely compatible with the available resources. Outsourcing can be a possible answer to this problem. Having your own

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Support for offshore outsourcing projects after go-live

Support for offshore outsourcing projects after go-live

Many questions about offshore outsourcing software projects revolve around the time afterwards. It is important that customer support continues to function well after the end of the project. This is the only way to be sure that the software will continue to be developed and is also secure in the

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Part 4 of 4: The comprehensive guide to successful app development

Part 4 of 4: The comprehensive guide to successful app development

In the first 3 parts we were only preparing the ground, now it's time to get down to business and start development. Project management, implementation, testing, acceptance and support are now on the programme. 7. Estimating effort and project management 7.1. Estimating effort The developer should create

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Part 3 of 4: The comprehensive guide to successful app development

Part 3 of 4: The comprehensive guide to successful app development

In the last two parts, we looked at the idea of the app, its appearance and how we want to earn money with it. Today we're looking at the topic of authentication, which plays a central role in most solutions. We will also be looking for suitable developers.

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Part 2 of 4: The comprehensive guide to successful app development

Part 2 of 4: The comprehensive guide to successful app development

In the first part, we were still very much in the planning stage. We gave some initial thought to the application and how we wanted to implement it. We dealt with the creation of the specifications, quality assurance and some procedural issues. Today we are going one step further and

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Part 1 of 4: The comprehensive guide to successful app development

Part 1 of 4: The comprehensive guide to successful app development

Developing an app is a multi-layered process that goes far beyond mere programming. This 4-part guide covers all the steps from the initial idea through to launch and maintenance, including detailed information on the requirements and functional specifications that are essential for the success of a project. 1. Initial considerations

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Eat with your eye

Eat with your eye

How well-designed and intuitive software can help improve the marketing of your software In today's digital world, it is more important than ever to stand out from the crowd. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is to develop software that both looks good and is

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What to do on unstoppable rising operating costs in software development?

What to do on unstoppable rising operating costs in software development?

How software outsourcing can help reduce costs without compromising on quality In today's business world, companies are under ever-increasing cost pressure. Global competition is forcing many companies to work more efficiently while maintaining the quality of their products and services. In the software industry in particular, companies are

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