Although there are many ways to develop custom software, the method most appropriate for your company will depend on your unique needs. And if you plan on hiring internally for all of your positions, you’ll also need to plan for the significant costs associated with this approach. One such solution to reducing development costs is […]

Looking for the perfect developer for your development teams? Learn why using The Predictive Index can help ensure you hire the right team member. There are a variety of reasons US companies struggle to find great development talent. There are the traditional hardships of finding qualified candidates and budgetary concerns, and now much of the […]

Summary: There are many locations to consider when outsourcing software development. Learn more about why Latin America should be at the top of your list! ​ The world of software development moves at an increasingly rapid pace. Agile development means being responsive to the marketplace with increasing speed and complexity while not sacrificing quality. As […]

  Oliver Ray Managing Director, number8 Staff Augmentation is the best way to accomplish seamless integration and immediate productivity with a nearshore partner.   2021 is only a week away and for most companies that means budgets are locked in and new projects are beginning. With decisions now finalized, the conversation turns to making sure […]

Summary: IT staff augmentation is not just a short-term solution. Learn how organizations leverage nearshore staff augmentation for long-term benefits. Did you know that 59% of businesses outsource to reduce expenses? If you’re not one of them, your company may be taking on unnecessary costs, especially when it comes to expensive software development positions. Many […]

Summary: Many IT outsourcing companies simply don’t hold up to scrutiny. Learn about the risks associated with outsourcing and how number8 stands apart from the crowd Outsourcing software development has tremendous potential to save costs and company resources on a given project. Done right, outsourcing may be exactly what your company needs to finish a […]

What is IT staff augmentation and how can it benefit your business? In this article, we explain the staff aug model and the difference between traditional outsourcing and staff aug within custom software development. IT staff augmentation is a model within outsourcing that allows organizations to augment their existing teams with the specific personnel they […]

  We have an announcement! number8 is now a SOC 2 compliant organization! Oliver Ray Managing Director, number8 Roughly a year ago, our management team discussed impactful investments our organization could make to establish a more secure future for number8. These conversations quickly crystalized into a clearly defined need to implement a standardized framework for […]