Summary: Outsourcing software development is a smart choice, but choosing the right outsourcing model is critical for success. Learn more about the top outsourcing models and how to make the right choice for your organization. Benefits of Outsourcing For Your Business Outsourcing software development is a business trend that continues to grow. Full-time employees are expensive […]

Summary: Most enterprise-sized companies are outsourcing, but many have never considered a staff augmentation model. Learn how staff augmentation can help supplement existing teams and provide you with exceptional on-demand talent. Building a staff of talented IT professionals is not a short-term process. From hiring to onboarding to getting a new developer up-to-speed, managing an […]

A growing business is definitely something to celebrate, but it’s not always something that’s as easy to maintain. Plus, finding enough software development talent to keep momentum and support innovation is becoming increasingly difficult. Add in the fact that the shortage of software engineers in the United States isn’t just about a lack of quantity, […]

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: Hiring a qualified software developer is time-consuming. Learn what to expect and a new solution to getting the talent your team needs. ​   In software development, the people you hire will be the difference between success and failure. It’s therefore no wonder that hiring a software developer is so stressful. An average developer […]

Summary: Many software companies utilize some form of an agile development methodology. But, you may be wondering if it’s truly possible to retain agility while outsourcing software development. Read this guide to learn how to stay flexible and agile while outsourcing. What Is Agile Development Methodology? Agile methodology is an increasingly common organizational, developmental, and […]

Summary: Staff augmentation has become a popular way to outsource in recent years. However, there are still many things that people don’t understand about it. This article will address 4 common misconceptions about staff augmentation and help you understand if this model is a smart solution for your organization. Simply put, staff augmentation is a […]

Summary: Working with an offshore development team is becoming a popular alternative staffing solution in the software industry. Not only does it reduce operating costs, but it allows a company to build a team at their own pace. However, offshoring work comes with its fair share of misconceptions.​ Here are a few common myths about […]