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software development
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software. Such a team requires a deep
understanding of the business in question,
and can balance creativity, innovation and
agility with an intuitive understanding of the
fundamental business challenge. Naturally,
the question arises as to whether to use
in-house developers, or to outsource to
enterprise software development specialists.
Negotiating a complex environment
Without doubt, today’s business
environment is far more complex, dynamic
and disruptive than it was just ten years
ago. As a result, the time to market is critical
– and having a mere 6-month lead can
give you that much-needed competitive
advantage. With this in mind, companies
that go the in-house route must carefully
consider what skills they have on hand, in
addition to the capacity of their teams and
how quickly they can scale up or down.
They must balance this knowledge with the
perceived risks of outsourcing, which include
time to market and high costs. The in-house
IT department may also harbour fears of
losing control over systems, or being left
without maintenance support.
CEO of redPanda
Software, Gareth Hawkey,
provides insight into the
considerations necessary
when choosing between
the in-house department
or outsourcing specialists
for your critical enterprise
software development.
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hoosing the right development
approach is key to success in a fast-
moving environment. . . .
In today’s digitally-driven business
environment, it is critical that businesses
are powered by enterprise software that is
tailored to their specific needs. Indeed, every
business – even if they sit within the same
sector or industry – has a unique customer
experience and differentiated offering, which
must be reflected and supported by the
enterprise software that drives the business.
The challenge, however, is finding the right
team or company to develop bespoke
Specialised knowledge, niche skills
Once the in-house option has been
considered, businesses must consider
the advantages of outsourcing the
development process.
To begin with, outsourced firms specialise
in development, and have the necessary
structures and processes in place. This allows
such companies to become predictable and
reliable in both their approach and delivery.
Moreover, specialised companies are also
well positioned to attract and retain talented
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