Not sure about IT outsourcing? Here are a few tips to help you decide.
IT outsourcing is very safe if it’s done right.
As the outsourcing party, you have a big role to play: it all starts with how you find and select the outsourcing company you’ll work with.
Check their legitimacy and expertise, and do a thorough background check. The common reason why IT outsourcing partnerships fail is due to the outsourcing party’s complacency in selecting its outsourcing partner.
Below are three questions you can ask yourself to help you avoid this mistake and select the right IT outsourcing partner for you.
Is it right for your project?
Before selecting an outsourcing company to partner with, check their portfolios and case studies, as well as their clients’ testimonials to see whether their service has indeed helped other companies with similar projects as yours. You have the freedom to rule out outsourcing companies with portfolios and skill set that do not match your requirements.
Some outsourcing companies even provide free trials or technical testings. At Cloud Employee, we give free trials to new clients so they can decide if they can assess and keenly choose the right offshore staff for them. Try to use and maximise offers like these to significantly help you land the perfect partner and staff.
Is it right for your budget?
This is also one of the most common mistakes clients do that make IT outsourcing an unpleasant experience for them. A common myth in IT outsourcing is that the cheapest vendor is the best choice. This is where things start to go wrong.
An outsourcing company’s price usually (but not all the time) says a lot about its skill set, expertise, and work quality they can produce. Choosing the lowest vendor has a bigger chance of putting you at risk than those with a relatively higher price.
The best practice for this is to work around your budget. Take the initiative to be informed and ask for a breakdown of where your money will be going.
Is it right for your data security needs?
Legitimate outsourcing companies should have the necessary security software and protocols to prevent your data from leaks and other security threats. You can also protect your data and other confidential information by signing a non-disclosure agreement between contracting parties.
Hopefully, answering these questions can lead you to a reliable IT outsourcing provider.
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