IT Outsourcing Services

Benefits of Outsourcing IT Solutions

Outsourcing IT requirements can help a company significantly in many critical ways. Here are some of the top benefits you can avail by outsourcing IT solutions to Aglowid –

1. 1/3rd cost of finding and building an in-house team
2. Quicker onboarding and project delivery time as well
3. Access to specialized expertise on a pay-as-you-go flexible hiring model
4. Allocate your resources to the core of your business while leaving IT management to the experts
5. Easily scale/descale IT resources based on project demands & business growth

IT Outsourcing Challenges

IT outsourcing is not without its risks. You must be alert and aware of such challenges and threats before you set out on your IT outsourcing journey. Here are some of the most prominent challenges faced by most companies when considering IT outsourcing for their project –

Communication Barrier

Make sure the IT outsourcing partner you select is –

1. Proficient in English
2. Able to understand IT deliverables and project requirements
3. Able to communicate any doubts, concerns & suggestions
4. Used to work in teams and collaborative environment

Quality Control

Make sure the selected IT outsourcing partner takes necessary QA measures like –

1. Monitor and ensure quality of deliverables
2. Implement proper testing processes to identify & rectify defects promptly
3. Provide transparent performance metrics for ongoing evaluation

Security Measures

Ensure the IT outsourcing partner takes security measures like –

1. Adhering to industry standard, security protocols and certifications
2. Implementing data encryption, access points & other such practices
3. Having a clear incident response plan for potential security breaches

Legal Compliances

Make sure the IT outsourcing company you select, complies to legal requirements by –

1. Reviewing their contracts thoroughly to ensure alignment with local/i18n laws
2. Confirming that the outsourcing partner follows ethical business practices
3. Understanding and implementing any legal implications related to data privacy & IP

Things to Check Before Selecting IT Outsourcing Partner

There are many aspects of IT outsourcing that requires effective countermeasures or preparedness from your selected IT outsourcing partner to ensure a successful IT outsourcing project. Here are key barriers and traits you should look for before selecting an IT outsourcing partner -

Expertise & Experience

1. Relevant industry experience
2. Tech stack selection and expertise
3. Past portfolio review

Financial Stability

1. Assess financial stability for consistency in service
2. Evaluate their ability to withstand IT outsourcing challenges

Security Practices

1. Verify their data security and encryption best practices
2. Confirm their compliances with relevant security standards

Scalability

1. Assess their ability to scale/de-scale resources
2. Confirming that the outsourcing partner follows ethical business practices
3. Judge their time-to-react to dynamically changing business requirements

Communication Channels

1. Ensure they have clear and transparent communication channels
2. Establish efficient communication protocols

Quality Control Measures

1. Inquire about their quality control measures
2. Understand procedures they follow for quality assurance

Tech Stack Compatibility

1. Ask them about their expertise in tech stack of your choice
2. Ensure they know how to seamlessly integrate such services

Review Contractual Terms

1. Review and understand their contractual terms
2. See how open they are to providing flexibility or come to a middle ground

Disaster Recovery Plan

1. Inquire about their disaster recovery plan
2. Inquire about project continuity in unexpected disruptions

Team Composition

1. Understand the qualifications of the outsourcing partner’s team
2. Ensure the team possess important skills & qualifications for your project