Nearshoring / Software Outsourcing

It’s not uncommon in offshore software development to come across two roles that seem to have absolutely nothing in common. Or so you think. Upon closer inspection, you actually find that they’re much more similar than they seemed at first glance. Such is the case with User Experience (UX) designers and the Business Analysts (BA). So, what can […]

I learn new things every day. Something that’s really interesting to me are the lunch and learns, since they keep me updated on all the new developments in my field. —  Maria Fernanda Avendaño, Software Engineer at Perficient Latin America As a software outsourcing company, Perficient Latin America is invested in keeping its employees up […]

Attrition in software development is an issue most IT outsourcing companies take seriously as it can wreak havoc on an otherwise successful outsourcing engagement. With a turnover rate exceeding that of retail and media at 13.2% and the average tech tenure at tech giants ranging from just 2.02 years at Facebook to 1.23 years at Uber, […]

This article was originally published in Clutch.co Despite technological advancements making software development outsourcing more efficient and easier than ever, human factors still require the most attention for successful engagements. For companies looking to build cutting edge technologies and launch state-of-the-art applications and platforms, outsourcing software development has never been easier. In fact, among large […]

Leadership is going through a bit of a crisis these days. 83% of organizations say it’s important to develop leaders at all levels, but only 5% have fully implemented development initiatives or activities. Leaders play a critical role in companies; not just on a strategic level but also by providing valuable guidance and motivation to […]

When it comes to agile software development, a software outsourcing vendor that’s out of reach may not be the same option. While the idea of having a team that advances your project while your in-house team sleeps may seem enticing, agile methodologies benefit far more from teams that can collaborate in real-time and tackle issues […]

When a company decides to outsource their software development, they face a difficult choice. With a multitude of options on the market, ranging from onshore software development firms to offshore and nearshore to individually contracted freelancers, leaders need to look at all the facts before committing to one alternative over another.  A while back, an […]

“We know that there are a lot of challenges, but there are also a lot of exciting new things we get to do and a lot of things we can learn at Perficient Latin America.” — David Franco Chica, UX Designer at Perficient Latin America Perficient Latin America is a company that prides itself on creating […]

“If you’re stuck or struggling with a technical aspect of your work, the entire team comes together to solve the problem. And there’s always someone willing to help you; even if they’re busy or have other things to do, they’ll make time to guide you.” by  Harim Pérez, Front-End Developer at Perficient Latin America Perficient Latin […]

The world of IT outsourcing looks different from what it did a couple of years ago; as technology advances and businesses expand, what will the future bring for buyers and service providers?  We’ve looked at the future of IT outsourcing before and shared our thoughts, but in this rapidly changing world of emerging technologies and […]

“At Perficient Latin America you’re allowed to have new ideas, you’re encouraged to have them. You’re allowed to be a human being. It’s a place where we’re all aware that you can be going through your own personal situation and it’s okay to go deal with it, where you’re trusted with your own time and […]

This is an excerpt from an article that first appeared on Clutch.co, written by Camilo Gómez. Camilo Gomez, Director of Business Development at Perficient Latin America, shares insights gained from years of working with North American clients. These experiences have allowed him to become familiar with the many nuances in communication that come up when working […]