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This article first appeared in Entrepreneur. Need a software developer? It’s easy to outsource them globally, but finding the right outsourcing partner isn’t nearly as simple — though there are some strategies out there that will make your task a little bit easier. Related: 5 Ways to Ensure a Successful Outsourcing Partnership Say, for example, […]

Software outsourcing is reaching new levels of engagement from all sectors. It can be difficult to sort through all the differences when making an outsource vs offshore decision for your business. We’ll break down the specifics and help you keep an eye out for the most relevant partner for your needs with some keys tips […]

So, the contracts have been signed and your team has met the outsourcing team on a short visit to their office in Colombia. It might be tempting to think the project is completely in the hands of your outsourcing partner, but it’s not quite time to relax yet. As you and your outsourcing partner ramp […]

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Colombia has traditionally meant philanthropic activities with very little focus placed on long-term, inclusive and engaged business practices. CSR continues to be something that only larger corporations can spend time and resources to develop and implement robust, company-wide programs. It makes sense considering that 95% of Colombian businesses are micro-businesses […]

When big data is used properly and intelligently by organizations, it serves as the foundation for strategic, business decision-making capabilities in today’s digitally driven world. The increasing number of devices and sources generating information has lead to constantly increasing amounts of data. Big Data is characterized by its velocity, volume, and variety, and is utilized by […]

Small IT teams may consist of only one or two people who struggle to keep up. They field helpdesk calls, perform routine monitoring and maintenance of IT infrastructure, and resolve network issues. Oftentimes, routine IT takes up most of the day, leaving little or no time to work on projects critical for business growth. Important […]

Outsource and offshore services provide businesses with staff and expertise, often for less than what it would cost to hire and train in-house staff. Advances in technology, lower cost of living, government incentive programs, and changing organizational structures have made it possible for both outsource and offshore businesses to offer much more sophisticated services while […]

This is Part 2 of a three part series on intercultural communications. Part 1 addressed the complexity of culture and how it can impact communications when individuals from one culture interact with individuals from another. In this feature, we focus on the lessons we’ve learned from our cross cultural interaction and how you can use those tips to achieve impactful, successful […]

Interacting with people from different cultures and in different locations around the world is now just another day at the office for most people. The advent of the internet, inexpensive travel, international business, and even, more robust study abroad programs, means that more people than ever before are exploring the world and connecting cross-culturally daily. […]

Choosing a nearshoring partner is in many ways not different from choosing a good outsourcing vendor. I have been in the business 15 years, and venture some general recommendations to choosing an outsourcing partner: Pick a professional firm with a known trajectory and experience in the trade you are looking for. To narrow your choices, […]

This article first appeared in Startup Beat. According to figures reported by Statista the worldwide spending on IT outsourcing services has reached $288 billion. And a survey conducted by Deloitte in 2014 found that IT dominates 60% of the outsourcing market. Contrary to what the featured photo of this article may have you believe, offshore […]

In the blink of an eye, technology can change. In fact, every 12 to 18 months computers double their capabilities and so do the information technologies that use them. For example, look at the focus of IT outsourcing: just five to ten years ago the majority of people assumed that most outsourcing projects were completed […]