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      "post_list_content": `Outsourcing software development to nearshore or offshore teams is a strategy being adopted by companies in record numbers to build resiliency and create a competitive edge. `,
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      "post_list_content": `Asia has come a long way since it pioneered the outsourcing industry almost four decades ago. More recently, companies looking for software development outsourcing partners have shifted their attention elsewhere.  Now, as we cautiously emerge from the COVID-19 crisis, smart CTOs can get a jump on the market by putting South and Southeast Asia back at the top of their list.  Evolving economic dynamics are making the case for Asia. The worst of the pandemic may be behind us, but there are warning signs for how the US business recovery is progressing – namely, rising inflation and corporate belt-tightening. Budget cuts, rising developer rates and record tech-talent shortages mean many businesses are scrambling to get software applications built. With the conflict in Ukraine disrupting Eastern Europe, pressure has shifted to Latin America to fill the tech-sourcing gap. All these conditions are creating a perfect storm for offshoring. To future-proof software resourcing, Accelerance is advising our clients to look seriously again at Asia, where US-quality engineering skills can be found for 30-70% less than you’d expect to pay in other markets. At Accelerance, we’re bullish on Asia, and our 2022 Guide to Software Outsourcing in South and Southeast Asia offers our proprietary insights into various options in the region.`,
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      "post_list_content": `The Accelerance team recently resumed our trademark on-site assessment of new partners for our certified global software outsourcing network. After a pandemic-related travel hiatus, we visited one of the hottest outsourcing destinations last week - Buenos Aires, Argentina. We finalized three new software development partners during in-person meetings at their local offices to verify their operations. These top-tier partners made the cut after months of Accelerance's evaluation of hundreds of criteria across their business, management and technology performance. Their advanced capabilities enhance our offering of emerging technology skills that are in high demand and short supply onshore.`,
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      "post_list_content": `    Every day seems to bring more disturbing news of death and destruction from Ukraine, where Russian forces continue to attack cities across the country.`,
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      "post_list_content": `  As companies seek to become more digital at a faster pace, they’re finding a traditional value chain approach just isn’t cutting it.`,
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      "post_list_content": `  If cybersecurity specialists thought they could ease quietly into the holiday season, they were sadly mistaken.`,
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      "post_list_content": `In the aftermath of the pandemic crisis, software development outsourcing proved its worth. Its flexibility helped companies reduce overhead and scale resources to achieve the quick cutbacks and efficiencies that were required to ride out unprecedented business uncertainty.`,
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      "post_list_content": `From ongoing pandemic restrictions to distributed development teams finding new ways of working, 2021 posed a predictable yet unique set of challenges. `,
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      "post_list_content": `Mike Williamson, Vice President of Research and Development at Softdocs`,
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      "post_list_content": `Software developer rates have spiked already since June, and there’s no end in sight for the year ahead. That’s why we’ve done a special update of our annual Global Software Outsourcing Trends and Rates Guide. Our 2022 guide features the latest offshore and onshore developer rates reflecting trends since June covering 16 roles across 6 offshoring regions.`,
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      "post_list_content": `We’ve all read the headlines about IT outsourcing projects gone wrong. `,
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      "title": "RATES, TRENDS AND EXPERT PREDICTIONS: Accelerance Releases its 2021-2022 Global Software Outsourcing Trends and Rates Guide",
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      "title": "(OLD) School is Out: Embracing Remote Work",
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      "post_list_content": `In reflecting on the many changes we’ve all endured this year, both personally and professionally, I’ve wondered why it’s taken a pandemic for us to appreciate the importance and impact of remote work – or what companies now call “work schedule flexibility."  What I’ve come to realize is that they’ve had to respond to a whole world of change in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic forced companies to adopt a more remote and distributed working model almost overnight. According to the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research, 42% of the US labor force is now working from home full time.  Remote work, in the form of a hybrid approach at minimum, seems to be here to stay. Tech giants such as Facebook, Twitter, Square, Slack, Shopify and Zillow are now allowing employees to work remotely permanently.  So, what was once seen as a temporary measure looks likely to remain in play for some time. And here’s a thought: what if that’s actually a good thing? What if, instead of rejecting it, companies embrace remote work as an opportunity for growth that not only has benefits for the business but also for employees? The old-school mentality of embedding staff in an office focuses on measuring a worker’s value by how much time they spend behind a desk, rather than the actual outcomes they deliver. That kind of rigidity and lack of trust could be fatal in this new environment. Companies that don’t build flexibility into their post-pandemic business model will face a significant increase in turnover as employees leave to accept better opportunities elsewhere, and open positions become more difficult to fill.  Remote employees report feeling less stressed and also more productive. In one study, one-quarter of respondents said they’d even be prepared to take a 10% pay cut to keep working from home. A more flexible workplace has big upsides for businesses, too, from lower staff turnover to reduced office overheads. Global Workplace Analytics estimates savings of $11,000 a year for every employee who works remotely for even half the time. Businesses that have never adapted to remote work are the ones struggling now to remain efficient. Those that previously embraced it haven’t lost a step. Of course, it’s still important to hold your team to account by establishing a measurement system and KPIs. But it’s also about believing in the value your team is contributing to your organization. Otherwise, you’ve probably made a hiring mistake in the first place. As Apple’s Steve Jobs once said, “It doesn't make sense to hire smart people and tell them what to do.” Expect blowback if your company defaults to ordering everyone back into the office. Structuring your organization to accommodate remote work – whether as a permanent or hybrid business model – will be critical to its success moving forward. Why Changes to How Many of Us Work Will Outlast the Pandemic I’m betting that work-from-home will be a new norm rather than a temporary response, and the research makes the case. More than two-thirds of IT executives believe that remote work will be a long-term or even permanent option going forward, according to a June survey of 575 technology leaders across industries by 451 Research, a division of S&amp;P Global Market Intelligence.    Among the big tech companies, Twitter is leading the way in putting their employees where their cloud is – everywhere. The company, which announced in May that it will permanently transition to a remote-first workplace, doesn’t have a definitive re-opening date and will only return to 20 percent capacity when it does. Twitter’s head of human resources, Jennifer Christie, told BuzzFeed News the company would “never probably be the same” in the structure of its work. “People who were reticent to work remotely will find that they really thrive that way,” she said. “Managers who didn’t think they could manage teams that were remote will have a different perspective. I do think we won’t go back.” Flexible scheduling, the ability to care for family, pets and sick or aging relatives, reduced anxiety and stress, cost savings and the lack of commute were the top five advantages cited by US workers in a recent Statista survey, Benefits to Remote Work 2020.  Allowing employees to work from anywhere in the world also expands the possible pool of talent a company can attract, says Andrea O’Sullivan, director of the Center for Technology and Innovation at the James Madison Institute, a think tank in Tallahassee, Florida. Rents in the Bay Area are already plummeting as people no longer shackled to the office leave in droves. “No longer would young computer science grads be forced to pay several thousand dollars a month to have the privilege to live in a shoebox and ride company buses into luxurious campuses just to sit in front of a computer,” she told Reason.com. Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has said he expects one-half of his 45,000 full-time employees to be working remotely within the next decade. Facebook and Shopify are among a number of companies that are paying staff a stipend to help cover their expenses, such as increased electricity bills, internet upgrades and general supplies. San Francisco software innovator Anaplan pays a monthly “work from home wellness stipend,” while food delivery service DoorDash has done deals with local businesses that allow remote employees to order lunch each day on the company. Joan Burke, chief people officer of San Francisco tech company DocuSign, told The New York Times that working from home is “a great thing for the company and for the employees, who don’t want to get back in cars and commute for two hours. That’s lost productivity. I see it happening way more often in the future.” With travel restrictions and physical distancing still in place, technology has played a huge role in smoothing the transition for companies and employees faced with a sudden remote work environment. Collaborative tools such as Zoom, Slack and virtual whiteboards have evolved exponentially in the past few months to meet demand. New features, such as a choice of background screen for Zoom video calls, have been a godsend for professionals whose “home office” is actually a desk in their bedroom. The Best of Both Worlds? As the Statista survey found, the fluidity of remote work reduces stress and creates a better work-life balance – you can pick up your dry cleaning or coach your kids’ Little League team without feeling judged for leaving the office early. At the same time, we’re social beings by nature; humans are meant to be in a tribe. One post-pandemic strategy many managers are exploring is a hybrid model. It involves a blended approach that gives people the option to work from home if and when they can, but maintains a communal workplace.  A recent McKinsey &amp; Co report, Reimagining the office and work life after COVID-19, looks at how the crisis has challenged the conventional wisdom that offices are critical to productivity, culture and winning the war for talent: “To maintain productivity, collaboration and learning, and to preserve the corporate culture, the boundaries between being physically in the office and out of the office must collapse.” Again, Twitter is leading the way. Even with most staff likely to remain off-site, the company plans to retain all its office space, transforming much of it into more collaborative areas. We’re seeing the same trend among our clients. Several are already looking at ways to give employees more flexibility to work from home when they’re not needed in-house.  Some companies will implement a more structured approach, perhaps with a “stay home” mandate on certain days of the week. Others running off-site teams might set up a mini satellite office or a pod happy hour to create a social connection. Whatever model an organization chooses, it will operate most successfully where employees feel comfortable to “manage up” – whether it’s sharing an idea or a problem – and know their voices will be heard.  Back to the Future So, will we see a permanent change in what’s been described as a corporate culture of companies building “elaborate temples” for their workers? Previous experience sounds a warning to managers looking to compel a full-scale return to the office. In the past, both Yahoo and IBM have faced a staff backlash after ordering an end to remote work.  Flexibility will be the expectation for most employees moving forward, now they have seen the benefits. There are already reports of top talent stipulating remote work as a condition of employment. The ability to adapt is fast becoming a competitive advantage, as businesses realize it’s more important to recruit the right person with the best skills than settle for a mediocre hire based on geographic proximity. Ensuring your organization is structured to accommodate this reality – and excel in its implementation – will be critical. The same principles apply whether you’re collaborating with staff working remotely from home, in another state, or from an outsourcing destination offshore. Accelerance has more than 20 years of experience with optimizing geographically dispersed, remote work teams. It’s part of our DNA as the world’s foremost global software outsourcing authority®.  If you need to build the skills or capacity of your current software engineering team, an Accelerance advisor can help you find the ideal nearshore or offshore partner for your project, more quickly and cost-effectively than you can on your own. We’ve curated the world’s largest network of proven software development providers in more than 40 countries, by personally vetting and certifying the top 1% – minimizing your risk and maximizing the return on your investment. We also are there as trusted advisors to help with remote management of the right partner for your needs. Our professional management services provide support from concept to delivery, ensuring your software engagement meets all its goals.`,
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      "title": "Introducing Rapid Referral®: The World's Fastest Way to Risk-free Software Outsourcing Partners",
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      "post_list_content": `  Richard Morrell, CFO at PandTL  In his career as a C-level executive, Richard Morrell has viewed outsourcing through two lenses: as the head of a technology firm making the case for fast, cost-effective software development, and as a CFO evaluating the merits of outsourcing investment decisions. Having managed both sides of the equation, he possesses expert insight into how to gain buy-in from finance for outsourcing. “CFOs sometimes get stereotyped as only wanting to reduce costs but, in reality, we have other pain points just like everyone else and are likely to evaluate the entire outsourcing proposition holistically,” says Morrell, currently CFO of PandTL Inc., a fast-growing erosion control company based in Rock Hill, South Carolina. A CFO Perspective on Outsourcing Benefits Morrell describes a range of strategic considerations that would sell him on an outsourcing proposal. These go further than the “givens” of cost reduction, operating efficiencies, and ROI: Enhanced technical capabilities Outsourcing is a fast, effective way to fill skills gaps in technology teams. The capabilities of an Accelerance partner allowed Morrell to bring in server configuration expertise that would have been time-consuming to find, hire, and onboard in-house. Flexibility and scalability Outsourcing offers quick ramp-up and turnaround for initiatives that are mission-critical to business and financial goals. For example, with Accelerance’s guidance, Morrell deployed an outsourced software engineering team for fast development of a minimum viable product (MVP), in order to avoid diverting in-house resources from ongoing business needs. Value With the right partner, outsourcing isn’t just about trimming the budget but delivering the same or even better quality at lower cost. In an Accelerance-sourced engagement, Morrell found the usual headache of cost control became almost a non-issue, because changes or additions in scope were certain to stay within budget.`,
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      "post_list_content": `There’s a trick to crossing the street in Vietnam. You step off the curb and walk in a slow, deliberate manner to the other side, letting the traffic swarm past you like water flowing around a rock. It’s a very Bruce Lee  kind of experience.`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
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      "title": "GREEN LIGHT 2021: Opportunities and Threats Driving the Digital Transformation Agenda",
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      "post_list_content": `After a year under siege from COVID-19, the mood in the business sector has shifted from survival mode to a far more confident outlook for 2021 as companies take the initiative to invest in growth. `,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
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      "title": "GET DISRUPTIVE or GET DISRUPTED: THE OUTSOURCING INNOVATION IMPERATIVE",
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      "post_list_content": `Outsourcing has long been equated with farming out back-office or non-core business functions – a routine tactical role. But the ever-more relentless pace of technology change has promoted outsourcing to the strategic level.`,
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      "title": "Spotlight on Ukraine: Software Development in Lviv, the Silicon Valley of Eastern Europe",
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      "post_list_content": `Almost every city with a solid tech scene draws comparisons with Silicon Valley. The iconic California region is synonymous with a mature software industry, tech innovation and growth, a superior engineering culture and plenty of job opportunities that draw both young and seasoned developers in droves.`,
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      "title": "Spotlight on Hungary: The Swiss Watchmakers of Software Development",
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      "post_list_content": `It’s not a word I often use, but the new outsourcing partner I came to visit in Budapest could definitely be described as boutique. In total, they have less than 50 software developers (the largest Accelerance partners have more than a thousand). `,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
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      "title": "Spotlight on Romania: The Rise of Software Outsourcing in Transylvania",
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      "post_list_content": `When US company Fitbit opened its largest European research and development center in Bucharest in 2017, it really put the Romanian capital on the map. `,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
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      "title": "Spotlight on Software Development in Poland - with a side trip to Tatooine",
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      "post_list_content": `In Poland, you’ll find 10th-century castles, 16-century cathedrals and charming, cobblestone streets. You might even try some “traditional Polish alkohol” (vodka). But don’t let the rich history and grand architecture fool you into thinking it’s not an advanced nation. When it comes to custom software development, Poland is an impressively modern and diverse software outsourcing destination.`,
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      "title": "Spotlight on Sri Lanka: Top tech and value in the shadow of India",
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      "post_list_content": `While India dominates software outsourcing in South Asia, Sri Lanka is home to some of the region’s most skilled developers, offering great value at affordable rates.`,
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      "post_list_content": `On our first morning in the capital Zagreb, we walked from the Airbnb where we were staying to the offices of Accelerance’s first certified partner in Croatia. To be honest, I thought we’d never get there. There’s a pekara (bakery) on almost every street corner and the smell of freshly baked bread was almost irresistible; we wanted to stop at every single one!  `,
      "authorFullName": "Ryan Schauer",
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    listPost.blog.push({
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      "title": "Spotlight on Belarus: “Project Rescue” A Digital Transformation Success Story",
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      "post_list_content": `The company I was working with had made a smart business decision – to start investing in digital transformation to build tools and resources that would increase their connection with customers.  `,
      "authorFullName": "Tom Cooper",
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      "title": "Spotlight on Bulgaria: The Height of Software Development in the Balkans",
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      "post_list_content": `You can drive up Vitosha mountain for a great view of Bulgaria’s capital, Sofia, spilling across the valley floor below.`,
      "authorFullName": "Mike McAuliffe",
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      "title": "Spotlight on Armenia: From Ancient Innovation to Cutting-Edge Software Technology",
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      "authorFullName": "Mike McAuliffe",
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      "title": "Spotlight on Colombia: Thriving Software Development Outsourcing Industry",
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      "title": "Spotlight on Manila: The Most ‘Western’ City for South Asia Software Outsourcing",
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      "title": "Spotlight on India: Has the Queen of Outsourcing Lost Her Shine?",
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      "authorFullName": "Rich Wanden",
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      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
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      "title": "The New Face of Mexico: Innovative Software Development",
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      "post_list_content": `US companies have been outsourcing manufacturing to Mexico (including maquiladora relationships) for decades. But software development outsourcing to Mexico is relatively new.`,
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      "title": "Message from Andy Hilliard, Chief Executive Officer",
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      "post_list_content": `Let's focus on what we can control and not what we can't.  With the many varied opinions and models competing to define the “current world” versus the “old world” and the “future world” we would all be better off by accepting what has fundamentally changed and how we all can adapt and prosper.`,
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      "post_list_content": `Almost 200 years ago, the first person to be what we would now call a ‘coder’ was, in fact, a woman: Lady Ada Lovelace. Lovelace wrote what is often regarded as the first computer program in history, an algorithm with which the Analytical Engine would calculate the Bernoulli sequence of numbers. Lovelace, who died of cancer at 36, never saw her code executed. `,
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      "post_list_content": `The Accelerance travel team returned from their trip to Brazil and Argentina. The team consisted of  Ryan Schauer, Partner Success Manager and Rich Wanden, Senior Managing Director. `,
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      "post_list_content": `Now that you’ve made a decision to make use of outsourcing as a way of expanding or enhancing your business, you are likely finding yourself in the difficult situation of identifying which vendors or business partners will most effectively help you reach your goals.`,
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      "post_list_content": `Choosing software vendors can be a complicated practice.  Regardless of where you are searching, be it domestically, or if you are outsourcing internationally, you will still need to ensure that you have chosen a business partner that will be able to deliver a quality product to you within specifications.  You also will likely want to find someone with whom you can develop a long-term working relationship. `,
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      "post_list_content": `The Accelerance travel team is gearing up for their next trip to Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina. The team consists of Jim Marascio, CDO, Ryan Schauer, Partner Success Manager and Lea Jesserer, Marketing Specialist. `,
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    listPost.blog.push({
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      "title": "4 Reasons Why Outsourcing Software Development Works",
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      "post_list_content": `Is there any doubt in your mind that software development outsourcing can work for you? If so, is it because you haven’t tried it, or worse - had a bad experience with a prior attempt? Let us reassure you - Software development outsourcing DOES work. You and your company can benefit greatly from this strategy. We can say this with confidence, because of our experience with hundreds of customers and thousands of successful projects using software development outsourcing. In our client testimonials and case studies, you'll see there are many reasons why outsourcing works. Four reasons outsourcing software development works most often are:`,
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      "post_list_content": `A little more than a year ago, we had a corporate epiphany. For almost 2 decades, Accelerance has been known for helping clients find the perfect-fit global software engineering partner. `,
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      "post_list_content": `In this week's episode, Bobby Dewrell, SVP of Delivery at Accelerance speaks with Michael Lim, CEO at Exist, about outsourcing your software development to South East Asia, (specifically the Philippines), the risks associated with outsourcing and how a deep talent pool has attracted IBM, Oracle, Accenture to the Philippines.`,
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      "title": "The Challenges of Adopting the Agile Culture",
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      "post_list_content": `This guest article was contributed by Accelerance Certified Partner, CINQ Technologies. "A little less conversation, a little more action, please" `,
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      "title": "Software Development Outsourcing in El Salvador",
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      "post_list_content": `U.S.-based companies working with software outsourcing partners in Latin America, including El Salvador, have distinct benefits compared to other outsourcing destinations around the world. Full workday overlap with the US, facilitating real-time collaboration. Excellent English language skills and cultural similarities. Close travel proximity, allowing face-to-face visits with your software development team. Universities have robust IT programs and yield enough programmers to easily grow an employee base. Software outsourcing to countries in Latin America has grown tremendously over the past decade. Mexico and countries in Central and South America are providing broader and deeper service options than ever before. Good news – El Salvador is a good choice to look for an outsourcing partner. It’s one of the best places for outsourcing in Latin America.   Why We Like El Salvador for Software Development Outsourcing Accelerance regularly reviews the capabilities of software outsourcing companies in Latin America. Based on our research in the region, we are excited to tell you about El Salvador’s outsourcing readiness. We already identified the top firms you can trust for software development outsourcing in El Salvador. Overlapping Time Zones and Easy Access The most obvious benefit of El Salvador as an option for software outsourcing is proximity to the US. El Salvador has a work day that exactly matches US customers to the north. The capital, San Salvador, is the destination for international flights to El Salvador. The country of El Salvador is about 1800 miles south of the US, and can be reached by plane in 3-4 hours. Talent Pool and Education El Salvador has a strong pool of well educated technical talent. Why? El Salvador has a surprisingly large number of universities for such a relatively small Central American country. Software outsourcing companies in El Salvador focus their programmers on skills including: Web and mobile app development Analytics Blockchain Database technology Very Favorable Rates Generally, hourly rates for software development outsourcing are higher in Latin America than other global regions likeAsia or Eastern Europe. El Salvador is a notable exception! US companies will be delighted to find that outsourcing rates in El Salvador are some of the lowest in the region without deficit to the quality of development delivered - especially in comparison to regional neighbors such as Costa Rica, Panama, and Mexico. Strong US Business Emphasis Business process outsourcing (BPO) and software development outsourcing companies are big employers for many cities of El Salvador. Providing services in these areas to North America, the US in particular, is an important part of the country’s economy. El Salvador’s boom in outsourcing began in 2005 when Dell and Sykes established large outsourcing operations in the country. By 2010, the number of outsourcing companies exploded from 1000 to over 9000! El Salvador is accustomed  to serving US businesses. English fluency is high in companies that are catering to US clients. Need more proof that El Salvador is US friendly? How about this; since 2001, the US dollar is the official currency of El Salvador!   Discover the top software outsourcing companies in El Salvador. Talk to an Expert Where are Top Software Development Outsourcing Companies in El Salvador Located? When you wonder “where do I find programmers in El Salvador”, here are the cities you should investigate. San Salvador San Salvador is the capital of El Salvador and the most well-known city in the international community. San Salvador is truly the heart of El Salvador, as well as the most heavily populated. This city is El Salvador's political, cultural, and financial center. San Salvador is the unrivalled hub of higher education as it houses14 of the 15 most popular universities located  - including Universidad del El Salvador and the Tech focused Universidad Tecnológica de El Salvador (University of Technology). Software development outsourcing is a thriving industry in San Salvador. San Miguel San Miguel is located in the eastern part of El Salvador and is the second most populous city. San Miguel is about 2.5 hours southeast of San Salvador by car. San Miguel has a long tradition of business in chemicals and textiles. Beginning in 2000, El Salvador has enjoyed considerable growth in health care and commerce service sectors. A satellite branch of the University of El Salvador is also located there. Santa Ana Santa Ana is the third largest city in El Salvador. Historically, Santa Ana has been very important in coffee bean processing, which is an important domestic and export product for the country. But that’s not all Santa Ana offers to El Salvador. Santa Ana is a culturally rich city, and is considered second only to the capital as an important tourist destination for those interested in the country’s cultural heritage. Higher Education is prevalent in Santa Ana. The major universities in the city are the tech and sciences focused Universidad Autónoma de Santa Ana, Universidad Católica de El Salvador, Universidad de El Salvador Facultad Multidisciplinaria de Occidente, and the Universidad Francisco Gavidia. Soyapango Soyapango is lesser known than its sister cities. It has an unfortunate history of being dangerous. What isn’t publicized enough is the city’s tech education emphasis, led by Don Bosco University’s “MOSAIC” program: the only university-level degree mobile app design program in the country. The MOSAIC program was birthed out of a partnership between Don Bosco University and a German technology company. The program also offers courses in Oracle programming, quality control, and computer engineering. The university provides free, safe transportation to students throughout the region by means of a private bus service. How Can You Be Effective with El Salvador Software Companies? You can succeed with an outsourcing company in El Salvador. But you need to carefully consider risks and actively work to minimize them. Cultural Differences If you partner with an El Salvador software company, be aware that their “eager to please” and deferential culture to US Clients can have drawbacks. While your partner has proficient  English language fluency, you will need to ensure you properly communicate. Make sure that your expectations are transparent and that deadlines are clearly communicated. Meet regularly to check on progress and address any issues or questions. You may find you have to probe a bit to get more than a simple “yes or no” response to your questions. Skills Matter The right El Salvador software partner for your company needs technical skills that match your needs. Make sure they have a strong pool of programming talent who know the languages and tools you’ll be using. Look for current technical certifications, project experience in your business vertical (financial services, manufacturing, etc.) and experience in software projects that address the same business functions as your project needs. Company Size Matters We believe the best outsourcing relationship matches occur when the company size of your partner complements your needs. Obviously a bad-fit is a company that’s too small, with insufficient bench strength to cover your needs. The not-so-obvious mismatch is a software company so large that your project and company needs really aren’t “big enough to matter”. Accelerance recommends that engagement value be between 5% and 20% of your partner’s total revenues. Use a Domestic Project Manager Companies are more successful when they use a domestic onshore project manager - especially one experienced in working with El Salvadoran teams. Accelerance is a great choice for your project management needs when you want to utilize an El Salvador software company for outsourced programming. We believe that EVERY company benefits greatly by using an Accelerance Coach to plan and execute an outsourcing relationship successfully. Who are the top software companies in El Salvador? We’ve investigated over 8,000 software outsourcing vendors around the world -- with more added daily. From our findings, we’ve revealed that 97% of software vendors won’t meet your standards, only the top 3% of our exclusive global network meet the criteria to fit your outsourcing needs. 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      "post_list_content": `Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are often not given sufficient attention when creating contracts for software development outsourcing. This is a mistake.`,
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      "post_list_content": `Choices, choices choices! In a world where personalization of goods and services is so prevalent, is it any wonder that you have options in your decision to pursue outsourced software development?`,
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      "post_list_content": `We all know that U.S. companies have been outsourcing manufacturing to Mexico (including maquiladora relationships) for decades. But, software development outsourcing to Mexico is relatively new.`,
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      "post_list_content": `In this week's episode, Bobby Dewrell, Vice President of Delivery at Accelerance speaks with Hugh Morgan, Managing Director at Accelerance about outsourcing your software development, the business risks associated with outsourcing and the roots of sending your software development to ‘the cradle of outsourcing’ -- India. Hugh is the Accelerance resident expert on India and Southeast Asia as he spent time working and traveling extensively through India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.`,
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      "post_list_content": `“What we’ve got here is a failure to communicate”. Classic movie fans will recognize this famous line from “Cool Hand Luke”, starring Paul Newman. At Accelerance, we often hear about “failed communication” in our post-mortems with new clients who seek our help. These clients had disappointing results with prior attempts to outsource software development. As a result, they ask Accelerance to help them outsource “the right way”.`,
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      "post_list_content": `Increasingly, software outsourcing is an attractive development strategy for systems development, legacy maintenance or innovation. Yet, most tech leaders aren’t experts or even experienced when it comes to choosing the right outsourcing partner. More than ever before, you have choices across the globe. You may not know where to begin - faced with thousands of confusing options, risky unknowns, and technical qualifications that cannot be validated.`,
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      "post_list_content": `In this week's episode, Bobby Dewrell, Vice President of Delivery of Accelerance speaks with Steve Mezak, Chief Executive Officer of Accelerance about the business risks associated with software outsourcing. Listen as Steve and Bobby discuss how the improper identification of business risks will negatively affect your software development outsourcing project. Let us teach you how to avoid these risks and ensure a successful outsourcing engagement.`,
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      "title": "The Software Outsourcing Show, Episode 3: The Software Outsourcing Lifecycle... What is it?",
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      "title": "Spotlight on Lviv - Software Development in Western Ukraine is the Silicon Valley of Eastern Europe",
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      "post_list_content": `For the second time this year, Accelerance visited Ukraine to investigate the capabilities of custom software development firms. Last Spring we went to Kiev - in central Ukraine. This time, we went to Lviv to meet the top software development company in western Ukraine. The city felt like a college town crawling with energy and tech students. And on the outskirts, we found modern offices with tight security. It was a striking juxtaposition against the rich history and tradition that surrounded us in the city center.`,
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      "title": "Software Development in Croatia",
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      "post_list_content": `The Accelerance team is continually evaluating the global outsourcing landscape to help our customers find great software development companies who provide great value. We are really excited about software outsourcing in Croatia. Although not historically viewed as a top destination for software outsourcing, we feel that Croatia is quickly becoming an attractive option worth considering.`,
      "authorFullName": "Ryan Schauer",
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      "title": "Offshore Software Development in Bangladesh",
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      "title": "Outsourcing Software Development to Vietnam",
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      "post_list_content": `For many tech and business leaders, the first (and only) image of Vietnam is the war-torn country from the 1960’s. Vietnam has changed – for the better. Decades later, instead of soldiers, we send software development projects to Vietnam. In our analysis, Vietnam deserves its growing reputation as a software outsourcing destination for businesses in the west. On our proprietary outsourcing readiness scale – we score Vietnam as “High” (VERY outsourcing ready).`,
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      "title": "The Best Custom Software Development Companies in Ukraine",
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      "post_list_content": `The Accelerance research team recently reviewed and visited Ukraine to vet the top software development companies in the region. If Ukraine is on your list of potential places to outsource your software development, it’s a great choice. There are hundreds of software development companies in Ukraine and it’s one of the best places for outsourcing in Eastern Europe.`,
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      "title": "Software Outsourcing and H1B Visas",
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      "post_list_content": `If your company uses custom-developed software—whether the software is developed by in-house staff or a third party—then you should care about the H1B Visa program. You should also be aware of what factors affect how this program works—and who can utilize the H1B program. Arguably, no current political or government policy topic has a more direct affect on application software development and the IT community in general than the subject of H1B Visas.`,
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      "title": "Emerging Tech Series: Outsourcing Blockchain Technology",
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      "post_list_content": `Outsourcing gives you access to expertise with the latest technology trends and blockchain expertise is no exception. Discover the kinds of apps you can build with blockchain and what to look for in a software development partner when outsourcing blockchain app development.`,
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      "post_list_content": `Research shows that 65% of CIOs and Information Technology leaders have skill shortages within their teams. Our experience with small and midsize businesses (SMBs) is that the skills shortage percentage is even higher!`,
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      "title": "Blockchain Technology and Decentralized Mobile Apps",
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      "post_list_content": `Most of the transactions we do on a daily basis involve a third party. Whether in person or over the internet, transactions involve ourselves, the consumer or business, and a financial institution to do the processing. This means that our currency and, at times, our personal information is passed through multiple third parties as it travels from Point A to Point B. But what if you could eliminate third parties altogether?`,
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      "id": "5724150740",
      "title": "Pt 3: What Management Risks Can Cause Software Outsourcing to Fail",
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      "post_list_content": `Software development outsourcing is a strategy known to all IT departments - and embraced by many. In our discussions with business and IT leaders, we find that some companies have attempted to use outsourced software development, but the results were dissatisfying and sometimes disastrous. Digging deeper, we found the root cause of the issues were not systemic to the decision to outsource nor caused by the outsourcing partner, but rather caused by internal company factors that ultimately prevented success. Article originally published on CIO on April 4, 2018.   Mitigate Risk. Outsource with Confidence. Find A Software Team to Fit Your Needs Find a team   We believe there are common “warning flags” that, if properly heeded, can help a company proactively remove barriers to successful software outsourcing. 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Generally, the rationale is that a rigid, top-down, unidirectional progression of software design and develop is inefficient. “Big Bang” deployments are replaced with weekly “Sprints”. The transition away from waterfall is rational and appropriate, but what’s sometimes left behind is a commitment to clear milestones, progress tracking, etc. Good project management rigor has, occasionally, been wrongly abandoned for the cause of “speed and nimbleness”. Ironically, speed and flexibility versus good process and structure are NOT mutually exclusive -- you can have it all. Management Risk #1 – Unrealistic Expectations Any leader with experience in contractual relationships knows that disagreements can arise over contractual obligations. Invariably, there’s an expectation of one party which doesn’t match the actions of the other party. “Well, what was intended by that part of the agreement is…” has been said time and time again. The “grey area” of expectations and assumptions are typically where risk occurs. Reasonable parties working together can usually find a palatable compromise - but unrealistic expectations can derail the relationship. How do unrealistic expectations surface?  Here are two of the most common circumstances we see: Cause and effect of delayed decisions: We see customers take a very hard line on due dates or cost without regard to the delays they caused because of low involvement in the creative process. Don’t presume your outsourcing provider can “make up for lost time”. Industry expertise versus company intimacy: Perhaps in your due diligence you were careful to select a software outsourcing company with experience in your industry vertical. Vertical expertise is important – but it’s NOT the same as having intimacy with your company’s situation. Be very self-aware of nuances of your company: culture, organization, business model, and even product distinctiveness – which could impact a third-party’s effectiveness if not properly understood. Management Risk #2 – Unfocused Leadership Leaders oversee projects, manage crucial work segments, and make sure business rules are infused into program code. Ideally, all leaders are willing – and able – to focus on the software development project as a top priority. But that’s not always the case. Sometimes the “right” stakeholders - based on knowledge or skill - are assigned to a project, but the assignment doesn’t take into account the need for focused attention on the project. Will the leader need some backfill or bandwidth to ensure other business needs are addressed? Have other business priorities been properly factored into what may land on this person’s plate? Occasionally, we do see distracted project managers. For a variety of reasons, including competing priorities, a project manager may be “mailing it in” -- not enforcing work progress against a plan, not keeping a rhythm of status reporting, not tracking project metrics, or not managing good change control. Management Risk #3 – Unclear Milestones In the glory days of pure waterfall methodology projects, “Go Live” was single “Big Bang” event. In these days of iterative, continuous deployment, using methodologies like Agile, milestones need to be extremely clear. Without clear and clearly communicated milestones, stakeholders can create unneeded confusion if they voice that a software release is “missing something” that was never intended for the current iteration release. Conversely, unclear milestones also leave open an opportunity to miss a feature in the sequence of production releases. We regularly hear stories of “Oh – I just assumed that was part of the next release.” Management Risk #4 - Lack of Team Interaction Good communication has always been important in software development projects. Iterative development and deployment, multi-geographical teams, multiple time zones, and a pace that can border on frenetic means good communication is an essential core competency of the project team. Processes and collaborative technologies must come together in elegant ways to ensure that the constant back-and-forth handoff between participants is seamless and low-risk. Software outsourcing is proven as an effective strategy, but for many companies, it introduces a new dynamic for effective collaboration. When “walking down the hall” simply is not an option, it’s critical that the project leaders create clear constructs for effective communication. Regular, effective status meetings are crucial. Consider the use of tools that enhance collaboration - and allow all team members to see “at a glance” what the progress of all work tasks are. Management Risk #5 - Weak Processes Technology can never overcome bad process in a software development project. In fact, the speed that technology brings will simply choke down a project steeped in bad execution methods - or cause the project to accelerate “into the ditch” at a high rate of speed. The roadmap and methods to be used by the project must be fully understood by the company and the outsourcing vendor - and each side must be fluent and diligent in the use of the methods over the life of the project. Conclusion: Manage Your Management Risks Developing and deploying application software is complicated and working with a software outsourcing partner has numerous benefits, but also adds complexity. Don’t allow the potential of failure, or suboptimal completion to creep in by ignoring signs of management risk in your project. Be risk averse. Be critically self-aware of these 5 risk areas and take steps to mitigate, or avoid them completely. Check out the rest of our four part series featuring software outsourcing risk indicators -- Part 1: 15 Risk Areas for Software Development Outsourcing, Part 2: Business Risks, and Part 4: Technology Risks.`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
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      "id": "5780536453",
      "title": "Why Most Software Outsourcing Companies Aren’t Good Enough",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/software-outsourcing-companies",
      "featuredImageUrl": "https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/396606/hubfs/software-outsourcing-companies.png?width=470",
      "post_list_content": `You have standards for developers you hire for your internal software team and also for how they should work together. Likewise, when you outsource software development your vendor should also meet your high standards. But, what exactly are the standards? Hiring an employee is very different from vetting an offshore or nearshore software company Most business and tech leaders don’t have deep experience searching the world for the best software outsourcing company. Many simply ask a friend or work with a team they’ve previously worked with - but that doesn’t mean you’ve found the best vendor. Mitigate Risk. Outsource with Confidence. Download the Software Outsourcing Due Diligence Guide. Download ebook`,
      "authorFullName": "Mike McAuliffe",
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      "title": "Pt 4: What Technology Risks Can Cause Software Outsourcing to Fail?",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/what-technology-risks-cause-software-outsourcing-to-fail",
      "featuredImageUrl": "https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/396606/hubfs/technology-risks-software-outsourcing.png?width=470",
      "post_list_content": `Software development outsourcing is a strategy known to all IT departments - and embraced by many. In our discussions with business and IT leaders, we find that some companies have attempted to use outsourced software development, but the results were dissatisfying and - sometime disastrous. We found the root cause of the issues were not systemic to the decision to outsource nor caused by the outsourcing partner, but rather caused by internal company factors that ultimately prevented success. Article originally published on CIO on April 24, 2018.    Mitigate Risk. Outsource with Confidence. Find A Software Team to Fit Your Needs Find a team`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
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    listPost.blog.push({
      "id": "5746794334",
      "title": "A CTO's Perspective on Software Outsourcing",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/cto-perspective-on-software-outsourcing",
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      "post_list_content": `As a tech leader for most of my career, I’ve been responsible for software and systems for decades. I learned years ago that software development is a hungry beast in perpetual motion. It was my job to decide what software development resources I needed in-house and what to outsource. Access the Globe with Accelerance. Download the 2018 Guide to Global Software Outsourcing Rates. Download ebook`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
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    listPost.blog.push({
      "id": "5732013883",
      "title": "How to Find A Software Outsourcing Company Worth Hiring",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/how-to-find-a-software-outsourcing-company-worth-hiring",
      "featuredImageUrl": "https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/396606/hubfs/software-outsourcing-company.png?width=470",
      "post_list_content": `You need a lot of software developed ...and what company doesn’t? Looking over your initiatives for product development, your bulging roadmap, new technologies you need to embrace, and the backlog of feature requests that keep piling up by the week, the obvious question is: what’s your next move for production Your choices are: continue to move at your current pace and build your team and internal skills over time and at premium cost -- not to mention the “cost of slow” -- or outsource to a software factory that can deliver what you need quickly, effectively and on demand. Access the Globe with Accelerance Download the 2018 Guide to Global Software Outsourcing Rates Download the ebook`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
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      "id": "5721646681",
      "title": "Pt 2: What Business Risks Can Cause Software Outsourcing to Fail",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/what-business-risks-cause-software-outsourcing-to-fail",
      "featuredImageUrl": "https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/396606/hubfs/business%20risks-1.png?width=470",
      "post_list_content": `Software development outsourcing is a strategy known to all IT departments and embraced by many. When we meet with business and IT leaders, we find that some companies have attempted to use outsourcing as a software development strategy, but the results were dissatisfying (and - sometime disastrous). We dug deeper into low-performance software outsourcing and found that the root cause of issues was NOT caused by the outsourcing partner. The surprising conclusion was: internal factors at the client company ultimately prevented success Article originally published on CIO on March 14, 2018. We believe there are common “warning flags” that help a company proactively remove barriers to successful software outsourcing. These 15 Risk Areas can be categorized along 3 dimensions: Business: Not all risks to a software development project lie within the domain of the IT department. Rather, they’re within those areas of the company where business stakeholders reside. These stakeholders see the business opportunity that can be achieved through software solutions. Management: Risks occur when management fails to ensure that software development goals are pursued with intentionality, clarity, and healthy team dynamics.  Technology: Finally, we see that regardless of the choice of an outsourcing partner, risks are introduced by flawed elements of the technology architecture, tools and framework.  Mitigate Risk. Outsource with Confidence. Find A Software Team to Fit Your Needs Find a team In a previous article, we introduced readers to the concept of the 15 areas of risk. In this article we’ll go deeper into the 5 risks most commonly seen inside the dimension we categorize as “Business”.   What is a Business Risk? At a meta-level, business risks are those places of vulnerability that lie outside the technology or the project execution disciplines. The tie-in between the needs and priorities of the business and the capabilities of the supporting software cannot be overstated: it’s critical, essential, non-negotiable. For years, IT leaders attended conferences and read dozens of articles (often forwarded to them by business executives) on the topic of “business and IT alignment”. Yet, in recent years, we have come to the realization that the separation between business and technology is really a false dichotomy. It’s as silly to talk about aligning IT as it is to talk about aligning a leg or arm with the rest of the body. IT is an integral part of a healthy, functioning business just as operations, sales, and logistics are critical. We also include important aspects of the Customer-Outsourcing Vendor relationship as considerations for business risk mitigation. Therefore, you’ll introduce risk when you undervalue the importance of business-oriented elements in the composition of an outsourced software development project. Business Risk #1 - Undefined Metrics Peter Drucker - arguably the father of modern business management - famously said: “If you can't measure it, you can't improve it”. Key players (business and IT) must be clear on “What does success look like?” Your company must always begin with the business opportunity to deduce the “worth it factor” for investing time and money into developing software. The business opportunity should be quantifiable. For example: Will we gain market share? (What is the revenue impact?) Will we improve operational efficiency (What is the cost savings?) Will we increase transactional velocity (What is the delta?) Will we create higher levels of customer loyalty (How will that be calculated?) The business objectives should be described in terms that can be quantified - and measured in evaluating the software development outcomes. These objectives become your North Star in navigating a successful project. Business Risk #2 - Inconsistent Priorities Risk will be introduced if you’re unclear or not unified as to which elements (capability, functionality, components) of a software solution matter most. For companies using iterative development and deployment techniques (“Agile Sprints” for example), it’s imperative to have a sequence of work product that’s shaped by priorities the business areas have endorsed. A concept often overlooked in software development, especially with iterative production releases, is the concept of the “Minimum Viable Product” (MVP). Companies should be highly attuned to what the end-users value most in features and capabilities of a software solution. Too many software releases (including commercial software) have been met with a “So what / who cares?” response from users. Software development is full of compromise and negotiation. Working with an outsourcing partner is no exception. Priorities should be fully understood - and agreed upon by the business community, IT staff, and the outsourcing development partner. Business Risk #3 - Few Executive Champions Leaders set the tone for their teams and are ultimately the “culture keepers”. If senior managers, don’t reinforce the importance of a system development initiative by words and actions, then it’s foolish to presume their department stakeholders will participate in ways that show commitment. “Lack of Executive buy in and sponsorship” long ago was identified as a key reason for enterprise system project failure. Executive sponsors are irreplaceable in their necessary roles in change management decisions, goal affirmation, and conflict resolution.    Business Risk #4 - Lack of Team Engagement Sometimes a third party outsourcing partner is set up for failure because they aren't engaged by your company employees in ways necessary for accomplishing the tasks you’ve assigned them. Key business stakeholders, such as subject matter experts (SMEs) are essential for healthy software development outsourcing. Too often, a key person is tapped for the project with little-or-no consideration given to how they’ll commit time to the project without assistance to keep non-project commitments on track. Risk is introduced into software development outsourcing projects - or any “IT project” - when the time and energy to achieve success is viewed by business stakeholders as “NMP” (not my problem). Other times, perhaps the methods and rhythms of collaboration are not clearly understood or, perhaps the default communication method is impractical. Many of us can’t be reached consistently by ad-hoc, unannounced calls to our office phone, but will be very responsive to instant messages or emails. In Agile and other highly iterative software development methods, rapid interaction is doubly important for the project’s success. But, regardless of the development methodology, lack of team engagement equals high risk of failure. Business Risk #5 - No Partnership Contract We encourage companies to embrace the mindset of “covenant” versus “contract” - and “partner” instead of “vendor”. Business partners are in a covenant together - striving for a common goal. In contrast, third party vendors are simply expected to ship goods or provide a service for a predetermined price. That doesn’t work for custom software development where requirements are constantly changing. Partnership begins with selecting the right outsourcing firm to partner with. Of course they need the right technical skills. But, they also need to demonstrate a style that’s compatible with your own. Sometimes “compatible” means they’re methodical - like you. Sometimes, it means they’re MORE methodical and systematic in their approach, in order to keep you honest. Business partners need to know and appreciate knowing intimately the project success criteria and potential barriers to project success. Your “win” and their “win” should be the same. Conclusion - Control Your Own Business Risks Developing and deploying application software is complicated. Working with an software outsourcing partner has numerous benefits, but also adds complexity. Don’t allow the potential for failure, or suboptimal completion to creep in by ignoring signs of business risk in your project. Be risk averse - be critically self-aware of these 5 risk areas and take steps to mitigate, or avoid them completely. Want a more in-depth analysis of the 15 risk indicators, technology risks and management risks? Check out the rest of our four part software outsourcing series featuring Part 1: 15 Risk Areas for Software Development Outsourcing, Part 3: Management Risks, and Part 4: Technology Risks.`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
      "publishedDate": "2018-04-24 18:53:55",
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      "id": "5720566480",
      "title": "Pt 1: 15 Risk Areas for Software Development Outsourcing",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/15-risk-areas-for-software-development-outsourcing",
      "featuredImageUrl": "https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/396606/hubfs/15-risks-in-software-development-outsourcing.png?width=470",
      "post_list_content": `Outsourcing is a well-established strategy that many IT departments use to accomplish business objectives. Over the years, we’ve seen companies, regardless of industry size, struggle to outsource software development successfully. Many times, the root cause of issues were not systemic to the process of outsourcing or caused by the outsourcing partner, but rather because of internal factors at the company that ultimately prevented success. Article originally published on CIO on February 6, 2018.  This is part 1 of a 4-part series. Be sure to read: Part 2: Business Risks, Part 3: Management Risks, and Part 4: Technology Risks Mitigate Risk. Outsource with Confidence. Find A Software Team to Fit Your Needs Find a team`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
      "publishedDate": "2018-04-23 15:43:10",
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    listPost.blog.push({
      "id": "5720436563",
      "title": "How to Scale Your Development with Software Outsourcing",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/how-to-scale-development-with-software-outsourcing",
      "featuredImageUrl": "https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/396606/hubfs/scale-development-with-software-outsourcing.png?width=470",
      "post_list_content": `In every company, regardless of size, the expectation has never been higher for IT to respond quickly to business needs.`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
      "publishedDate": "2018-04-23 14:19:06",
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    listPost.blog.push({
      "id": "5651948748",
      "title": "Avoiding the 7 Deadly Dangers of Software Outsourcing",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/dangers-of-software-outsourcing",
      "featuredImageUrl": "https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/396606/hubfs/dangers%20of%20software%20outsourcing.png?width=470",
      "post_list_content": `When it comes to outsourcing software development, you must be aware of the potential dangers that can come with it. Take a look at our don’ts of outsourcing your software development below.`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
      "publishedDate": "2018-03-26 18:28:14",
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    listPost.blog.push({
      "id": "5587308143",
      "title": "Software Outsourcing: Total Cost of Engagement",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/software-outsourcing-total-cost-of-engagement",
      "featuredImageUrl": "https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/396606/hubfs/total-cost-of-engagement.png?width=470",
      "post_list_content": `Hourly rates are important to consider but the Total Cost of Engagement, or TCE, is important for your budgeting process. The TCE is a complex cost factor separate from compensation or hourly rate. When hiring your own developers in-house, for instance, TCE includes a base hourly rate, plus taxes, healthcare, retirement plans, vacation, etc. Comparatively, when you outsource, many of the in-house costs disappear, but it's important to be mindful of other costs you may not consider right away.`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
      "publishedDate": "2018-02-19 14:39:08",
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    listPost.blog.push({
      "id": "5575541303",
      "title": "A Look At Software Development Culture",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/software-development-culture",
      "featuredImageUrl": "https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/396606/hubfs/software-culture-development.png?width=470",
      "post_list_content": `Software developers are a unique breed. Certainly every company needs access to software written by skilled programmers, but the effort to recruit, hire and retain these skilled workers may be more of a challenge than your company may want. We believe a software development culture is a distinct one – and may not align well with your company culture.`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
      "publishedDate": "2018-02-13 15:46:49",
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    listPost.blog.push({
      "id": "5569622583",
      "title": "Why You Should Outsource Software Development",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/outsource-software-development",
      "featuredImageUrl": "https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/396606/hubfs/outsource-software-development.png?width=470",
      "post_list_content": `Software development outsourcing is a proven method for companies to address their programming needs. In fact, the options for you have never been better.  Software development outsourcing goes beyond simply addressing programming needs - it also accelerates business operations, drives up profitability, improves your market competitiveness, and improves customer experience.  `,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
      "publishedDate": "2018-02-13 14:07:00",
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    listPost.blog.push({
      "id": "5557075097",
      "title": "Your Guide to the Software Outsourcing Vendor Visit Checklist",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/software-outsourcing-vendor-checklist",
      "featuredImageUrl": "https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/396606/hubfs/software-outsourcing-vendor-checklist-4.png?width=470",
      "post_list_content": `Each year, Accelerance travels thousands of miles, visiting dozens of countries. We do this with a single purpose in mind: to find the most talented teams of global outsourcing software developers. We want to match you with the ideal software outsourcing vendor for your next mission-critical application development project.`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
      "publishedDate": "2018-02-02 14:54:56",
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    listPost.blog.push({
      "id": "5529599656",
      "title": "How to Define Successful Software Development and What Metrics Matter?",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/metrics-for-successful-software",
      "featuredImageUrl": "https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/396606/hubfs/successful-software-outsourcing.png?width=470",
      "post_list_content": ` A whopping 62% of software projects don’t meet deliverables and budget throughout the entire timeline of the project. That’s a large chunk of software projects that aren’t reaching their full potential. Pretty detrimental, right?`,
      "authorFullName": "Accelerance Research Team",
      "publishedDate": "2018-01-29 13:00:00",
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    listPost.blog.push({
      "id": "5529353744",
      "title": "Software Outsourcing: The Difference Between Onshore, Offshore & Nearshore",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/software-outsourcing-onshore-offshore-nearshore",
      "featuredImageUrl": "https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/396606/hubfs/software-outsourcing-rates.png?width=470",
      "post_list_content": `Software development outsourcing can be described as being onshore, offshore, or nearshore -- but what’s the real difference?`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
      "publishedDate": "2018-01-22 14:47:39",
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    listPost.blog.push({
      "id": "5519574533",
      "title": "Software Development Request For Proposal: What You Need To Know",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/software-development-rfp-process",
      "featuredImageUrl": "https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/396606/hubfs/software-development-rfp.png?width=470",
      "post_list_content": `When you’re on the hunt for a new outsourced software development partner for your next project, will you be issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP)? RFPs give you the chance to solicit responses from multiple companies at the same time. Done properly, an RFP process can reward you with a partner that has a good understanding of your needs, has demonstrated their capabilities to the work you need, and will provide good economics for the services they’ll deliver`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
      "publishedDate": "2018-01-18 16:45:27",
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    listPost.blog.push({
      "id": "2298159133",
      "title": "Latin America Software Outsourcing: Everything You Need To Know",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-outsourcing-in-latin-america",
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      "post_list_content": `Private-equity and venture-capital investments in Latin America set new records in 2019, exceeding $15 billion. Software outsourcing in the region has also grown exponentially, as companies become more comfortable taking advantage of the opportunities there.`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
      "publishedDate": "2018-01-15 15:00:00",
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    listPost.blog.push({
      "id": "5508173805",
      "title": "How to Plan Your Software Development Outsourcing Engagement",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/how-to-plan-your-software-development-outsourcing-engagement",
      "featuredImageUrl": "https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/396606/hubfs/how-to-plan-software-outsourcing.png?width=470",
      "post_list_content": `Is your company feeling poorly equipped to build the next generation of software applications that will help energize your business? Are you concerned about your ability to locate and hire the quality of technical talent you need for application software development? Are you worried about the finite capacity of your current IT staff to develop the software solutions you need? If so - you aren’t alone. With an unemployment rate for IT occupations hovering around 2 percent, and demand for tech talent growing across every industry sector in the U.S. economy, companies are reporting that the inability to find workers is a serious threat to their plans for business growth.`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
      "publishedDate": "2018-01-10 13:28:00",
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    listPost.blog.push({
      "id": "5504196407",
      "title": "Pt 3: What Should You Look for In a Software Outsourcing Vendor?",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/software-outsourcing-vendor",
      "featuredImageUrl": "https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/396606/hubfs/software-outsourcing-vendor-checklist-2.png?width=470",
      "post_list_content": `In part three of our series, we’ll be discussing exactly what characteristics you should look for when you look for a high-quality software outsourcing partner Here are the top three criteria I recommend: Technical competence Experience working on your size project Overlap with your workday`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
      "publishedDate": "2018-01-05 18:39:20",
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    listPost.blog.push({
      "id": "1492511384",
      "title": "Mobile App Development Costs",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/mobile-app-development-cost",
      "featuredImageUrl": "https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/396606/hubfs/Blog-Headers/mobileappdevelopment.jpg?width=470",
      "post_list_content": `If you’re reading this post, there’s a good chance you’re thinking about developing an app. However, unless it’s a super app you’re not going to be doing the job yourself. That means you need developers, so budgeting mobile app development cost is essential to judging the feasibility of the project.`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
      "publishedDate": "2017-12-20 17:29:00",
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    listPost.blog.push({
      "id": "5486226913",
      "title": "Pt 2: How to Create Your List of Outsourcing Vendors",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/outsourcing-vendors",
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      "post_list_content": `In part 1 of how-to select an outsourcing vendor, we touched on the three-step selection process. The next section will dive deeper into finding and vetting a software development team to fit your specific needs.`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
      "publishedDate": "2017-12-20 15:06:15",
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    listPost.blog.push({
      "id": "5476586791",
      "title": "Pt 1: How to Select an Outsourcing Vendor in Three Steps",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/how-to-select-an-outsourcing-vendor",
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      "post_list_content": `It is our choices...that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets, 1999`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
      "publishedDate": "2017-12-14 16:22:30",
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      "id": "5444881594",
      "title": "What Are the Best Countries to Outsource Software Development?",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/best-countries-for-software-outsourcing",
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      "post_list_content": `How do you select the right partner for software development outsourcing?  Where do you look for qualified vendors? There are more outsourcing providers to choose from than ever before. To make choosing a software partner even more challenging, the number of countries with capable companies has grown dramatically.`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
      "publishedDate": "2017-11-21 17:52:17",
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      "title": "Software Development Outsourcing Isn’t What You Think, It’s Better",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/software-development-outsourcing",
      "featuredImageUrl": "https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/396606/hubfs/Blog-Headers/software%20outsourcing.png?width=470",
      "post_list_content": `It’s time to reconsider the way you think about software development outsourcing. Yes, outsourcing does still have the great benefit of saving you money and helping you speed up your development, however modern software outsourcing does so much more.`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
      "publishedDate": "2017-10-26 20:32:44",
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    listPost.blog.push({
      "id": "5395045956",
      "title": "Tech Leaders: 7 Keys to Successful Software Outsourcing",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/7-keys-successful-software-outsourcing",
      "featuredImageUrl": "https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/396606/hubfs/Blog-Headers/shutterstock_400874527.png?width=470",
      "post_list_content": `With over 30 years in the software industry, I can relate to the obstacles companies face while outsourcing. From time and costs to the shortage of developers, it’s no surprise that it can be a difficult process without the proper tools. Trust me, I’ve been there. What if I said software outsourcing doesn’t have to be difficult? Let me backtrack a bit. Mitigate Risk. Outsource with Confidence. Download Outsource or Else!. Download book`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
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    listPost.blog.push({
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      "title": "Outsourcing Tips: What Not To Do",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/outsourcing-tips-what-not-to-do",
      "featuredImageUrl": "https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/396606/hubfs/Blog-Headers/what%20not%20to%20do%20in%20software%20outsourcing.png?width=470",
      "post_list_content": `There’s tons of advice on how to successfully outsource. But what about outsourcing tips that tell you what not to do? With years of experience, Accelerance can advise on what not to do when it comes to outsourcing software. One major mistake is a lack of good collaboration. While companies do their due diligence in setting up goals for their outsourced teams, many just supply the requirements and walk away hoping the code that comes back is what they wanted. No collaboration is a recipe for disaster. Define "Done" You should stay involved in the software development process at all times. After delivering the requirements, check in frequently to make sure your outsourced team is on track. In an earlier Accelerance video, outsourcing gurus Steve Mezak and Tom Cooper talked about treating your outsourcing effort as a covenant rather than a contract. To be successful, stay involved in the entire outsourcing process “If you're not clear about what exactly you want, if you're not communicating clearly about exactly what you want, if you have this us versus them, then you have to be careful, because it's pernicious,” Tom says. Although we do our best to set goals for the software and manage our teams effectively, there’s always the risk of micromanagement. The process of coding is creative, and if your requirements are too specific, you limit creativity. Both Steve and Tom warn tech leaders against limiting the creative process. With the sheer amount of software out there, creativity is key to creating successful software. It might actually be more important for both sides to define when “done” is done, meaning the software is a finished product. “I think the biggest issue in any software development effort is when you're talking about an outsource arrangement. When I think done is here and you think done is there, and I'm saying, ‘here, let me hand this to you, it's ready’ and you look at it and you say, ‘Tom, it's not ready,’” Tom says. Although you might have almost completed the project, wrapping it up could become complex if you don’t have clear end goals. “It has to be some sort of minimal acceptance test or a smoke test. Don't even give me the code until it passes these basic tests,” Steve argues.`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
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      "title": "The Minimal Viable Product: Good for Companies Large and Small",
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      "post_list_content": `When creating software, it’s not unusual to try to ‘reach for the stars’, trying to complete the entire software in the first release. We don’t think that’s wise: if things go wrong or your company’s strategy changes during the software development process you may end up never getting it done, or at least fall far behind schedule. This is where minimal viable product (MVP) development comes in`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
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      "title": "For Successful Outsourcing, It’s a Covenant, Not a Contract",
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      "post_list_content": `Too often when companies outsource, they don’t see the value in building deeper relationships with their vendors. “I can hire and fire them as I please. If they don’t do the job right, I can find somebody else!”, they say.`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
      "publishedDate": "2017-10-09 18:47:56",
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      "title": "Talk to Your Developers Like People, Not Robots",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/software-development-communication",
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      "post_list_content": `Software development is a technical job, so you’d expect communication to be of a technical nature. However, in the rush to ship code, we often forget that there’s people involved. Instead of “hello,” it’s “hey, where are we at with Software X?” Communicating like that is jarring, and promotes an equally terse answer.`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
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    listPost.blog.push({
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      "title": "App Development: Tailoring Your Message for the CFO and CEO",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/app-development-communication",
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      "post_list_content": `When it comes to app development, each of us have our own role. We know what our goals are, but sometimes we don’t have a clear strategy to communicate that to others on the team. What’s important to the developer might not be important to finance, and what’s important to the finance team might not be important to the administrative folks.`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
      "publishedDate": "2017-10-06 14:47:46",
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    listPost.blog.push({
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      "title": "How To Tie the App Development Process to Company Goals",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/how-to-tie-app-development-process-to-company-goals",
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      "post_list_content": `Clarity of vision. It’s what you need in the app development process to ensure your software meets not only development goals but also business goals, which are equally, if not more, important.`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
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    listPost.blog.push({
      "id": "5370873203",
      "title": "Hiring a Programmer? Learn How Much It Can Cost You",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-hire-a-programmer",
      "featuredImageUrl": "https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/396606/hubfs/cost%20to%20hire%20a%20programmer.png?width=470",
      "post_list_content": `Software development spending represents a significant portion of a company’s annual expenses. Salaries for developers can represent 50% or more of the annual IT operating budget.  It’s in the company’s best interest to ensure that software development dollars are spent wisely.  Accelerance wants you to fully consider the direct or “obvious” costs of attracting and retaining in-house programming talent as well as the NOT SO OBVIOUS costs that are very real and relevant. The not-so-obvious costs include:`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
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    listPost.blog.push({
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      "title": "Managing App Development: Who should be in charge?",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/managing-app-development",
      "featuredImageUrl": "https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/396606/hubfs/Blog-Headers/managing-app-development.jpg?width=470",
      "post_list_content": `We forget that there is more to app development than the the work of the coders. App development firms are in business to make money, not just to develop great apps. This is true for your internal team too, and there’s often a disconnect between the development and business sides of your organization in managing app development. On one hand the business side looks at the bottom line and expects an app to immediately have a return on investment, or for their developers to inherently know what apps the business needs to get work done. On the other hand, developers might not understand the business, and develop based on what they think is best rather than what is best for return on investment.  Communicate. Communicate. Communicate. Steve Mezak and Tom Cooper from Accelerance sat down recently to discuss the disconnect between business strategy and technology, and provided suggestions on how to remedy this common issue. Not surprisingly communication is key. On the business side, a clear vision of what the company expects the app to do is vital. How is your development team going to be able to do their job well if little time was spent on expectations, strategies, and goals for your project? They won’t. You’ll have one idea how to do it, while your developers are writing code for what they think you need, rather than what they know you need. On the development side, it’s important to speak up if something doesn’t sound right. Sometimes business leaders can come up with some pretty off-the-wall ideas that either are horribly inefficient or just won’t work. The problem is developer teams walk away and just do as they’re told. That’s equally as bad. Don’t be afraid to say “that’s not going to work.” But if you do, be ready to offer an alternative. “What I've seen over and over again is a disconnect between the  technical folks and the so-called business folks where there's almost a perception that those are different entities,” Tom laments. Speak the Same Language Tom points out that even when the business and development teams communicate, it’s often in a completely different language. “Let me give you enough buzz words so you'll go away and leave me alone,” he says. "That’s not going to end well." Talk to each other in plain English. Understand that a developer isn’t going to grasp the idea of conversion and ROI completely, and conversely the money guy isn’t going to know what you're talking about when you talk about MVP. You’re seeing the end goal from completely different perspectives. Key Takeaways Perhaps the biggest takeaway here from the perspective of managing app development is  to communicate in ways that promotes discussion rather than discouragement. In the end, the product will satisfy both the business and development teams.We’ve investigated 7,000 companies around the world so you can outsource with confidence. Want to know who to trust? Talk to us.`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
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      "title": "Measuring App Development Success: Are you generating ROI?",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/measuring-app-development-success",
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      "post_list_content": `Developers look at the app development process completely different than the business side does. Getting that line of code to work or meeting deliverable deadlines on-time might constitute success for developers. But for stakeholders on the business side, measuring app development success is measured by return on investment`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
      "publishedDate": "2017-09-28 20:32:13",
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    listPost.blog.push({
      "id": "5335106170",
      "title": "The Benefits of Nearshore Software Development",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/nearshore-software-development",
      "featuredImageUrl": "https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/396606/hubfs/ACC2017/Untitled-1_0016_offshoreonshorenearshore.jpg?width=470",
      "post_list_content": `The value of outsourcing as an effective strategy for software development is generally well understood. As far back as 2013, it was reported the 2 out of 5 CIOs surveyed planned some sort of outsourced software development for the coming year. In this article, Accelerance would like to help you understand better the benefits of NEARSHORE programming.`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
      "publishedDate": "2017-09-12 13:29:51",
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    listPost.blog.push({
      "id": "5328947429",
      "title": "Don’t Settle for Cheap Outsourcing",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/dont-settle-for-cheap-outsourcing",
      "featuredImageUrl": "https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/396606/hubfs/Blog-Headers/CHEAPDEVS.jpg?width=470",
      "post_list_content": `Everyone wants to get a good deal for the money they spend. Whether you are buying a house, a car, or skilled software development talent, you want to get good value for each dollar. Just like avoiding poor quality in a car or a house, you’ll want to avoid cheap outsourcing. That’s why it’s important to understand what “goes into the deal” as you examine your options for outsourced software development.`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
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    listPost.blog.push({
      "id": "5316956838",
      "title": "What Are The Typical Saas Costs That Are Associated With Development?",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/saas-what-are-the-typical-development-costs",
      "featuredImageUrl": "https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/396606/hubfs/Blog-Headers/saas.jpg?width=470",
      "post_list_content": `Imagine your SaaS company is like a software factory. To run your SaaS software factory with maximum efficiency, you need to share the practices of actual factories that produce bicycles, airplanes or other widgets.`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
      "publishedDate": "2017-08-31 12:49:12",
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    listPost.blog.push({
      "id": "3119980843",
      "title": "Now’s The Time to Plan for Software Outsourcing Costs in 2018",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/why-you-need-to-already-be-budgeting-for-2018",
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      "post_list_content": `Now is the time to start thinking about your 2018 software outsourcing costs. It may seem early, but remember it takes time to implement the significant changes that outsourcing requires. Waiting until December is unwise: you never know if internal issues may arise, or worse yet an outsourcing effort might not work out at the last minute.`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
      "publishedDate": "2017-08-21 19:30:00",
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    listPost.blog.push({
      "id": "5301711646",
      "title": "Get your 2018 Software Development Budget Approved (And What to Do If It Isn’t)",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/get-your-2018-software-development-budget-approved-and-what-to-do-if-it-isnt",
      "featuredImageUrl": "https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/396606/hubfs/Blog_Images/tomblog.png?width=470",
      "post_list_content": `You’re the IT lead responsible for delivering software services, and planning your software development budget.  You’ve been talking to higher ups and you know they want 23 new services completed in 2018.  You’ve been working your tail off and you’ve added a dozen new apps and integrations in the last year, but given the size of what you have to support already, you know you’ve only got enough team member capacity and discretionary budget to deliver four or five.`,
      "authorFullName": "Tom Cooper",
      "publishedDate": "2017-08-18 18:20:25",
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    listPost.blog.push({
      "id": "5301689158",
      "title": "Strike a Balance Between Quality and Cost When Outsourcing Software Development",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/strike-a-balance-between-talent-and-cost-when-outsourcing-software-development",
      "featuredImageUrl": "https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/396606/hubfs/Blog_Images/talentblog.jpg?width=470",
      "post_list_content": `It’s an old adage: You can have it fast, cheap or good – just pick two. With software development, though, quality usually matters most. Who cares how cheap it is if it’s not done well or to completion? Software shouldn’t suffer because of budget constraints, but quality often dissipates when costs get trimmed. How does this happen?`,
      "authorFullName": "Mike McAuliffe",
      "publishedDate": "2017-08-17 15:45:05",
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    listPost.blog.push({
      "id": "5285621322",
      "title": "Private Equity Firms: Power-Up Your Software-Based Portfolio Companies",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/private-equity-firms-power-up-your-software-based-portfolio-companies",
      "featuredImageUrl": "https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/396606/hubfs/Blog_Images/equitybg.png?width=470",
      "post_list_content": `Does revenue from your Private Equity (PE) portfolio of companies depend on software and the ongoing development of software? Odds are good that at least some of your PE’s growth strategies rely on software-enabled products and services. Why? Because PE firms are buying up software companies left and right, according to a 2016 article by CNBC. In fact, the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) says that software companies attracted the lion’s share of venture investment in 2016: $33 billion was invested into the space, representing 48 percent of total invested capital (PitchBook-NVCA Venture Monitor).`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
      "publishedDate": "2017-08-07 16:04:40",
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    listPost.blog.push({
      "id": "5248892009",
      "title": "In a Crazy Political Year, What Will Happen to Software Outsourcing in the U.K. and U.S.?",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/after-a-crazy-political-year-what-will-happen-to-software-outsourcing-in-the-u.k.-and-u.s",
      "featuredImageUrl": "https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/396606/hubfs/Landing_Page_Images/trump/bgtrump.png?width=470",
      "post_list_content": `We’re two quarters into 2017 heading into a third and we're taking a moment for big picture reflection. Yes, 2016 was a remarkable year. Regardless of your political leanings, it is safe to say no one imagined when closing out 2015 what was to transpire over the ensuing 12 months – specifically events in the United Kingdom and the United States While the potential economic ramifications of Brexit (the departure of the United Kingdom from the European Union) and the new U.S. Trump administration have not yet fully played themselves out to any meaningful degree, businesses are adjusting their planning now, considering what can be reasonably expected going forward. This is very much true for outsourcing software development. Here, macroeconomic and geopolitical factors heavily influence the degree to which a company would pursue this option. And it is the opinion of Accelerance that throughout 2017 companies in the United Kingdom and the United States will increasingly seek out nearshore and offshore outsourcing options, when building the critical software that runs their businesses. The factors influencing this include: currency valuation, interest rates, unemployment rate and immigration. Outsourcing in the near term to intermediate term will continue at pace. There will be a de-emphasis, however, in price being the prime driver, with greater importance placed on access to world-class talent, added-value and the innovation that outsourcing delivers. Here’s a brief look at Brexit and outsourcing and President Trump and outsourcing, as well as an informative new eBook: What You and President Trump Need to Know About Software Development Outsourcing: It’s the Only Choice for Some U.S. Enterprises Brexit Could Make Software Development Outsourcing More Attractive (or Necessary) to Some Companies, in Light of a Potential Loss of European Union (EU) Nationals Last year’s June 23 Brexit vote shocked everyone, including many in the “leave” camp. The ink on Fleet Street papers had hardly dried when David Cameron announced his resignation as Prime Minister, with Theresa May soon named his successor. While Britain gave formal notice of its intention to withdraw from the EU in March 2017, the formal severing won’t be complete until March 2019. Still, several factors have impacted the market, particularly in London, even though the “way forward” is still very much unclear. Most significantly has been a drop in British currency since that day in late June 2016. In fact, the British pound has fallen 15 percent in value against the U.S. dollar, according to USA Today. More significantly, the British pound is off against the currencies of many attractive outsourcing destinations, such as Argentina, Ukraine, India, Vietnam, etc. While this might otherwise lessen the need to outsource (with the cost advantages being reduced), the general scarcity of talent in the United Kingdom will actually prop-up the demand to outsource. Specifically, the potential lack of access to the EU talent pool will create an even greater demand for workers in an already competitive labor market. This will naturally raise inflation concerns that will need to be deftly managed. Tim Donovan of BBC News reviewed this scenario quite well in his Nov. 10, 2016 article. Currently, EU Nationals comprise 15 percent of the workforce in greater London; the loss of this talent would have a significant impact on the national economy, with an estimated £7 billion contributed annually in direct taxes. Fortunately, leaders on both sides of the aisle recognize the importance of adopting a comprehensive immigration policy to avoid this. Still, if EU Nationals feel less inclined to work in the United Kingdom, if Visa acquisition and terms are too restrictive, or if European businesses decide to relocate away from the U.K. to “Europe,” the decision may be made for them, notwithstanding the policies enacted by a fully independent Parliament. In 2017, we see U.K. companies not leaving anything to chance, and engaging top software development talent through outsourcing, rather than hoping that talent can be found locally. While the U.S.’s Trump Administration May Not Believe in Outsourcing, It’s the Only Alternative for Some Software-Focused Companies in a Tight Labor Market Like Brexit, a Donald Trump victory in the Nov. 8, 2016 election was a huge surprise for some; so much so that the shock was first felt in the Dow Futures Index, which was off 900 points before finally settling down 300 points before the exchange opened the following morning. By the same token, the U.S. S&amp;P 500 stock index is up more than 11 percent since the election of U.S. President Donald Trump in November, according to Reuters, “spurred by optimism over his plans to reform the tax code and cut regulation.” However, like Brexit’s country-first mentality, the “America first” imperative of the Trump administration is worth watching, as it may not bode well for outsourcing in general. In fact, Trump has shared his view on outsourcing numerous times, and he’s even said, “…offshoring is a tremendous problem that displaces many of our best American workers…” He’s made this view very clear on the campaign trail leading up to the election, in speeches and on Twitter. Download the eBook What You and President Trump Need to Know About Software Development Outsourcing`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
      "publishedDate": "2017-07-19 15:12:27",
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      "title": "Trump the Outsourcing Discussion: Here’s Why U.S. Companies Outsource Software Development",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/trump-the-outsourcing-discussion-heres-why-u.s.-companies-outsource-software-development",
      "featuredImageUrl": "https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/396606/hubfs/Blog_Images/trump/1/bgtrump1-1.png?width=470",
      "post_list_content": `What should President Donald Trump understand about outsourcing software development? A lot, we believe. Download the eBook What You and President Trump Need to Know About Software Development Outsourcing`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
      "publishedDate": "2017-07-11 19:28:54",
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    listPost.blog.push({
      "id": "5229416504",
      "title": "How Software Drives Independence, Happiness and the Economy",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/how-software-drives-independence-happiness-and-the-economy",
      "featuredImageUrl": "https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/396606/hubfs/Blog_Images/fireworks.png?width=470",
      "post_list_content": `This Fourth of July, while you’re watching a spectacular light show, think about the fireworks software choreography behind those beautifully synchronized displays. Or if grilling the perfect burger at your annual cook-out is more your thing, you might consider a barbecue app to produce the tastiest bite ever. Software looms large in our daily lives, even on a holiday like the Fourth, when we celebrate freedom. So it seems fitting to reflect on how software drives our independence, happiness and economy.`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
      "publishedDate": "2017-06-28 15:32:31",
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    listPost.blog.push({
      "id": "5207656199",
      "title": "Supercharge Your Development – 6 Reasons to Connect with Accelerance at Developer Week",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/supercharge-your-development-6-reasons-to-connect-with-accelerance-at-developer-week",
      "featuredImageUrl": "https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/396606/hubfs/blogpost3.jpg?width=470",
      "post_list_content": `DeveloperWeek NY takes place June 19-21 at the Brooklyn Expo Center, and Accelerance will be among the tech leaders at this major event – to help enterprises supercharge development through global software outsourcing. Below are six reasons to connect with Accelerance at DeveloperWeek (including the opportunity to win a DJI Spark Drone). The conference and expo is the definitive East Coast DevTech event (#DevWeekNY) and the East Coast’s largest gathering of developers, dev managers and tech execs.`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
      "publishedDate": "2017-06-16 14:44:53",
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    listPost.blog.push({
      "id": "5206946543",
      "title": "Guest View:  Dickens, CIOs, Nearshoring and Why Context Matters",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/guest-view-dickens-cios-nearshoring-and-why-context-matters",
      "featuredImageUrl": "https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/396606/hubfs/Blog_Images/17-6-14/books.jpg?width=470",
      "post_list_content": `This Guest View article was submitted by Nearshore Americas – an Allied Partner of Accelerance. The article was written by Toby Eduardo Redshaw - CEO of Kevington Advisors, and a featured speaker at Nexus 2016.`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
      "publishedDate": "2017-06-14 16:15:58",
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      "title": "Hello, Nice to Meet You: DeveloperWeek NY and Your 3,000 CTOs and Software Engineers",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/hello-nice-to-meet-you-developerweek-ny-and-its-3000-ctos-and-software-engineers",
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      "title": "Join Accelerance at Nexus 2017, May 23-24, for a Platform of Provocative Talks on Nearshore Outsourcing",
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      "title": "Q&A: The ‘Nexus’ of Building a Long-Lasting, Cross-Border Software Outsourcing Partnership",
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      "post_list_content": `What’s the connection between a successful and long-lasting partnership with a nearshore or offshore provider? “Have a clear grasp of what your enterprise is trying to achieve, and know what your company's real priorities are,” shares expert Kirk Laughlin, managing director of Nearshore Americas, which is also the organizer of Nexus 2017, the preeminent gathering of executives seeking to share insights on core nearshore business practices, opportunities and challenges.`,
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      "title": "Options for Hiring Software Developers",
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      "post_list_content": `With the increasingly digital world we live in, the opportunities in software development grow bigger every day. Companies need to expand their teams, and there’s really only two options in hiring software developers: either build internally or outsource Demand for developers has also made the cost of acquiring employees higher, as wages rise and the available talent pool struggles to keep up. This is what makes outsourcing software development so attractive. Let’s look at the differences.`,
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      "post_list_content": `Outsourcing your software development can be an easy process, if you do it right. That’s according to Michael McAuliffe, managing director of Accelerance, a Silicon valley-based Advisory firm that helps enterprise CIOs, CTOs and other established business leaders understand their options when developing software: on, near and offshore. In this Q&amp;A, McAuliffe – who has more than 25 years of experience in technology business development, sales management and financial analysis – answers some common questions about outsourcing software development.`,
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      "title": "Software Development Outsourcing is a Solution to US Talent Shortages",
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      "post_list_content": `Thinking about hiring a software developer for your U.S-based company? How about a team of developers? You should know the three things that work against you. One, there just aren’t enough good developers to go around. Two, good developers demand and get premium compensation, and finally, the third reason you can’t hire a good software developer is your location may not be appealing to the best and brightest. Think that sounds harsh? When it comes to software talent, it’s just reality, and here’s what you need to know about it – and why outsourcing is a great solution.`,
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      "title": "In-Person Investigation: Why You Need Face Time with Your Software Outsourcing Team, and How to Make It Time Well Spent",
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      "post_list_content": `Accelerance makes it easy when it comes to outsourcing to world-class software development teams; we’ve already done the work – traveled the globe to locate, vet and certify the best developers. But if you’re conducting a search on your own, plan on accumulating some significant travel miles to do your part. Why? Research alone won't guarantee an outstanding outsourcing partnership. You’re not buying widgets; you’re partnering with people. An in-person investigation is the best way to know whether you can build a strong working relationship with your outsourcing team.`,
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      "title": "Outsourcing Software Development - The DevOps Approach",
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      "post_list_content": `We all know that DevOps has gone from Silicon Valley to mainstream IT, with more than 80 percent of larger organizations and about 70 percent of SMBs adopting DevOp approaches, according to RightScale’s 2016 State of the Cloud Report.`,
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      "title": "For Better Software Development, Get out of Your Own Way and Focus on the Vision",
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      "post_list_content": `Business management guru Peter Drucker famously said, “Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things.” Indeed, in my career I’ve often faced that exact challenge, which is really an issue of ignoring the bigger picture. Sometimes, as professionals, we’re more worried about what seems correct for the moment, and we fail to focus on the overall vision and what’s proper for the software product and the enterprise itself.`,
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      "title": "Plan a ‘Smart’ Software Development Budget Your CFO Will Love",
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      "post_list_content": `What’s the big mystery with software development budgeting? Shouldn’t it be a well-mastered skill by now? Not even close – at least for some companies. In fact, research cited in the Harvard Business Review found that one in six IT initiatives was a “black swan” with cost overruns of 200 percent. “That’s a pretty high rate of failure for estimation,” notes the article, which encourages enterprises to “stop estimating and start budgeting.” And recent research from McKinsey &amp; Company and the University of Oxford says half of all large IT ventures, defined as those with initial price tags above $15 million, massively blow their budgets.`,
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      "title": "Outsourcing Software Development to the Growing Talent Pool",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/outsourcing-software-development-to-the-growing-talent-pool",
      "featuredImageUrl": "http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/396606/Blog_Images/16_10_31/bg.png?width=470",
      "post_list_content": `The need for innovative software is exploding – whether it’s to solve business challenges, improve enterprise processes, manage customer data, gamify a concept, increase sales or enhance our lives. The list of reasons why we need software goes on and on because, these days, there’s some kind of software behind almost everything we use as consumers or utilize in business across all vertical industries.`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
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      "title": "Software Development: New report offers high-value insights",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/new-report-does-your-software-development-team-exemplify-these-success-factors",
      "featuredImageUrl": "http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/396606/Blog_Images/09_28_2016/blog_image.png?width=470",
      "post_list_content": `Accelerance sponsored a new survey and report – The Study of Product Team Performance 2016 – which offers some high-value insights for software product companies, independent software vendors and other product teams. Whether you outsource product and software development or hire your own team, the study’s critical performance indicators are a must-read. The report can help any development team meet company expectations and deliver highly successful and profitable products.`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
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      "title": "Beyond India: New regions are paving the way in software outsourcing development",
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      "post_list_content": `No question. India dominates software development outsourcing. According to ATKearney’s 2016 Global Services Location Index, which bases its ratings on 38 metrics in the three categories “financial attractiveness,” “people skills and availability,” and “business environment,” India remains the aggregate world leader in offshore software development.`,
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      "title": "Include offshore software development in your end-of-year plan",
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      "post_list_content": `It’s officially September and for most of us, vacations are over and it’s back to work. With Q3 coming to a close and planning for 2018 in the air, someone up the company food chain may be asking: Are you going to meet your 2017 objectives? Is our software development aiming high enough? Do you have a plan in place to achieve even more in 2018? Offshore software development might help you get there.`,
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      "title": "Top 5 Tips You Need to Plan Your Software Product before Outsourcing",
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      "post_list_content": `There’s no end to companies looking to capture lightning in a bottle and monetize it through software product development. But, what happens when your company plans for the next big thing and you lack the internal resources to get it off the ground? Answer: Outsource it.`,
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      "title": "Software Development: The Surprising Source of Profitability for SaaS Companies",
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      "post_list_content": `Software development engineers are simultaneously the greatest asset and the greatest expense for SaaS companies. With a shortage of software engineering talent in U.S. markets, even junior developers are earning nearly six figures, making building a highly skilled team costly.`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
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      "title": "The Real Issues with Outsourcing Mobile App Development",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/the-real-issues-with-outsourcing-mobile-app-development",
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      "post_list_content": `If you haven’t looked lately, the iTunes store now has more than 2.2 million apps for the consumer marketplace. Mobile apps are more than just games, retail, and consumer interests: it’s big business. Corporations see it as a lower cost alternative to traditional development for productivity tools in every industry from nuclear power plant construction to the guy from the big box store who measures for new flooring. The explosive growth and need for mobile app development places real stress in terms of capacity, talent and innovation on companies of every size. Outsourcing mobile application development is one way to alleviate that stress.`,
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      "title": "The Hidden Costs of Outsourcing R&D and How to Mitigate Them",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/the-hidden-costs-of-outsourcing-rd-and-how-to-mitigate-them",
      "featuredImageUrl": "http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/396606/woman-sitting-at-table-and-using-laptop-with-tea-cup-in-background.jpg?width=470",
      "post_list_content": `Outsourcing research and development (R&amp;D) is a valid method for reducing costs and increasing profits, but to see the positive results, organizations should approach the practice with some care. Outsourcing has a number of hidden costs, which can result not only in hefty price tags, but also a product that either isn’t delivered on time or fails to perform as expected`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
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      "title": "“Outsource or Else!” – Can Outsourcing 2.0 Save Tech Companies?",
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      "post_list_content": `The day has finally arrived – it’s release day for the latest book my colleague and Accelerance President, Andy Hilliard, and I co-wrote, Outsource or Else! How a VP of Software Saved His Company.”`,
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      "title": "Can Innovative Organizations Really Outsource R&D?",
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      "post_list_content": `Organizations of all sizes are striving to increase margins these days, which means cutting costs wherever possible to ensure that operations are a little leaner. But when looking at which tasks can be executed outside of the company, there are some that traditionally executives and managers have been reluctant to outsource, even if it streamlines operations and significantly reduces costs.`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
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      "title": "Six Can’t Fail Tips for Effectively Managing An Outsourced Software Development Team",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/six-cant-fail-tips-for-effectively-managing-an-outsourced-software-development-team",
      "featuredImageUrl": "http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/396606/colleagues-having-business-meeting-in-coffee-bar.jpg?width=470",
      "post_list_content": `Working with an outsourced development partner can be incredibly productive. However, this is not the easiest task, as it takes effort to make an outsourced relationship work. Managing complex technical projects within your internal team has its own stresses, but when you expand your efforts to include partners in different time zones or on another continent altogether, new stresses can arise. You’ll likely need to adapt to cultural, time and work style differences.`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
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      "title": "Make Your Business Profitable: Compressing the Product Design and Development Cycle",
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      "post_list_content": `Today, the quality of your product isn’t the only thing that is going to help you accumulate more business—it’s just as important to remain focused on the customer experience. Because of this, many businesses need to rethink their current approach to product and service design. Developing a tighter link between design user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) and development, such as Agile and minimum viable product (MVP), can improve efficiencies in terms of expending less labor and more quickly deploying a revenue-generating product.`,
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      "title": "Spotlight On: Outsourcing Software Development to Africa",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/blog/spotlight-on-outsourcing-software-development-to-africa",
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      "post_list_content": `When you think of Africa’s major exports, gemstones, gold, timber, oil and cocoa might come to mind. But lately, software engineering is rising to the top among many countries across the continent. Software development outsourcing is seen as an economic development tool for transition economies, and Africa has become a part of this phenomenon.`,
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      "title": "An Executive’s Guide to Selecting a Tech Stack",
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      "post_list_content": `Choosing a technology stack (tech stack) is big challenge that many organizations face at one time or another, particularly as computers double their capabilities every 12-18 months, as does the technology running on them. This turns a complex decision for company executives into an even larger challenge. Options can be overwhelming if you aren’t already familiar with stacks and all of the related technology language. CEOs, CIOs and other high-level executives are often hesitant to select a tech stack because committing to a framework or language that turns out to be a bad fit could have major consequences later on.`,
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      "title": "Six Dos and Don’ts for Outsourcing Big Data Analytics",
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      "post_list_content": `“Big Data” is a prevalent term in many fields, but it is a particularly critical concept in software development. Some of the most successful companies in the world rely on big data analytics. Among them are huge companies like Starbucks, Capital One and T-Mobile, all of which have the means and experience to organize teams of data scientists. However, because of the great cost and steep learning curve needed to assemble an in-house team of data scientists, outsourcing big data analytics can be a smart move for many small to mid-sized companies.`,
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      "title": "5 Things You Might Have Missed When Onboarding Your Outsourcing Partner",
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      "post_list_content": `There are several moving parts to keep track of when setting up a software development outsourcing relationship – and many important pieces take precedence (SOW, capabilities, pricing, contract structure, intellectual property).`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
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      "title": "Next Big Thing in Enterprise IT: Hybrid Cloud Architecture",
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      "post_list_content": `Cloud computing has become increasingly popular in recent years. And although it was once thought of as merely a springboard to true public and private clouds, the hybrid cloud has proven itself to be the ultimate destination for enterprise IT. A hybrid cloud is created when at least one public and one private cloud instance are combined. This model enables enterprises to maintain and reestablish control over their IT environments, as well as send non-critical workloads to the public cloud to take advantage of its flexibility and scalability.`,
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      "title": "Look Beyond Google for Information About Software Development Partners",
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      "post_list_content": `How many times has someone asked you a question and your response is, “Why don’t you Google it?” Google has become such a critical piece of our Internet experience that it’s become a verb. While marketing experts continue to attempt to harness the power of search engine optimization (SEO) and everyone wants to sell you the perfect tips to hacking Google results, all that you really need is when you hit the search bar is an answer to your question.`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
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      "title": "What to Consider When Upgrading to the New Microsoft Azure Stack Service",
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      "title": "3 Ways Wearable Technology Impacts Software Development",
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      "title": "Get It Done Faster with Agile Software Development",
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      "post_list_content": `What ever happened to Keynes' 1930 prediction that our generation would be working only three hours a day and probably by choice? With new technologies and business models, today’s work environment moves faster, is more connected and lasts longer than 40 hours a week. These modern business pressures affect organizations across all levels and functions, and this is particularly true of IT and software development teams.`,
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      "title": "Onshore, Offshore and Nearshore: Tips for Effective Outsourcing",
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      "post_list_content": `Software development skills for popular technologies are pretty evenly distributed around the world, but finding the right developers can be a challenge. You need to consider costs, cultural fit, accessibility and intellectual property protections, too. Effective outsourcing takes into account these concerns, when partnering with an outsourced software development team.  Here’s a few ways to choose how to outsource software development based on your needs.`,
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      "title": "How to Keep Outsourcing Partnerships Fresh and Productive",
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      "post_list_content": `No matter how you look at it, business partnerships take work. And there are times that even the best relationships can become a little too comfortable. Over time, the initial excitement of finding a new business partner who can help you achieve great things might wane, but that doesn’t mean the engagement needs to end.`,
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      "title": "Considering Machine Learning for Your Next Software Development Project? Read This.",
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      "post_list_content": `Machine learning is a powerful tool for the modern business. In fact, some believe that businesses that fail to derive value from machine learning will face huge competitive disadvantages as the field continues to grow and adoption increases around the world.`,
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      "title": "Make Your Entire Operation a DevOps Shop and Reap the Rewards",
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      "title": "Accelerance Earns World’s Top 1% B2B Services Award from Leading Customer Review Platform",
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      "title": "Accelerance Launches New Global Software Development Resourcing and Rates Study",
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      "post_list_content": `Accelerance launches the only global market research study with firsthand perspective direct from software development executives who supply engineering talent and set rates across the world. REDWOOD CITY, CA / ACCESSWIRE / December 15, 2022 / Record software developer rate hikes racked the global technology industry in 2022 driven by a perfect storm of inflation, pervasive talent shortages and high digital demand, according to an exclusive market research study of global software firm executives by Accelerance, a Silicon Valley-based software outsourcing advisory firm.`,
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    listPost.news.push({
      "id": "90129095495",
      "title": "Alert: Be on the Watch for the Latest Data Entry Job Scam",
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    listPost.news.push({
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      "title": "New Study Reveals Second Record Year of Global Software Development Rates Inflation amid Crisis-Level IT Skills Shortages",
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      "authorFullName": "Lisa Morrell",
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    listPost.news.push({
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      "title": "Independent B2B Ratings Service Recognizes Accelerance for Record High Client Reviews",
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      "post_list_content": `REDWOOD CITY, Calif., June 7, 2022 - Accelerance, the global software outsourcing authority®, has gained recognition for receiving a record number of top-rated client reviews from a prestigious third-party business rating service.`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
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    listPost.news.push({
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      "title": "Accelerance Releases the 2021-2022 Global Software Outsourcing Trends and Rates Guide",
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      "post_list_content": `REDWOOD CITY, Calif., August 25, 2021 – The pandemic crisis increased the use of software development outsourcing within the last year for just-in-time resource and cost control, and even more US companies are expected to leverage outsourcing to combat a staggering 20 percent increase projected for US onshore developer rates in 2021, according to a new report from Accelerance, a Silicon Valley-based global outsourcing advisory firm.`,
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      "title": "Industry Leading Global Software Firm Announces Addition of New Senior Managing Director",
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      "post_list_content": `Accelerance, a US-based consulting firm which helps technology leaders create and execute effective strategies for global software outsourcing, welcomes Rich Wanden as the Senior Managing Director responsible for Customer Experience, Marketing and Sales. `,
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    listPost.news.push({
      "id": "34809353039",
      "title": "Accelerance Names Andy Hilliard as Chief Executive Officer",
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      "post_list_content": `Charlotte, NC -- Accelerance, a US-based consulting firm which helps technology leaders create and execute effective strategies for global software outsourcing, announced Andy Hilliard as Chief Executive Officer replacing outgoing CEO, Steve Mezak. Mr. Hilliard previously served as President of Accelerance, overseeing Sales since 2009.`,
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    listPost.news.push({
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      "title": "Accelerance partners with Bangladeshi government to support Digital initiative",
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      "post_list_content": `Deputy Project Director of Leveraging ICT for Growth, Employment and Governance (LICT) Project of BCC Tarique M Barkatullah and President of Accelerance, Andy Hilliard signed the MoU on behalf of their respective organizations.`,
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    listPost.news.push({
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      "title": "Accelerance Announces the Opening of a New Office in Melbourne, Australia",
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      "post_list_content": `Charlotte, N.C. JULY 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Accelerance, the global software outsourcing authority, announced the opening of a new office in Melbourne, Australia which will provide companies with guidance and critical access to the best software engineering groups in Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America. This global expansion positions Accelerance as the only software outsourcing advisory company of its kind with a presence in both North American and Australian markets.`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
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    listPost.news.push({
      "id": "34809384760",
      "title": "Industry Leading Global Software Firm Launches Services to Solve Software Outsourcing Challenges",
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      "post_list_content": `REDWOOD CITY, Calif. and CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 22, 2018 -- Accelerance, a US-based consulting firm which helps technology leaders create and execute effective strategies for global software outsourcing, today announced the launch of new offerings that help technology and business leaders overcome a long history of mediocre software outsourcing results and achieve high-performance engagements. `,
      "authorFullName": "Accelerance Research Team",
      "publishedDate": "2018-02-26 20:18:00",
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    listPost.news.push({
      "id": "34809384660",
      "title": "Accelerance Reveals 2018 Global Software Outsourcing Rates Guide",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/insights-press-release/accelerance-reveals-2018-global-software-outsourcing-rates-guide",
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      "post_list_content": `REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Jan. 16, 2018 -- Accelerance, a US-based consulting firm which helps technology leaders create and execute effective strategies for global software outsourcing, today announced the launch of of its latest eBook, 2018 Guide to Global Software Outsourcing Rates. The guide features global outsourcing rates based on a variety of factors such as how rates are calculated and hourly rates for software development based on job title and region. The eBook is available for free download here.`,
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    listPost.news.push({
      "id": "34809384524",
      "title": "Accelerance Reveals Guide on Alignment Between CFO and IT for Successful Software Outsourcing",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/insights-press-release/accelerance-reveals-guide-on-alignment-between-cfo-and-it-for-successful-software-outsourcing",
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      "post_list_content": `Redwood City, CA. – October 23, 2017 – Accelerance specializes in helping companies gain all the benefits and avoid all the pitfalls of onshore, offshore or nearshore software outsourcing with a continuum of services designed for every step of the software outsourcing experience. The company today announced the launch of of its latest eBook, What Your CFO Needs To Know About Outsourcing Software Development. The guide features exclusive information from its president, Andy Hilliard, on how alignment between tech leaders and the chief financial officer (CFO) is critical to the overall success of software development. The eBook is available for free download here.`,
      "authorFullName": "Accelerance Research Team",
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    listPost.news.push({
      "id": "34780361160",
      "title": "Accelerance to Meet with 3,000 CTOs and Software Engineers at DeveloperWeek NY, June 19-21 at the Brooklyn Expo Center",
      "url": "https://www.accelerance.com/insights-press-release/developer-week-2017",
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      "post_list_content": `REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (June 12, 2017) – Accelerance, which connects companies that need software development services with the most qualified outsourcing firms around the globe, is participating in DeveloperWeek NY, June 19-21 at the Brooklyn Expo Center (#DevWeekNY). Accelerance will speak, exhibit and meet with 3,000+ CTOs, executives, software directors, DevOps pros and developers/engineers, to share ideas about supercharging software development through outsourcing. The event, which Accelerance is sponsoring, is the definitive East Coast DevTech conference and exposition and one of the biggest software events nationwide. Visit http://www.developerweek.com/NYC and https://www.accelerance.com.`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
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    listPost.news.push({
      "id": "34780361090",
      "title": "Accelerance, Nearshore Americas and Leading Enterprises to Gather at the Google Quad for Nexus 2017",
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      "post_list_content": `REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (May 4, 2017) – Accelerance, which connects companies that need software development services with the most qualified outsourcing firms around the globe, is headed to the Google Quad in Mountain View, Calif., May 23 – 24 for Nexus 2017. The conference is the preeminent gathering of executives to tackle the complex topics regarding the nearshoring of software development, IT, business-process services and customer care to Latin America and the Caribbean. The event, presented by Nearshore Americas, features thought-leaders from Silicon Valley to outspoken entrepreneurs, nearshore service providers, leading enterprises, expert analysts and more. Among those presenting and exhibiting will be Accelerance – one of the event’s Alliance Partners. Registration and conference details can be found at http://www.nexus2017.com.`,
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    listPost.news.push({
      "id": "34808450019",
      "title": "Accelerance Addresses the Trump Administration's Position on Outsourcing as It Relates to Software Development",
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    listPost.news.push({
      "id": "34780921108",
      "title": "Accelerance to Select and Certify the Best Software Outsourcing Providers in Puerto Rico, Brazil, Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka",
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      "post_list_content": `REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (March 9, 2017) – Accelerance, which connects companies that need software development services with the most qualified outsourcing firms around the globe, is about to embark on its 43rd international trip to meet with software development providers and to certify those that will become Accelerance Partners. Accelerance is first heading to San Juan, Puerto Rico, March 9 – 12, and then Curitiba and Florianopolis, Brazil, March 13 – 19. A second trip to Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka takes place March 14 - April 7.`,
      "authorFullName": "Andy Hilliard",
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    listPost.news.push({
      "id": "34809353162",
      "title": "Accelerance Reveals '2017 Global Software Outsourcing Rates' to Benefit Enterprises, CTOs",
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      "post_list_content": `REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (Feb. 23, 2017) - Accelerance, which connects companies that need software development services with the most qualified outsourcing firms around the globe, launched a new report, 2017 Guide to Global Software Outsourcing Rates. The complimentary guide presents the competitive global rates an enterprise or chief technology officer (CTO) can expect to pay when outsourcing to various regions. It also describes the cost benefits of outsourcing, variable cost factors and the main considerations when reviewing outsourcing costs. The eBook is available to download at http://www.accelerance.com/free-outsourcing-software-development-resources.`,
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    listPost.news.push({
      "id": "34808468923",
      "title": "‘Product Team Performance’ Study Offers Data, Relevant Insights for Software Developers, Engineers and Other Product Designers",
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      "post_list_content": `SILICON VALLEY, Calif. and PHOENIX, Ariz. (Sept. 29, 2016) – Accelerance, which connects SMBs that need software development services with the most qualified outsourcing firms on the planet, is the sponsor of a new survey and report – The Study of Product Team Performance 2016. The research, produced and co-presented by Actuation Consulting, dives into the product development mechanics that high-performing organizations embrace. It also looks at how to improve the effectiveness of a product team, methodologies for increasing a product’s profitability, and the success of outsourced/distributed teams, among other topics. The free report is available to download at Accelerance.com. Actuation Consulting is the leading global provider of product management consulting, training and advisory services. The Study of Product Team Performance 2016, which identifies key factors that contribute to the success of product teams, considers the product development mechanics that high-performing organizations embrace. The study’s analysis shows strong correlations with high performance when organizations effectively prioritize their backlog, have a clear definition of “done” within the team, and don’t over emphasize development costs when prioritizing requirements, in addition to other critical performance indicators. More than half (52.1 percent) of the survey respondents work for companies with technology as their primary focus. Other segments include: services (24.1 percent), consumer products (9.7 percent), education (5.1 percent) and government (1.6 percent). A Few Highlights from the Report`,
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      "title": "Accelerance Reaches Significant Milestones, Rapidly Expanding Its Footprint in the Global Software Development Outsourcing Market",
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