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Guide To Outsourcing IT Product Development

1. Introduction To Outsourcing IT Product Development

Some of the greatest products ever created were initially outsourced to offshore development teams, laying the foundation for their long-term success. Some of the examples include Slack, which outsourced its design and app development in its early days, WhatsApp, which relied on app development outsourcing to Eastern Europe, Skype, and many more.

The IT outsourcing trend still continues, with approximately 37% of IT tasks currently outsourced in the USA alone. Companies like SAP just recently announced reducing 8,000 positions globally while outsourcing some development functions to maintain profitability in challenging markets.

Outsourcing IT development is an advantageous step for companies or individuals who have business ideas but need external support to handle the technical aspects of development.

An experienced IT partner can guide you through the entire product lifecycle; from idea conceptualization, choosing the appropriate tech stack, prototyping, development, all the way to a successful launch.

Since your goals, needs, and expectations will vary, it’s important to determine the key factors essential to your product's development. What should you prioritize? What areas demand your focus? And how can you choose a partner who can deliver on your expectations?

2. Understanding Key Priorities for Your Product – What to Focus On

At first, when you have a product idea, it might feel like every aspect is equally important. But by considering your industry, the market you’re launching into, and your audience, you’ll notice that some aspects of IT product development naturally stand out as more critical based on your long-term goals.

A great product needs attention across all development stages, but prioritizing the right technical needs is key to staying focused and achieving your objectives. Here are some;

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