A Complete Guide to Understanding Offshore Software Development

 

 

What is offshore development?

Offshore development simply is synonymous with outsourcing. It means you’re sending your software development to be done remotely by people who are located in different geography. Though ‘offshoring’ is perceived as risky in ROI, many software companies are considering offshoring software development as it can actually help a lot. Often, the main reason for outsourcing is the lack of human resources required for software development or lack of needed qualification level.

From simple coding to custom development, mobile application development, software support and maintenance, and website design and development, you can outsource tasks to a third-party offshore software development company.

Offshoring development will spare you from the challenge of hiring and training new staff and at the same time ensure you get the best quality software delivered to you in a short time. Offshore application development is used by many of the world’s largest and most famous corporations, so there is no question about its effectiveness.

Read more: Why Software Development Outsourcing is a Smart Move Now 

In 2019, the global IT outsourcing market was valued at USD 333.7 bn which is only expected to grow further in the coming years. The inevitability of digital transformation is motivating organizations worldwide to offshore their software development needs.  Offshore development companies thus become an extremely important part of the global economy.

 

What is the difference between onshore, nearshore, and offshore?

Onshore: Onshore outsourcing is when you decide to hire software developers within your country. Most companies find this option convenient and approachable.

Nearshore: Nearshore outsourcing is when you decide to outsource to developers from countries with a similar time zone. Typically, customers count on geographic proximity and cultural similarities.

Offshore: Here, the company of the service provider is located in a different country from yours. It can even be in a different continent with a notable time zone difference.

 

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      The Professor wasn’t exactly talking about the love affair between robots and humans, but his statement definitely draws attention to the growing importance of voice search technology in our lives. AI-driven voice computing technology has drastically changed the way we interact with our smart devices and it is bound to have a further impact as we move into coming years. 

      In this blog, we will consider six key predictions for AI-Driven voice computing in 2024.

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      Chatbots are excellent, but the only downside is that most of them lack human focus. They only provide information, which is great in itself, but not enough to provide the top-notch personalized experience that consumers are looking for.  This calls for a paradigm shift in conversational design where the tone, emotion, and personality of humans are incorporated into bot technologies. 

      Statista reports that by 2020, 50% of all internet searches will be generated through voice search. Hence, developers are already working on a language that would be crisp, one that is typically used in the film industry. Such language could also be widely used on various channels such as websites and messaging platforms. 

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      2. Personalization

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      Such personalization can be based on gender, language, age and other aspects of the user. Voice assistants are building the capacity to cater even to the emotional state of users. Some developers are aiming to create virtual entities that could act as companions or councilors. 

      3. Security will be addressed 

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      4. Natural conversations

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      5. Compatibility and integration

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      What Does It Mean for Your Business In 2024?

      AI-driven voice computing and conversational AI is going to change all aspects of where, when and how you engage and communicate with your consumers. In coming years, IDC  estimates a double-digit growth in the smart home market. Wherever they are and whatever channel they are using, you will be required to hold seamless conversations with your customers across various channels. 

      “Early bird catches the worm.” Be the first in your industry to adopt and gain the benefits of voice search and conversational AI.  Call us top custom software development company and find out how we can make this happen for you.

       

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