A manager is responsible for directing the software development project to ensure that good structure and team dynamics exist. With good management practices, a software development project using an outsourcing partner can mirror a ship with a sure and steady course. A clear perspective and a good sense of direction help you achieve your project […]

The goal of outsourcing is not to find the cheapest contractor, but the one that has the very best price to quality ratio, providing expert services at a reasonable price. In contrast to traditional offshoring locations, Eastern Europe offers higher standards, mainly thanks to better communication and the technical skills of developers. There is more […]

Logistics is the key element for effective supply chain management. Efficient logistics services assure goods are delivered in a timely manner and customers remain happy. But logistic business processes face a lot of challenges. The constant battle for cheaper prices and quicker delivery times has placed immense pressure on organizations and forced them to identify […]

Having a remote team has many obvious benefits, but managing your external team members takes a different skill set than simply heading an in-house office. Keeping your ‘virtual office’ motivated and engaged brings unique challenges. Losing track of your remote workforce can have dire consequences. So let’s see what it takes to create a happy […]

The global business process outsourcing industry is continuously expanding due to the driving forces of innovation, new technologies and global competition. Businesses all over the world are encouraged by the benefits of innovative technologies which help overcome skill shortages, increased trade protectionism and political gridlock. In 2018, outsourcing service providers continue to modernize their organization […]

Nearshore outsourcing trends go hand in hand with digital transformation. We’re facing a very different landscape in our businesses due to this transformation and we all know it’s time to prepare. No more business as usual because that is not going to get you to the level to compete with your competitors. But you haven’t […]

When it comes to outsourcing, people quite easily understand the concept of a remote team. But when it comes to their own business, they find it hard to understand what a remote team could do for them. What are the benefits for your business when it comes to outsourcing? Business process outsourcing: a definition. Business […]

If you’re looking for managed application services, you expect complete visibility, resource scalability but you have to be on top of mobility, cloud solutions and security. Your business depends on: these insights in interfaces, incidents and outages, the data that moves within the applications, and their infrastructure. You need your team to truly understand and […]

The IT business is our country has been under great pressure the past few years. Digitalization is taking up speed and the situation urges companies to step it up. The necessary talent, however, is of great shortage in our country. Outsourcing provides a solution to that shortage. But the question is: are outsourcing companies doing […]

When it comes to nearshoring, organizations are often scared of the impact on their current business. The fact is, the world is changing and your company needs to change or stay behind forever. Secondly, the biggest impact an organization will find in nearshoring projects is communication. Communication is key to any organization that has different […]

Nearshoring is a hot topic. With the ongoing shortage of IT talent more companies are turning to countries nearby that have this talent available. A lot of companies, however, are still unsure about taking that step. So what are the doubts and how can you prepare for nearshore outsourcing? Which questions arise for setting up […]

So, you want to increase your effectiveness and client satisfaction? Nearshoring your application maintenance process will give you the opportunity to focus your own resources on your core activities. Outsourcing your application maintenance and support Outsourcing your application maintenance services is all about increasing your business benefits while decreasing the costs. It means finding a […]

Transportation and logistics has faced some changes the past decades. With globalization broadening its market as well as increasing its competition, T&L companies have survived by their growth rate and agility to meet the customer’s needs. The next step is digitalization. How will the transportation industry manage digital change? The industry is complex and under […]

Outsourcing can be a useful tool when local resources offer you little or no competitive advantage. Especially if you decide to take your activities overseas, to remote countries with lower labour costs for example. But do these ‘quick’ gains really outweigh the cultural, operational and logistical problems that this type of offshore outsourcing implies? Advantages […]

When we started out with outsourcing, we mostly encountered questions of cost-saving, some efficiency-related issues or a special skill set that was hard to come by. In the meantime this business has shifted together with technology, which enhanced our sense of proximity and our businesses’ need for transformation as a result. Outsourcing is not just […]

The emerging economies of the CEE (Central and Eastern Europe) are gaining interest in a growing number of countries. Mostly because there is a potentially global talent pool of IT-skilled employees, ready to take on your next project. In the CEE the proficiency of English has increased over the past few years, enabling international collaborations […]

Nearshore outsourcing is still on the rise. More and more companies realize that the advantages can help make their businesses move forward. Because of that popularity, the outsourcing business in Eastern Europe has developed into a real business and certain trends have popped up recently. Trends in outsourcing: a top 5 1. Outsourcing destinations While […]

More and more companies are finding their way into alternative solutions when it comes to IT. IT has been a bottleneck on the job market in Western Europe for some time, forcing companies to look for other solutions. Nearshoring solutions: reducing costs, improving businesses Outsourcing has existed for quite some time now. Unfortunately, its perception […]

Having a team work on your projects from a distance may include some difficulties. But that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. You just need to know how to manage the project. An expert partner that guides you throughout your project is one thing, but some things will always be in your own hands. Remote team communication […]

Our economy is changing a lot. Digitalization has had a great effect on businesses. They need to reinvent themselves. Digital transformation is no longer a question of “if?”, but “when?”. And usually the answer is yesterday. Why nearshore outsourcing should be part of your business plan Companies are expected to adapt to the customer’s new […]

Your company is ready for its next big step but resources in Belgium are scarce. The solution is simple. You turn to outsourcing. For years, companies have looked towards offshoring to fill the gap. Unfortunately, many have faced problems of which poor communication, cultural differences and lack of expertise are only a few. Well, the […]

Lisbon is alive. The city is rapidly growing on several fronts: Sustainable tourism had its way with the city and is changing it like never before. Lisbon is definitely playing on a world level here. Web Summit, one of the biggest marketing events in Europe even made it’s second homebase in the sunny capital of […]

Outsourcing is making a comeback. Recently it’s a common solution for companies in all types of sectors to experience the benefits of outsourcing or outsourcing activities of some of their departments. The benefits are many, ranging from being able to handle problems without overflowing calls and in different languages to making more resources available for […]

Handling your HR department in 2017: know your nearshore outsourcing benefits Human resources: when people think about the term in an outsourcing context, they often seem to diminish the area of expertise to recruitment. Finding the right talent, however, is only a small part of a whole range of activities that organize teams on the […]

The Ukraine: one of the most popular nearshore destinations in Europe when it comes to IT outsourcing. Over the past few years the country’s IT businesses have boomed: with a healthy and growing startup environment and numerous teams of highly skilled IT staff, the country has proven its worth as an outsourcing destination. Since 2016 […]

What is outsourcing and why should you consider nearshore outsourcing? Nearshoring is outsourcing one or more business processes to a nearby region. Nearshore outsourcing is your international endeavor and needs appropriate support. Outsourcing definition Outsourcing is contracting another company to transfer otherwise internally conducted services to them. Transferring your business to another country also means communicating in […]

The IT bottleneck in Belgium Finding the right IT talent in Belgium is a true bottleneck in the Belgian job market. VDAB releases reports on occupation shortages annually and the IT sector has been present in this report every time since the 90s. There are two types of shortages: quantitative and qualitative shortages. Quantitative shortages […]

Outsourcing: what does it mean? Outsourcing in a nearshore context is basically preparing your local team to collaborate with a team abroad. But no worries you’re not alone in this. We help you set up the new collaboration models and the operational processes including technologies. We can coach your local team during team meetings, retrospectives and […]