Guide to Software Outsourcing

New Book Offers the Definitive Guide to Software Outsourcing

San Francisco, CA - November 06 2006 – Software development outsourcing has become a strategic imperative in today's global economy. To Steve Mezak, author of Software without Borders: A Step by Step Guide to Outsourcing Your Software Development (Earthrise Press, October 16, 2006 ) the issue is not whether companies should outsource software development or IT services, but that organizations lack detailed guidance on how to outsource effectively .

“Today's competitive global business environment makes outsourcing a necessity,” says Mezak. “The real issues are when to outsource and how to do it effectively. Software Without Borders ( swb.htm ) outlines the huge opportunity for American companies of all sizes can take advantage of resources around the world. “There are software developers in many countries that are just as smart and educated as we are, and who understand the technology,” Mezak explains. “They just happen to live in a place in the world where it is much, much less expensive to hire them.”

Mezak draws from his experiences in helping companies navigate the complexities of outsourcing, from evaluating whether to outsource, to choosing the right partner, and then understanding how to manage the process through to a positive outcome. Readers of Software without Borders will come away with a clear understand of the process of outsourcing, its advantages and its common pitfalls. The book will help readers answer:

Does outsourcing make sense for our company?

How can we avoid pitfalls and best prepare for outsourcing?

Is our software design ready for outsourcing?

Are we ready to select an outsourcing vendor?

How can we maintain control of the process?

How do we measure the results of the outsourcing effort?

Mezak emphasizes that outsourcing is not just for big companies and projects. Small and medium size companies can also take advantage of offshore outsourcing safely and reliably . Software without Borders is designed to help companies of all sizes move from a vague sense that they need to outsource to having a clear plan for selecting and engaging an outsourcing vendor.

Galley copies are available for editorial review and excerpt publication. Mezak is available for pre-release interviews and select article and column contributions.

Reviews:

"The question isn't if companies should rely on these offshore software development resources, it's rather how do they find the best vendors the fastest and optimize their relationship with them. This book answers those very critical questions."

- DR. BORIS ROUSSEV, Associate Professor of Information Systems, University of the Virgin Islands and Co-Author of the Book, Management of the Object-Oriented Development Process

“Outsourcing is the only way many companies can compete effectively in today’s global economy - yet most companies have very limited skills and expertise in its execution. For companies willing to ‘do their homework’ and ‘learn the ropes’ for selecting and managing offshore software development resources, the potential rewards are high: quick turn time, high-quality output, and substantial cost savings. This book helps you ‘learn the ropes.’ ”

- DAVE SOMMER, VP, E-Commerce, CompTIA, and Publisher, SoftwareCEO

“Any company considering outsourcing its software development, needs this book. It’s the first and last word on getting it done on a cost-effective, quick, professional, and safe basis.”

- DR. MARSHALL J. BURAK, Dean Emeritus, College of Business, San Jose State University

“The chapter on offshoring is a key chapter in Steve’s book. The data is accurate and the challenges of working in India and China are well-described - as are the opportunities. Some of the finer insights include an understanding of the Indian environment, such as the factors that lie behind recruitment, and issues to do with corporate governance and ramp-up rates. All in all, I am very happy to recommend that this book be read.”

- RAFIQ DOSSANI, Senior Research Scholar, Stanford University

Software without Borders, author Steve Mezak

Title: Software without Borders: A Step by Step Guide to Outsourcing Your Software Development

Author: Steve Mezak

Publication Date: October 16, 2006

ISBN: 0977826805

Publisher: Earthrise Press - Los Altos, CA USA

Price: $39.95 USD

Pages: 320

Trim size: 6 x 9

Available Through: Baker & Taylor; Amazon.com

Editor's note: High-resolution digital images of Software without Borders book cover and headshot of Steve Mezak are available upon request.

About Steve Mezak

Steve Mezak is founder and CEO of Accelerance Inc ( http://www.accelerance.com/ ), which guides companies through the process of identifying and engaging appropriate outsourcing partners, speeding time to market and dramatically increasing the likelihood of a positive outcome. Steve has more than 14 years experience successfully outsourcing software development offshore, onshore and nearshore. He is an internationally recognized speaker and consultant on the topic of outsourcing IT and software development to the organization's strategic advantage.  

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