Software Without Borders

"It's only logical that the benefits large companies have reaped for so long by using offshore software development resources, would now become an imperative for small- to medium-size companies to capitalize on as well."
— STEVE JURVETSON, Managing Director, Draper Fisher Jurvetson

"Steve Mezak spotted the merits of the outsourcing trend and understood its impact way ahead of the rest of us. He is now helping us to recognize, cope with and even take advantage of the changes and opportunities outsourcing has brought. The knowledge he shares in this book will help all software engineering organizations that are still grappling with the issues around outsourcing."
— WILLIAM GROSSO, SDForum Board of Directors

This is for you.

Despite the fact that Software Executives are pressured to do more with less and cut costs to the bone, many see offshoring as a "threat." They know they need to go offshore - but where? And with who? What they want is an easier, better, more effective and safer way to use offshore programming resources. If you're like them you also want...

It's actually easy to accomplish these objectives once you start using a proven system that has worked well for others.

Software without Borders gives you that system:

• Choose the right vendor quickly and confidently
• Stay in control of your outsourced software development projects
• Achieve on-time, on-scope, and on-budget results
• Fiercely protect your intellectual property
• Decide when to create a subsidiary for even greater savings

" 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

"This is an up-to-the-minute, common-sense summary of legal issues to be aware of when deciding how and where to do your software development. This book addresses the key ways to protect your intellectual property in offshore outsourcing relationships. It discusses the use of written agreements to protect your interests, as well as the use of other precautionary measures for protecting your intellectual property."
— FRED M. GREGURAS, Of Counsel, Corporate Group, Fenwick & West LLP

"Steve has provided good insight into how to prepare a software development project for outsourcing--and he has appropriately noted there are no "silver bullets." Especially useful is the peppering of the book with real-world examples from his own successes and challenges. A great resource for companies interested in being successful with outsourcing !"
— JON KERN, Agilist

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"WPI is a pioneer in producing internationalized engineers. Talent recognizes no borders. Well-educated, technically-adept software developers around the world are available to deliver reliable software quickly and inexpensively. And this book shows you how to connect with them"
— RICHARD F. VAZ, Associate Professor, Worcester Polytechnic Institute


" Whether you're an outsourcing veteran or are considering it for the first time, this book gives you all the information you need to hook up with worldwide software development teams, enabling you to deliver more products more quickly, in parallel, and at a reduced cost."
— TREB RYAN, CEO, OpSource

"Lower development costs mean greater profits. Offshore outsourcing may be your answer. This book takes you by the hand and helps you get it done quickly, safely, and profitably."
— GALEN HO, Senior Vice President, Performance Excellence, BAE Systems

"Whether it's your first time or you just want to get it right this time, this book puts software development outsourcing success so easily within your reach."
— STEVE BENGSTON, Managing Director of Emerging Company Services, PricewaterhouseCoopers

"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