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About Rapid Referral®

Discover your ideal outsourcing partner.

Find the outsourcing partner you need in just days, not weeks or months. With the vetted Accelerance network, you define the features and benefits you need, and we find the right fit. Accelerance Rapid Referral® offers the fastest, most reliable way to connect you with a highly qualified partner from among the world’s largest, verified network of development firms. No matter your reasons for wanting to find an outsourcing partner, our matching system can help you find the right team to support your business goals and success. From planning and selecting a partner to onboarding and operations, we’re on your side. 

How It Works

Learn the tailored process to find your ideal software outsourcing partner aligned with your unique needs.

  • Requirements Consultation

    Requirements Consultation

    Why do you want to bring in an outsourcing partner for your project? Before we begin to determine who you should partner with, we want to find out the reasons why. Do you need more resources? Have an urgent problem to solve? Don’t have the right resources on your team and don’t have time to build that team? Interested in leveraging the latest developments in AI or IoT? Knowing the why will help us find the right outsourcing partner.

    We start by finding out what you need in your preferred outsourcing partner. That includes language capabilities, time zone constraints, budget and cost sensitivities, cultural fit, team size, and, of course, your technical needs and software requirements.

    We’ll discuss everything about your outsourcing needs and preferences, including 

    • Are you willing to work across the international date line?
    • Do you need a partner within one time zone or two of your onsite team? 
    • Is your onsite team multilingual or do you need a partner with developers fluent in your local language? 
    • What coding languages and development platforms do you plan to use?
    • How are you going to integrate an offshore team into your current organization? 
    Once the consultation is complete and we have a thorough understanding of your needs and wants in an outsourcing partner, we can begin to search our network of verified partners to find the best fit for your business. That process only takes a few days from when the consultation is complete. 
    Ready for Your Consultation?
  • Partner Scoring & Matching

    Partner Scoring & Matching

    When your consultation is complete and we have a picture of your needs, we will score our partners against your desires in an outsourcing team. Our verified partners are ranked on more than 500 qualifications and criteria. Only the top 1% of more than 8,000 firms are included in that network of partners. Some of the criteria we rank for include: 

    • Location
    • Language proficiency 
    • Software skills 
    • Team size 
    • Technical capabilities 
    We ask them what their areas of expertise are and then send them a survey based on each area. That makes it obvious where the real expertise lies for each firm. Reference checks, site visits and evaluation of previous work are part of our complete vetting process. We eliminate companies quickly in the process when we see red flags like a stated number of employees that doesn't match what we find on LinkedIn or an inability to complete the detailed survey on things they've told us they're experts in. We do all that legwork so you don’t have to, and we have a deep understanding of the outsourcing market that allows us to quickly separate exceptional firms from ones that can’t deliver what you need. Our method helps you avoid a mismatch or deception. 

    We score our partners against your stated wants and needs in an outsourcing partner. You will only see partners we are confident can deliver on what you need, when and how you need it. 
    Find Your Partner
    Software Outsourcing Partner Scoring and Match
  • Perfect-Fit Partner Recommendations, Introduction, and Selection

    Perfect-Fit Partner Recommendations, Introduction, and Selection

    We cut through the clutter so you don’t have to! Once we know what you need and we’ve scored and matched your needs against what our partner firms can deliver, we’ll give you a shortlist of the top partners from our extensive network of qualified firms. You’ll have the opportunity to review them, including all the ways in which we believe they fit your needs.

    You’ll see full profiles of each potential partner firm: their staff numbers, software fluency, technical proficiency, language skills, location, any time zone or cultural considerations and other factors you need to know to be comfortable with your choice through our customized web pages and profiles. You’ll also be able to further vet each selected firm to align their personalities and communication style with your own in several rounds of curated interviews.

    It’s critical that you take time to look at all these facets of each potential partner to minimize stress and disruption of your current in-house team. We understand that bringing on an outsourcing partner can be difficult for your full-time employees and taking time to carefully consider all aspects of each partner option will help to avoid possible morale issues and misunderstandings among that staff.

    If none of the shortlisted firms feel right to you - a rare occurrence - we’ll get you three more. Making sure you have the perfectly matched partner will minimize your costs and risk, so we’re committed to making sure you have the perfect fit from the beginning of the process. 

    Match with Your Partner Shortlist
    Match with Your Offshore and Nearshore Partner Shortlist
  • Contract Negotiation and Signing

    Contract Negotiation and Signing

    When it comes to signing on the dotted line, you’re not on your own! This is not the time for a do-it-yourself approach. Rely on our expertise to help you navigate the process smoothly and successfully, even if it's your first time contracting with an outsourcing partner. We’ll help you tailor the approach you need to get your designed-to-fit solution!

    Our experienced team of consultants will help you define your scope of work and objectives, outline your business goals, desired solutions and needs so you can close skill gaps and complete your digital transformation. That includes realistic timelines, costs, deliverable frameworks, service level agreements and other key performance indicators to make sure your outsourcing partnership is a winning one before it begins. Whether you prefer to work in an agile methodology or waterfall, you’ll be able to get what you need, when you need it, to get your products and services in front of the market more quickly.

    Once your contracts are negotiated to your satisfaction, signed and all the paperwork is complete, you’ll have the opportunity to take advantage of our in-depth onboarding workshop process, Align

    Get In Touch
    Accelerance supports your contract negociation needs through the Rapid Referral Process.
  • Team Onboarding and Ramp-Up

    Team Onboarding and Ramp-Up

    No one wants their teams to get burned out. Avoid problems working with any outsourcing partner by making sure your team and the partner are aligned from the beginning. Designing an operating model that accommodates your business and the people who work in your business so they don't disengage or burn out is important, and our onboarding program helps you do just that.

    Choosing to outsource can affect your regular employees schedules with more early morning and late night calls if you choose a partner that’s in a drastically different time zone, for example. If they have to also deal with a partner that can't deliver as promised, it requires more work from your employees and can damage morale. Your team might wear your team down to the point that you lose intellectual capital, especially if the product doesn't meet the needs of your market. 

    That’s where Align comes in. Learn more about how we set your team up for success from the beginning by making sure you and your outsourcing partner are exactly that: aligned. 

    Learn More About Align
    Learn more about how to ensure onboarding success with your new software outsourcing partner with Accelerance Align.
  • Continued Account Management Support

    Continued Account Management Support

    Effective client and partner relationship management is a cornerstone of success in any business, especially when you’re outsourcing critical software development projects and products. 

    First and foremost,  we know that clear communication is paramount. Regular and transparent communication helps establish trust and understanding. We listen to you and help address concerns with your outsourcing partner. We want them to look good, so we look great. 

    Another critical aspect is setting clear expectations. That’s why our Align process is so critical. In any outsourcing relationship, both parties should understand roles, responsibilities, and objectives. Clearly defined contracts and agreements can help avoid misunderstandings down the road. Flexibility is also key; being adaptable to changing circumstances demonstrates a commitment to finding mutually beneficial solutions, the primary benefit of the agile framework for development. 

    In addition, delivering value consistently is crucial. We want you to see the tangible benefits of the relationship with your outsourcing partner. Of course, that begins with meeting the SLAs and deadlines as agreed on in your contract. 

    Building and maintaining trust is a continuous effort. Honesty and integrity should be at the forefront of every interaction. Admitting mistakes and taking responsibility when necessary builds credibility and strengthens relationships. Our experts help you and your outsourcing partner build exactly that relationship. 

    Ready to Find Your Dev Team?
    Rest assured, Accelerance provides continued account management after the Rapid Referral process. Learn more!

Requirements Consultation

Why do you want to bring in an outsourcing partner for your project? Before we begin to determine who you should partner with, we want to find out the reasons why. Do you need more resources? Have an urgent problem to solve? Don’t have the right resources on your team and don’t have time to build that team? Interested in leveraging the latest developments in AI or IoT? Knowing the why will help us find the right outsourcing partner.

We start by finding out what you need in your preferred outsourcing partner. That includes language capabilities, time zone constraints, budget and cost sensitivities, cultural fit, team size, and, of course, your technical needs and software requirements.

We’ll discuss everything about your outsourcing needs and preferences, including 

  • Are you willing to work across the international date line?
  • Do you need a partner within one time zone or two of your onsite team? 
  • Is your onsite team multilingual or do you need a partner with developers fluent in your local language? 
  • What coding languages and development platforms do you plan to use?
  • How are you going to integrate an offshore team into your current organization? 
Once the consultation is complete and we have a thorough understanding of your needs and wants in an outsourcing partner, we can begin to search our network of verified partners to find the best fit for your business. That process only takes a few days from when the consultation is complete. 
Ready for Your Consultation?

Partner Scoring & Matching

When your consultation is complete and we have a picture of your needs, we will score our partners against your desires in an outsourcing team. Our verified partners are ranked on more than 500 qualifications and criteria. Only the top 1% of more than 8,000 firms are included in that network of partners. Some of the criteria we rank for include: 

  • Location
  • Language proficiency 
  • Software skills 
  • Team size 
  • Technical capabilities 
We ask them what their areas of expertise are and then send them a survey based on each area. That makes it obvious where the real expertise lies for each firm. Reference checks, site visits and evaluation of previous work are part of our complete vetting process. We eliminate companies quickly in the process when we see red flags like a stated number of employees that doesn't match what we find on LinkedIn or an inability to complete the detailed survey on things they've told us they're experts in. We do all that legwork so you don’t have to, and we have a deep understanding of the outsourcing market that allows us to quickly separate exceptional firms from ones that can’t deliver what you need. Our method helps you avoid a mismatch or deception. 

We score our partners against your stated wants and needs in an outsourcing partner. You will only see partners we are confident can deliver on what you need, when and how you need it. 
Find Your Partner
Software Outsourcing Partner Scoring and Match

Perfect-Fit Partner Recommendations, Introduction, and Selection

We cut through the clutter so you don’t have to! Once we know what you need and we’ve scored and matched your needs against what our partner firms can deliver, we’ll give you a shortlist of the top partners from our extensive network of qualified firms. You’ll have the opportunity to review them, including all the ways in which we believe they fit your needs.

You’ll see full profiles of each potential partner firm: their staff numbers, software fluency, technical proficiency, language skills, location, any time zone or cultural considerations and other factors you need to know to be comfortable with your choice through our customized web pages and profiles. You’ll also be able to further vet each selected firm to align their personalities and communication style with your own in several rounds of curated interviews.

It’s critical that you take time to look at all these facets of each potential partner to minimize stress and disruption of your current in-house team. We understand that bringing on an outsourcing partner can be difficult for your full-time employees and taking time to carefully consider all aspects of each partner option will help to avoid possible morale issues and misunderstandings among that staff.

If none of the shortlisted firms feel right to you - a rare occurrence - we’ll get you three more. Making sure you have the perfectly matched partner will minimize your costs and risk, so we’re committed to making sure you have the perfect fit from the beginning of the process. 

Match with Your Partner Shortlist
Match with Your Offshore and Nearshore Partner Shortlist

Contract Negotiation and Signing

When it comes to signing on the dotted line, you’re not on your own! This is not the time for a do-it-yourself approach. Rely on our expertise to help you navigate the process smoothly and successfully, even if it's your first time contracting with an outsourcing partner. We’ll help you tailor the approach you need to get your designed-to-fit solution!

Our experienced team of consultants will help you define your scope of work and objectives, outline your business goals, desired solutions and needs so you can close skill gaps and complete your digital transformation. That includes realistic timelines, costs, deliverable frameworks, service level agreements and other key performance indicators to make sure your outsourcing partnership is a winning one before it begins. Whether you prefer to work in an agile methodology or waterfall, you’ll be able to get what you need, when you need it, to get your products and services in front of the market more quickly.

Once your contracts are negotiated to your satisfaction, signed and all the paperwork is complete, you’ll have the opportunity to take advantage of our in-depth onboarding workshop process, Align

Get In Touch
Accelerance supports your contract negociation needs through the Rapid Referral Process.

Team Onboarding and Ramp-Up

No one wants their teams to get burned out. Avoid problems working with any outsourcing partner by making sure your team and the partner are aligned from the beginning. Designing an operating model that accommodates your business and the people who work in your business so they don't disengage or burn out is important, and our onboarding program helps you do just that.

Choosing to outsource can affect your regular employees schedules with more early morning and late night calls if you choose a partner that’s in a drastically different time zone, for example. If they have to also deal with a partner that can't deliver as promised, it requires more work from your employees and can damage morale. Your team might wear your team down to the point that you lose intellectual capital, especially if the product doesn't meet the needs of your market. 

That’s where Align comes in. Learn more about how we set your team up for success from the beginning by making sure you and your outsourcing partner are exactly that: aligned. 

Learn More About Align
Learn more about how to ensure onboarding success with your new software outsourcing partner with Accelerance Align.

Continued Account Management Support

Effective client and partner relationship management is a cornerstone of success in any business, especially when you’re outsourcing critical software development projects and products. 

First and foremost,  we know that clear communication is paramount. Regular and transparent communication helps establish trust and understanding. We listen to you and help address concerns with your outsourcing partner. We want them to look good, so we look great. 

Another critical aspect is setting clear expectations. That’s why our Align process is so critical. In any outsourcing relationship, both parties should understand roles, responsibilities, and objectives. Clearly defined contracts and agreements can help avoid misunderstandings down the road. Flexibility is also key; being adaptable to changing circumstances demonstrates a commitment to finding mutually beneficial solutions, the primary benefit of the agile framework for development. 

In addition, delivering value consistently is crucial. We want you to see the tangible benefits of the relationship with your outsourcing partner. Of course, that begins with meeting the SLAs and deadlines as agreed on in your contract. 

Building and maintaining trust is a continuous effort. Honesty and integrity should be at the forefront of every interaction. Admitting mistakes and taking responsibility when necessary builds credibility and strengthens relationships. Our experts help you and your outsourcing partner build exactly that relationship. 

Ready to Find Your Dev Team?
Rest assured, Accelerance provides continued account management after the Rapid Referral process. Learn more!

Ensure A Perfect-Fit

We do the due diligence to guarantee you and your partner are a match.

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Reduce Your Risk

Don't tackle partner selection alone.

In the process of selecting an offshore partner, you are being sold to if you're trying to do this monumental task on your own. The company you're speaking to is invested in selling themselves to you to win the deal. Salespeople with a vested interest in closing the deal may promise you the world for you to find out that they don’t offer exactly what you need, don’t have the staff they said they did, or can’t deliver as promised. If they cannot deliver on that, you’ve wasted time and money, as well as damaged stakeholder goodwill (that includes onsite team members!). With Accelerance, you reduce your risk of poor outcomes because of how stringently we vet and verify our partners. Accelerance helps you avoid the sales hype and focus on real details that matter to your success.

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Why a thorough matching process matters.

You may think referrals from a trusted colleague or peer are enough. Just because a firm worked well in one instance doesn’t mean they’ll work well in your instance. You need to go through a thorough matching process to ensure the firm is right for your company and your immediate needs. The same outsourcing partner may not even work for every development need you have. As your organization grows and changes, culture and development needs will change too: taking the time to match with the right partner every time will save you time in the long run. 

500 reasons your software outsourcing partner is your perfect match.
Our Due Diligence Guarantee

500 reasons your partner is
your perfect match.

We do the due diligence to guarantee that you and your partner are a match. Each certified development firm in our global network must pass a stringent 500-point checklist. Then, we alone conduct on-site assessments to bring you the world’s largest, most thoroughly vetted software outsourcing network. Only 1% of the more than 8,000 firms we’ve evaluated make the cut. That 500-point checklist includes, among many other criteria:

  • English proficiency
  • Industry experience
  • Competitive rates
  • Team size
  • Time zone and regions
  • Cultural fit
  • Software expertise
  • Track record
  • Technical certifications
  • Client feedback
Your Accelerance Partner is certified in leading technologies and platforms.
Verified Technical Capabilities

Your partner is certified in leading technologies and platforms.

Our network offers a full range of development skills whether for core capabilities or emerging technologies. From cloud migration to blockchain consulting, we’ve got you covered. No matter the level of sophistication you need from your offshore development team, we can connect you with the right expert team to meet your needs:

Rapid Referral® Happy Customers

Explore inspiring testimonials from our delighted customers.

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Accelerance was right there to help us through every step of the outsourcing process. We found the perfect partner and got up and running quickly. We even reduced our average headcount with this partnership. Long after our project had started with the partner, Accelerance continued to follow up to make sure things were going well.

Evan Walsh

Chief Technology Officer, Wiser Solutions

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Accelerance provides us qualified resources within a couple of weeks whenever we need additional staffing. I trust Accelerance to locate quality software engineering and technical firms. The partners that Accelerance finds for us work out so well. I’ll definitely use their services again.

Alan Spadoni

Vice President of Engineering, Buildout

Patrick Mee

The Accelerance partner selection process was a dream: efficient, fast, focused. We couldn't have been more satisfied with the experience and felt no pressure, allowing us to evaluate these potential partners and make a selection at our own pace. Our partner is amazing to work with — technically sharp, self-directed and creative. We would use Accelerance again in a heartbeat.

Patrick Mee

Executive Vice President of Engineering, AdRoll

Michael-Luther

We've been able to accomplish a lot with our Accelerance partner. We’ve reduced testing for one of our firmware devices by 15% and reduced our overall time to market. We’ve saved five weeks of testing time on our current project working with Accelerance.

Michael Luther

VP Engineering Operations, Derive Systems

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Thanks to Accelerance's guidance, we're seeing very consistent results from our software development efforts. We're making progress on our development goals and getting real, functional code – and the software looks wonderful. I attribute much of our success and the quality of our developers to Accelerance. They've helped us grow our internal development capabilities, and I'm extremely happy with the relationship.

James Halstead

Director of Software & Technology, Sentry Management

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pricing for Accelerance's Rapid Referral Service?

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Our Rapid Referral services are provided at no cost to our customers.

We serve as a value-driven extension for our certified partners, operating as their cost of sales. When a client engages and begins working together with one of our Certified Partners, our partner compensates us with a small commission fee, mirroring the recognition an internal salesperson would receive for independently securing new business while working for the certified partner.

What types of projects are usually outsourced?

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Everything.  It is possible to outsource any kind of software development, including web design, e-commerce, web development, mobile, QA, and testing services.

Why should I choose Accelerance as my outsourcing consultant?

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No one knows more about software outsourcing than Accelerance. We’re the world’s foremost authority on best practices, the global landscape for outsourcing, and who the best software outsourcing companies in the world are.

Unlike do-it-yourself outsourcing, which can be a hit-or-miss venture, Accelerance delivers a proven methodology for outsourcing that identifies and manages risk and optimizes results so that your company gains all the benefits of high-performance global partnerships.

Is Accelerance a broker?

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Not exactly. Yes - we do represent the top software outsourcing companies in the world to clients looking to outsource. But our services go beyond brokerage to consulting. We help companies create effective software outsourcing strategies with better planning, better partner selection, and better ongoing management. We’re more like a strategic partner than a broker.

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