The Top Types of Projects to Outsource to Development Companies

Today’s workplace landscape is one of the virtual workforce, video conferencing, and collaborating with a team of people who have never actually met in person. Although this type of workplace and style of working may have been a bit forced due to the external factors of 2020, they were bound to happen – they just happened a bit faster than expected.

Many companies also made the jump into the world of outsourcing projects in this new virtual workplace. Before the pandemic, it wasn’t uncommon for many companies to feel strange about working virtually with a remote team, now it’s become a standard.

Companies who choose to outsource now know just what they’ve been missing out on – external teams that help get projects done on time and on budget. However, many company owners or team leaders simply don’t know which projects are better suited for working with software outsourcing companies and third-party IT teams.

Do you?

Which Projects Should Companies Choose to Outsource?

While most people think of software as the first (and sometimes only) kind of IT project to work with an outsourced team on, the options are actually quite limitless. Outsourced teams have the ability to help companies scale on-demand for many different types of projects. However, the following are the most common choices:

1. Software and Website Development – An obvious top choice for outsourcing and the most common, software development isn’t actually the same thing as information technology (or IT). However, IT specialists on outsourced teams have the ability to work on projects such as applications or programs used internally at an organization. They help get development projects done and can work with internal software development teams to solve problems.

   IT professionals bring a unique skill set that helps determine the necessary programs for organizations, aids employees learn how to actually use the software required for their jobs, and customizes any existing programs or apps that may require a bit of tweaking.

   These professionals also have the skills to build, maintain, and customize websites as well as complicated integrations, APIs, and so on to help companies maintain their competitive edge.

2. Cybersecurity – A cyberattack or data breach damages businesses to the brink of extinction on a fairly regular basis. With the right team of outsourced cybersecurity professionals, companies can rest assured that they are guarded against security threats such as malware, hacking, phishing, and other dangerous cybercrimes via customized cybersecurity implementations.

   While it may seem counterintuitive to “give the keys” of an entire company to a team of strangers, third-party cybersecurity teams help bring fresh perspectives, expertise, and ideas to security practices that enhance cybersecurity measures.

3. Tech Installs – Most companies want to work with the best technology available to them – but also don’t lack the knowledge and skillsets required to actually do so. IT specialists help companies throughout the entire process of choosing, buying, and installing the best hardware, software, and computing products. Outsourcing provides businesses with the insurance that all systems work properly and without issues.
4. Maintenance and Customer Support – If companies lack the necessary in-house support to install new technologies, they definitely need to choose a secondary resource for 24/7 tech support alongside maintenance and upgrades. Instead of hiring a full-time team, which requires benefits, insurance, and so on, the outsourced teams only need to be paid for the provided services. This is also incredibly helpful as a direct customer resource when required as a “help desk” type of atmosphere.
5. Communication Management – IT outsourcing providers help busy businesses get their good word out there via email, chat, videoconferencing, and beyond. This includes both internal and external communications in addition to customized existing platforms and more tailored solutions.

While companies always have the option of hiring for these positions as a part of their in-house teams, it surely is a much more costly, time-consuming, and stress-inducing process than simply partnering with a third party.

Outsourcing providers commonly offer many other custom resources and can offer organizations the best available pricing and services. Putting trust in an outsourced team helps organizations thrive by letting them focus back on core business needs. From application development to internal and external communications, outsourcing companies help businesses with everything ranging from backend workers to frontend customers.