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.
Praise for 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
"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 ad-dresses 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
"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
"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
"The best programmers are much more productive than the average ones. And you are behind if you aren't using the best-regardless of where they are located. Once upon a time, only the largest organizations dared to split development between locations, and they were the earliest to take advantage of modern telecommunica-tions to go offshore in search of talent. Steve shows how smaller companies-even start-ups-can effectively make use of offshore software development."-DR. JOHN R. MASHEY, Techviser: Consultant to VCs & Tech Companies, and former Chief Scientist of Silicon Graphics
"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"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
"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, profes-sional, and safe basis." -DR. MARSHALL J. BURAK, Dean Emeritus, College of Business, San Jose State University
"The foundation of any successful development project is appropriately identifying, tailoring, and then applying proven best practices. There are no absolute rules, but instead choices that must be made based on wisdom and context. Choosing well-and then executing-is the path to success. The challenge, then, is how to make choices when you may not have the desired wisdom, and executing when you don't have the experience. One way to overcome this challenge is to leverage the wisdom of others. This is what you're doing when you're reading this book. You're leveraging the wisdom and experience that Steve Mezak has acquired through many years of successful outsourced engagements. You'll find that it is both a great read and a valuable reference."-LUKE HOHMANN, founder & CEO, Enthiosys, Inc. and author of Beyond Software Architecture: Creating and Sustaining Winning Solutions and Innovation Games: Creating Breakthrough Products Through Collaborative Play
"Steve has provided good insight into how to prepare a software development project for outsourcing-and he has appropriately noted there are no "silver bul-lets." 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, Agilis... [download for more]
