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08 Dec 2020

Agile Software Development Outsourcing: 10 Questions You Should Ask Before Selecting A Firm

Agile , Outsourcing , Software Development , Information Technology , nearshore

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When you're looking at agile software development outsourcing, there's a lot that you need to consider. This can be overwhelming, especially if you're outsourcing for the first time. There are so many different firms to choose from. How do you pick the one that will be a good fit for your project? The key to finding the best partner for your project is asking the right questions. Here are 10 questions you should ask before choosing a firm.

03 Nov 2020

PBI (Product Backlog Item) vs. User Story: When and How to Use them in Software Project Management

Project Management , Agile , User Story , Backlog , PBI

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The software development process consists of many moving parts. To work on and manage these projects successfully, it’s important to understand each aspect and how they fit together to contribute to the final product. The product backlog and individual PBIs are some of the things that can completely change the experience for the end-user.

13 Oct 2020

What Does a Software Development Company do?

Agile , Outsourcing , Software Development , Unosquare , Information Technology

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There’s no question that software is at the core of how almost every business operates. If there’s one thing that nearly every organization needs to keep itself running, it’s software. That’s why many companies invest in custom solutions to help them streamline processes and improve day-to-day operations.

15 May 2020

6 Ideas for Effective Software Project Management

Project Management , Effective Communication , Agile , Software Development , Teamwork

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While studying for my Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, a statistic that stood out to me was that nearly 17% of software projects fail. Though the blame might fall on many shoulders - everything from inaccurate requirements, changing objectives, and neglectful project stakeholders, I feel that the real culprit is the lack of effective Project Management.

17 Apr 2020

The Role of a Project Manager in Software Development

Project Management , Agile , Software Development , Success

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You likely now know that the most common project management styles used in software development are Scrum or Kanban. But, software development isn't merely about being Agile. Though similar, both methodologies have key differences that require special attention as well as overlap in processes (recently I heard about "Scrumban," which was how a client described their delivery model). With any management principles, there are different interpretations of the "rules." The key to the successful implementation of any methodology is the practical work of a project manager.

03 Apr 2020

Agile Development 101

Project Management , Effective Communication , Agile , Success

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If you’re familiar with the software world, you’ve probably heard about agile development. Many teams and software companies are adopting this method and leveraging agile principles to get their projects done. Almost 86% of software developers use agile in their work.

28 Feb 2020

How Do I Outsource Software Development for My Company?

Effective Communication , Agile , Distributed Teams , Remote Workers , Success , Staff Augmentation

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Unosquare has a previous series of posts from our CEO, Giancarlo Di Vece, on our concept of "Rightsourcing" your software development. Building off those concepts for this post, we're going to share what you need to know to make the decision to outsource software development and how to make your project successful.

09 Jan 2020

What to Look for When Hiring a Software Development Company

Project Management , Agile , Distributed Teams , Digital Transformation , Outsourcing , Staff Augmentation

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Finding a software development company for your project can be overwhelming. With so many vendors, finding the right fit at the right time isn’t easy. Does this problem sound familiar to you? If so, no need to worry - we’ve got you covered. In this post, we’ll tell you exactly what to look for when hiring a software development company.

19 Sep 2019

DELIVERY SERVICES: BRIDGING COMMUNICATION GAPS

Project Management , Career Advancement , Agile , Distributed Teams , Software Development , Teamwork

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The last twelve months have been integral in our continuous effort to refine and improve our delivery process both for our engineers and our customers. In June 2018, we started a pilot program creating the role of Engineering Manager on our Delivery Services teams. The pilot proved to be successful in the first 25 teams, so starting in 2019, we’ve expanded to roughly 120 teams and plan to add more in the future.

21 Jun 2019

Don’t Make This Mistake in Your Staff Augmentation Agreement

Agile , Distributed Teams , Team Building , Software Development , Rightsourcing

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As Unosquare expands its presence from our Mexico and Northern Ireland delivery centers, we continue to learn valuable lessons on the key drivers for successful software development with distributed teams. One of the more important lessons we’ve learned is to set clear expectations early in the client relationship in order to prevent problems down the line.

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