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Building internal IT structures is a solution which, although often chosen by companies, generates vast costs. Obtaining highly qualified IT specialists is very difficult, and the impact that the development of new technologies has on workplaces means that the specialist employed today, tomorrow might no longer be the one, that the company still needs. For these reasons, it is worthwhile to outsource IT services.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Offshoring vs nearshoring – fundamental differences<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Offshoring means that the company transfers the process of providing IT services to a far-flung remote location<\/strong>. Such decisions are often chosen based on costs. For example, China and India are the two most popular countries for Western companies that want to outsource their software needs but do not have significant resources to do so. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Offshoring has, of course, some disadvantages that need to be taken into account. These include, above all, different time zones, cultural differences and language barriers<\/strong>. Such factors may affect the quality of work and digital product, although this is not the rule. Therefore, before choosing a company to outsource IT services to, it is worth examining the market thoroughly, learning about its experience and the specialists employed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The term nearshoring refers, in turn, to situations in which a company outsources part (or all) of its IT services to an external provider located abroad<\/strong>, but in its region. Usually, this cooperation concerns neighbouring countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A significant advantage of this type of outsourcing is that these companies are often bound by similar financial and legal restrictions (e.g., Personal Data Protection Law). Distance, minimal time zone and cultural differences are why nearshoring is a solution more and more often chosen by entrepreneurs.  By deciding on a business partner from a country located abroad, we can make more frequent and cheaper business trips. We gain greater control over the development process, which is particularly important in critical situations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pros and Cons: Offshoring <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The key benefits of offshoring<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n