The offshore model may be less expensive on a monthly basis but, at the end of the day, when project total costs are measured, one should multiply the monthly cost by the number of months the project lasts.

Existing research indicates a significant improvement in software development projects, in the quality, time and budget, when applying the methodology of Agile development. Is it possible to apply Agile methodology to offshore projects?            Read more.....

Whoever has experienced outsourcing a software project, either as a supplier or a client, can appreciate the following advantages afforded by Agile development in the context of an offshore project:

Agile development recognizes that in reality the development process is spiral and involves frequent "regressions" to earlier phases, and creates an iterative process that imitates reality.  It breaks the project down into short development cycles, generally monthly or bi-monthly. 

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