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A comparison of 3 different resource types for building a software product: internal, offshore, and nearshore

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Total Cost of Engagement Comparison

January 2009

Assumptions

Long term, 3+ developer contract considered

Asian and in-house rates are estimates Fewer trips are required in nearshore

model as cultural similarities and experience reduce understanding gaps

Productivity is higher with Mexican team primarily due to time zone proximities and real time collaboration» Extensive SaaS expertise may

contribute to productivity gains as well.

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Total Cost of Engagement

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Rates for Developers

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Overhead

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Attrition

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Calls and Trips

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Productivity

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Decision and Transition Models If rate differences are NOT the

primary driver and productivity improvements and ease of engagement ARE the primary motivators then you should consider change.

Ask yourself, how great is the pain? Gradual transitions where nearshore

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Scio Competitive Advantage

SaaS / RIA/ Web 2.0 Focused» Market and business model understanding» Technical skills» Ecosystem knowledge

Product Focused» Understand the product lifecycle and challenges

Agile Development Methodologies» Clearer communications and expectation management for

quicker, better results Nearshore Model = easier, cheaper, smarter

» Same time zone > real-time collaboration > increased productivity > faster time to market & lower cost

» Saves time and money on projects through more efficient communications

» Perform your own TCE calculations here.

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Clients

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These are a few of our satisfied customers. We wouldlove the opportunity to work with you.

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Development Center: Morelia

Population: 1 Million Capital of Michoacan

State» Government &

college town» 200 mi from Mexico

City Time Zone: CST Altitude: 5,000 ft Founded 1541 Direct Flights

» Houston - 2h» Los Angeles - 2.5h» San Francisco - 4h» Chicago - 4h» Anywhere in the US

within 6-7 hours

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Mexico vs. India

Offshore Mexico

Time Zones 9-12.5 hours 0-2 hours

Travel2 days each way plus jet lag

Same day travel each way

Management overhead Higher than US

About same as in US

Total Cost of Engagement (TCE) 80-85% of US 60-65% of US

VisaH1 Quota, restrictions

Non-quota, TN (NAFTA)

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Gartner’s Country Suitability

Mexico India China

Language Excellent Very Good Poor

IP & Data Security Excellent Good Poor

Educational System Very Good Very Good Fair

Infrastructure Very Good Fair Good

Political Stability Very Good Fair Fair

Cultural Compatibility Very Good Fair Poor

Labor Pool Good Excellent Good

Cost Good Excellent Excellent

Government Support Very Good Excellent Fair

Overall Climate Very Good Very Good FairSource: Gartner Study of Qualitative Indicators of Country Suitability

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Full Lifecycle IT Services

Idea Lab» Software product design consulting

Development Center» Design, Development, Testing, Launch

Support and Maintenance Services

» Maintenance, Training, User Support

Dedicated Teams» Long-term custom-built teams

From Ideas to Product

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Project Meetings

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Jeremy BeckVP of Business Development

408.404-3897 x301jbeck@sciodev.com

http://www.sciodev.com

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