software development outsourcing via the eyes of purchacer

Sourcing software development and testing by the eyes of purchaser.

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Raul Liive – 07.11.2013

About me• Raul Liive

• 7+ years in Skype

• 6 years of experience in vendor management

• Beta Program Manager

• Scrum Master

• Corporate blogging

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Table of Contents• What’s important for buyer?

• Common misunderstanding – scope of work

• Things to notice on RFP’s

• Formula for success

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What’s important for buyer?

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Quality

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Performance

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Price

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Actually: Ratios

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Common misunderstandings: Scope of work

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Things to notice on RFP’s

Formula for success

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Whenever you will need to read contract, the partnership is over.

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Questions?

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Raul Liive

e-mail: raul@liive.net

Skype: raul.liive

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