Case Study

Budgeting for Offshore, Onshore, and Blended Models: Finding the Right Fit with Pivotal Leap

There are a number of options for assembling your teams when it comes to IT and consulting services, software development and staffing. Each of the three dominant models — offshore, onshore and blended — has different cost structures, benefits and challenges. The biggest challenge IT companies have is to make sure their teams are available in their time zone to gather requirements and collaborate. This is where Pivotal Leap steps in to help companies navigate the decision-making process and execute the strategic plan and ensure Implementation.
Breaking Down the Budgeting Models
  • Offshore Model: Cost-Effective but Requires Coordination

    Outsourcing in the sense of the offshore model refers to employing teams based in different countries, typically in areas with reduced labor costs. It’s a wonderful way to stretch your budget, but differences in time zone or language can sometimes make for challenges.

Why businesses choose offshore:
Challenges & How Pivotal Leap Helps:
  • Onshore Model: Seamless Collaboration with Higher Costs

    Outsourcing in the sense of the offshore model refers to employing teams based in different countries, typically in areas with reduced labor costs. It’s a wonderful way to stretch your budget, but differences in time zone or language can sometimes make for challenges.

Why businesses choose onshore:
Challenges & How Pivotal Leap Helps:
  • Blended Model: The Best of Both Worlds

    Blended Model: The Best of Both Worlds The blended (or hybrid) model uses a combination of onshore and offshore teams. At a time when businesses need to save costs and take advantage of real-time collaboration, it is the perfect choice.

Why businesses choose blended :
Challenges & How Pivotal Leap Helps :
Would They Be Available in My Time Zone for Requirement Gathering?
Availability of teams is one of the foremost concerns for businesses that are outsourcing work to them. Projects may face hurdles and miscommunications without real-time communication.

But at Pivotal Leap there is no more fear. Whether it be an onshore, offshore or blended model, we make sure:
Why Pivotal Leap is the Right Choice
Pivotal Leap isn’t just another IT service provider; we collaborate with companies to provide customized solutions to their needs. Here’s what sets us apart:
Final Thoughts
Selecting between offshore, onshore, and blended models revolves less around cost and more about what’s best for your particular business. Offshore teams provide cost savings, onshore teams provide seamless collaboration and hybrid models find the middle ground. At Pivotal Leap, we will guide you through your options, to make sure your project is being executed on time and effectively.

Ready to optimize your IT budget while ensuring top-tier execution? Get in touch with Pivotal Leap today!
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