offshore development partnerships It is commonly known that software can be developed off shore at low hourly rates. But does such an approach really work out cheaper in the end? If yours is a large, long-term project and you are prepared to invest heavily in project management and communication, then the answer can sometimes be yes. However, for smaller, shorter projects, offshore development usually works out to be more expensive - UNTIL NOW! MindVision Offshore gives you a way to take advantage of low hourly rates while minimising your risk. MVI has had many years of experience with offshore development. We know how the project communications must be for a successful outcome, we know what works and what does not, and we can work with the differences in culture and language. Of course because you are dealing with MindVision, all of the MindVision peace-of-mind systems and transparency are still there to help ensure that your project is a complete success. You always know how your project is progressing, and there are no nasty surprises down the line. How your MindVision Offshore project is set up: 
How your project is managed: | | the benefits - Develop custom applications and web sites at prices significantly lower than is possible using Australian companies and developers
- Confidence in deliverable
- Confidence in value for money. Estimates are reviewed by MindVision to ensure they are fair and reasonable and to detect indicators of misunderstanding
- Transparent development environment. Access to Mindvision's Viewport system for documentation and specification history. Access to MindVision's Omega 2 system for development history and progress
- Live development environment that allows client review of work-in-progress at any time
- Peace of mind with all code and system assets, (graphics, multimedia etc), residing on secure servers in Australia. You can request your own copy of the source code at any time
- Documentation oversight of project by MindVision. Helps to keep your project on track by ensuring that information is presented in sufficient detail and in the right form so you get what you want with the minimum rework
- Production oversight to ensure that development is progressing as planned, and if not MindVision will initiate meetings to resolve outstanding issues
- Relationship management. No more problems with language, culture and distance which can cause significant cost over-runs and delays
- Review of billing to ensure accuracy
- Rapid start up. Once MindVision has reviewed the project and documentation to ensure that it is suitable for offshore development an estimate is called for and checked to ensure that all requirements have been covered. Once the proposal has been accepted, MindVision will organise a kickoff meeting for all parties to establish project procedures, agree to deliverables, and set up the Offshore Development Partnership
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