Right shore testing vs offshore testing: A guide to both
Outsourcing. Right sourcing. Offshore testing. Right shore testing. Lots of terms with essentially the same meaning on the surface. We have previously spoken about the first 2 terms, and we even have a page for the latter. Today we will focus upon right shore testing vs offshore testing. We’ll provide a definition for both, then look at some of the benefits of each approach.
Right shore testing: What is it?
Essentially, this is when an organisation outsources its testing to a third party whose location ensures the best combination of cost and efficiency. This particular testing strategy sees the most suitable workforce given complex, important tasks – regardless of location.
Offshore testing: What is it?
This is ostensibly when an organisation outsources its software testing overseas to reduce costs. Nowadays however, those reductions are becoming less and less as wages are rising around the world. This is due in part to economic crises and also because of global security concerns.
Benefits
Both of these software testing strategies have benefits, although offshoring’s key ‘low cost’ factor is not quite what it once was. A key consideration to bear in mind when deciding which to opt for is communication. This is vital in any project and must never be compromised to save on outlay.
Right shoring benefits
- Expertise
- Knowledge of critical processes and tools
- Reduces the strain on internal resources
- Offers cost reductions
Offshoring benefits
- Expertise
- Knowledge of critical processes and tools
- Reduces the strain on internal resources
- Offers significant cost reductions
So there you have it, right shore testing vs offshore testing. Either approach may suit you at some stage but it is clear that the former is replacing the latter. That is the reason why the benefits listed above are basically the same. There are far more we could include such as the ability to gain competitive advantage by leveraging dedicated software testing experts. The key is to identify what you need help with, and who will be the best fit. Saving money, the biggest advantage offered by offshoring, is not as critical as it once was. End user demands are much higher now, meaning that the pursuit of quality rather than that of a smaller invoice is the highest point on the agenda.
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