Offshore Model We have learned that development organizations prefer to maintain their own test departments for reasons that go beyond financial considerations. For one, they believe that close coordination between test and development resources requires proximity. For the same reason we have developed a hybrid solution: coupling a U.S.-based project manager with an offshore QA Manager and dedicated QA team. QASource has the ability to manage work through on- or off-site project management. In either case, QASource will perform testing offshore and project management will be maintained from a U.S. base. QASource has successfully implemented the above model for a legion of satisfied clients. Your U.S.-based project manager is available 24-7 so that you always can receive real-time project status. Your project manager and technical lead are responsible for ensuring offshore quality, managing communication, resolving any logistical issues and attending project meetings. This enables sufficient face-time with the development and management teams, thus reducing the chances of disconnect between the U.S. and offshore teams. Benefits of offshore model: Savings of 50% or above on U.S. QA costs Flexible cost model Quick ramp-up of QA resources as necessary Hard-to-find skill sets readily available 24-7 testing Low overhead for training new staff Reduced management overhead