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Dedicated Software Center
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Dedicated Center Center's Budget Planning a Center Setting up a Center Running a Center
Dedicated Software Dev Center is a perfect fit for complex long-term offshore outsourcing projects, where team members’ expertise is paramount and when changing the team’s membership during the project’s duration is often no advantageous. A typical Dedicated Development Center will include complete infrastructure (office space, equipment and administration services) and project specialists. Such a center for is a perfect basis for a 'turn-key' software outsourcing and development operation.
 
Budget of a Center
Initially, Center might require some long-term investments. However, within one year a distributed cost per resource per hour (including office rent, computers, operational expenses, salaries, and service charge etc.) is leveled out at USD 15-18.
Softheme’s charge for setting up, maintaining and supporting a complete turn-key development center is 10% of the center’s monthly budget.
 
Planning a Center
When establishing a Center, our goal is to minimize costs while allowing for comprehensive infrastructure, proven processes and a team that perfectly matches our clients’ needs. A sound financial plan is an essential part of a Center’s preparation activity. 
The following parameters should be considered:
  • Desired start date
  • Timeframe for planning (normally 6 months or more)
  • Overall period of service for the center (years)
  • Requirements to technology skill set
  • Special requirements to workplace and environment
  • Initial team size
  • Future team size increases
  • Team structure
  • Average projected salary for center specialists
  • Budget constraintsgression testing, performance and load testing

Setting up a Center
After the Financial plan is approved we will begin setting up the Center. 
At this stage Softheme’s administrative personnel, HR and Technical Support departments will all be involved and the following will occur on schedule:
  • Sign the Master Service Agreement
  • Locate desired office space
  • Set up telecommunications
  • Set up office infrastructure and workspacesesired start date
  • Configure computers and set up the local network
  • Agree on reporting format
  • Agree on communication standards 
  • Plan staffing

Running a Center
After a Center is set up we will support it and continue to maintain the high-quality standards while minimizing operational costs.
Confidentiality and IP Rights protection Physical security
We always use procedures and processes that guarantee comprehensive security, confidentiality, and business continuity. The safety of client’s data and intellectual rights is paramount.
Office security system offers:
  • 24/7 security guard on site
  • Combination lock or magnetic key
  • Visitors control
Office Facilities
Workplace
Comfortable office located in close proximity to public transportation; conference room, break room, equipped server room
Employee workplace is equipped with ergonomic furniture, phone, and modern workstation
Environment
HR Management
Secure network, backup and anti-virus policies
  • Recruitment and selection
  • Training and personal development
Communication
Reporting
  • External digital telephone lines
  • VoIP
  • Internal phone network
  • Broadband internet connection
  • Network printers
  • Detailed budget report
  • Expense planning
  • Staffing report

 
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