In today's economy, it's more practical to outsource some of the more technical jobs, like software development. The biggest advantage of this practice is that a company can outsource work to a country with a lower labor cost. However, outsourcing software development is not just a matter of finding the best professionals at the most affordable price.

You need to know the advantages and disadvantages of hiring an external company based on its location relative to your own company.

The greatest advantage of hiring nearshore talent is that communication is easier, as the different teams are within the same or similar time zones. In addition, nearshore offers a shorter travel time, which means that you can carry out on-site visits and company audits.

A great nearshore option for American firms is Ironbit, a Mexican company that was formed in 2005. Since then, it has been innovating and creating new experiences to transcend. They are pioneers in the development of mobile applications, smart TV, Kinect, augmented reality, virtual reality, cloud computing and the Internet of Things.

Their main services are the design, development, innovation and maintenance of digital solutions. The company has over 100 corporate clients, many of them part of the Fortune 500. It is focused on improving businesses´ competitiveness by growing their income and providing them with greater agility. The company is one of the top App development companies in the industry and it offers ready-to-use solutions and custom development.

You can find the firm at Boulevard Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 233, Miguel Hidalgo, CDMX, C.P. 11520, or at 1318 The Alameda Street, San Jose, California.

On the other hand, BlueTide is a Panamanian company that since 2013 has been working to strengthen its clients´ web presence. Its mission is to assist its clients to implement all kinds of innovative technology solutions that adapt to their needs. Its vision is to become market leaders; to be a competitive company in the technological field, working with the best tools to offer efficiency and cutting-edge technology to its clients.

Finally, its philosophy is about its priority for its clients to reach the highest levels of satisfaction and trust, fulfilling all the objectives in the shortest time frames.
You can contact the firm by visiting the office in Ciudad del Saber, Edificio 237, tercer piso, local D, Ciudad de Panamá, Panamá. Also, you can send them an email to [email protected], or call them at +507 6330-2466.

Last but not least, Zircon.Tech is an agile software development company, specialized in offering IT services from its development centers in Latin America. Its team of software developers has been a pioneer in the adoption of best Software engineering practices (agile development, etc.) and is one of the main exporter of software services to the US.

Through its history, Zircon.Tech has focused on helping its clients solve business challenges through world-class software tools. To behave as a technology partner of the highest level, it has made efforts to adopt the most rigorous and effective software development practices that the modern world has to offer.

The company, which has offices in Santiago, Montevideo, Buenos Aires and New York City, seeks to become its clients´ most effective and agile technological ally, providing services that exceed the expectations and business results expected from a project. To achieve its goal, it focuses on being pioneers and a benchmark in Latin America in the adoption of the best engineering practices available worldwide.

The world of tools and technologies is constantly evolving. For this reason, the company´s expertise is also a goal that is constantly updated.

Historically, Zircon.Tech has had specialized groups in the most important development platforms, both for business environments and for applications for the end consumer (including mobile applications).