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1.1INTRODUCTION
1.2.7Risk-Mitigation Measures
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1.1 Introduction
Chapter 1
Outsourcing has becoming an accepted way of functioning for organizations the world over, however
enterprises remain pensive when it comes to entrusting external agencies with critical application and
company information.
This paper enumerates HSS experience while executing offshore outsourcing assignments. It is slightly
technical in nature as it deals with communication software development, with a primary focus on the
Telecom Industry. The telecom-focus should not be misconstrued to imply that Outsourcing is not
recommended for other industries. The document is further supported with a case study detailing our
alliance with one of our clients, where HSS was able to move offshore outsourcing agreements beyond
transaction-based relationships to value-added strategic partnerships.
The purpose of the paper is to stress that offshore outsourcing or insourcing decisions should be based
on a solid business case analysis.
HSS is a subsidiary of Hughes Network Systems, USA (GM group company). We specialize in
providing offshore outsourcing services to Fortune 500 companies. Our reputation in the telecom
industry provides immense credibility to the offshore outsourcing-models and offshore services we
deliver.
The following exhibit shows the cost-advantage offered to our clients. The illustration has been
modeled keeping in mind a 50-member team working in an offshore model, supported by onsite
presence. It further takes into consideration the cost incurred by HSS for setting up a dedicated
communication link.
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HSS adds value to the concept of offshore outsourcing by its emphasis on the following key success factors.
HSS' technical capabilities combined with proven project management. This can help you reduce your
time-to-market significantly. We believe that every customer and their needs are unique and we adapt our
way of working and our business model to help you meet your requirements.
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Offshore Project Execution
The most critical phase of the project is the Project Execution stage. It
includes deciding on mutually convenient Project Tracking mechanisms,
Reporting mechanisms and calendar of conference calls. HSS further
commits to Project monitoring measurement criteria and frames
Escalation Matrices for the client. The execution of the project usually
follows HSS process-life cycle and at the end of the schedule time, HSS
delivers the executable with well-documented source code and
documentation including test plan.
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1.4 Building a 'win-win' relationship - a Case Study
Background
Our client, a high tech. startup based on the East Coast wanted to provide advanced integrated voice and
data based services to a customer base that has traditionally sourced these two services from independent
sources. Leveraging its expertise in Next Generation Switching, a 'ready-resource backup' and proficiency in
providing product-consulting services, HSS was able to take complete technology and product evolution
responsibilities. HSS' prime responsibility was to evolve the new proprietary switching fabric firmware;
multi-service switch and embedded application software.
Involving just 10 HSS engineers initially, the partnership grew to 98 engineers during peak-time. The
relationship deepened to the extent that HSS worked on some of our client's core technology developments.
The assignment involved building Bellcore recommended SPCS specification of Class 5 local exchanges and
a comprehensive suite of telecom protocol suites such as ISDN-PRI, GR-303, ISUP and non call associated
signaling protocols such as TCAP (for INAP). The core call-processing module shall be based on AIN 0.2/
CS-1 BCSM model. The complete design and implementation is in OO based and would use C++.
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The customer's executive team decided to go for a Offshore Development Center(ODC) with
HSS. Under this arrangement, HSS will have dedicated office space and lab resources setup
and a committed minimum manpower resource dedicated for the client. This move also
ushered the phase of independent ownership of features and responsibility of development
and testing and delivery of high quality software from HSS.
Th DDF set-up for the client provided for the following state-of-the-art infrastructure benefits
ensuring a secure environment.
· The DDF has a separate LAN and access to the DDF facilities is restricted to DDF associates
· Dedicated 128 Kbps data and voice multiplexer link connection of DDF to the client is been
worked upon, and is anticipated to become functional in near future
· The DDF follows the client's quality process, augmenting it with HSS' SEI-CMM Level
4-quality process wherever necessary
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Project Management Endeavors
For each project, there was a detailed process of project definition and specification
development. This ensured that project methodologies, scope, schedule and deliverables
were unambiguously defined and understood by both parties, helping synchronizing
information and processes.
The above-mentioned practices built a significant degree of congruence between the two
parties. Even today the alliance is still thriving and is on its way of becoming an indelible
success-story.
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For moving an outsourcing relationship from transactional to a strategic alliance, the reader is referred to
another white paper by HSS, aptly titled 'Outsourcing: A decision of trust'.
This white paper emphasizes on undertaking a cost-benefit analysis for deciding on the outsourcing versus
insourcing project execution.
Many outsourcing relationships commence with optimism and mutual amiability. Both sides profess the
client's need to focus on core-competencies and the outsourcer's commitment to leveraging its technical
acumen to deliver strategic value. But after the initial phase, client is faced with the challenge of staying
focused. The outsourcer, on the other hand struggles to address obscure business objectives and meet
aggressive performance targets, all the while focussing on its own profit margins and bottom-line. This
white paper suggests a four-step model that must be followed for building strategic alliances. Outsourcing
is not a typical buy or sell transaction but a case of building long-term relationships, where both the parties
are convinced of mutual benefits. From carefully selecting the right-vendor, to establishing contract
measurements, to managing and evaluating contract, to identifying outcome measurement criteria every
facet of offshore outsourcing needs planning and diligent execution to make the relationship a 'win-win'
alliance.
The white paper further proposes a vendor-selection checklist and a nine-step model for managing and
evaluating offshore outsourcing contract.
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