Review of Global IT Outsourcing: Software Development across Borders (Hardcover)

after reading thru the first chapter, i was totally disappointed with the content of this dry text, it surely tastes like something from a few self-righteous scholars.

Outsourcing is a subject that needs to be dealt with using vivid stories from the trenches and insights gained via painful experiences. Not something the authors of this book did: tons of references from other titles and theoretical analysis.

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Offering key insights into how to manage software development across international boundaries, this book is based on a series of case studies looking at the relationships between firms from North America, the U.K., Japan and Korea with Indian software companies. The authors analyze the multi-faceted challenges encountered in managing these Global Software Alliances (GSAs). They draw on extensive research and experience to offer constructive advice on how to manage GSAs more effectively.

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Review of IT Project Estimation: A Practical Guide to the Costing of Software (Paperback)

This book has been a huge help to me.Project estimation has always been a bit of a fingers in the wind thing even when I've worked for the biggest companies.At last, here is a methodical and easy to read guide.Well written and clear, this is as useful for training up new people to help with project bid work as it is for established bid managers who might want to try Coombs well thought out approach.

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Paul Coombs provides practical, detailed advice on IT project estimation for managers and consultants in this concise guide. Coombs demonstrates why accurate estimates are needed, the different estimating methods that can be used, and how to analyze risks in order to make appropriate contingency allowances.He also covers pricing and billing strategies, and how experience of previous projects can be leveraged.A vital component of the book is a template for a cost model that incorporates task estimates, schedules, staff roles and costs, risk analysis, fixed costs, billing, and cashflow. Template Excel spreadsheets are included on the accompanying CDROM.

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