Engagement Models

A practical decision guide to which engagement model to choose for your software project, matching scope, budget, control, and IP needs to the right fit.

Understand how the build operate transfer model works, its three phases, costs, risks, and IP handover so you can plan a smarter offshore move today.

What is an offshore development center? See how the ODC model works, its benefits, setup steps, IP ownership, and costs, then map out your own team with CIT.

What is IT staff augmentation? See how the model works, its types, pricing, pros and cons, and how it compares to other options, then plan your next hire with CIT.

What is a dedicated development team, who is on it, how pricing and management work, and how to set one up, with a friendly way to plan yours when ready.

Outsourcing vs outstaffing compared on control, cost, and accountability, so you can pick the model that fits your roadmap and talk to our team when ready.

Compare freelancers vs software development agency on cost, quality, risk and IP, then find out which one your project size and stakes actually call for.

Compare dedicated team vs project-based outsourcing across cost, control, scope and IP, then see which fits your roadmap before you commit budget.

Compare fixed price vs time and materials on scope, budget, risk and speed, then choose the software contract model that protects your project best.

Compare offshore vs nearshore vs onshore development on cost, time zone, communication and quality, then find the delivery model that fits your roadmap.