Software is one of America’s strongholds with our massive number of programmers. And large numbers of extremely intelligent and creative individuals in the field.
During the last year of the group we had started using some offshore (India) help. This offshore help ws part of a US company and was extremely professional and innovative. Later I asked the US CEO of the company for a quote on developing a new version of our software. “Six months, no, make it closer twelve to be safe, to develop the software. Cost about $100K” was his reply.
“So, if I expect 12 months and $250K, I’m safe?” I asked.
“Absolutely!”
Was this hype or “promise them anything to get the contract”?
No Way! This company had the best references (verified) from previous customers that I have ever seen. Customers like major utility companies and US Military departments. Our own experience with them was outstanding.
Bottom line: Find good people/suppliers at a competitive price, wherever they live, and give them your business. I live in the South. Ages ago textile jobs moved here from New England, to take advantage of “lower wages in the Third World”. Now we have BMW, Mercedes, Honda and Michelin coming in because they can get a good product for less than the cost of doing business in Germany, Japan or Detroit.