Joerg Strothmann

As a CTO with over 30 years of professional experience in hardware and software development at distributed locations (Europe and India), I have gained a lot of experience, which I like to share.

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DevRiseUp System Part 1: Why the initial phase determines success

DevRiseUp System Part 1: Why the initial phase determines success

The critical phase that could have saved 44% of all failed IT projects Between 30 and 50 per cent of all outsourcing projects fail – a frighteningly consistent figure for years. According to the Standish Group, the main cause is inadequate requirements gathering: incomplete specifications, lack of user involvement, unrealistic expectations.

Collaboration Development DevRiseUp

Hidden risks in outsourcing that cost millions - and how to avoid them

Hidden risks in outsourcing that cost millions - and how to avoid them

A German fintech company outsources its app development to India. Six months later: the project is significantly behind schedule, the budget has been considerably exceeded, and critical security features are completely missing. The reason? Not a lack of technical expertise, but cultural misunderstandings that no one had on their radar.

Collaboration Consulting Outsourcing Project Management

Total Cost of Ownership: What offshore development really costs (hidden costs unmasked)

Total Cost of Ownership: What offshore development really costs (hidden costs unmasked)

According to Business Research Insights, the global offshore development market will grow to 389.7 billion dollars by 2033 - an increase of 12.5% per year. While Deloitte's Global Outsourcing Survey shows that 70% of companies outsource primarily for cost reasons, the reality is that success does

Consulting DevRiseUp Outsourcing Project Management

Is AI jeopardizing the Indian software industry? The creeping transformation of a billion-dollar business

Is AI jeopardizing the Indian software industry? The creeping transformation of a billion-dollar business

The Indian software industry is facing significant changes. As artificial intelligence automates various areas of work, the question arises: How will the traditionally strong Indian IT industry adapt to these new realities? A look at current developments and possible future scenarios. 1. The current situation: facts and figures The Indian

Collaboration Consulting Development Tools

Why now is the perfect time: How IT outsourcing to India can help your company overcome the skills shortage

Why now is the perfect time: How IT outsourcing to India can help your company overcome the skills shortage

Imagine you could double your development team tomorrow without spending months searching for candidates or paying salaries in excess of €80,000. What sounds like a pipe dream has already become reality for many companies in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. 1. Skills shortage reaches record levels According to the digital

DevRiseUp Outsourcing

How medium-sized companies can revolutionise their software quality by outsourcing testing to India

How medium-sized companies can revolutionise their software quality by outsourcing testing to India

The global market for outsourced software testing is exploding: from 44.87 billion USD in 2024 to a projected 144.75 billion USD by 2033 – a whopping 13.9% annual growth. But while 60% of global organisations are already outsourcing their testing processes, many medium-sized companies are still faced with

Development Outsourcing Tools

Conducting job interviews remotely - success factor for international development teams

Conducting job interviews remotely - success factor for international development teams

Many medium-sized companies are facing the challenge of future-proofing their software development. According to the German statistics portal Statista, the Indian IT market is experiencing an impressive upswing: 5.4 million developers work in the IT and BPM sector and IT exports are expected to reach USD 210 billion by

Collaboration Consulting DevRiseUp

AI and offshore outsourcing: a strategic analysis of technological convergence

AI and offshore outsourcing: a strategic analysis of technological convergence

Software development is currently experiencing a phase of technological convergence. Two megatrends - artificial intelligence and offshore outsourcing - are no longer developing in parallel, but are merging into a new paradigm of global software development. This development holds both transformative potential and complex challenges for companies, development teams and

Development Outsourcing Tools

Sustainable software development in India: recognize opportunities, minimize risks - with DevRiseUp at your side

Sustainable software development in India: recognize opportunities, minimize risks - with DevRiseUp at your side

In an increasingly digitalized world, companies are looking for solutions that are not only efficient and cost-effective, but also sustainable in the long term. Sustainability in software development means more than just servers powered by green electricity or long-lasting code - it starts with people, continues in stable processes and

Consulting Development Outsourcing Project Management

What successful companies do differently when outsourcing software projects

What successful companies do differently when outsourcing software projects

Outsourcing can help companies to reduce costs, gain access to highly qualified developers and implement projects more quickly. But there are many pitfalls that can jeopardize success. Here are the ten biggest mistakes companies make when outsourcing software projects - and how to avoid them. 1. Unclear requirements and objectives

Consulting Outsourcing Project Management

With Outsourcing through the storm: how to secure your technological future

With Outsourcing through the storm: how to secure your technological future

We live in a time in which the world is changing faster than ever before. Global crises, economic uncertainties and technological upheavals determine our everyday lives - and therefore also the strategies of modern companies. Especially in these turbulent times, it is crucial to keep a consistent eye on corporate

One year of DevRiseUp: Looking back on an exciting first fiscal year

One year of DevRiseUp: Looking back on an exciting first fiscal year

A very special year lies behind us as DevRiseUp celebrates its first birthday today! A year full of challenges, successes, hard work and lots of fun. Reason enough to take a look back and talk about how it all began, the hurdles we overcame and how we are positioning ourselves