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 association Bitkom, 149,000 IT positions are currently unfilled in Germany. A recent Bitkom study from 2024 predicts that without countermeasures, there will be a shortage of around 663,000 IT specialists by 2040.
According to Bitkom, IT positions remain vacant for an average of 7.7 months. In 2024, the German Economic Institute determined that the demand for AI experts rose by 50% between 2019 and 2023.
2. Remote work makes outsourcing mainstream
According to surveys by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, remote work has stabilised at 28% worldwide. A Deloitte Global Outsourcing Survey from 2024 found that 37% of companies expect IT outsourcing spending to increase.
DevRiseUp combines the efficiency of Indian development teams with German project management – the best of both worlds.
3. India dominates the IT outsourcing market
A McKinsey analysis from 2024 shows that India will dominate 55% of the global IT outsourcing market by 2025. Also according to McKinsey, 70% of all global software projects are staffed by Indian engineers.
Quality at the highest level:
- IndiaConnected reports over 7,500 ISO 9001 certified companies
- According to Outsourcing4Work, there are 250+ CMMI Level 5 certified companies worldwide – most of them in India
4. Cost efficiency without compromise
A 2024 IndiaConnected study shows that development costs in India are 30-35% lower than in Europe. Specifically:
- Germany: Experienced developers cost €70,000-100,000 per year
- India: According to ‘Indian Economy,’ experienced developers cost €20,000-25,000 per year
5. Geopolitical trends strengthen India's position
In 2023, the French forecasting institute GEAB noted that the West was ‘withdrawing its assets from China in anticipation of increasing tensions’. An analysis by the Amundi Institute shows that Germany suffers from ‘resource dependency and geographical proximity to war’.
India is a stable partner with democratic structures and political neutrality.
Conclusion: The time has come for change
The shortage of IT specialists is reaching historic proportions, while remote work and geopolitical shifts are opening up unique opportunities for IT outsourcing to India.
DevRiseUp takes care of the entire project – from selecting certified teams to successful implementation. We ensure transparent communication and seamless integration into your processes.
Ready for the next step? Contact DevRiseUp for a no-obligation consultation. Find out how other DACH companies have already successfully expanded their development capacities.
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