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Engagement Models

A strong client-vendor engagement model is vital for the success of any offshore experience. At IPW, we offer a range of proven engagement models that are transparent and give you complete control over your project.

You can choose from any one of the following generally accepted models below or opt for a combination of them for different phases of your project.

We can also work with you to customize a model to address your specific need(s). Additionally, any of these models can be applied to our suite of services for more convenience and/or value. Our customers and partners have benefited from these models through:

Our engagement models enable us to successfully manage relationships and help them mature to fruition along predictable lines. You can leverage our expertise and state-of-art infrastructure to your advantage by collaborating with us at any stage of your project.

Fixed cost model

If you have well-defined requirements, we can offer you a fixed cost solution. This helps you eliminate the uncertainties of development cost and plan your project budget in advance.

If you have well-defined requirements, we can offer you a fixed cost solution. This helps you eliminate the uncertainties of development cost and plan your project budget in advance.

Advantages
  • clear progress visibility at all stages of development
  • eliminates surprise cost escalations
Best Suited for
  • Windows/Web application development with clear functionalities
  • Small projects with measurable user defined features and deliverables
  • Pre-decided features limited by fixed budget and time frame


If you do not already have well defined requirements, we can first develop your requirements on a time and material basis and then provide a fixed cost solution.

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Time & material model

In this model, the project cost is a function of the total project execution time and the corresponding resources deployed. This engagement model is particularly useful where projects are complex and prone to midstream specification and design changes.

Advantages
  • Flexibility to alter specifications, accommodate unplanned activities rapidly, and adjust project resources
  • Profitable leverage of service provider’s project management expertise to core business
Best Suited for
  • Projects with evolving requirements
  • Application development or product development
  • Research and development based projects
  • Maintenance and support needs

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Dedicated resources model

In this model, a dedicated team is retained to act as a virtual extension of the client's own staff. The client manages and controls projects and deliverables through teams operating from the development centre. At times and if required, the client may also decide to redefine all processes, methodologies, quality frameworks, standards and practices to be followed by his dedicate team.

Advantages
  • Allows planning for infrastructure, staffing and work content, and enables you to focus on your core business
  • Provides ready-to-use infrastructure resulting in quick turnaround time for new projects and requirements
  • Integration with customer practices and methodologies
  • Provides access to a large and diverse pool of expertise
  • Enables knowledge retention
Best Suited for
  • Organizations doing ongoing product development
  • Long term projects and partnerships
  • Customers seeking continual offshore support on long term basis
  • Businesses in which domain expertise and/or timely support is critical for success
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