It might be difficult to imagine, but there was a time when the only concern of IT departments was managing email servers and the company intranet. Not all companies had websites and social networking was not yet the worldwide phenomenon that it is today. At that time, it was perfectly normal to have a single person handling all the IT-related tasks. With the technology boom in recent years, this is no longer the case.
These days, a company website is tantamount to online real estate and putting up a website is not enough. To get business, websites need traffic and that is what search engine optimization (SEO) is all about. In addition to that, there’s social media and a long list of other new means to engage users and establish a customer base. In other words, gone are the days when a single person can manage all IT tasks and still have time to play games.
Keeping up with technology
Considering the neck-breaking speed at which technology is moving, keeping up with it is a real challenge. There is a need to constantly update software and hardware. There is an abundance of new information. New techniques are always being introduced. There is just so much to learn and absorb all the time. This makes it challenging for companies because trying to keep up can take its toll on company resources.
Attempting to do everything in-house requires a substantial IT budget. Does this mean then that there is no hope for companies with limited IT resources? Not when they opt avail of outsourcing services. The best thing about offshore services in countries like the Philippines is that companies receive specialized work from a pool of experts at a fraction of the price. Instead of establishing a dedicated IT department, outsourcing companies can efficiently meet a company’s various IT requirements. These tasks are not just limited to managing servers or websites. The long list of IT outsourcing services include flash development, web based game development, unity 3D software development, web animation development—all done offshore.
Staying a step ahead
More than just keeping up with technology, outsourcing enables companies to stay ahead in the IT race. Outsourcing gives companies easy access to talented individuals who are equipped with advanced and up-to-date knowledge and skills. This allows companies to focus more on their IT requirements instead of investing time and money in technology. In the end, it’s a win-win situation that benefits both the companies and the offshore businesses.
Resourcing Solutions in Manila, Philippines
Extension Corporation believes in resourcing, not outsourcing. We create solutions for the unique needs of small- and medium-sized enterprises by following a business model that gives clients the collaboration, flexibility, control and day-to-day involvement that typical outsourcing models do not provide. We offer resourcing solutions in the technology, business, and contact management industries.
