Unexpected Costs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThis is otherwise known as the risk of \u201chidden charges.\u201d Product development companies offer different pricing models, which may be a Fixed Model, Time and Material Model, Dedicated Team Model, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, regardless of the model you receive, there is always a risk of unexpected costs. This may include but is not limited to unplanned plan adjustments, unexpected software upgrades, and so on. You wouldn\u2019t want your project abandoned halfway and will be left with no option but to pay these extra charges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But you can avoid this risk by having a comprehensively binding contract before the start of the project. Ensure it includes the scope of the project, everything your project involves and the associated costs, delivery timeline, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2.<\/strong> Limited Control<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhile the flexibility of involvement may be a benefit, some consider it a risk. Outsourced software product development reduces how involved you are in the entire process. The risk here is that your outsourcing vendor may miss out on some of your requirements so they can do things their way. Again, this largely depends on the product development outsourcing company you work with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The best way to avoid this is to clearly define your requirements and conditions before starting the project. This way, you can be sure you and your vendor are on the same page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3.<\/strong> Privacy Concerns<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nYou cannot work with an outsourced software product development company without sharing your business\u2019 confidential details with them. While it is important to do so, it also raises privacy and security concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, you must sign Non-Disclosure Agreements with these companies, but is it always enough? Hence, ensure you extensively review any company you want to work with, examining their track records and how they handle their clients\u2019 data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n