OUTSOURCING

Outsourcing allows the customers to focus on their business continuity and expansion, without being preoccupied with technology infrastructure or IT experts. recruitment. They can focus on user requirements, product planning and innovation, packaging, marketing and deployment while Serbian outsourcing companies support the core development of the project`s life cycle and offer services in all phases of the software development process (design, implementation, testing, re.engineering, integration, maintenance). With expertise in creating comprehensive and inventive solutions . from initial strategic planning to the actual implementation of a project . they provide custom high.end information technology development services for SMEs, corporate clients and high.technology solution providers.

Subcontracting work undertaken is wide ranging and includes creative web design development work for European companies, subcontracting of employees to foreign firms for specific web enabled tasks and the development of technical hardware and software solutions for major international companies such as Philips Semiconductors, Carl Zeiss, Raytheon and NCR. These software and design firms are the core of what could become a much larger specialization in the future.

Serbian outsourcing companies offer their services in several expertise areas applicable to a variety of possible forms of cooperation:

• Pilot Project.
• Work on Specification Basis:
• Undertake the complete development of a system (complete project), i.e. database design, implementation, functional and system test,
• Undertake development of a part of a project or system,
• Takeover development of a project that is already under development,
• Design and implement a new system (application) based on an existing (legacy) system.
• Work on Time Basis.

Depending on customer needs, Serbian software developers may offer on.site or off.site outsourcing. If a company wants to outsource a software development project under their project management at their site, Serbian software producers can provide developers and analysts experienced on.site outsourcing and integration with the customer.s team. On the other hand, if a company wants to outsource a part or a complete software project, Serbian IT companies can help with a turn.key solution.

Key locations for Offshore Development Centers in Serbia are Belgrade and Novi Sad. Both are metropolitan centers with strong universities, communications infrastructure and many potential sites. Both are also considered pleasant places to work and live, with good cultural activities and international schools.

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

In Serbia, there are 835 software development companies. They have highly.skilled engineers which are competent in a broad range of methodologies, technologies and tools supporting efficient development of high quality software and systems integration. They have expertise in developing front.end, back.end and middle.ware components, but also are very proficient at listening to client requirements and creating tailored software and systems.

The focus on the development of .individual solutions. has been created by a traditional lower.price need and the closed nature of the overall economy in the 1990s. A number of companies have experience working in South East Europe, and recognize that important competitive strengths lie in this market familiarity and in the technical capability of their staff.

Serbian software developers offer consulting services to solve the industry.s most pressing problems in a strategic, accurate, and rapid manner. Several Serbian IT companies have Project Managers who stand out in delivering western.style project management to all of their projects as an important component of their quality of service.

Project Managers uphold a significant experience in the international project management gained through execution of IT projects in North America, the European Union and Asia.

HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT

In Serbia, there are 573 hardware manufacturers. The industry focus to date has been on the development of customized products for specific industry applications for the local market with larger companies offering a wider systems integration and full technical service approach.
Today, modern hardware (LCD monitors, memory modules, toners cartridges for printers, etc) are made in Serbia. Additionally, Serbia manufactures a fair amount of telecommunications equipment. Five leading producers of such equipment . Imtel, Iritel, the Mihailo Pupin Institute, Pupin Telecom and Telefonkabl . formed a consortium named Srbijatel to strengthen their market position.

• Imtel specializes in digital microwave systems in the 13 GHz and 23 GHz bands.
• Iritel specializes in digital telephone switches, multiplexers, optical transmission systems, high.speed modems and radio/television transmitters.
• The Mihailo Pupin Institute has a long research tradition in communication, automation and robotics, as well as in crystal manufacturing.
• Pupin Telecom specializes in public digital telephone systems, equipment for radio transmission, systems for data transmission and switching.
• Telefonkabl designs telephone networks and electric power plants.