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The '''software industry''' comprises businesses involved in the [[software development|development]], maintenance and [[software publisher|publication]] of [[computer software]]. The software industry started in the mid-1970s at the time of the personal computer revolution. The industry also includes software [[Service (economics)|service]]s, such as training and consultancy. The largest and most profitable of software companies are located in the [[United States]]. As of 2006, the client software industry is dominated by [[Microsoft]]{{Fact|date=March 2008}}. [[Software Magazine]]'s 500 list in 2005 shows the total amount of revenue brought in by software companies per locale, with the highest being [[California]] due to [[Silicon Valley]] and the amount of [[Fortune 500]] software companies residing in that area. <ref>[http://www.softwaremag.com/SW500/index.cfm?StartRow=1&RowsPer=50&BusCat_Search=&PrimBus_Search=&PrimBusCat_Search=&RankSort=ASC&CompSort=&trk=n&id=5 Software Magazine 500] (2005)</ref> | The '''software industry''' comprises businesses involved in the [[software development|development]], maintenance and [[software publisher|publication]] of [[computer software]]. The software industry started in the mid-1970s at the time of the personal computer revolution. The industry also includes software [[Service (economics)|service]]s, such as training and consultancy. The largest and most profitable of software companies are located in the [[United States]]. As of 2006, the client software industry is dominated by [[Microsoft]]{{Fact|date=March 2008}}. [[Software Magazine]]'s 500 list in 2005 shows the total amount of revenue brought in by software companies per locale, with the highest being [[California]] due to [[Silicon Valley]] and the amount of [[Fortune 500]] software companies residing in that area. <ref>[http://www.softwaremag.com/SW500/index.cfm?StartRow=1&RowsPer=50&BusCat_Search=&PrimBus_Search=&PrimBusCat_Search=&RankSort=ASC&CompSort=&trk=n&id=5 Software Magazine 500] (2005)</ref> | ||
== | ==[http://www.itlinksolutions.com/offshoredevelopment.asp Offshore Development] == | ||
*[http://www.itlinksolutions.com/offshoredevelopment.asp#Offshore_Custom_Development: Offshore Custom Development] | |||
*[http://www.itlinksolutions.com/offshoredevelopment.asp#Offshore_Managed_Development_Team: Offshore Managed Development Team] | |||
*[http://www.itlinksolutions.com/offshoredevelopment.asp#Offshore_Dedicated_Developer_Service: Offshore Dedicated Developer Service] | |||
*[http://www.itlinksolutions.com/offshoredevelopment.asp#Dedicated_Development_Center: Dedicated Development Center] | |||
*[http://www.itlinksolutions.com/offshoredevelopment.asp#Hybrid_Development_Model: Hybrid Development Model] | |||
*[http://www.itlinksolutions.com/offshoredevelopment.asp#Fixed_Cost_Project: Fixed Cost Project] | |||
*[http://www.itlinksolutions.com/offshoredevelopment.asp#Time_and_Material_Project: Time and Material Project] | |||
==[http://www.itlinksolutions.com/offshoredevelopment.asp Offshore Development] == | |||
We have been providing offshore solutions to our esteemed clients for more than ten years. Our expertise and experience can enhance the way your business applications and Information Technology infrastructure is designed, the way they are developed and maintained to overcome your challenges of cost, flexibility, time, and risk. We have evolved methodologies to handle offshore software development in an effective and efficient manner. | |||
Our Offshore Development methodology allows us to complete projects on a predictable, low risk path, aimed at delivering high quality results. Clients working with us from around the globe are assured of maximum benefits from our offshore models. The various development models we focus on are as follows | |||
==[http://www.itlinksolutions.com/offshoredevelopment.asp Offshore Development Company] == | |||
Software development is a highly technical job. To develop software in-house requires time, skilled manpower, and expensive programs and equipment. Offshore development is a cost effective alternative to developing software in-house. Offshore development and Offshore Programming at IT Linksolutions safeguards the client's intellectual property, proprietary software and new development specifications with very high levels of security. Clients retain full ownership of all intellectual property rights and software source code at the completion of the project. | |||
==[http://www.itlinksolutions.com/offshoredevelopment.asp Offshore Custom Development] == | |||
Offshore development team, based in Islamabad, Pakistan, coordinates with our overseas clients and manages the complete or partial development cycle of the project, including deliverables and quality of the project. We use our technical and business know-how to develop applications that fits your business environment. Our consulting approach would also suggest any process improvements that are needed to leverage the technology in a best possible way. | |||
==[http://www.itlinksolutions.com/offshoredevelopment.asp Offshore Managed Development Team] == | |||
In this offshore model we provide our clients with extensive resources for office setup. The Project management and execution work are handled by the client and the software development work is accomplished by the Offshore team (this may include analysis, design, testing and maintenance, etc). In this model the offshore Project Manager and the team is responsible for developing the detailed project plan specifying the major milestones and deliverables of the project, but the deliverables and system specifications are fully defined by the client. This kind of model can significantly reduce the development costs, taking advantage of our qualified personnel. Moreover, the project is being executed by a known source with proven skills in the areas required, to accomplish the development work successfully. | |||
==[http://www.itlinksolutions.com/offshoredevelopment.asp | |||
Offshore Dedicated Developer Service ] == | |||
By the use of dedicated teams, partner companies can achieve significant cost savings that allow them to maximize the use of their current staff and resources, to gain competitive advantage in the market. For this, partner companies need only to keep track of the key moments of the development process. These predetermined checkpoints also allows for timely changes when necessary. Our Offshore Dedicated Developer team consists of a cohesive group of professionals who work with the client, exclusively for their projects in an Offshore Development Center. Thereby, providing them with high quality and efficiency at a competitive price. | |||
All offshore technical infrastructure and communication facilities will be at clients' disposal for a contracted period. This close working relationship and activities between our dedicated team and the partner company may be seen as an extension of the partner company's office. Besides, continuous communications between our dedicated teams and partner companies can be established with email, on-line chat and/or phone. | |||
==[http://www.itlinksolutions.com/offshoredevelopment.asp Dedicated Development Center] == | |||
We offer dedicated development facilities which is ideal for companies that expect regular stream of projects to flow from its IT needs. DDC acts like an extension of the IT department of that particular company. The Offshore Development Center augments the clients' IT infrastructure. Hence, in this way we provide state-of-the-art software development facilities at offshore office, with client having the management control over the IT staff. In this model multiple projects can be simultaneously executed for the client in a single Dedicated Development Center. The projects can be Fixed Price or Time & Material based in nature. | |||
==[http://www.itlinksolutions.com/offshoredevelopment.asp Hybrid Development Model] == | |||
When a fast turnaround is needed for a project, we offer Onsite and Offshore Model with service management functions. In this engagement, the project might require deployment of some of the members of the development team on-site. The activities such as data gathering, requirements analysis, gap analysis, and formulating functional specifications may be done onsite as required by our client and the project. The application development and delivery team with various IT skills and capacity will be working in our offshore project office. This kind of service is able to provide rapid response needed to complete the project and at the same time, reduces production costs by using our offshore facilities. | |||
==[http://www.itlinksolutions.com/offshoredevelopment.asp Fixed Cost Project] == | |||
In this kind of projects, we provide fixed cost solution for well defined project requirements and specifications of the client. It is ideal for projects requiring external expertise and resources to develop a specific product or application. We manage the entire project and ensure quality deliverables within the promised costs and schedules. In this kind of model, we deploy the appropriate expertise required to understand your requirements and the skilled resources to architect, design and develop a custom solution. We also offer support and maintenance services, as per clients' need. | |||
==[http://www.itlinksolutions.com/offshoredevelopment.asp Time and Material Project] == | |||
Often customers find it difficult to define their requirements; using this kind of projects we help our clients to develop the requirements on a time and materials basis. In this, our responsibility is to form a team to execute the project while the client retains the flexibility to adjust project resources based upon the evolving requirements. | |||
== Sectors == | == Sectors == | ||
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The software industry comprises businesses involved in the development, maintenance and publication of computer software. The software industry started in the mid-1970s at the time of the personal computer revolution. The industry also includes software services, such as training and consultancy. The largest and most profitable of software companies are located in the United States. As of 2006, the client software industry is dominated by Microsoft[citation needed]. Software Magazine's 500 list in 2005 shows the total amount of revenue brought in by software companies per locale, with the highest being California due to Silicon Valley and the amount of Fortune 500 software companies residing in that area. [1]
- Offshore Custom Development
- Offshore Managed Development Team
- Offshore Dedicated Developer Service
- Dedicated Development Center
- Hybrid Development Model
- Fixed Cost Project
- Time and Material Project
We have been providing offshore solutions to our esteemed clients for more than ten years. Our expertise and experience can enhance the way your business applications and Information Technology infrastructure is designed, the way they are developed and maintained to overcome your challenges of cost, flexibility, time, and risk. We have evolved methodologies to handle offshore software development in an effective and efficient manner.
Our Offshore Development methodology allows us to complete projects on a predictable, low risk path, aimed at delivering high quality results. Clients working with us from around the globe are assured of maximum benefits from our offshore models. The various development models we focus on are as follows
Software development is a highly technical job. To develop software in-house requires time, skilled manpower, and expensive programs and equipment. Offshore development is a cost effective alternative to developing software in-house. Offshore development and Offshore Programming at IT Linksolutions safeguards the client's intellectual property, proprietary software and new development specifications with very high levels of security. Clients retain full ownership of all intellectual property rights and software source code at the completion of the project.
Offshore development team, based in Islamabad, Pakistan, coordinates with our overseas clients and manages the complete or partial development cycle of the project, including deliverables and quality of the project. We use our technical and business know-how to develop applications that fits your business environment. Our consulting approach would also suggest any process improvements that are needed to leverage the technology in a best possible way.
In this offshore model we provide our clients with extensive resources for office setup. The Project management and execution work are handled by the client and the software development work is accomplished by the Offshore team (this may include analysis, design, testing and maintenance, etc). In this model the offshore Project Manager and the team is responsible for developing the detailed project plan specifying the major milestones and deliverables of the project, but the deliverables and system specifications are fully defined by the client. This kind of model can significantly reduce the development costs, taking advantage of our qualified personnel. Moreover, the project is being executed by a known source with proven skills in the areas required, to accomplish the development work successfully. ==[http://www.itlinksolutions.com/offshoredevelopment.asp Offshore Dedicated Developer Service ] == By the use of dedicated teams, partner companies can achieve significant cost savings that allow them to maximize the use of their current staff and resources, to gain competitive advantage in the market. For this, partner companies need only to keep track of the key moments of the development process. These predetermined checkpoints also allows for timely changes when necessary. Our Offshore Dedicated Developer team consists of a cohesive group of professionals who work with the client, exclusively for their projects in an Offshore Development Center. Thereby, providing them with high quality and efficiency at a competitive price.
All offshore technical infrastructure and communication facilities will be at clients' disposal for a contracted period. This close working relationship and activities between our dedicated team and the partner company may be seen as an extension of the partner company's office. Besides, continuous communications between our dedicated teams and partner companies can be established with email, on-line chat and/or phone.
We offer dedicated development facilities which is ideal for companies that expect regular stream of projects to flow from its IT needs. DDC acts like an extension of the IT department of that particular company. The Offshore Development Center augments the clients' IT infrastructure. Hence, in this way we provide state-of-the-art software development facilities at offshore office, with client having the management control over the IT staff. In this model multiple projects can be simultaneously executed for the client in a single Dedicated Development Center. The projects can be Fixed Price or Time & Material based in nature.
When a fast turnaround is needed for a project, we offer Onsite and Offshore Model with service management functions. In this engagement, the project might require deployment of some of the members of the development team on-site. The activities such as data gathering, requirements analysis, gap analysis, and formulating functional specifications may be done onsite as required by our client and the project. The application development and delivery team with various IT skills and capacity will be working in our offshore project office. This kind of service is able to provide rapid response needed to complete the project and at the same time, reduces production costs by using our offshore facilities.
In this kind of projects, we provide fixed cost solution for well defined project requirements and specifications of the client. It is ideal for projects requiring external expertise and resources to develop a specific product or application. We manage the entire project and ensure quality deliverables within the promised costs and schedules. In this kind of model, we deploy the appropriate expertise required to understand your requirements and the skilled resources to architect, design and develop a custom solution. We also offer support and maintenance services, as per clients' need.
Often customers find it difficult to define their requirements; using this kind of projects we help our clients to develop the requirements on a time and materials basis. In this, our responsibility is to form a team to execute the project while the client retains the flexibility to adjust project resources based upon the evolving requirements.
Sectors
Freeware
Freeware is copyrighted computer software which is made available for use free of charge, for an unlimited time, as opposed to shareware where the user is required to pay (e.g. after some trial period or for additional functionality). Authors of freeware often want to "give something to the community", but also want credit for their software and to retain control of its future development. Sometimes when programmers decide to stop developing a freeware product, they will give the source code to another programmer or release the product's source code to the public as free software.
Shareware
Shareware is a marketing method for computer software. Shareware software is typically obtained free of charge, either by downloading from the Internet or on magazine cover-disks. A user tries out the program, and thus shareware has also been known as "try before you buy". A shareware program is accompanied by a request for payment, and the software's distribution license often requires such a payment.
Open source
Open source describes the principles and methodologies to promote open access to the production and design process for various goods, products, resources and technical conclusions or advice. The term is most commonly applied to the source code of software that is made available to the general public with either relaxed or non-existent intellectual property restrictions. This allows users to create user-generated software content through either incremental individual effort, or collaboration.
Commercial
Commercial software is computer software sold for commercial purposes or that serves commercial purposes. Commercial software is most often proprietary software, but free software is also used as commercial software.[2] All or parts of software packages and services that support commerce are increasingly made available as free software, including products from Red Hat, Apple Computer, Sun Microsystems, and Google. Microsoft Corporation uses "commercial software", rather than "proprietary software", to describe their business model.[3]
Size of the Industry
Software Magazines' Software 500 survey can be used to gauge the value of the commercial software industry. The Software 500 survey consists of data of the top 500 software companies, as ranked by Software Magazine. Total worldwide revenues in 2006 for companies in the Software 500 list were $394 billion, representing a growth of 3.5% from 2005, when total Software 500 revenue was $381 billion.[4]
See also
- Professional Open Source Business Model
- Software
- Software development
- Software publisher
- Software engineering
- Software engineering economics
- World's_largest_software_companies
References
- ↑ Software Magazine 500 (2005)
- ↑ Free Software Foundation. Categories of Free and Non-Free Software.[1]
- ↑ http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/exec/craig/05-03sharedsource.mspx
- ↑ Software Magazine - 2006 Software 500: Deep Concerns Over Security