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'''Software Testing Outsourcing''' is [[software testing]] carried out by an independent company or a group of people not directly involved in the process of [[software development]].
Software testing is an essential phase of software development. However, it is often viewed as a non-core activity for most organizations. Outsourcing enables an organization to concentrate on its core development activities while external software testing experts handle the independent validation work. This offers many business benefits, which include independent assessment leading to enhanced delivery confidence, reduced time to market, lower infrastructure investment, predictable software quality, de-risking of deadlines, and increased time to focus on development.
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* Near-shore – Software testing companies located outside of the home country but in the same or similar time zone.
Software testing offshore is considered more ideal when pricing is a key factor and when the task is simple enough for lesser experienced staff with limited direction. Offshore is also a more common choice when there can be tight coordination and time zone overlap is not an impediment. If the testing is more complicated and requires focused coordination and frequent interfacing with internal teams, onshore services will be more critical. Security and cultural alignment are also important factors that are most often satisfied by an onshore partner.
'''Pros of Software Testing Outsourcing Onshore:'''
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Some companies offer an onshore, local project lead to oversee an offshore outsourced team.
'''Advantages of Onsite-Offshore Outsourced Testing Model'''
* If used right, this model can ensure that there is work going on every minute of the 24 hours on a project.
* Direct client interaction helps in better communication and also improves the business relationship.
* Cost-effective – Offshore teams cost less than setting up the entire QA team onsite.
* Considerations of the time zone differences and manage expectations accordingly.
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== Argentina outsourcing==
Argentina's software industry has experienced exponential growth in the last decade, positioning itself as one of the strategic economic activities in the country. As Argentina is just one hour ahead of North America's east coast, communication takes place in real-time. Argentina's Internet culture and industry is one of the best, [[Facebook]] penetration in Argentina ranks 3rd worldwide and the country has the highest penetration of smartphones in Latin America (24%).<ref>{{cite web |title=Argentina |publisher=New Media Trend Watch |url=http://www.newmediatrendwatch.com/markets-by-country/11-long-haul/35-argentina |date=December 17, 2008 |archive-date=February 21, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090221020443/https://www.newmediatrendwatch.com/markets-by-country/11-long-haul/35-argentina/}}</ref> Perhaps one of the most surprising facts is that the percentage that internet contributes to Argentina's Gross National Product (2.2%) ranks 10th in the world.<ref>{{cite web |title=Internet aportará u$s24.700 millones al PBI de la Argentina en 2016 |date=May 3, 2012 |language=Spanish |url=https://www.infobae.com/2012/05/03/645695-internet-aportara-us24700-millones-al-pbi-la-argentina-2016/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120505141837/http://www.infobae.com/notas/645695-Internet-aportara-us24700-millones-al-PBI-de-la-Argentina-en-2016.html |archive-date=May 5, 2012 |url-status=live}}</ref>
== India outsourcing ==
India's software outsourcing industry plays a critical role in the country's economy, contributing significantly to its [[Gross domestic product|Gross Domestic Product]] (GDP). As of 2021, the Information Technology and Business Process Management (IT-BPM) sector in India accounted for approximately 8% of the country's GDP.<ref>{{Cite web |title=PFLB Platform |url=https://
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