Point/Counterpoint

Global software development has become a business necessity for competitive enterprises. IT service providers have started adopting low-cost GDMs over the past few years. Proven models exist, and different IT service provider types are converging around these models. Offshore players are adding more domain expertise and improving their account management while onshore players are embracing CMM integration and building large employee footprints in places like India. The bottom line is that GDMs are now going mainstream