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Why the in-house IT (情シス) team at Japanese companies is increasingly overloaded, the five core challenges they face, and how to solve them without inflating fixed costs. 1What does the Information Systems department actually do? The real role of the IT department At many...

Salesforce Campaign is an interesting feature that supports business so much in various activities including Marketing and Sales for interacting with Leads, Prospects and customers. In this article, we will provide information about the Salesforce campaign for you to understand more. Let’s start. 1....

“The projects keep piling up, but we simply don’t have enough people to handle them.” If that sounds like your IT or DX team, you are far from alone. In this article, BAP IT looks at system development outsourcing not through the lens of...

E-learning is a form of training that uses information technology to deliver knowledge anytime, anywhere. As businesses increasingly focus on digital transformation in internal training, choosing the right E-learning platform plays a key role. This article provides a comparative overview of popular platforms to...

With the IT talent shortage and accelerating DX, more companies are considering outsourcing system development. So what benefits does it actually offer? In this article, BAP IT lays out the main benefits of outsourcing system development, from a practical, hands-on perspective. Speed Start in...

Da Nang has emerged as an ideal offshore destination with low costs, a stable workforce, and over 45,000 IT workers. The city contributes 70% of the software export revenue for the entire Central region. 1. Do you know Da Nang? Do you know Da...

As more companies entrust system development and operations to external partners, what decides success is “vendor management.” This article explains what vendor management is, why it matters, and the concrete management methods that lead development and operations to success. QCD Quality, Cost, Delivery —...

An IT Consultant is an expert who utilizes information technology to solve business and management problems. Unlike a System Engineer — who focuses on designing and implementing systems — IT Consultants take on a more strategic role: analyzing issues, proposing suitable technology solutions, and...

Did you know that your business can get the great benefits of outsourcing if you start outsourcing now? Today, IT outsourcing companies have made outsourcing an effective approach to managing business activities. In this article, let’s find out the top benefits that outsourcing brings...

The success of a system development project depends heavily on which development company you choose. Yet many say, “I don’t know what criteria to choose by.” This article lays out 7 checkpoints for choosing a development company without failing, plus tips for comparison. 1Why...

With the increasing number of smartphone users, the use of smartphone apps has become important in marketing strategies to attract customers, to increase sales, and increase awareness. Then, let us describe what smartphone application development beginners should keep in mind for successful smartphone application...

Building a system isn’t the end. “IT operations & maintenance” — keeping it running stably — is one of the biggest time sinks for an IT team. This article explains the benefits of outsourcing operations & maintenance, and how to achieve cost reduction and...

“Are we really paying the right amount for maintenance every month?” If you have ever asked yourself this, you are not alone. In many companies, system maintenance contracts simply roll over year after year. But as IT budgets come under closer scrutiny in 2026,...

Custom development is the process of creating software tailored to a company’s specific needs. Unlike off-the-shelf solutions, it allows businesses to build systems that match their unique workflows, goals, and industry requirements—ensuring better performance and long-term efficiency. What is Custom Development? Custom software development...

SAP Cloud Platform is a cloud computing platform (PaaS) developed by SAP, enabling businesses to flexibly expand, integrate, and build applications on their ERP systems. In the era of rapid digital transformation, this platform has become a top choice for optimizing operations and accelerating...

Outsourcing system development is an effective way to address staff shortages and optimize costs. But done the wrong way, it can lead to cost overruns and delays. This article lays out 7 practical points to keep your system outsourcing from failing. 1Why does system...

Game outsourcing services are gradually becoming popular in recent times because the needs of businesses are increasing. Not only that, but the increase in the number of startups in the game service industry is also a factor that makes Game outsourcing services play a...

Lab-type offshore development is a collaboration model in which a company hires a fixed team of software engineers abroad (e.g., in Vietnam) to work full-time over a long-term period with a fixed budget. This model allows the company to operate as if it has...

As pressure from staff shortages and DX mounts, more companies are considering “IT department outsourcing.” This article thoroughly explains the pros and cons of outsourcing in-house IT work, along with how to proceed without failing. 1What is IT department outsourcing? What can be entrusted,...

As a viable way to save costs and access talent, offshore software development has become more popular in recent years. But before choosing where to hire software developers, it is essential that you must understand the price differences in each country. In this article,...

While coronavirus is still breaking out in many Asian countries, it not only threatens human’s health but also the companies’ performance. There are still many companies in Japan applying the work-from-home method to keep their staff safe from the disease. However, it is, of...

Offshoring and Outsourcing are two tools of modern business today. Thousands of businesses around the globe are engaged in offshoring and outsourcing. This number is still increasing day by day. Even so, many people continue to use these two terms interchangeably without realizing the...

What if the most experienced person in your factory leaves tomorrow? Imagine an engineer with 20 years of experience resigning. A production line breaks down, a machine starts showing abnormal signs, or a defect that occurred years ago suddenly reappears. The manual may not...

“Who can we trust with our system maintenance?” In 2026, more and more IT managers are asking this question. Limited internal resources, a shortage of skilled engineers, and constant pressure to cut costs — for many companies, the most practical way out of this...

Currently, more and more businesses see offshore outsourcing as a potential solution to reduce costs and streamline their operations. So what is Offshore Outsourcing? In this article, let’s learn the concept of offshore outsourcing as well as take a look at the top 10...

Sorry, this entry is only available in 日本語. 1. オフショアに関する意識調査結果から 少し古くなりますが、IPAの調査データに次のようなものがあります。IPA (Information technology Promotion Agency) がオフショアに関してIT企業に出したアンケートの結果です。調査Aでは、70％以上が「現在より拡大したい」と言っており、調査Bでは、「70％以上が予定なし」と答えています。 まったく相反するような結果が出ていますが、実はこれ、調査Aは既にオフショアを実施している企業からの回答であり、調査Bは過去に一度もオフショアを実施したことがない企業からの回答なのです。 一概には言えませんが、オフショアで開発を経験した企業はそのメリットを享受し、さらに利益を求めて拡大へと向かい、経験したことがない企業は、実感としてメリットを捉えることができないためにさらにオフショア実施に対して消極的になってしまっているという構図がうかがえます。 2. オフショアを始める前に何をする必要があるか？ このように経験したことがない企業が、オフショアを検討し始める際には当然のごとく不安が付きまとうことになります。また、何も考えずにオフショアを始めたのでは、過去の失敗事例同様の結末になりかねません。オフショアでの開発は、少なからずリスクが存在します。ここでは、リスクに対する不安を少しでも和らげるために、何をすれば良いかについて紹介します。オフショアを始める前には、最低でも次のことはやっておきましょう。 目的を明確にする 概要を理解する オフショアの事例を研究する オフショア先（国）候補を決める 2.1 目的を明確にする まず、オフショアの目的を明確にしておきましょう。目的により、オフショアの進め方、オフショア先が違ってきます。目的としては次のようなものが考えられます。 コスト削減 人件費の低い国での労働力を活用し、開発予算を抑えます 人材不足解消 日本国内での人材不足解消の手段を海外に求めます スキル導入 自社に技術スキルがなく、即時にそのスキルを導入したい場合に活用します  2.2 概要を理解する 次に、オフショアの契約形態とそのフォーメーションについて理解しておきましょう。大きく分けると受託開発型とラボ型の二つに分類することができます。 受託開発型 オフショア側に納品責任が有る、日本で一般的に採用されているものと同様の契約モデルです。事前に決められた仕様、期間、金額通りにシステムを納品することでプロジェクトが完了します。現地とブリッジSEを窓口にして開発を進めます。 ラボ型開発 同ーのオフショアチームを一定期間、一定予算で抱え込んで開発を進めるやり方です。お客様は、ブリッジSEを通して、或いは直接オフショア側のチームに指示を与えます。  3. オフショアの事例を研究する 目的がはっきりして、オフショアの概要を理解したら、次に他部門・他社のいろいろな事例について研究するとよいでしょう。先達が残してくれた事例は、失敗しないための貴重な財産になります。事例については、インターネットを検索しても、すぐにたくさんの成功事例、失敗事例を見つけることができます。その事例から、注意点やリスクを自分で読み取ることはとても役に立つでしょう。...

“We keep posting jobs, but we can’t hire the engineers we need.” Many companies hit this wall. Yet the IT talent shortage is not a problem that hiring alone can solve. In this article, BAP IT unpacks the real causes of the shortage—and the...

Offshore Software Development is the practice of outsourcing software development services to another country, typically one with lower labor costs and an abundant IT workforce. Businesses adopt this model to reduce expenses, scale operations quickly, and gain access to highly skilled engineers without the...

Onshore and Offshore are not new terms in the business world. However, many people are still confused about choosing these two types. So what is the difference between an Onshore and Offshore company? Which type is the best choice for business? Let’s explore with...

Vietnam is increasingly affirming its position as an ideal destination for offshore development services, thanks to competitive costs, high-quality human resources, and flexible delivery capabilities. In this article, let’s take a look at the Top 10 leading offshore software development companies in Vietnam as...