Knowledge

At BAP, we always learn, update and share offshoring knowledge as well as innovative technology.

IT Talent Shortage Solutions: Why Hiring Alone Isn’t Enough
“We keep posting jobs, but we can’t hire the engineers we need.” Many companies hit this wall. Yet the...
Things to consider first in smartphone application development
With the increasing number of smartphone users, the use of smartphone apps has become important in marketing strategies to...

Offshore

What Challenges Do IT Departments Face? Solutions for the Talent Shortage Era
Why the in-house IT (情シス) team at Japanese companies is increasingly overloaded, the five core challenges they face, and...
Difference between system engineer and IT consultant
An IT Consultant is an expert who utilizes information technology to solve business and management problems. Unlike a System...
Should You Outsource System Development? A Decision Guide for the IT Talent Shortage Era
“The projects keep piling up, but we simply don’t have enough people to handle them.” If that sounds like...
オフショアを始める前にやっておきたいこと
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....
What Is IT Department Outsourcing? A Thorough Guide to the Pros and Cons
As pressure from staff shortages and DX mounts, more companies are considering “IT department outsourcing.” This article thoroughly explains...
Overcoming Offshore Development Challenges: Proven Solutions That Work
Offshore development solutions are a form of collaboration in which businesses work with overseas software engineering teams to build...

Technology

IT infrastructure: Detailed information and opportunities for career development in the IT field
Developing information technology opens up many opportunities for related professions and fields, one of which is the concept of...
Application performance management: An effective solution for businesses
Nowsaday, most businesses use many different types of applications to improve customer service quality and increase competitiveness. However, slow...
Top AI Tools for Office Workers, Marketers, and Developers in 2025
2025 marks the explosive rise of artificial intelligence in daily work. From content creation, design, coding to project management...
Should You Outsource System Development? A Decision Guide for the IT Talent Shortage Era
“The projects keep piling up, but we simply don’t have enough people to handle them.” If that sounds like...
Where Should Manufacturers Start With AI? Advice From BAP’s AI Experts
AI is becoming one of the most closely watched technologies in manufacturing. From quality inspection and equipment failure prediction...
What is SAP S/4HANA? Benefits of SAP exploit before 2027
Data analysis is an important process in today’s business management process and SAP S/4HANA is one of the supporting...