By Tom Rowinski, managing partner at JTR Solutions, custom software development 

Outsourcing software development has been a trend for some time after the demand for these services led to an increase in providers around the world. Over the past 20 years, outsourcing has spanned from Latin America to India, Eastern Europe to China.

While analyzing your company’s development costs, you may find that offshoring to one of these countries appears less expensive. However, you’ll want to assess the long-term risks and hidden charges before you move forward. Consider these potential risks in offshore development.