Successful & in line with your budget: Onshoring & Nearshoring.
Onshoring & nearshoring
International networking is part of our DNA.
We know how challenging it can be to find your own experts. And that's not all - familiarisation with projects & teams as well as support and long-term development are often difficult to plan. Packing this process into a solid budget is often almost impossible. For precisely these cases, we offer you our nearshoring expertise - whether for individual projects or as team resources.
External project resources - onshore/nearshore
Expert:Inside project-based
Use individually or in teams
Digital projects generally need to be completed quickly, but above all they should remain within budget and still be of very high quality. With over 300 experts worldwide, we can put together the right team for every project:
International
Individual experts from Germany, Romania or Hungary
Flexible
Customised to your needs, you only pay for the agreed and called-up service
Team or individual resources
No matter what you need, we can put together a team for you on request or provide individual experts
Our team for your business
The most important advantages of our nearshoring offer at a glance:
Massive cost benefits through controllable use of resources while maintaining high quality.
Minimal time zone differences facilitate communication and collaboration in real time.
Similar or compatible data protection laws (e.g. within the EU) facilitate compliance with regulations such as the GDPR.
The contractual partner is always CGF in Germany, so there are no risks that could arise from offshoring to more distant regions.
Shared or similar working cultures promote better understanding and reduce misunderstandings.
Frequently asked questions:
General information on external project resources - onshore/nearshore
What exactly are interim specialists and what advantages do they offer your company?
Interim specialists are experts who are available at short notice and are deployed specifically to bridge staff shortages, implement critical projects or supplement missing skills. They bring operational experience, technical expertise and quick implementation skills - without a long-term commitment. CGF AG provides experts from Germany as well as from our nearshore locations in Romania and Hungary.
For which projects or situations does it make sense to use external IT specialists?
Typical deployment scenarios include IT transformation projects, software developments, system migrations, SAP rollouts, cloud or DevOps projects and short-term absence of key personnel.
How quickly can you expect to find a suitable profile or team?
As a rule, we present you with qualified candidates within a few days - ready for deployment, tested and customised to your requirements. Depending on your requirements, our specialists can come from Germany or from our nearshore locations.
How are we as customers involved in the selection process for external specialists?
Our selection process is divided into various phases:
- Pre-selection of suitable specialists
- Presentation of the candidates who best fulfil your requirements
- Joint interviews and final selection decision
Nearshoring: opportunities and organisation
What is the difference between nearshoring and offshoring?
Nearshoring means the relocation of IT services to countries that are geographically and culturally close - e.g. in the United States. B. in Eastern Europe. This minimises language barriers and time zone problems and increases efficiency.
Offshoring, on the other hand, usually takes place in distant regions with significantly greater cultural and temporal differences.
What advantages does nearshoring offer over in-house solutions?
Nearshoring enables fast access to qualified IT specialists at attractive conditions - without compromising on quality, communication or project management. In addition, your internal IT remains unburdened and focussed. In many projects, we combine nearshore resources with German-speaking specialists on site for maximum efficiency.
In which countries are our nearshore teams based?
Our teams operate in Romania and Hungary - regions with a high level of technical training, stable infrastructure and very good English and German language skills.
How do we ensure quality and communication with nearshore teams?
We work with well-established, agile teams and ensure that communication, project management and quality assurance are handled by experienced German-speaking contacts. Tools such as Jira, Confluence, Teams and Slack are standard.
How do you ensure that the proposed specialists are really qualified?
Our experts go through a structured selection process - including professional interviews, reference checks and, if required, technical assessments. Only candidates who fit your project both professionally and culturally are put forward.
Are data protection and IT security guaranteed in nearshoring projects?
Yes, we work in compliance with the GDPR, sign individual NDAs and have modern security standards, underpinned by our ISO certifications ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 22301 and ISO 20000-1.
Project process and cooperation
How does collaboration with a mixed team (in-house + nearshore) work?
Our teams are used to hybrid setups. Clear role allocation, transparent communication and regular coordination ensure smooth collaboration - as a seamless extension of your internal team.
How does the familiarisation and integration of an external specialist work in your company?
We provide support with structured onboarding, ensure that objectives are clear and ensure close integration into your existing project or team structure - on site or remotely.
Can you also commission a complete project team instead of individual specialists?
Yes, we can put together complete project teams on request - including project management, development, QA, DevOps and more. Ideal for larger projects with high implementation speed.
What happens if additional capacity is required during the course of the project?
No problem - our teams are designed to scale flexibly. Whether additional developers, testers or project managers: we expand the team as required and without any loss of quality. We can draw on our nearshore teams as well as experienced colleagues in Germany.
Can nearshore teams also be permanently integrated into our organisation?
Yes, on request we offer dedicated teams or individual specialists on a long-term basis - as an extended part of your IT team. This model promotes knowledge retention, team coherence and planning security.
Costs & Profiles
Which profiles / skills can be made available at short notice?
Our pool includes a.
- Software development - .Net, Java, Python, HTML, PHP, React, Angular, etc.
- Software experts - CRM, ERP, ECM, BPM, BI, etc.
- Databases - DB2, Oracle, MySQL, etc.
- Business Intelligence - SPSS, SAP BI, SAS, Microstrategy, etc.
- SAP - consulting, development, etc. IT operations - cloud, ITIL, security, network/system administration, support, etc.
- Testing - penetration tests, manual testing, etc.
- Analysis - Data Scientist, Architecture, Business Analyst
- Quality assurance & management - ISO, Six Sigma, CMMI, etc.
- IT project leadership & management - agile methods, SCRUM, Kanban, Prince2, PMI, etc.
How flexible are the contract models?
We offer customised models - whether project-related, time & material or dedicated capacities on a monthly basis. Customisation is possible at any time.
What does an interim expert or nearshore team cost?
The costs vary depending on the profile, location and complexity. Nearshore models often offer attractive daily rates. We also prepare transparent offers for experts from Germany - economically and performance-orientated.
What industry experience do our experts have?
Our experts have experience in various industries, including a. Finance, Automotive, E-Commerce, Industry, MedTech, Energy, Insurance.
Language & Communication
What is the language level of our nearshore experts - do they also speak German?
Yes, over 20 % of our colleagues in Romania and Hungary speak German. If German language skills are required for a project - e.g. B. in direct customer contact or for integration into German-speaking teams - we ensure that the specialists deployed fulfil these requirements.
How does communication in the project work - in German or English?
The project language is flexible and depends on your requirements - whether German or English. For all projects, we provide you with German-speaking contacts who coordinate communication with nearshore teams and ensure clear interfaces.
Next steps?
How do I obtain external project capacities from CGF - what is the next step?
It's simple: get in touch with us - by phone or e-mail. We will clarify your requirements and general conditions in a brief discussion. Within a few days, you will receive suitable expert or team suggestions - ready to use, reliable and tailored to your situation.
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