Dedicated team definition
A Dedicated Team is a business model that refers to an agreement between the client and service provider, where the latter provides software development professionals to the client on a long-term basis. These specialists are selected according to the client’s specific requirements, including experience and skill sets. The client can either manage the dedicated IT team directly or assign a project manager from the service provider to coordinate the communication process. Usually, the dedicated team works from the service provider’s office.
The dedicated team model has a very simple and transparent pricing system: there are monthly payments that depend on the team size. The total cost includes the team members’ salaries plus the service provider’s fee, which covers administrative overheads.
Dedicated developers are best suited for projects where the scope cannot be strictly defined and requirements may change during the development process. The main purpose of this model is to hire a dedicated project team that will compensate for the lack of necessary expertise and will seamlessly work as your own.
Advantages of the Dedicated Team Model:
- Predictable and defined budget
- Because the scope is not strictly defined, requests can be changed any time
- Full control over the management of the team
- Dedicated team members have a deep understanding of the client’s project and business goals
- Continuous communication with the team through everyday communication with the use of web tools like Asana, Trello, and Basecamp
- The team is stable and is fully dedicated to the particular client
Disadvantages of the Dedicated Team Model:
- Inefficient for short-term projects
- Crewing can take time
- Team management also takes time (unless you decide to go with a service provider’s project manager)
- The Dedicated team model may be more expensive than the Time & Material model for projects that not require a constant software development
When to Choose a Dedicated Team
The dedicated team model is the right choice when you need flexibility, stability, and long-term commitment from your development partners. It works best for:
- Long-term projects with evolving requirements
- Startups and growing businesses that need to scale fast
- Projects where scope and specifications may change during development
- Businesses lacking in-house expertise in specific technologies
A dedicated team model in outsourcing will perfectly suit a dynamic project with changing requirements and tasks but a defined end goal. It offers flexibility, scalability, and access to specialized expertise while giving businesses full control over their dedicated project team.
Learn more on how to hire a dedicated team of engineers.