Team extension vs dedicated software teams: what’s the difference

Software team extensions and dedicated teams have a lot in common. They both give you full control over the dedicated team of developers, have employees provided by a third-party partner, and are often in offshore locations rather than local ones. But there’s one key difference.

A team extension supplements your existing development team whereas a dedicated software development team is a complete team.

**So which should you choose? **

Well, if you only need a few software engineers, analysts or QA testers to supplement your existing setup, a team extension is right for you. But if you want to build a new product or accelerate your product roadmap with an additional scrum team, a dedicated software team is the right choice for you.

Why should you want one?

There are a few common signs that you should get a dedicated team extension. It’s unlikely you’ll experience all of them, but if you notice one or two, that’s a solid indicator that you should investigate further.

• You’re struggling to find local talent to fill your open positions
• Your existing team lacks specific skills and expertise
• Your local developers are unmotivated
• Wage inflation is causing you to overspend to stay local
• You’re unable to scale your development operations
• You’re spending too much time hiring and sorting out HR rather than focusing on your core responsibilities
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Content source: https://thescalers.com/build-dedicated-development-team/