MARS’s product development methodology is based on a platform of robust Global Delivery Model that leverages its various offshore development centers ably complemented by strong professional management. We understand that different clients have different needs, hence we offer them the flexibility to choose from multiple engagement models depending on their unique requirements. Our Delivery Model is backed by global delivery capabilities, which works by breaking down a project into various phases and selecting the physical location for the execution of each phase in such a manner that the time-to-market is reduced sustaining the quality at minimum costs.
By using a “right“ mix of these delivery models, we create a “Unique Value Model” that is efficient in delivering the solution in the most effective manner, both in terms of quality and costs, thereby making us the outsourcing partner of choice. And especially, our Engagement Models help in keeping all options open and configure a winning strategy for clients.
As a result, the Return on Investment (ROI) for Offshore Product Development is maximised. A clear understanding of the clients' business drivers and demands is critical in identifying an appropriate engagement strategy. Some key decision factors are:
- The type of offshore work required
- The size and estimated growth rate of the offshore team
- Immediate business objectives (e.g. reducing time to market or reducing costs or augmenting skill sets)
- Long term goals
Various Engagement Models offered to the clients are:
a) Outsourced Partner
A combination of Onsite / Offshore which involves Project Execution and billing on a Time & Material fixed rate per person/per month. Read More...
b) Dedicated Development Center
b) Dedicated Development Center
MARS provides a dedicated product development center to its Clients that ensures delivering cost effective resource solutions, even while aiding clients to have full control over development and testing teams. Read More...
c) BOT Model
MARS's Build-Operate-Transfer approach enables clients to rapidly start offshore operations and later take ownership of the offshore development center (ODC) as their own subsidiary. Read More...
d) Joint Venture
Our Delivery Model is high-value based that involves mutual strategic investments for pursuing common goals and also sharing business benefits. Read More...
Our credentials and performance in terms of its growth, ethical governance, quality processes, local alliances and skill sets are a testimony to our financial stability, low business risk, high quality of service and best global practices. For other aspects of our Engagement Models
Key Engagement Features
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Quality
- MARS is open to any client-specific certification requirements
- MARS practices internationally accepted PDLC/SDLC methodologies
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Indemnities, Enforceability & Intellectual Property Rights
- MoUs enforceable anywhere and MARS are open to any arbitration resolution mechanism.
- Client's related IPRs, trademarks, copyrights automatically assigned to Client's.
- All MARS employees sign additional direct NDA with Client's
- When exercising the Option to transfer the team, all hardware, software, processes are also transferred.
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Flexible timings
- Shift Timings are used to allow for overlap with geography specific work
- Follows the Sun model to leverage, as needed. Our support teams pair with Client's US/India teams to provide 24/7 uninterrupted coverage
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Broadband Connectivity
- Site-to-Site dedicated VPN allows bi-directional access to tools and resources
- Client's specific connectivity requirements can be installed
- Infrastructure architecture based on team requirements (for example, using Clear case Multi site and other tools for high productivity).
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Audit Rights & Governance
- All our process maintain full audit trail, so that the client can have access to the related records.
- Access to all project dashboard provided to Client's
- Minimum once-a-week status meetings of the project teams with Client's
- Apex team management meeting each quarter
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