QAT BRAZIL OFFSHORE DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Why Brazil
QAT's ODC (offshore development center) is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, meaning the time difference to US CDT is only two hours, enabling a high level of communication between offshore and onshore teams.

QA Technologies began its relationship with Brazil in 1998 focusing on libraries and graphic application development. QAT utilized this opportunity to verify Brazilian technical and cooperative engagement skills. During this time, the best practices techniques and tools to support remote work collaboration were established.  Soon after, QAT established a solid base for its development center in Brazil, including new products and technologies development.

In selecting the location for its offshore development center, QAT took into consideration the challenges time zone differences between western business centers and many of the major offshore development sites in India and China presented.  In these locations, there are few hours in the day when project participants can be found in all office. This conflicted with the beliefs the QAT holds about communication between all parties in a project.

 Brazilian Characteristics and Facts

• The size of the Brazilian software market is impressive, with sales of US $7.7 billion (2001).
• "IT production in Brazil is one of the best kept secrets in the world.” remarked Alice Amsden, Professor of Economic Policy at MIT.
• Brazilian industry is conditioned by its historical legacy, besides its relevant role in the domestic economy. This distinguishes it from the other offshore hotspots and produces a different competitive strategy.
• Technology companies present in Brazil include IBM, Microsoft, SAP, Dell, Oracle, Accenture, NEC, and Computer Associates.

 Profile for the Brazilian IT Professional

• Extremely flexible and adaptable task force
• Easy acceptance of innovation
• Good technical abilities
• Easy understanding and adaptation to any culture
• Quick understanding of business rules
• Creativity and efficient visualization and implementation of solutions
• Experience in developing complex projects

QAT BRAZIL OFFICE
Av. Das  Americas 500 bloco 16 sala 212
Barra da Tijuca – Rio de Janeiro – RJ
Phone +55-21-3139-4175

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