Cut Delivery Costs by 50% Through Offshore Transition
How Maintain Technology Optimised the Onshore–Offshore Model to Deliver Sustainable Cost Savings Without Compromising Performance
Industry
Enterprise IT / Application Management
Engagement
Outsourcing & Delivery Model Optimisation
Outcome
50% reduction in delivery costs, maintained service targets, and a stable long-term onshore–offshore capability.
Case Study
The client was facing high project and application maintenance costs that consumed a significant portion of the budget and limited investment in innovation. Their delivery model was inefficient, heavily reliant on high-cost onshore resources, and previous attempts at offshoring had failed.
Problem
The Challenge
The client was facing high project and application maintenance costs that consumed a significant portion of the budget and limited investment in innovation. Their delivery model was inefficient, heavily reliant on high-cost onshore resources, and previous attempts at offshoring had failed—cost savings were negated by delivery issues, quality degradation, and missed targets. The leadership team therefore needed a solution that could reduce costs sustainably without repeating the mistakes of earlier offshore transitions.
Our Approach:
The Maintain Technology Outsourcing Methodology
We deployed a structured, capability-first model to ensure offshoring worked in practice — not just on paper:
Step 1
Baseline & Opportunity Assessment
Analysed service catalogue, cost structures, delivery performance, and skill distribution. Identified functions and activities most suited for offshore delivery without impacting service targets.
Step 2
Capability Alignment
Matched offshore partner capabilities to client requirements, focusing on technical skills, domain knowledge, and service quality history. Defined clear roles and accountability split between onshore and offshore teams.
Step 3
Optimised Onshore–Offshore Operating Model
Designed governance and communication structures to bridge cultural and time-zone differences. Established joint KPIs to drive shared accountability. Embedded a “follow the sun” approach for faster turnaround and reduced downtime.
Step 4
Phased Transition & Knowledge Transfer
Piloted with a subset of services before scaling. Structured knowledge transfer sessions and shadow-support periods to safeguard quality.
Result
- 50% reduction in delivery costs across project and application maintenance functions.
- No drop in performance — all SLA and KPI targets maintained during and after transition.
- Sustainable onshore–offshore capability with embedded governance and continuous improvement processes.
- Proven repeatable model for future offshoring without the pitfalls seen in prior attempts.
Why It Matters
Offshoring is not a cost-saving silver bullet — it can fail without the right model. Maintain Technology’s outsourcing methodology ensures cost efficiency is balanced with capability, quality, and long-term sustainability, turning offshoring from a risk into a competitive advantage.
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