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Akebono understands the outsourcing needs of different customers and sets up its processes and policies towards achieving customer delight. It offers the following engagement models to meet various requirements of its customers

 

Discrete Project Model

 

 
  • Depending upon the customer plans, Akebono executes the outsourcing projects in discrete manner. The projects may be either on "fixed bid" basis or on "time and material" basis. These projects could be of same or different product / application, domains, technologies etc.
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  • In this model, the product / application knowledge retention is not required as the projects vary from one type to another. The project team may also vary from one project to another.
 

Offshore Development Centre (ODC) Model

 

 
  • Depending upon the customer plans, Akebono has set up ODC in its development centre in Hyderabad. Here, the projects are expected to be on "time and material" basis. This model is preferred when the project team size requirement is more than ten members.
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  • Generally, ODC is preferred in a specific product / application related outsourcing projects. The knowledge retention is very essential for the success and continuity of ODC. Akebono sets-up appropriate training processes for its ODC Staff in the product / application towards knowledge retention.
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  • Akebono understands the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) of customer products /applications. Towards protecting customer IPRs, Akebono has equipped its IT infrastructure in the best possible manner.
 

Continuous Support and Development Outsourcing Model

 

 
  • This model takes care of continuous engagement with customer(s) during their Product /Application life cycle activities. It suits for the project team size of less than ten members.
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  • The knowledge retention is also addressed in this model such that the outsourcing engagement proceeds successfully and steadily.
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    Akebono sets up its project teams and IT infrastructure catering to these different engagement models and manages the outsourcing projects confirming to customer requirements and plans. Customers can choose one or more engagement models depending upon their requirements and plans.