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EDC delivery model
Benchmark has great flexibility in arranging the delivery model that fits to your needs. Listed above is a typical delivery scenario where Benchmark's EDC team co-ordinates with your onsite development team/center via various means of communications including web conferences, FTP and telephones. So while requirements gathering, functional consulting and deployment activities are carried over by your existing teams, Benchmark EDC can act as a complete IT development, maintenance and support unit.

Following are some benefits of this arrangement
- No need for realignment of your business or resources to hand shake process takes minimal time and EDC can be operational quickly
- Local Management Team for governance - bring its considerable technical and executive talent to bear on the EDC
- Skeleton onsite presence and onsite rates can be mutually discussed for specific assignments making the EDC as cost effective as possible
Benchmark addresses your valid concerns of knowledge containment, IP rights and availability of skilled resources when you need them. With Benchmark's value added Advanced Partner Relationship model, we can add value by being core part of your organization including sharing your goals and vision, planning the expansion and skill set needs and making sure you enjoy and feel your EDC as your own captive center.
Following are some strategic advantages of Advanced Partner Relationship model
- Extension of your team - Integral part of your team
- Your can directly discuss your strategies and future plans with Benchmark account manager
- 100% IP protection and resolution of conflict of interest should any arise
- Benchmark can plan skills, competencies aligned with your business plans and focus areas
- Benchmark can provide the HR engine in India and recruit - Your Project Manager can participate in the interviews and candidate selection process
- Benchmark Development team can overlap work-hours to cover minimum 50% of your business hours
To learn more on how Benchmark IT Solutions can assist you in setting up your EDC, please contact us at 407-878-3960

