Nearshore & outsourcing

Scalable IT delivery with German project management

Experienced development teams within the EU, combined with project responsibility and communication from Germany — high quality, predictable costs, flexible scaling and processing that does not leave the EU.

What nearshore means at Escalt

At Escalt, nearshore is not simply shared resources but an integrated delivery model. Typical elements:

Strategic steering and project responsibility in Germany
Implementation by qualified teams within the EU, particularly in Poland and Romania
Uniform quality standards and clear development processes
Transparent communication and structured project planning
Processing exclusively within the EU — processing outside the EU only happens if you explicitly agree to it

When nearshore & outsourcing makes sense

When additional development or IT capacity is needed at short notice
When the cost frame of development projects needs optimizing
When scaling without long-term fixed costs is required
When internal teams need relief
When projects run over a longer period
When software development, digitalization or IT modernization is planned

Collaboration models

Nearshore software development

Web and platform development
Custom CRM and CMS systems
API and integration development

Team extension

Flexible extension of existing development teams
Individual developers or complete teams
Short- or long-term collaboration

Project-based delivery

Clear project definition and defined deliverables
Delivery with fixed milestones
Quality assurance and acceptance by Escalt

Steering and quality assurance

Project leadership and communication from Germany
Code reviews and technical standards
Transparent progress reporting

Our approach

Requirements definition: tasks, roles, duration and project goals
Team composition: matching profiles, experience and skill sets
Setup & onboarding: processes, tools and communication rules
Delivery & steering: transparent planning, regular coordination
Quality & further development: reviews, optimization, flexible scaling

Bavarian funding

Digitalbonus Bayern: up to 50% subsidy

The Digitalbonus Bayern programme funds digitalization projects of small and medium-sized companies with up to 50% of the eligible costs: up to 7,500 euros with Digitalbonus Standard and up to 30,000 euros with Digitalbonus Plus. In the initial consultation, Escalt checks whether your project qualifies and helps you prepare the application. The company must submit the application itself via its ELSTER business account — that is a requirement of the programme. Important: the project must not have started yet; a binding order already counts as a start.

50%possible funding

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about nearshore & outsourcing

Where are the development teams located?

Within the EU, particularly in Poland and Romania. Project responsibility, coordination with you and quality assurance stay in Germany.

Does our data leave the EU?

No. Processing takes place within the EU or the EEA as a matter of principle. Processing outside it happens only under a separate agreement for the individual engagement, and then on the basis of the standard contractual clauses under Art. 46 GDPR. Details are in the privacy policy.

Who do we deal with day to day?

With Escalt. Your contact, the project lead and the reports come from Germany. Within the development team English is the working language — which as a rule does not concern you.

Does this save us money in every case?

No. Nearshore shifts cost, it does not remove it: steering, quality assurance and coordination remain effort, and on short, fragmented tasks they quickly cost more than the hourly rate saves. The advantage carries on work with a longer run time and a clearly bounded scope.

Can we start with a single developer?

Yes. Team extension is meant for exactly that — one profile, one bounded area, a short run time. Whether it grows into a team is decided by how the collaboration goes, not by a minimum commitment.

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