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Team & CollaborationJul 18, 2026

Software agency, in-house team, or nearshore extended team: which fits?

Need more development capacity but unsure about the shape? We put three models side by side (software agency, in-house, and nearshore extended team), with the honest best fit for each, so you make the right call the first time.

Team & CollaborationMar 25, 2026

How to integrate a development team from Moldova with your in-house Dutch team: best practices

In the current competitive business environment, companies are always looking for ways to scale their operations. The extended teams model offers Dutch IT companies an alternative to traditional outsourcing. At the same time, the success of the model depends on how well you will integrate the extended team into your in-house Dutch team. Here are some best practices that will ensure an easy integration.

Team & CollaborationJan 21, 2026

What are the benefits of extended teams?

The key ingredient for a successful company is having the right people on board! While it's crucial, hiring the best people is a challenging task, with outsourcing sometimes appearing as the best option.

Team & CollaborationDec 9, 2025

Why do you need a back-end developer on your team?

Full-stack developers can carry a simple back end. Once your product depends on APIs, integrations, data and security that hurt the business when they fail, that layer needs an owner. In this article: what a back-end developer owns, when you need one, what to ask when hiring, and the ways to fill the role.

Team & CollaborationNov 19, 2025

Extended teams vs outstaffing

Don't blindly wonder if the extended teams model or outstaffing is right for you. To empower business owners like you, we've created a list of the pros and cons of each model here, so that you can make the right choice the first time and avoid buyer's remorse.

Team & CollaborationOct 14, 2025

Why do you need a QA engineer on your team?

Developers test whether their own change works. A QA engineer tests what happens when a user does something else. In this article: what the role delivers day to day, when to add the role, and how to fill it: through a contractor, a test agency, or an extended team.

Team & CollaborationSep 17, 2025

Moldova: Europe's next tech powerhouse

Many companies don't know what to expect when considering Moldova as an IT destination. The country is relatively small and has only been independent for over thirty years. Interestingly enough, not many people know that when you come to Moldova, you can take advantage of the dynamic growth in the IT and telecom sectors that Moldova has enjoyed over the past few years. We've seen this opportunity in the past and are now taking full advantage of it.

Team & CollaborationAug 19, 2025

Why do you need a front-end developer on your team?

Full-stack developers can build a working interface. A front-end developer owns how it behaves for the user: on every screen, on a slow connection, with a keyboard, as the product grows. In this article: when full-stack is enough, the signals that your team needs a dedicated front-end developer, what it changes for your product, and how to fill the role.

Team & CollaborationJul 22, 2025

Why choose Chișinău to extend your software development team?

When it comes to extending your team, location can play a critical role in the success of your business. Chișinău, the capital of Moldova, has emerged as a top destination for companies looking to expand their teams.

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