Nearshoring: Efficient IT solutions close to you
Why nearshoring is the smart alternative to offshoring
The challenge – Our response
The shortage of qualified IT professionals now affects almost all industries. Projects are delayed, internal teams are overloaded, and costs are rising. At the same time, digitalization, software development and cloud transformation require fast and flexible solutions.
Nearshoring is the modern answer to this: you benefit from first-class specialists from EU and EU-related countries including cultural proximity, high quality and significantly lower costs.
What does nearshoring mean?
Nearshoring involves outsourcing business processes or IT services to geographically close countries.
Unlike traditional offshoring (e.g., to India), nearshoring enables closer coordination, culturally familiar collaboration and greater efficiency. This is ideal for software development, support, testing, DevOps, data & AI or other IT projects.
Through our nearshoring centers in Poland (Nearshoring Poland) and other Eastern European countries you gain access to a large pool of highly qualified experts.
Nearshoring vs. Offshoring: The Crucial Difference
| Criteria | Nearshoring | Offshoring (e.g., India) |
|---|---|---|
| Geographical proximity | High (EU/non-EU countries close to the EU) | Low (e.g., Asia) |
| Time zone difference | Minimal (real-time communication) | High (makes coordination difficult) |
| Cultural proximity | High (Western work structures) | Low (potential misunderstandings) |
| Language proficiency | Often excellent English skills | Variable |
| Cost savings | High (up to 50% compared to Germany) | Very high |
Step by step to your nearshoring solution
Analysis & Planning
Identify requirements, define roles and develop a customized concept—transparent, realistic and scalable.
Setup & Onboarding
Team composition, seamless communication, secure IT infrastructure and EU-compliant framework conditions (data protection & labor law).
Collaboration & Control
Close collaboration thanks to similar time zones, agile methods and regular coordination. Efficient collaboration guaranteed.
Review & Optimization
Ongoing evaluation of results, process optimization and flexible adjustment of team sizes for a sustainable partnership.
Your advantages with nearshoring
Short distances & easy communication
Nearby time zones enable real-time communication — without delays.
Access to a large talent pool
Countries such as Poland have thousands of qualified IT specialists available – no compromises on quality.
Cost efficiency without risk
Savings of up to 50% compared to German costs with consistent quality and professional standards.
Transparency & Control
Geographical proximity and direct communication mean you always retain full control over your projects.
Successfully implemented: Our nearshoring references
Supplier of signaling technology solutions from Switzerland
Project start: 2023
Our task:
North IT currently provides six testing engineers. Our team is responsible for:
- Performing software tests for signaling systems that have been converted from hardware code into function block diagrams and/or structured text
- Development and execution of test cases in a fully simulated environment (e.g., HIMA SILworX)
- Quality assurance in accordance with railway standards EN 50126-1, EN 50126-2 and EN 50716
Benefits for the customer:
- High test coverage: Complete coverage of functional, component-based and integrative requirements
- Efficient use of resources: Flexible scaling of the team according to project requirements
- Technical depth: Use of experienced testing engineers with in-depth knowledge of railway-specific standards and tools
Profile: Event agency based in the greater Stuttgart area
Project start: 2020
Our task:
Since 2020 North IT has provided two developers (front-end and back-end) and one designer via nearshoring. The team is working on the development and maintenance of an internal CRM system that digitally supports operational processes and streamlines the management of customers, bookings and projects.
Benefits for the customer:
- Continuous development of the CRM system
- High stability and user-friendliness of the internal software
- Efficient resource provision via nearshoring
Profile: Digital legal advice
Project start: 2021
Our task:
Since 2021 North IT has been providing a developer for a Berlin law firm via nearshoring, combining legal expertise with modern digital solutions. Our employee is responsible for:
- Development and refinement of digital legal products
- Maintenance of existing software solutions
- Ensuring stable, scalable and user-friendly applications
Benefits for the customer:
- Continuous development and rapid implementation of new features
- High quality and stability of digital products
- Cost-effective use of resources through nearshoring
Profile: Specialist wholesaler and systems engineering for refrigeration and air conditioning technology
Project start: 2025
Our task:
North IT is providing an experienced Android developer for a specialist wholesaler and systems engineering company for refrigeration and air conditioning technology based in Stuttgart. Our employee is responsible for:
- Development and implementation of a native Android app
- Ensuring performance and user-friendliness
- Integration of functions such as product catalog, order management and location finder
Benefits for the customer:
- Optimized user experience: Fast and smooth use on mobile devices
- Advanced features: Integration of product catalog, order management and location finder
- Efficient use of resources: Cost-effective implementation through nearshoring
Future-proof with nearshoring
It is a strategic tool for sustainable growth, innovation and taking the pressure off your teams. Take advantage of proximity, quality and efficiency.