In 2025, UK businesses are under cost pressure and cannot find enough local technology talent, so they are augmenting their software teams with developers from nearshore countries. This report examines how UK companies are using nearshore outsourcing to reduce costs, which regions they favour (with a focus on Eastern Europe), the qualities they seek in augmentation vendors (from professionalism to enthusiasm), how selection criteria reflect chief information officer and procurement priorities, and whether preferences vary by industry or company size. Insights from chief information officer surveys and interviews are included.
Alexander Kom
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