With the right team in place, the sky’s the limit
Experience is essential. That’s why our teams are carefully composed to provide the right mix of skills, knowledge and expertise to execute your project.
Cognits has been helping our clients accelerate their digital initiatives for more than 10+ years by providing quality expertise and technical consultation at a fraction of the cost of US rates.
So Why Outsource?
Cost Savings
Outsourcing software development can provide significant cost savings compared to hiring an in-house team.
By outsourcing, companies can avoid expenses related to recruitment, training, salaries, benefits, office space
and equipment.
Access to Specialized Skills and Expertise
Outsourcing software development can provide significant cost savings compared to hiring an in-house team.
By outsourcing, companies can avoid expenses related to recruitment, training, salaries, benefits, office space
and equipment.
Time to Focus on Core Competencies
Outsourcing non-core activities (like software development) allows companies to concentrate on their core competencies and strategic initiatives.
Scalability and Flexibility
Outsourcing provides businesses with flexibility to scale their software development efforts up or down quickly based on changing needs.
Faster Time to Market
Outsourcing can equip you with a full, dedicated, highly skilled team which helps accelerate time to market for
software products.
Increased Innovation and Access to New Technologies
Outsourcing partners bring fresh perspectives, innovative ideas and exposure to the latest technologies and
industry trends.
Risk Sharing
The outsourcing vendor is responsible for managing and mitigating project risks, ensuring adherence to quality standards and meeting agreed-upon timelines. This shared responsibility can reduce overall risk exposure for the company.
Let us help propel your business forward!
We know outsourcing crucial talent can come with some concerns. As a nearshore team based in Guatemala we’ve broken the mold and can address those concerns head on.
Quality Control
Communication challenges and cultural differences can impact the product’s quality.
But at Cognits:
- We take quality very seriously. Every deployment goes through a rigorous quality assurance process before it’s posted live.
- We can create a quality management system for you, or share a well known framework - our talent is always ISTQB certified to ensure the right implementation.
Communication
Time zone differences, language barriers and cultural nuances can hinder effective collaboration.
But at Cognits:
- We are Central Standard Time aligned.
- Every employee has to pass an English proficiency test to be considered for employment. We also provide continued English classes for our employees.
Security Risks
Sharing sensitive information with an external 3rd party can cause security concerns.
But at Cognits:
- We establish confidentiality agreements that protect our client’s sensitive information.
- We implement strong encryption protocols to protect data during transmission and storage.
- We implement access controls like strong password policies and 2-factor authentication.
- We follow secure coding practices and conduct through security testing to identify and fix vulnerabilities.
- We adhere to industry specific security standards and regulations such as OWASP.
- We provide a secure infrastructure and implement firewalls, intrusion, detection systems and regular security updates.
- We provide ongoing security training for our team.
- We have disaster recovery plans in place in the event of an emergency.
Why Guatemala
Guatemala offers the same cost advantages of outsourcing with unparalleled convenience and simplicity.
Strategically located, Guatemala is easily accessible by companies across the United States and in most cases, is just a plane ride away. Close proximity, a centrally aligned time zone, and the shared English language allow for more natural collaboration and result in higher-quality work.
Strategically located, Guatemala is easily accessible by companies across the United States and in most cases, is just a plane ride away. Close proximity, a centrally aligned time zone, and the shared English language allow for more natural collaboration and result in higher-quality work.
Cost Savings
Central Time Zone Aligned
Shared Language
Strategic Location
Optimize Your Development Costs
Rigorous Hiring Process
Guatemala currently has more than 30K IT professionals – and our vast network reaches most of them. We receive a large pool of applicants each year and trust our rigorous hiring process to ensure that the most talented and skilled individuals end up on your team.
Resume Review
Each resume is reviewed and the candidate’s skill level is assessed based on our job description requirements.
English Interview
Every candidate will go through an English interview and must pass with a “fluent” score to continue.
Technical Interview
Our technology leaders then conduct the technical interview where candidates assess their technical capabilities and skills.
Coding Assessment
If the candidate makes it this far, they are given a coding test to complete online that further assesses their level of expertise.
Culture Fit Interview
Once we are confident in their tactical abilities, they are interviewed from a cultural perspective to ensure a good fit.
Background Check
A thorough background check is conducted and the candidate is offered a position.
Onboarding
And it doesn’t stop there. All members of the Cognits team go through a tedious onboarding process to ensure they are set up for success and ready to seamlessly integrate into the team of any client.
The Cognits Approach
We are consultative - not just direction takers.
Our teams show up ready to be your team.
We believe deadlines are critical.
Deadlines are always at the forefront of our projects.
We are flexible.
Our team is prepared to adapt at any point, if things change we will easily adjust resources and do what is necessary to accommodate.
We take a user centric and quality focused approach.
Our teams are trained and certified in industry best practices, and user experience.
We don’t settle for less than excellence.
Our hiring process is tedious and rigorous so that we are confident only the best of the best are staffed for our clients.
What We Do
Product Development
Our highly vetted, qualified, and skilled cross-functional teams work together to deliver value to our customers and clients.
We’ve taken Agile methodology to the next level with a holistic approach built on each individual’s skills to achieve results and create meaningful impact.
We’ve taken Agile methodology to the next level with a holistic approach built on each individual’s skills to achieve results and create meaningful impact.
Platform Integration
Let your internal team focus on the pressing strategic
work and leave complicated tech integrations to us. We
can handle the complexity for you – at any level – to quickly get your platforms to market so you can make the most of
your investment.
Managed Services
We’re ready to partner with you on anything from visualization to security, and cloud services.
Our goal is to help ensure your systems are always up-to-date, running smoothly, and securely protected so that your business can continue to move forward.
Our goal is to help ensure your systems are always up-to-date, running smoothly, and securely protected so that your business can continue to move forward.
Website Development
We offer both custom and template-led website designs at any price point.
Our highly skilled teams ensure each build is optimized for your unique business goals and objectives, and that we build it on your timeline.
Our highly skilled teams ensure each build is optimized for your unique business goals and objectives, and that we build it on your timeline.
Discovery Process
Our discovery process will help jumpstart your product vision. We will work together with customized activities, workshops and interviews to deliver a holistic plan to bring your product to life.
Financial Services
Through a rigorous recruitment process, we guarantee that our teams are knowledgeable and proficient finance experts. If you’re ready to meet your goals faster, we’re ready to build a team that can do just that.
Want to learn more about how we can partner with you?
What We Do
Product Development
Product Development
Our highly vetted, qualified, and skilled cross-functional teams work together to deliver value to our customers and clients.
We’ve taken Agile methodology to the next level with a holistic approach built on each individual’s skills to achieve results and create meaningful impact.
We’ve taken Agile methodology to the next level with a holistic approach built on each individual’s skills to achieve results and create meaningful impact.
Platform Integration
Platform Integration
Let your internal team focus on the pressing strategic
work and leave complicated tech integrations to us. We
can handle the complexity for you – at any level – to quickly get your platforms to market so you can make the most of
your investment.
Managed Services
Managed Services
We’re ready to partner with you on anything from visualization to security, and cloud services.
Our goal is to help ensure your systems are always up-to-date, running smoothly, and securely protected so that your business can continue to move forward.
Our goal is to help ensure your systems are always up-to-date, running smoothly, and securely protected so that your business can continue to move forward.
Website Development
Website Development
We offer both custom and template-led website designs at any price point.
Our highly skilled teams ensure each build is optimized for your unique business goals and objectives, and that we build it on your timeline.
Our highly skilled teams ensure each build is optimized for your unique business goals and objectives, and that we build it on your timeline.
Discovery Process
Discovery Process
Our discovery process will help jumpstart your product vision. We will work together with customized activities, workshops and interviews to deliver a holistic plan to bring your product to life.
Financial Services
Financial Services
Through a rigorous recruitment process, we guarantee that our teams are knowledgeable and proficient finance experts. If you’re ready to meet your goals faster, we’re ready to build a team that can do just that.
Want to learn more about how we can partner with you?
What We Do
Product Development
Product Development
Our highly vetted, qualified, and skilled cross-functional teams work together to deliver value to our customers and clients.
We’ve taken Agile methodology to the next level with a holistic approach built on each individual’s skills to achieve results and create meaningful impact.
We’ve taken Agile methodology to the next level with a holistic approach built on each individual’s skills to achieve results and create meaningful impact.
Platform Integration
Platform Integration
Let your internal team focus on the pressing strategic
work and leave complicated tech integrations to us. We
can handle the complexity for you – at any level – to quickly get your platforms to market so you can make the most of
your investment.
Managed Services
Managed Services
We’re ready to partner with you on anything from visualization to security, and cloud services.
Our goal is to help ensure your systems are always up-to-date, running smoothly, and securely protected so that your business can continue to move forward.
Our goal is to help ensure your systems are always up-to-date, running smoothly, and securely protected so that your business can continue to move forward.
Website Development
Website Development
We offer both custom and template-led website designs at any price point.
Our highly skilled teams ensure each build is optimized for your unique business goals and objectives, and that we build it on your timeline.
Our highly skilled teams ensure each build is optimized for your unique business goals and objectives, and that we build it on your timeline.
Discovery Process
Discovery Process
Our discovery process will help jumpstart your product vision. We will work together with customized activities, workshops and interviews to deliver a holistic plan to bring your product to life.
Financial Services
Financial Services
Through a rigorous recruitment process, we guarantee that our teams are knowledgeable and proficient finance experts. If you’re ready to meet your goals faster, we’re ready to build a team that can do just that.