EDC Int'l is an entirely independent US consulting company that was founded in 1988 to help American firms locate and evaluate ideal offshore solutions for software projects.

In our original job, the client desired to have someone completely independent do on-site inspection and evaluations of several offshore providers. This basic format has remained unchanged, and we are unique in this respect. Every other service we have seen that offers, "consulting" in offshore software development is actually promoting a company they are affiliated with.

It is not an easy job to decide on the right offshore company. The vast majority of companies are not represented or very poorly represented by sales forces here in the US. The cost for them to send and support just one salesperson is often far more than the cost of a dozen of their software engineers.

Differences between excellent choices and poor ones are not easy to see, especially when the provider is so far away. Software development is highly dependent on having the correct team with real skills and experience in the area YOU need, plus capable project managers that are able to interact well with your personnel. Large companies that mostly cater to Fortune 500 clients often don't give their best to smaller projects. Companies that have done great work in a specific area may do poorly if all the people with that experience are involved in another project. We look at current capabilities, resources and price, and also at finding a provider that "fits" well with your personnel and business practices.

We also realize that a "pretty good" solution is often commercially worthless; so is one that is delivered late.

With our offshore service package, you get flexible options to meet your budget. You can track your projects effectively with our web based secure Issue Management System. You receive help from expert software developers who have degrees in computer science, certifications from major vendors like Microsoft, Lotus, Sun etc. and experience in cutting edge technologies like JAVA, XML, ASP, Domino, IIS, Front page, etc. Their productivity and our infrastructure ensure that your projects are always completed in time.

Types of services EDC Int'l can provide includes:
Programming Services: Provide both turnkey and hourly rate options
Maintenance Services: Provide annual maintenance of client/server and web based System
Conversion Services: Provide conversion of software from older technology to state of art technology
Data Entry Services: Provide data entry and migration services

EDC Int'l major concerns

	Quality and Technical knowledge Very well qualified developers are available, and you can have a top-notch team working for you in very little time. All the latest development tools and training are available. Careful selection of the right company is key.
	Cost The cost is relatively low for services. Savings can thus be enormous. We can usually save companies over 50% of the costs of hiring personnel and even more if the solution was to use contractors. You wind up with all the normal outsourcing benefits of no continuing personnel cost obligation and have a much lower cost as well.
	Start-up Time Small projects can be started within days. We can fulfill all your needs using our skilled resources. However, start-up time depends upon project size, type and specifications.
	Communication Satellite, Internet, voice, and videoconference technology are available.
	Data Security Excellent security exists, and the Egyptian government now has enacted intellectual property rights legislation. EDC Int'l is an US Corporation and thus operate under US law.
	On-Time Delivery We offer delivery guarantees and we can quickly add additional developers if needed.