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5 Medical Software Types That Will Help You Provide Top-Notch Service

Kristina Poghosyan — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 14:22:29 +0000

Although technology in the medical field began largely due to healthcare institutions, medical technology can now be seen applied in smaller offices allowing practitioners to simplify processes and provide high-quality service.

Truth is that technology brings a great deal of advantages, comfort, and accessibility – and it is no different for the medical industry.

As a health institution, the service you provide extends to any interaction your patients have with you, your staff or your company, in general. From making appointments to getting all of their questions answered, from sharing their health data to offering different ways to consume health information, patients expect the best possible service from their healthcare providers. Using medical software allows health care providers to manage most of the elements of their daily tasks easily and quickly by leveraging technology to increase the growth, performance, and sustainability of their practice.

50% of consumers say they would like to see scheduling appointments more digitized.
59% of people say organizations have lost touch with the human element of customer experience.

What are Medical Software Applications?

In essence, medical software is any and all software applications used in a medical context. This means that from managing patient information to image processing and everything in between is considered to be medical software. To be more specific, the most common types of medical software applications are:

Electronic Health Record (EHR) Software
Medical Database Software
Medical Practice Management Software
Medical Imaging Software
Prescribing Medical Software
Healthcare CRM
Telemedicine Medical Software

And who are these used by? The key medical software users are:

Private Medical Practices
Diagnostic laboratories
Physicians
Pharmacists

How Can Medical Software Be Helpful for You?

By storing, managing and transmitting patient information, medical software is the best way to help you improve efficiency, reducing operating errors and offering a better service day-to-day. Having more time due to task automation, medical applications give you the opportunity to focus on your patients and enhance your operations.

Keep in mind that there’s a lot of competition in terms of medical software available. You should find the one that best suits your business necessities as each one satisfies a different need. Let’s cover some of them. If you still feel it isn’t enough, keep in mind that customization is always an option.

5 Most Common Types of Medical Software

An essential part of providing top-notch service by taking advantage of the technology in the medical industry is implementing applications in your practices where you can store, merge, edit, and share patient information and health records. Creating a database of patients and their health information is not only an eco-friendlier approach but also makes your and your patients’ lives easier. By leveraging the power of medical technology, the health industry is able to enhance administration and patient outcomes.

1. ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD (EHR) SOFTWARE

An electronic health record (EHR) application is one of the most common medical software available. It’s best known as the digital version of a patient’s paper chart. It contains detailed information about patients such as demographics, laboratory results, allergies and everything collected over time. By using an EHR software development solution, providers are able to better manage patient information.

One of the best attributes of this medical application is that providers can create, manage and share information with other providers and organizations involved in a patient’s care such as laboratories, clinics, medical imaging and so on. How much better would the service you provide your service be if you had all of this information at your fingertips? Not only is an EHR an organizational tool, but through it, a full network of practitioners providing a faster and more reliable service than ever before.

Radconnect, a platform that makes it possible to store radiology images safely and share them securely in case there’s a need for a second opinion, is an example of an EHR. Patients don’t have to leave their homes, go from hospital to hospital carrying their radiology images – they can simply share the information via Radconnect.

2. MEDICAL DATABASE SOFTWARE

In the medical field, service can easily expand beyond the regular appointment or scheduled visit, and can even transcend from one patient to another. In that sense, medical databases go further than the individual as they enable health providers to enter patients’ data into digital platforms for the greater good. And that’s their main difference from EHRs. In medical databases, all the information is classified in terms of disease categories and end-up being a point of reference to previous cases for the purpose of medical research. This enables a better experience for future cases and ensures the ever-growing medical network remains strong.

TorsoCAD is a great example of medical database software. This is a desktop and mobile application that allows its users to create a database of patients and edit general information about them, created using Java and cross platform solutions.

3. MEDICAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

When speaking about medical practice management software particularly, we can say that it was made to take care of manual duties such as data entry or appointment scheduling, as well as clinical, financial and administrative functions, to ensure smooth operations of medical facilities. Accurate documentation of patient information, including admissions, medication reports, billing, and appointments, to name a few can be automated by medical practice software management.

MPMs are really the epitome of great customer service in the medical field – at least as far as patients are concerned. Today, patients are more interested in mobile click-to-chat and click-to-call, which reduces their time waiting on hold, repeating information, and having to talk to multiple people. It’s truly about patient support as best as new-age standards allow and medical offices using such tools really see a difference in user satisfaction.

“Think of medical practice management (MPM) as the Jarvis to your Iron Man.”

Bergen Adair

An example of this type of medical tool is the mobile app, Medical Records Tracker, which securely stores and organizes health records, medication schedules, and doctors’ appointments. Created with software development tools such as Bootstrap and Cordova, Medical Records Tracker helps family members and care providers be on top of healthcare regimens for multiple people with calendar integrations and timely mobile alerts.

3. MEDICAL IMAGING SOFTWARE

In a more medically technical way, medical imaging software is one of the most used tools within the industry. Medical diagnosis inside the body is supposed to be challenging but medical imaging software sure makes it easier. As you may know, these are tools that produce visual representations of the body to diagnose any problems and follow accurate treatments.

From radiography, dental images, magnetic resonance imaging to nuclear medicine and ultrasound, there’re tons of healthcare areas that are benefited by the technology advances of medical software. For example, FastPacs Dicom is a DICOM medical imaging application that allows medical professionals to archive, view, and edit DICOM images with an intuitive user interface using a web-based image server and FDA-certified iQ-VIEW review workstation.

4. PRESCRIBING MEDICAL SOFTWARE

Doing everything from the comfort of our own homes is never as important as when you have an illness. In reality, one could assume that the goal of technological advances is not to cater to those who just don’t want to get up off the coach but perhaps those that just can’t. Fortunately, today there are many mobile applications that simplify the process of getting prescriptions and receiving lab results for customers. Some platforms even let users shop for healthcare services – they don’t need to ask a friend for a reference anymore. This extra mile for the medical industry is truly one to cherish, and offering your services through just a platform may be the diversification your practice needed.

One of those apps is RokketMed – an online marketplace that provides locations, prices, and consumer reviews to the users via an aggregator delivery model. It aims to help consumers understand the various providers they could visit depending on what they are suffering from.

5. TELEMEDICINE MEDICAL SOFTWARE

The internet has changed the medical industry, and today, telemedicine isn’t just used to connect doctors, but also to offer remote clinical care to patients. We can safely say that telemedicine can help doctors provide high-quality service to their patients. Telemedicine enables medical providers to treat their patients remotely using tools like video chats, phone, and email. For example, TeleRadiology allows radiologists to practice and interpret medical images while they are not physically at the location where the images are formed, helping speed things up for patients.

Tomer Gofer, CEO of Vaica said, “Telehealth solutions for home diagnostics are leading the way for patients to receive top-quality care from their physicians in the comfort and privacy of their own homes.” With that in mind, let’s go over some software examples.

Custom vs. Ready-Made Medical Solutions

Making a decision about how to integrate medical imaging software development a difficult one: there are so many factors that need to be taken into consideration. One thing to keep in mind is that your medical practice is unique. One thing to keep in mind is that your medical practice is unique. This means that you should first think about what great service means to you! Whether that is offering automatic appointment confirmations via SMS or having patient records stored nicely. This will certainly mark the difference and help you understand which type of medical platform can help you achieve that goal.

Additionally, if you have a small medical practice, choosing a simple single-purpose system medical software can be enough to fulfill all your needs. On the other hand, when big health institutions such as hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, pharmacies, and others decide to implement single-purpose systems and end up having to add several other

systems, it only makes things more complicated: having pieces of information everywhere and having to learn multiple systems can be a hassle.

Custom healthcare software development services will cost you more at the beginning but will save you a lot of time later on when they cater to all your needs. Ready-made solutions work best when there are not very many requirements, and everything is straight forward. So, a strategic long-term decision will be implementing a practice management software in your operations that are integrated with other medical software.

We can never guess the future 100% accurately, but we can surely make predictions. Experts say that advancements that we’ll see soon in the medical industry will be related to 3D printing and AI. Are you following medical technology trends? Then you probably have a great idea of your own. Let’s create the next medical solution that will revolutionize the way patients receive health care and help provide top-notice service in the medical industry.

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Scopic Named on Clutch’s 1000 List of Top B2B Companies

Scopic Team — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 09:11:26 +0000

Since 2006, Scopic and our team of innovative developers have grown to be the world’s largest virtual software company.

Thanks to hundreds of successful projects, we’ve been ranked on the Clutch 1000, a prestigious list of the top B2B companies in the world.

Based in Washington D.C., Clutch is a market research firm that ranks and evaluates B2B firms based on a unique system of verified client feedback. We are proud to hold a perfect 5.0/5.0 ranking on Clutch over 20 reviews, enough to make us one of the top web developers in the world. Clutch’s free shortlists allow potential buyers to connect with the perfect service provider for their needs.

Our team excels at providing the following services for businesses:

Medical and Insurance

Financial
Legal
Arts & Entertainment
Health and Fitness

In a recent project, we worked with a Mobile Outfitters, a cell phone manufacturer, to develop a dashboard.

“Scopic was the single best offshore development company I have every worked with,” said Eric Griffin, co-founder of Mobile Outfitters Their model of providing a dedicated PM who manages all of the developers and serves as a single point of contact is a game-changer. Scopic Software does a fantastic job, and I can not think of anything I wish they did differently. Prospective buyers can also find a centralized catalogue of developers at The Manifest, Clutch’s sister site, where we rank as a top 50 global web developer. We are also listed as one of the top development firms at Visual Objects, a visual portfolio site where companies can showcase their work to prospective buyers. You can find our work at the top of directory pages for the top web developers in Boston.

If you would like to start a project, feel free to contact us today.

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Scopic Partners With Teamwork To Help Businesses Optimize Processes

Giulianna Santos — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 09:14:57 +0000

We are proud to announce a brand-new partnership with Teamwork to help companies streamline their processes and increase their effectiveness in project management.

Our experience in creating custom software solutions add up to over 13 years and we pride ourselves in optimizing business processes while empowering teams to focus on productivity and creativity.

Now, we are excited to become a certified Teamwork partner for technology and enablement. We are highly confident in our ability to best use Teamwork within any business setting that needs collaboration and organization of information, just like we did internally and with our clients.

After using several different project management systems, we chose Teamwork as the best-of-breed project management tool, as it met our teams’ needs. Since we started using Teamwork, we have worked towards integrating it with our internal tools to facilitate our operations. We have already integrated Teamwork, both internally and for our clients, with third-party systems that enable financial, document management, QA, and customer management processes.

Teamwork is a developer-led and web-based company that creates business management applications for teams of all sizes, in all industries. The suite of tools includes project management, helpdesk, and chat software. Joining the partnership demonstrates that we are experts in implementing product integrations and providing consulting services for companies interested in Teamwork enablement.

As a certified partner, we are highly focused on implementing Teamwork integration services. Our expertise with Teamwork and other systems has helped us and our customers reduce inefficiencies, simplify and optimize workflows, reduce costs and risks, and enhance the visibility of internal communication and processes.

Through Teamwork and its integrations, we can empower your company to streamline processes and minimize inefficiencies, allowing you to gain a competitive advantage on the market.

How we can help you with Teamwork:

Optimize the way your team uses the tools. Teamwork is a powerful system, but there are best practices and essential details that can make a difference.
Integrate with your existing systems. Teamwork has a rich API. We can tightly integrate Teamwork with any system no matter how complex it is.
Migrate from an existing project management system. The migration doesn’t need to be painful if it is expertly planned and executed.
Answer your questions and provide application support for your team.

To understand more about what we can do for you as a Certified Teamwork partner, please visit Teamwork’s partnership page.

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Scopic Was Awarded a Position Among Top Chatbot Developers for 2019 by Clutch!

Kristina Poghosyan — Thu, 04 Jul 2019 10:25:31 +0000

At Scopic Software, we pride ourselves on creating custom solutions for each of our clients.

No two clients are the same, so no two solutions should be the same either. Our team of 280+ people with over 12 years of experience in the field is well suited to bring our client’s vision to reality. We understand the importance of technology not only for our clients, but also for the global economy. After being reviewed by Clutch as one of the top chatbot developers, we are incredibly proud to report that our clients are extremely satisfied with our products and team.

Clutch is an established B2B ratings and reviews company headquartered in Washington D.C. Clutch’s mission is to suggest the best possible firm to businesses looking to solve complex problems. Clutch differentiates themselves from their competitors by performing an incredibly in-depth review process before they release the rating of the company on their site. The analysts at Clutch perform market research, analyze this data, and most importantly, perform interviews with clients from the company. These interviews are exactly what sets Clutch apart from their competitors and is a major reason as to why we are so happy Clutch has rated us so highly. Currently, our profile has 5.0 out of 5.0 possible stars, and we have over 10 client reviews on our profile. We are incredibly proud of what our clients have said about our business, and we have included some quotes from client reviews below:

“I was impressed by their ability to understand my initial concept and translate it into a functional application.” – Owner, RecipeIQApp.com

“They operate efficiently and consistently exceed our expectations.” – CTO & Co-Founder, HelpSocial

Clutch also has two affiliate sites, The Manifest and Visual Objects. The Manifest is similar to Clutch, providing a company’s information, but in a quicker manner than Clutch. The Manifest provides a company’s size, location, and services provided, all at a glance. The site also provides clients with a How-To Guide for employing the services of a company found on the site. The Manifest has ranked us within the top web development companies found on the site!

Visual Objects is Clutch’s newest sister site, and creates a visual profile for each company found on the site. This visual portfolio helps clients to envision what their project might look like depending on which creative design company they employ, and is a major visual aid for companies to get their brand out there. Visual Object has ranked us as one of the top web developers on the site, and we invite you to check us out!

Scopic Software is incredibly proud to be ranked on Clutch, The Manifest, and Visual Objects. However, we know we would not be here without our clients and we thank them for taking the time to be interviewed by Clutch. We look forward to continuing to provide our clients with the best service and products possible! Have an idea you’d like to talk about? Talk to our chatbot app development services experts.

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The 5 must-have skills every remote worker should be aware of

Diana Gonzalez — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 22:40:05 +0000

Most people think that getting a job in a virtual company is synonym of flexibility and, to some extent it is, but that freedom has to be equally matched by responsibilities – it’s a give and take that not everybody is able to balance.

With that said, there are definitely some skills you’ll need to be successful as a remote worker to be able to meet the expectations of your employer. Let’s expose those skills so you can figure out if you’re cut out for it.

Communication Skills

Although you’ll probably be miles away from each other, keeping in touch with other team members is a constant matter in this kind of job, that’s why good communication is a must. Take into account that you will be attending regular phone and video meetings as well as managing emails and written assignments. This is a key point because some people prefer personal interaction and that’s a very limited commodity in a remote job.

Tech Skills

There isn’t a single virtual job that doesn’t require you to use common technology tools. That doesn’t mean you have to be an expert, but rather, that you have to be open to work with new apps and have some tech-savviness in you. Platforms like Skype, CRMs, time-tracking tools, email platforms, and others will be a part of your daily routine – you simply can’t ignore it. Of course, experience using project management-type tools is definitely a plus.

Self Management Skills

Meet Deadlines

This is a highly valued skill when it comes to remote work. Your performance will, most likely, be measured by results rather than time spent (or maybe both). Meeting deadlines is not just for yourself though, on-time results are necessary for a remote team to work cohesively, specially if others depend on your work. Additionally, the very probably time difference of 12+ hours between each other will make for long, out-of-budget projects if not handled efficiently.

Independence and Proactivity

As a remote worker you have to be able to work independently and proactively. Based on the time difference, there might be occasions in which you won’t have anyone around to ask a particular question. A little independence and proactivity will take you a long way in those situations.

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Virtual companies are looking for people who can keep themselves on track. Being able to organize your activities and allocate the time you can spend on each one will help you achieve the discipline you’ll need. Try using to-do lists as well as respecting your estimates to stay on top of your tasks. Above all, remember that flexibility isn’t a synonym of “disorganization”.

Avoid distractions

When you’re working from home, it could be a little difficult to avoid distractions. Setting an office space, limiting your social media interactions, and avoiding constant switches between one task and another could help you be more productive. However, at the end of the day, you have to be the type of person who will place the right limits for yourself to make sure your work gets done no matter what.

Balance Within

Remote workers sometimes work more than they actually think and overworking can affect productivity and satisfaction. When your job begins to collide with your personal life, it results in feeling overloaded and, sometimes can lead to nonconformity. Being able to set a healthy balance between your personal life and work is of great importance.
If you think you have all of these must-skills, it’s time to start searching for a virtual job for you!

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How Scopic Became the #1 Guru on Guru.com for Custom Development Solutions

Marine Hakobyan — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 16:14:15 +0000

Founded in 2006, Scopic’s mission has been to become the best in what we do.

It takes time and effort to become the #1 in anything.

When it comes to software services and custom IT solutions, it’s not only about the time. It’s also about forming the right team, following the market’s changes, learning the latest technologies and listening to what customers want and what the market needs. Through hard work and dedication, Scopic has been named the #1 Guru on Guru.com and is proud to be called this way.

Scopic takes on freelance projects and delivers custom development solutions for virtually everything, including cross platform mobile development services, responsive design, and web frameworks. We provide the perfect mix of mobile, desktop and web development solutions and marketing services, which we believe is the key in driving our clients’ projects to success. Paying close attention to every little detail and creating unique experiences for users through visually engaging and user-centric interactive web solutions is how we made it to the top. We also help our clients market their products as part of their success journey, being there for them on every step along the way.

Want to see what our clients have to say about our work?

Scopic has an abundance of customer reviews on Guru.com, almost all of which are 100% positive. That is the ultimate proof of being the leading Guru!

Steve Gardiner, the CEO of OrthoSelect Inc states:

“I have worked with several software firms and many freelancers. Scopic is by far the best we have worked with. They are affordable, exceptionally talented, and communicative. I am really appreciative of Scopic, and I can’t say that enough about them. No more searching for another software firm. Scopic is home.”

Dennis Braunston, the CEO of ShadeWave LLC is another happy client of Scopic. He shares:

“I have been working with Scopic for over eight years on various software projects, all of which have been very challenging. They have truly exceeded my expectations. Words like thorough, honest and innovative come to mind but it still doesn’t fully describe their superior performance. My software that they designed is revolutionary. Others over the last 20 years have tried approaches to do what we have done but they failed. I owe this to Scopic’s hard and smart work. Honest, innovative, unique and fills a much-needed niche. It is with pleasure that I recommend Scopic.”

If you wish to work with the best Guru on Guru.com, check out Scopic’s profile at Guru.com – the #1 Guru.
Also, make sure to contact us should you ever need the help of the top experts in the field. We can’t wait to make you our next happy customer!

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Scopic Software Partners with Twilio to Build Cutting-edge Communication Solutions

Scopic Team — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 15:14:35 +0000

Scopic Software, one of the largest virtual companies which offers custom web, mobile, and desktop development services, announced that it has partnered with Twilio to help its customers build smart tailor-made communication solutions for their business needs.

By enabling customers to use voice, text or video in their solutions, Scopic Software provides them with a significant competitive advantage.

Scopic’s cutting-edge custom software solutions combined with Twilio’s cloud communication platform hold a great advantage over ready-to-use options – they are designed to fit the specific needs of each client. Additionally, they allow clients to use their own source code, providing extra security for all their communication.

“More and more, communications play an integral role in the digital transformation strategies that companies need to stay competitive. With Twilio’s unique API-first cloud communications platform, it is simple for Scopic’s developers to build innovative and robust applications for our customers, incorporating channels such as voice, text, chat, and video.

This partnership is key for Scopic, as Twilio technologies are enabling a reinvention of the way our customers will engage with their own clients, leading to new opportunities and accelerated growth. We look forward to building out our Twilio practice and continuing to help our customers innovate to reach their objectives,” said Astrid Moerbeek, Twilio Partnership Manager at Scopic Software.

“Historically, companies have been challenged by SaaS models that are difficult to customize and on-premises models that are costly and slow to deploy,” said Chetan Chaudhary, global VP of partners at Twilio. “Twilio’s platform empowers consulting partners to build custom, scalable communications solutions for their customers without limits, allowing them to see value from their implementations faster than ever before. The Twilio platform is tailor-made for companies like Scopic Software that are defining the future, supported by our partner program Build that includes all they need to transform their business.”

As a certified Gold Level Twilio service provider, Scopic Software has carried out the development of the following bespoke business communication applications:

Kreo
A secure fully customizable communication platform for group messaging and calling which enables employees to communicate in a reliable and efficient way.
InterviewFocus
A cloud-based web application for coaching and tutoring utilizing speech recognition, video processing, and live media streaming technologies.
Operations Texting App
A mobile application that enables management to reach employees when immediate communication is needed.

Scopic continues to leverage Twilio’s technology by integratng our scalable, cross platform mobile app development services that use voice, group messaging, video, screen sharing and more for professional use.

Scopic Software also provides customers with the consulting expertise that makes it possible for any customer to innovate with Twilio regardless of region, industry, business model or development resources. Being a Twilio Build’s partner, Scopic has access to:

Certification Program – Digital training and certification program empowered Scopic Software to become a Twilio expert. Which enables Scopic to deliver top-notch Twilio solutions to its customers.
Partner-specific business models – As a Twilio Build’s partner Scopic Software benefits from lead sharing, co-selling and reselling which enables introduces us to new revenue streams.
Twilio Build Marketplace – A digital showcase gives Scopic Software the opportunity to present offerings to Twilio’s more than 50,000 existing customers and an unlimited number of potential new customers who can now innovate with Twilio through Twilio Build.
Technology Early Access Program – Early access to Twilio’s product roadmap provides Scopic Software with the opportunity to be the first certified providers of Twilio’s contact center application platform, Flex, as well as future innovations from Twilio.

To learn more about Scopic Software expertise as a Gold Level Twilio Partner, please visit our dedicated page.

About Scopic Software

US-based fully remote Scopic Software is developing visually engaging and interactive solutions, custom made to enhance the clients’ business. Over a decade of service and 1000+ projects, developing digital products and user-centric software for a wide range of industries and niches.

Being a global company with over 250 team members spread all over the world, Scopic Software focuses on what matters: developing dynamic software solutions that leverage the latest technologies and maintain successful partnerships with its clients. For more information about Scopic Software, please visit https://scopicsoftware.com.

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Does Outsourcing Really Work? Here’s how to do it without being burnt

Scopic Team — Tue, 29 May 2018 13:18:50 +0000

Outsourcing has long been a good opportunity for businesses to gain individuals or teams with the skills needed, without the hassle and cost of full-time contracts.

Starting back in the late 1980’s as a way of reducing costs and expanding business, outsourcing is now a fully-fledged industry and growing by the day.

With the ever-changing advancements in technology such as, IoT (Internet of Things), AI ( Chatbot Development Services), blockchain, AR, and custom machine learning solutions, we’ve seen a major shift to outsourcing as it proves to be an affordable and accessible alternative.

Does outsourcing work?

Yes, outsourcing works well for many businesses, but like anything involving people, services or money, there is usually some level of risk, especially with new business relationships. You don’t need to look far on the internet to find plenty of horror stories of how outsourcing went wrong and left a path of destruction in its wake.

Here are some points to remember if you don’t want to be scolded by outsourcing:

Reliable source

If you are outsourcing overseas, make sure you have a good contact point who will be available in your time zone.
There are lots of ads online for outsourcing, but not all of them are reputable, so always make sure they come from a respected source where you can check feedback and recommendations about their services. Find out how long they have been in business, so you avoid working with pop up business who will be gone again within a year, when you may need after-support.
Other work

Depending on the type of services you are outsourcing, there could be a chance that the outsourcers are also working on other projects at the same time as yours.
This can be fine, but if you want to avoid your outsourcers being creatively worn out, ask them about their expected work load for the duration you require their services for, then you can better gauge how dedicated they will be to your project. If you have sensitive information and are worried about sharing this with outsourcers, you could protect your business with a non-disclosure agreement.
Secure online payment method

Possibly the most important point on this list, choosing a safe way to pay for the services.
One of the biggest problems with outsourcing is receiving invoices for services you are not entirely happy with, but it was cheap, so you think, “ok learnt my lesson there and won’t do it again”. Then of course you would have to pay someone else for the services that weren’t satisfactory in the first place. Without a safe payment method in place, you are also susceptible to being overbilled, or charged hidden fees. You can avoid all of this by insisting on a safe payment method from the beginning.
Escrow is a wise online payment method for this type of transaction because of the way it works. To put it simply, you agree on a price for the services, then you make the payment via the online payment Escrow service such as Payoneer Escrow, so work can begin. An Escrow is a financial agreement where funds are kept in a 3rd party temporary trust account until the agreed conditions have been met. So, funds are only released to the outsourcer once you have confirmed receipt of the services you paid for. This is a good option for both parties because it makes it easier, faster and safer to make and receive payments for services online. Freelancer websites have become popular for this because they come with the security of built in Escrow payment facility, making it a safer transaction.
Check examples and references

Sounds obvious but if hiring through an outsourcing agency, it can be easy to just trust who they set you up with and what they advise, without checking their work history.
Sometimes these agencies will have an office nearby, but send the work to their overseas delegates. This can make you feel disconnected to your own project as the office is like the middle man between your project and the workers, so you rarely get first hand info. These types of agencies usually have so much going on that your project is just another on the list of hundreds to be done.

Since the demand for cloud services, machine learning, cyber security, 3D and blockchain technologies development is only increasing, businesses and entrepreneurs will continue to hire outsourcers as a way of obtaining skilled individuals, with lower costs.
If you plan to outsource any services this year, be sure to keep the above four points in mind.

Eva George
Marketing Specialist & Copywriter
Scopic Software

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Scopic Software Receives 5-Star Client Reviews

Scopic Team — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 19:38:50 +0000

At Scopic we are committed to maintaining successful partnerships with our clients throughout the development process.

That’s why we are proud to announce that based on independently collected client feedback, we have been given perfect ratings for our services as a software development company.

Clutch, a technology research firm, aims to connect buyers and sellers of business services, such as web development, by showcasing in-depth reviews of the digital industry’s top performers. Analysts recently spoke with three of our clients, who gave us five stars across the board!

One project was an interactive map and application for a weather organization. The president of ZoomRadar highlighted our technical insight, consistency, and integrity:

“So far, they have been flexible, trustworthy, and knowledgeable. For example, they moved us to the Amazon cloud several years ago, which turned out to be a huge success and allowed us to scale quickly…They are also very responsive and have great customer service.”

For another client, we developed an aggregate social media platform using PHP and Python. The CTO was impressed with our responsiveness and technical knowledge:

“On average, Scopic’s developers provide over 80 hours of work each week, making them a key factor in the success of our project. Their team is highly knowledgeable, proactive, and always completes tasks within the estimated timeframe.”

Our success is quantified by our client’s satisfaction and success. Since we are the largest virtual company in the world, we can offer the highest quality services at the best prices. That makes our clients happy, they get to build a dream, launch their business, and we get to do what we love.

We only work in a transparent manner, whether it’s a simple Flash to HTML conversion or to build a mobile app with virtual reality technology, we treat every project and client with full respect. That means reliable and regular contact, updates, reports and a dedicated, proactive team at your service.

Developing software using the latest technologies is an exciting journey, watching ideas unfold into reality. The aim for us is to make things as easy and secure as possible so clients have a great experience and can focus on their product’s success.

You can read the full reviews and more on our Clutch profile.

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How do the top 10 biggest virtual companies in the world make it work?

Scopic Team — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 16:45:05 +0000

In our digital era, it’s more and more common for companies to go completely virtual.

The benefits this business model offers are many, but there are definitely virtual team building challenges that must be addressed. From managing time differences, creating cohesive teams, and analyzing productivity results, these companies have their work cut out for them. Learn more reading our 7 secrets to build a remote team.

The top 10 biggest virtual companies to date are:

Scopic Software – 230 employees
Articulate – 169 employees
10up.com – 120 employees
Clevertech – 119 employees
Basecamp – 114 employees
Buffer – 112 employees
X-Team – 104 employees
Scrapinghub – 99 employees
Zapier – 89 employees
Collage.com – 77 employees
Fire Engine RED – 70 employees

Scopic Software is currently leading the pack of largest virtual companies, with 230 employees in over 20 countries. Scopic shows no sign of slowing down in regards to growth and expansion. Virtual companies, like Scopic, and the other giants continue to grow and prosper. So, how do these virtual leaders make it work? They all seem have a few basic principles in mind to maintain success.

Trust is Key

Trust is everything when dealing with remote workers. Micro managers need not apply. Once tasks and projects are assigned, workers then have the responsibility of completing them, and managers don’t have the luxury of dropping by their desks. Of course, progress can be tracked, but actual working hours are left up to the employees themselves. If an employee is slacking off, they are still expected to complete the task by the due date. In order for a remote worker to maintain a strong relationship, they need to be productive, as well as honest about their hours. Zapier may have said it best: “hire people you trust, trust the people you hire”.

Valuing Productivity

When you lead an officeless existence, “face-time” and busy-work are almost non-existent. Virtual businesses value both individual and team output more than they value the punching in and out of a time card. To properly track productivity, virtual companies use project management tools as an office substitute. Zapier swears by Trello, and Scopic Software trusts their productivity with Teamwork.
Tim Burr, Scopic’s CEO, said, “if our team was still using email, there would be miscommunication and endless searching through threads.“

Staying Connected

Virtual teams need everyone to be on the same page. Every single one of these top 10 virtual companies takes communication very seriously. With the help of a few tools, remote teams maintain a constant stream of communication both within the company and with their external clients. Scopic Software, Articulate, 10 Up, Buffer, Scrapinghub and Zappier, for example, use real-time communication tools, like Slack and Skype, to facilitate communication.

Create a Community

Every single one of these virtual companies fully embraces diversity and seeks to promote a community feel. However, this isn’t as easy as having beers on Fridays or game night on Wednesdays. Remote teams have to work a bit harder to create a cohesive group, especially when those groups are compiled of 100’s of employees from different backgrounds scattered around the world. To build a community-type culture, Collage.com’s entire staff gets together once a year; Fire Engine Red performs company-wide challenges to engage the team; and Scopic arranges co-working and networking Meet-Ups for employees living in the same country. Others, like X- team, work on their motivation with virtual team-building exercises and online learning.

Promoting Healthy Living

Working remotely is no easy task, and it isn’t for everyone. Burnout and isolation cause problems for many, especially those located outside of larger cities. Some of these virtual giants like 10 Up, Clevertech and Buffer, use their blogs to open discussions about remote work, and provide best practices for their teams. To promote healthy remote working, these organizations encourage frequent breaks, interactive Skype and Slack conversations, and Meet-Ups when possible. To avoid burnout, Clevertech actively encourages their employees to create a healthy work schedule conducive to their employee’s lifestyle and needs.

The top 10 largest virtual companies seem to share quite a bit when it comes to founding principles and practice. They must be doing something right, because they continue to experience success and growth at a breakneck pace. As technology continues to advance and remote work grows as an option, we are sure there will be more companies to add to this list. Currently, Scopic wants to maintain in their spot on top of the list. They continue to grow and add new talent and more client offerings to ensure the spot stays theirs.

CARA CHATELLIER

Marketing Specialist at Scopic Software

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