With the majority of existing IT application maintenance organizations having low to zero CMM level certification, we provide an IT strategy for transitioning targeted application maintenance processes to an equivalent SEI CMM level 3 or greater for increased responsiveness and quality.

Isthmus :: Quality :: CMM

As part of SEI (Software Engineering Institute) and CMM (Capability Maturity Model), IsThmus has adopted the formal process of this model in order to make the international software development quality norms certain.

Isthmus :: Quality :: Methodology

IsThmus engages projects using proven project management principles that have been customized to ensure efficient service delivery. Our approach is based on five processes:

Isthmus :: Solutions :: Application Development

Our development model, based on International standards of quality assurance and methodology, allows us to identify and control the project needs of the client, from requirements conception through implementation.

Isthmus :: Why Us?

As evidenced by annual average wages of $3,960 (BBC 2002) Costa Rica can far out-complete many other countries in wage competitiveness. Rates approximate $30/hr. This should allow the country to continue to draw offshore investment to engage this source of low cost, yet skilled labor.

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Isthmus :: Costa Rica :: Isthmus Outsourcing Benefits

Web | Labor Costs: lower labor rates of IT professionals allow for cost-savings of up to 30-50%. Travel and communications: travel and communication costs are lower than they would be in more distant countries. Cultural compatibility: there are fewer cultural differences to deal with among workers.

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Isthmus :: Costa Rica :: Language Schools and Immersion

Web | IsThmus has also partnered with several of the leading language schools in Costa Rica to provide short and longer term Spanish language and Latin culture training and immersion to its visiting partners. Escazu Academy of Languages: http://www.crspanish.com Intercultura Costa Rica: http://www.

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Isthmus :: Costa Rica :: Nearshore Benefits

Web | Outsourcing IT functions to specialized providers like IsThmus can have a positive impact on the productivity and bottom line of your organization, such as:

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