ON24, a worldwide pioneer in AI-powered webinars and online gatherings, reached an important crossroads. As the need for high-quality and seamless virtual gatherings surged rapidly, they required updates to its platform with cutting-edge AI features while controlling costs.
They needed to find scalable talent focused on software engineering with skills in AI and current web technologies. They couldn’t accomplish this with talent locally and were struggling to expand rapidly, so ON24 turned to nearshoring as a solution.
This article outlines how partnering with Bydrec was a game-changer for ON24 and helped them get an edge over their competition in the AI-driven webinar market.
The Challenge Of Talent And Technology Migration
While attempting to grow and innovate, ON24 met many obstacles. There was an urgent call for growth in the engineering team to accommodate rising demand.
Engineers with expertise in AI and updated web technologies in the Pacific Time Zone were hard to come by and expensive in their market. This threatened to push back ON24’s plans for technological improvements.
ON24 had to transfer its current applications to contemporary technologies. Updates to the user interface of the live events platform were necessary to increase capacity for user growth and incorporate sophisticated AI capabilities.
If ON24 did not make a flawless transition to updated technologies, it would risk losing its competitive advantage in the dynamic virtual events space.
Nearshoring With Bydrec: A Strategic Partnership
Realizing these difficulties, ON24 teamed up with Bydrec to get skilled engineering support from Latin America.
Through a partnership with the Bydrec team in the same time zone, ON24 facilitated timely collaboration and effortless communication. Engineers integrated into ON24's core operations and teamed up with internal staff to solve scalability and tech update issues for the platform.
Bydrec offered advanced video and audio components as a significant solution. The quality of ON24's virtual events elevated and improved user interactions and the overall event experience.
By incorporating AI features, ON24 provided content tailored to specific users and kept them competitive in the virtual events market.
Bydrec's team also sought to refine the whole technology infrastructure. By shifting old systems to powerful frameworks, ON24 achieved platform security for handling both present and future challenges seamlessly.
A Striking Reduction In Development Costs
The collaboration with Bydrec provided a range of important advantages that extended far past addressing ON24’s urgent issues.
Cost savings proved to be considerable. ON24 saved 41% on development costs by engaging nearshore talent and could use resources better in other vital business sectors.
This cost-saving did not come at the expense of quality. In fact, Bydrec’s competitive rates and skilled engineers allowed ON24 to meet its technological demands without compromising performance.
Streamlined Recruitment and Cultural Synergy Boost Performance
An added advantage was the efficient candidate selection method. Bydrec took care of every part of the recruitment process while showcasing only the best 5% of applicants and overseeing contracts and confidentiality agreements. This improvement cut ON24’s recruitment period by 46%, supporting the organization in meeting tight project timelines.
The 29% faster completion rate of projects at ON24 resulted from the excellent collaboration and close teamwork of engineers who shared a common time zone.
This success greatly depended on the shared cultural background of the U.S. and Latin America, which improved teamwork and communication effectiveness. The increased availability of talent enhanced ON24’s team with unique abilities and insights, which accelerated the effectiveness of their team.
A Scalable Solution for Long-Term Innovation and Growth
Thanks to Bydrec, ON24 rapidly increased its capabilities to address the rising need for virtual events and served its customers promptly. This increase in scalability helped ON24 stay innovative, and experience accelerated growth while maintaining its top spot in virtual events.
Bydrec's partnership with ON24 delivered not just a temporary fix but a well-planned approach that set the company up for ongoing achievement. By enhancing its platform and incorporating cutting-edge AI technologies along with lowering development costs, ON24 built an enduring solution that matched its vision for the future.
Exceptional Talent From Bydrec Drives ON24’s Success
Attention from Bydrec's engineers was clear in the project's tech success and the acknowledgments from ON24's executive team. The individuals who participated in the project received great appreciation for their input.
Among the team of developers at Bydrec was Jesus, who gained recognition for being a skilled employee with his rapid learning and inventive troubleshooting methods.
As ON24 noted, “Jesus is an excellent developer and employee. He learns quickly, is responsive, and is very clever. I would like to keep him employed with us for a long time.”
Recognized for his quick thinking and hard work, Mario also proved to be an important asset. The company’s feedback echoed the value he brought to the team: “Mario is very sharp and hard-working. He is proactive in working on projects and is excellent at troubleshooting problems.”
These complimentary remarks reflect the excellent alliance that Bydrec established with ON24 and contributed to the success of the project.
Conclusion: A Plan for Nearshoring Excellence
ON24’s partnership with Bydrec highlights the power of how nearshoring can help businesses expand their technology teams affordably and effectively.
Thanks to Bydrec, ON24 transformed its platform by utilizing skilled engineers from Latin America to incorporate advanced AI features and satisfy the increasing needs of the virtual events industry.
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