Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT)

Build Your Dedicated Team. Operate With Confidence. Take Full Ownership.

Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) gives you a faster, lower-risk way to establish and scale a dedicated technology team in India.

Best forBuilding a long-term offshore capability
Team locationIndia
End stateYou own the team
Established 1993U.S.-based client engagementDedicated team in India
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In plain English

What Is Build-Operate-Transfer?

Build-Operate-Transfer is a model where a technology partner helps establish and operate a dedicated team or offshore operation before transitioning ownership to you. You start with an experienced partner, and take full ownership when your team is ready.

Why teams choose it
  • Faster setupBuild your offshore technology capability without spending months creating every operational component from the ground up.
  • Built around youYour team is built around your technology stack, business processes, culture and long-term objectives.
  • Start small, scale upStart with the capabilities you need today and expand the team as your business requirements evolve.
  • An experienced partnerStart with an experienced technology partner while your offshore operation develops and matures.
  • Ownership when readyThe team transitions to your ownership when you decide the time is right.
It is a good fit when
  • You want a long-term offshore technology capability
  • You want to own the team eventually
  • You want an experienced partner to carry the operational foundation at the start
Consider another model when
How it works

How a BOT Engagement Works

Three phases, one direction: from a team ACE helps you build to a team you own.

Phase 1

Build

Define the roles, skills and structure. Recruit and onboard a dedicated team built around your technology stack, processes and culture.

  • Team built around your requirements
  • Roles and skills chosen by you
Phase 2

Operate

ACE supports the operational foundation while the team delivers for you. You direct the work and priorities, and the team can scale as requirements evolve.

  • You control the work and priorities
  • Scale the team as needs grow
Phase 3

Transfer

When you are ready, ownership of the team moves to your organization.

  • Timing set around your objectives
  • Depends on team size, scope and transition goals

Your dedicated team is built in India. Timing depends on team size, technology requirements, operational scope and your transition goals.

Which model fits?

Compare ACE’s Five Staffing Models

Not sure which one suits your team? This guide shows how the five models differ.

Model
How it works
Best for
Project-Based Staffing
Engineers placed on a defined project for its scope and timeline.
Defined projects with deadlines.
Build-Operate-TransferYou are here
ACE builds and runs a dedicated team in India, then transitions ownership to you.
Organizations that want to own an offshore team later.
Hire-Train-Deploy
ACE recruits engineers, trains them on your stack, then deploys them.
Roles where stack-specific training matters.
Markup Recruitment
You pay the engineer’s agreed compensation plus a clear service markup. ACE handles payroll, HR and compliance.
Teams that want ACE to run payroll and HR.
Rate Card
Predefined pricing for technical roles, so you hire without renegotiating rates for every new position.
Enterprises hiring across many roles who want budget predictability.
Frequently asked questions

Questions Before You Get Started

What is a Build-Operate-Transfer model?

Build-Operate-Transfer is a business model where a technology partner helps establish and operate a dedicated team or offshore operation before transitioning ownership to the client.

Where is the team located?

ACE builds your dedicated technology team in India.

How long does a BOT engagement take?

The timeline depends on team size, technology requirements, operational scope and transition objectives. ACE can structure the engagement around your specific roadmap.

Can we choose our own team members?

Yes. The team can be built around your required technical skills, experience levels, roles and business requirements.

Do we control the team’s work?

Yes. The model is designed around your business objectives and technology priorities, with ACE supporting the operational foundation.

Can we scale the team during the operate phase?

Yes. Teams can be expanded as your requirements evolve.

Let’s talk

Ready to Build Your Dedicated Team?

Tell us the skills you need and where you want to end up. We will help you plan the build, operate and transfer path.

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