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What Are the Different Offshore Team Models?
Five offshore engagement models exist: staff augmentation, dedicated team, ODC, BOT, and captive center/GCC - each fits a different timeline and ownership need.
Ahmad Yusuf · Founder & Managing Director, Remvix· July 11, 2026· 1 min read
Key takeaways
- Staff augmentation: individual contractors, short-term.
- Dedicated team: provider-employed full team, ongoing delivery.
- ODC: permanent unit, client owns IP/process.
- BOT: partner builds/runs then transfers ownership.
- Captive center/GCC: full ownership from day one.
Offshore team engagement has five main models: staff augmentation (individual contractors, short-term), dedicated team (provider-employed full team, ongoing delivery), offshore development center (permanent unit, client-owned IP), Build-Operate-Transfer (partner builds then transfers ownership), and captive center/GCC (full ownership from day one).
For the full comparison and how to choose, see Offshore Teams & Staffing: The Complete Guide.