Distributed

Distributed is a talent cloud platform offered by Distributed, Inc. that aims to connect companies with a curated pool of technical experts to form elastic teams. According to the vendor, the platform caters to companies of various sizes, from startups to large enterprises, and is utilized by professionals in software development, data science, DevOps engineering, cloud engineering, and IT consulting industries.

Key Features

Talent Cloud: According to the vendor, Distributed curates a custom Talent Cloud by tailoring a cohort of specialists from their community to meet the specific requirements of companies. The Talent Cloud is said to consist of high-caliber, thoroughly vetted technical experts who are ready to tackle complex engineering problems.

Elastic Teams: Companies can form Elastic Teams by selecting experts from the Talent Cloud to work on specific projects. The vendor claims that the composition of these teams can be adjusted based on the changing requirements of the project, ensuring flexibility and adaptability.

Scalability: Distributed's Talent Cloud is described as private and dedicated to each organization, ensuring scalability and availability of Elastic Teams whenever needed. According to the vendor, companies can access a vast and diverse pool of talent without the hassle of traditional recruitment processes, enabling quick assembly and deployment of Elastic Teams.

Expertise and Diversity: According to the vendor, Distributed offers access to the top 3% of global development talent, ensuring expertise and high-quality deliverables. Elastic Teams are said to bring together perspectives and skill sets from around the world, providing a diverse range of expertise to solve complex problems.

Outcome-based Process: The vendor states that Distributed is committed to working towards the desired outcome with companies. The process is said to be based on the skills, expertise, and resources needed to achieve the desired results. According to the vendor, on-demand talent is not only available but also focused on delivering outcomes on time.

Flexible Engagement: Companies are claimed to have the flexibility to choose when, where, and how to leverage the Talent Cloud in the form of Elastic Teams. The vendor suggests that the Talent Cloud can be dynamically adjusted based on the evolving business needs of companies, allowing for efficient resource allocation.

Operational Logistics: Distributed takes care of the operational logistics, including vetting, onboarding, and paying the talent, according to the vendor. This is said to relieve companies of administrative burdens, enabling them to focus on delivering impact and achieving their project goals.

Wide Range of Skills: The Talent Cloud is said to include specialists in various core skills and languages, such as engineering (Java, Python, React), data (SQL, TensorFlow, MongoDB), and tools (Spark, Tableau, Jupyter). Companies can leverage this expertise to tackle tech challenges and drive innovation, according to the vendor.

On-demand Access: Companies are claimed to have on-demand access to top technical talent through the Talent Cloud, allowing them to quickly scale their technical resources as required. Elastic Teams are said to be ready to hit the ground running on projects of any size or complexity, according to the vendor.