Capabilities

Dedicated Teams

Your own embedded development squad

Long-term engineering partnerships with teams that stay, learn your domain, and deliver consistent value over years — not months.

Trusted by leading enterprises

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Rotating contractors destroy velocity and institutional knowledge

Typical outsourcing cycles developers in and out every few months. Each rotation loses weeks to onboarding and months of context. The result: slower delivery, weaker architecture, and a codebase only the last person to touch it understands.

The alternative is a team that stays. One that accumulates domain knowledge, builds on its own decisions, and compounds its value over time.

4.5yr

Average developer retention

Adaca

30-day

Replacement guarantee

Adaca

40%

Velocity lost to team churn

DORA

6–12m

To full productivity (new hire)

McKinsey

What we do

Six capabilities that make dedicated teams a true extension of your organisation.

01

Embedded Engineering Squads

Full-time, exclusive developers who work only for you. Same tools, same standups, same Slack channels — indistinguishable from your own team.

Full-timeExclusiveEmbedded
02

Deep Domain Knowledge

Teams that build real understanding of your business, compliance requirements, and technical landscape over years of continuous engagement.

Context continuityComplianceDomain expertise
03

Full Lifecycle Ownership

From architecture through maintenance — your dedicated team owns the full stack and the full lifecycle. No handoffs, no gaps.

ArchitectureDevelopmentMaintenance
04

Scalable Team Structure

Scale up for delivery sprints, scale down during quieter periods. Core team continuity is maintained while capacity flexes with demand.

Flexible scalingCore continuityElastic
05

Proactive Management

Dedicated account management that handles retention, performance, career development, and coordination so you can focus on the product.

Account managementRetentionPerformance
06

Knowledge Continuity

Documentation, pair programming, and cross-training built into every sprint. No single points of failure, no knowledge silos.

DocumentationPair programmingCross-training

How it works

From analysis to ongoing delivery in four phases.

01
2–3 weeks

Analyse

  • Business domain deep dive
  • Technical stack assessment
  • Team composition planning
  • Integration requirements mapping
02
2–4 weeks

Assemble

  • Talent selection & vetting
  • Skills & culture matching
  • Team structure finalisation
  • Tooling & access setup
03
2–4 weeks

Integrate

  • Onboarding & knowledge transfer
  • Process alignment
  • Communication channel setup
  • First sprint delivery
04
Ongoing

Deliver

  • Continuous product development
  • Sprint ceremonies & demos
  • Performance reviews
  • Team scaling as needed

Why Adaca?

What separates an Adaca dedicated team from a typical outsourcing arrangement.

01

True Extension of Your Team

Not contractors on a different continent. Embedded engineers who attend your standups, use your tools, and care about your product.

02

4.5-Year Average Retention

Industry-leading retention means your team stays. No revolving door, no constant re-onboarding, no lost context.

03

Predictable, Transparent Costs

Fixed monthly pricing with no hidden fees. You know exactly what you're paying and what you're getting.

04

Faster Velocity Through Context

Teams with deep domain knowledge deliver faster than teams that are constantly re-learning your business. Context compounds.

Which capability fits?

Compare our engagement models to find the right fit for your organisation.

Best for

Dedicated Teams

Long-term product development with deep domain knowledge

Staff Augmentation

Flexible, on-demand skill coverage for specific roles

Software Development

Project-based custom software delivery with defined scope

Engagement

Dedicated Teams

Ongoing embedded team

Staff Augmentation

Individual placements in your team

Software Development

Fixed scope or time & materials project

Knowledge model

Dedicated Teams

Deep context built over years

Staff Augmentation

Skills-based, project-scoped

Software Development

Full project documentation & handover

Typical duration

Dedicated Teams

12+ months

Staff Augmentation

1–12 months

Software Development

3–12 months

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Frequently asked
questions

01 How is a dedicated team different from staff augmentation?

Dedicated teams work exclusively for your organisation long-term, developing deep business and technical context. Staff augmentation provides flexible scaling for shorter-term needs. Dedicated teams own outcomes; augmented staff fill roles.

02 What is the minimum engagement period?

We recommend a minimum 6-month engagement to realise the full benefits of dedicated teams. However, our 30-day guarantee ensures you can evaluate the fit risk-free.

03 How do you ensure team stability and retention?

We invest heavily in our developers' career growth, compensation, and work environment. Our 4.5-year average retention rate reflects our commitment to team stability.

04 Can the team composition change over time?

Yes, we can scale your team up or down and adjust skill composition as your needs evolve, while maintaining core team continuity and institutional knowledge.

05 How do dedicated teams integrate with our existing staff?

Teams work as a true extension of your organisation, using your tools, processes, and communication channels. We facilitate seamless collaboration from day one.

06 What happens if a team member leaves?

With 4.5-year average retention, this is rare. When it happens, we have a documented knowledge transfer process and maintain a bench of vetted replacements. Pair programming and cross-training mean no single point of failure.

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