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While many software professionals know one or more software sizing techniques—most have a reasonable understanding
of function point analysis (FPA) or use case point techniques—they’re often stymied when it comes to making a real-life
estimate. Learn a methodology that can help you make re (...)
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... Paper Description: While many software professionals know one or more software
sizing techniques ... re often stymied when it comes to making a real-life estimate. ...
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2010-03-11
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The conventional unit of measurement for software size is the point. Unfortunately, the point-based measurement system fails
to account for many of the complexities of software development. This paper proposes software size units (SSUs) as an alternative
to points, defines their component elements, and e (...)
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Software Size Units. Source: Chemuturi Consultants. Document Type: White Paper Description: The conventional
unit of measurement for software size is the point. ...
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2010-03-11
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Software development has spawned an independent industry in its own right. But the processes of asking for service, offering
service, and pricing are all somewhat haphazard. Perhaps it's time to focus efforts on resolving the key paradoxes of software
estimation. (...)
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Software development has spawned an independent industry in its own right. But the processes of asking for service, offering
service, and pricing ...
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2006-08-18
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A plethora of software estimation tools are available, each claimed to be better than the others, thereby confusing prospective
buyers. An effective tool ought to provide for all four aspects of software estimation, namely, size, effort, cost, and schedule. (...)
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... The software estimation tool must provide for making a detailed estimate
so that this estimate can be reviewed and improved upon. ...
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2007-04-25
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Managers weighing an investment in software for supply chain face pressure to be right. Looking for a precise calculation
of ROI often results in making an uninformed decision. This part discusses what to do when business analysis skills are lacking. (...)
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Managers weighing an investment in software for supply chain face pressure to be right. Looking for a precise calculation
of ROI often results in ...
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2001-07-16
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After decades of father-son stewardship, Deltek has been transformed by a New Mountain Capital LLC majority capital investment.
Already a recognized enterprise resource planning leader for North American project-based businesses, Deltek is now looking
to strengthen its global position. (...)
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After decades of father-son stewardship, Deltek has been transformed by a New Mountain Capital LLC majority capital investment.
Already a recogniz...
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2006-07-11
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Mercator Software, formerly known as TSI International Software, reported higher than forecasted marketing expenses, a new
CFO, and missed their earnings estimate by 4 cents a share (predictions were 8 cents a share). Despite the resultant sharp
drop in market capitalization, Mercator’s capabilities i (...)
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... Mercator Software, formerly known as TSI International Software, missed
their earnings estimate by 4 cents a share (predictions were 8 cents a share), and ...
Published:
2000-08-04
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Presently, software estimation is considered to be an art rather than a science. At the heart of this perception is the lack
of understanding of the concept of "productivity." This article attempts to provide insight into the concept of productivity. (...)
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... together under the heading of "software development" and giving one single
figure of productivity at best can only result in a very rough estimate—never an ...
Published:
2007-05-30
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By using software tools that help you forecast and work together with others inside your organization, and even with your
customers, the forecasts may become more accurate. You can make an assumption on how much improvement might be possible.
This part discusses the challenge of performing the data anal (...)
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By using software tools that help you forecast and work together with others inside your organization, and even with your
customers, the forecasts...
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2001-07-17
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This complete rating detail report covers the vendor or provider's responses to TEC's comprehensive research model. The report
answers your concerns about how your chosen vendors will support your requirements. (...)
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... Project Execution , Product Development and Portfolio Management Software Evaluation
Report. ... Track task status; Track task percent complete, estimate to complete ...
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Computer viruses are spreading through the Internet at an unprecedented rate and the antivirus market is now a $3 billion
(USD) a year industry. This report measures the financial health and product quality of four key industry players: Symantec,
McAfee, Computer Associates, and Trend Micro. (...)
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... Some analytical firms estimate that the antivirus market will grow anywhere from ...
Some of these include Panda Software, Kaspersky, and Frisk Software, all which ...
Published:
2005-06-24
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TEC Principal Analyst P.J. Jakovljevic is encouraged by the growing awareness and adoption of pricing technologies among B2B
enterprises. Conventional wisdom would suggest that pricing, as a key component of a business’s financial performance, is
a critically important discipline within any enterprise, (...)
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TEC Principal Analyst PJ Jakovljevic is encouraged by the growing awareness and adoption of pricing technologies among B2B
enterprises. Conventio...
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2011-10-13
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Everything in the computer industry seems to be going off-shore, why not software implementations? This article looks at
reasons why remote implementation of software packages can make both logical and fiscal sense, particularly in the United
States. Read on to learn why your organization may want to loo (...)
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... Most software vendors estimate that, for every dollar spent on software,
a company can expect to spend three to four dollars on implementation services. ...
Published:
2005-04-28
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For the students at Northwestern University registration was supposed to be as easy as point and click, however, it turned
into crash and burn. (...)
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For the students at Northwestern University registration was supposed to be as easy as point and click, however, it turned
into crash and burn.
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2000-03-15
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After dealing with the over-hype of Y2K, companies have started to reconsider the best of breed as a viable solution to satisfy
their software needs. This comes as a shock to the corporate systems culture when user communities were told that fully integrated
software such as ERP, SCM, and EAM were the on (...)
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After dealing with the over-hype of Y2K, companies have started to reconsider the best of breed as a viable solution to satisfy
their software nee...
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2003-08-08
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Quantifying the Value of Software Asset Management. Acquire Free White Papers or Case Studies In Relation To Software Asset
Management (SAM). If you’re not up to speed on the key benefits of software asset management (SAM) solutions, this overview
can help. Additionally, you’ll learn about the areas w (...)
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Quantifying the Value of Software Asset Management. Acquire Free White Papers or Case Studies In Relation To Software Asset
Management (SAM). If yo...
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2010-03-11
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Organizations are surrounded by ambiguity when making their implementation decisions. Accurate and relevant criteria that
are properly weighed against an enterprise’s needs, what-if scenarios, and supporting graphics and reports are essential when
making a software selection. (...)
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... evaluation tools and services, including The CRM Matrix, Gartner, and 2020 Software.
... However, it only appears to estimate performance reasonably well; it does ...
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2008-03-14
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Support and maintenance (S&M) contracts mean very different things to vendors and to users. With user enterprises' growing
awareness of how these S&M agreements affect their bottom lines, vendors need to reassess their pricing and value proposition
strategies. (...)
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Support and maintenance (S&M) contracts mean very different things to vendors and to users. With user enterprises'
growing awareness of how these ...
Published:
2007-03-30
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Deltek recognizes that most organizations run their enterprises by using a sort of closed-loop, corrective action process.
However, most product-based businesses still need solutions to replace manual workarounds, and Deltek has embarked on a mission
to garner a one-stop-shopping portfolio. (...)
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Deltek recognizes that most organizations run their enterprises by using a sort of closed-loop, corrective action process.
However, most product-b...
Published:
2006-07-12
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Owing to learning from the past experiences and to the help of specialized selection service providers, selecting an enterprise
package has to a degree, become a routine occurrence in the life of an IT organization. Recently however, there has been much
noise created by some pundits and vendors belittlin (...)
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Owing to learning from the past experiences and to the help of specialized selection service providers, selecting an enterprise
package has to a d...
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2003-10-25