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A total software lifecycle management solution requires reliable software measurement for project cost, schedule, and risk estimation. QSM SLIM Suite provides the best available estimation tools for estimating software development cost, time and effort needed to satisfy software requirements; project management control; and software metrics to benchmark an organization's project performance against industry standards. Highly configurable to multiple design processes, our clients use our parametric estimating tools for Agile development, hardware, infrastructure, model-based development, package implementation, engineering and architecture design, service-oriented architecture, call center development, and more.

Software Management Consultants with the Experience You Need

QSM software management consultants bring decades of experience to your software measurement or lifecycle management project. The expertise behind the development of the SLIM Suite of software measurement tools is available to help clients define specifications, create cost and schedule estimates, and set up benchmarking criteria to ensure successful software development projects that are on time and on budget.

SLIM Suite Training: On Site or Online

Training in the use of the SLIM Suite of software measurement tools is available on site in the U.S. or in Europe. If on-site training is not feasible, SLIM-Estimate, SLIM-Control, and SLIM-Metrics training is available online. Software project estimation, project control, and benchmarking skills are transferred with either approach. If you're looking for a software estimation consultant in the Washington DC area, please contact us today to setup a consultation.

SLIM Suite for Reliable Software Lifecycle Management

The SLIM Suite of software estimation and measurement tools is the perfect solution for the CIO, senior IT developer, software development project manager, or IT team leader. Contact QSM for a demonstration or customized quote for your project requirements.