Expert Witness Support

QSM helps prove software project truths beyond a reasonable doubt.

The Defense Rests. Assured.

Designed For: Corporations and law firms with a software project or portfolio currently in litigation.

Are you involved in a contract negotiation or dispute worth millions of dollars? Do you need expert quantitative assessment of a software project or portfolio?

QSM is here to help.

We’ve served as expert witnesses in numerous court cases—many involving valuations of software portfolios in the context of corporate mergers, as well as contract disputes over individual software projects.

As your expert resource, we’ll make extensive use of our tools, our database of benchmarks, and our senior staff of published authors and recognized quantitative specialists.

Expert Witness Process

1

Case Introduction

We'll research the specifics of your case and familiarize ourselves with the objectives of your proposed analysis.

2

Data review

We'll review all relevant documentation and computer files, and we’ll identify the key tools and data points needed for our analysis.

3

Analysis

We'll analyze the data using our SLIM tools—industry-leading products with a 35-year track record of success. If applicable, we’ll also use our historic database of 10,000 completed projects as an independent comparison resource.

4

Opinion Report

We'll document our opinion in a full, written report.

5

Testify in court

We'll prepare for and provide any testimony required.

Expert Witness Benefits

Build a bullet-proof case, based on facts and data

Use our historic database of 10,000 completed projects as an independent comparison resource.

Leverage QSM assets and expertise

Leverage our best-in-class tools and our senior staff of published authors and recognized quantitative specialists.

Return on Investment

Learn More About QSM Consulting

We offer a variety of industrial-strength solutions to meet all needs and budget requirements, including complete solutions, “lite” versions, and incremental build-outs.

We typically recommend a staged implementation, as it enables a client to realize significant value while getting to know our process. We also suggest working with us on a single project, to start. You’ll get a good feel for QSM consulting, its benefits, and its suitability for your organization.

Please contact our solution design consultants at 800 424-6755 to discuss your individual needs and constraints. We’ll draft a statement of work, and then work with your procurement team to get a master service agreement in place. Once a purchase order has been issued, we’ll start to execute the project.