PROJECT MANAGEMENT
FOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT: SCHEDULE ESTIMATING
In the software business, results aren’t
optional. Faced with spiraling costs, limited staff, faster
to-market delivery dates, and intense competition, it’s
a challenge to succeed in a world where what you see isn’t
what you get.’
Software development teams need to know
how they compare with the outside world. They need to know
what can be reasonably expected when planning new projects
. Frequently, project estimates must be prepared on very short
notice, and requirements changes can upset even the most carefully
planned project.
QSM offers a full range of tools and
consulting services to help you develop achievable, accurate
cost and schedule estimates. With over 20 years of experience
in software estimation, coupled with sophisticated tools and
a proven methodology used by Fortune 1000 organizations worldwide,
we offer the knowledge and experience you need to succeed.
QSM Tools
SLIM-Estimate
has been the industry leader for estimation, analysis, and
presentation of software schedule, effort, and quality data
since 1978. It allows you to create and evaluate an unlimited
number of possible solutions. More importantly, you can leverage
data from your own completed projects, as well the latest
trends from QSM’s database of over 6300 completed software
projects.
The power of your own history and QSM industry
trends can help you:
- Calibrate project estimates
to your environment
- Maximize the accuracy of
your estimates
- Evaluate both internal
and contractor plans against past history and the latest
industry benchmarks
- Create risk-buffered plans
that help you deliver on time and within budget
- Negotiate and communicate
more effectively with colleagues and customers.
EstimateExpress
is QSM's software project estimation tool for organizations
with smaller estimating requirements. EstimateExpress accurately
calculates the cost, schedule, reliability, and resources
for large and small software projects while providing the
ability to negotiate and plan multiple project scenarios.
Backed by QSM and our worldwide industry database of thousands
of software projects, Express is a perfect choice for software
development shops that don't need an enterprise solution.
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SCREENSHOTS AND FEATURES
QSM Software Estimation Services
When you need extra manpower
or skills, QSM offers a comprehensive methodology and sophisticated
tools to help you meet commitments and minimize risk. We provide
real-world solutions that support your overall business objectives.
With QSM Consulting,
you are on time, on budget, on target.
QSM's Bid
Assessment service is ideal for outsourcing development
work to ensure you select a supplier with a proven track record
and the ability to meet contract obligations. We assist government
agencies and commercial companies in selecting the contractor
with the highest probability of delivering the proposed system
within contracted time, cost and reliability targets.
When you need expert and impartial analysis
and risk assessment for a high-profile project, try our Independent
Estimates service. QSM consultants work with your managers
and engineers to extract the relevant information about the
system to be estimated. Our estimates include all viable alternatives
(buy vs. build, reduced functionality, additional manpower,
incremental deliveries etc.).
Implementing new tools and processes can be
a challenge for any organization - QSM's Startup
Mentoring service focuses on helping you get results fast.
Our experienced consultants work as a team with your staff
to transfer knowledge and problem solving skills while working
on real projects in your environment.
QSM's estimation services are backed
by SLIM-Estimate, DataManager, and MasterPlan and by the QSM
database of over 7000 completed software projects.
Whatever the challenge, QSM offers the tools
and services that help you get results.
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