SeaportE
Review current software estimation processes, recommend process improvements, support implementation of process improvements. Typical results: Reduced costs of estimation by 50%, improved estimation accuracy to within 20% (high level); and 10% (scope level).
Review current IT performance versus industry benchmarks, recommend process or organizational changes as appropriate, prepare briefings for both IT and business units. Typical results: Improved software development efficiency by 20%, significantly increased business unit satisfaction with IT development group.
Assist in release planning, resource allocation, quality oversight, and system integration strategy as part of mergers.
Assist in out-sourced development negotiations. Typical results: cost savings of greater than 25%.