Download or read book Software Acquisition Management written by John J. Marciniak and published by . This book was released on 1990-04-25 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Computers/Software Engineering Clear-cut strategies for superior system choices… Most organizations planning the acquisition of a large-scale software system carefully monitor the software development process. But management of the software acquisition process is equally important to guarantee a system that fully meets an organization’s needs. Software Acquisition Management details the entire software acquisition lifecycle and shows you how to tailor management methodologies to fit your specific acquisition project. This single-source guide provides project managers, systems analysts, and others with step-by-step methods for evaluating, selecting, purchasing, and customizing quality software. Covers important legal strategies for proposing, negotiating, and finalizing procurement contracts Includes examples for developing reasonable cost estimates, cost management, and cost accounting Differentiates and clarifies the responsibilities of buyer and seller; provides techniques for dividing and delegating acquisition tasks From writing a sound proposal to dealing with data rights, Software Acquisition Management is an essential reference that you’ll turn to again and again throughout the software acquisition process.
Download or read book Managing Software Acquisition written by B. Craig Meyers and published by Addison-Wesley Professional. This book was released on 2001 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title looks at strategies for reducing IT costs and improving quality, including open systems and off-the-shelf software. It explains the advantages, risks, and management implications of IT strategies based on these approaches.
Download or read book District of Columbia software acquisition processes for a new financial management system report to the Chairman Subcommittee on the District of Columbia Committee on Appropriations House of Representatives written by and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Software Acquisition Management Guidebook Life Cycle Events written by J. B. Glore and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report is one of a series of guidebooks for software acquisition management. The guidebooks are being prepared for use by Air Force Program Office personnel responsible for planning and managing the development of software. This guidebook explains the Major Defense System Acquisition Life Cycle and the Computer Program Life Cycle as they apply to Electronic Systems that include software. (Author).
Download or read book District of Columbia written by U S Government Accountability Office (G and published by BiblioGov. This book was released on 2013-06 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed whether the District of Columbia had implemented disciplined software acquisition processes for its new financial management system (FMS). GAO noted that: (1) while the District has many strengths in its acquisition processes for FMS, it also has many weaknesses; (2) when compared to standards established by the Software Engineering Institute, the District's processes for software acquisitions are not mature; (3) of the six key process areas (KPA) evaluated for the repeatable level, the District fully satisfied only one--solicitation; (4) severe weaknesses were found in other critical key processes, including requirements development and management and evaluation; (5) for example, the District does not have a policy for establishing and managing software-related requirements, does not at present have adequate resources for requirements development, and has not formally designated responsibility for requirements development and management; (6) similarly, the District does not have an effective evaluation process, and is currently unable to objectively determine if the acquired systems will satisfy the contract requirement; (7) finally, the District has not satisfied the one KPA evaluated for the defined level of maturity, acquisition risk management; and (8) the FMS project does not have a risk management plan and does not track project risk.
Download or read book Software Acquisition Management Guidebook Software Quality Assurance written by George Neil and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report is one of a series of Software Acquisition Management guidebooks which provide information and guidance for ESD Program Office personnel who are charged with planning and managing the acquisition of command, control, and communications system software procured under Air Force 800 series regulations and related software acquisition management concepts. It provides guidance for establishing and implementing a software quality assurance program which it discusses in terms of Program Office quality assurance requirements, contractor quality assurance requirements and software quality assurance at ESD. Special attention is given to: the relationship of quality assurance to other acquisition management disciplines; the integration of quality assurance requirements into the system acquisition process; the contractual aspects of quality assurance; monitoring the implementation of quality assurance requirements; and common problems and proposed solutions.
Download or read book Software Acquisition Management Guidebook Reviews and Audits written by George Neil and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report is one of a series of Software Acquisition Management Guidebooks which provide information and guidance for ESD Program Office personnel who are charged with planning and managing the acquisition of command, control, and communications system software procured under Air Force 800 series regulations and related software acquisition management concepts. It combines existing guidance regarding reviews and audits currently contained in a number of different official documents into a single document and narrows the focus of existing guidance to those problems inherent in software acquisition management. Where appropriate, existing guidance is extended to include practices and procedures based on the practical experience of the author and others in acquiring software. The objective of this document is to instruct Air Force Program Office personnel in the effective use of reviews and audits as management tools in acquiring software. (Author).
Download or read book Comparative Studies in Software Acquisition written by S. Glaseman and published by Free Press. This book was released on 1982 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Road to Successful ITS Software Acquisition written by Arthur E. Salwin and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This document assembles best practices and presents practical advice on how to acquire the software components of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). The document presents a series of themes that serve as guiding principles for building a successful acquisition.
Download or read book Software Acquisition Management Guidebook Statement of Work Preparation written by and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report is one of a series of guidebooks for software acquisition management. The guidebooks are being prepared for use by Air Force Program Office personnel responsible for planning and managing the development of software. This guidebook covers the preparation of Statements of Work (SOWs) for acquisition of Electronic Systems that include software.
Download or read book Implementation of Earned Value Management Into the Software Acquisition Process written by Louis D. Bryan (CAPT, USAF.) and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Guidelines for Successful Acquisition and Management of Software Intensive Systems Weapon Systems Command and Control Systems Management Information Systems Volume 1 Version 2 0 written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 1133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These Guidelines cover the gamut of software-intensive systems acquisition and management activities, from pre-program strategic planning to post-deployment software support. They are divided into three essential areas for program success. Part I, Introduction, lays the groundwork. To be successful in software, you must have a basic understanding of why major software acquisitions fail and succeed, the unique DoD software acquisition environment, and software-intensive life cycles and methodologies. Part II, Engineering, provides the meat. World-class software must be engineered, which involves implementing a series of interrelated, interdependent concepts, disciplines, and activities. These include risk management, Ada, software development maturity, measurement and metrics, reuse, software tools, and software support. Part III, Management, brings it all together. To successfully manage a major software-intensive systems acquisition, you must be an informed buyer. You must understand the software development process, software quality assurance, contract management techniques, and insist on continuous process improvement throughout the system's life. To step up to this challenge, you and your program will benefit by following the comprehensive software acquisition and management guidance found between these pages.
Download or read book Software Acquisition Management Guidebook written by J. R. Stanfield and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report is one of a series of Software Acquisition Management (SAM) guidebooks which provide information and guidance for ESD Program Office personnel who are charged with planning and managing the acquisition of command, control, and communications system software procured under Air Force 800 series regulations and related software acquisition management concepts. The scope of this document is limited to those acquisition and development activities, occurring throughout the SAM cycle, which impact software maintenance. It includes discussions of system turnover to the using command and the transfer of program management responsibility to the supporting command. The computer program life cycle is also considered. Most of the information provided in this report covers the implementing command's responsibilities during the SAM cycle. However, software maintenance during the Deploymnet Phase is also discussed to provide the background for proper planning. Current programming concepts are discussed as well as the military regulations, specifications, and standards. Within these constraints, this report emphasizes what the Program Office can do to specify and procure maintainable software, including procurement of the facilities, support tools, and documentation necessary to support software maintenance activities. (Author).
Download or read book Guidelines for Successful Acquisition and Management of Software intensive Systems written by Software Technology Support Center (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "These guidelines cover the gamut of software-intensive systems acquisition and management activities, from pre-program strategic planning to post-deployment software support. They are divided into three essential areas for program success. Part 1., Introduction, lays the groundwork. To be successful in software, you must have a basic understanding of why major software acquisitions fail and succeed, the unique DoD software acquisition environment, and software-intensive life cycles and methodologies. Part II., Engineering, provides the meat. World-class software must be engineered, which involves implementing a series of interrelated, interdependent concepts, disciplines, and activities. These include risk management, Ada, software development maturity, measurement and metrics, reuse, software tools, and software support. Part III, Management, brings it all together. To successfully manage a major software-intensive systems acquisitions, you must be an informed buyer. You must understand the software development process, software quality assurance, contract management techniques, and insist on continuous process improvement throughout the system's life. To step up to this challenge, you and your program will benefit by following the comprehensive software acquisition and management guidance found between these pages."--P. xxvi.
Download or read book Implementation of Earned Value Management Into the Software Acquisition Process written by Louis D. Bryan and published by . This book was released on 1999-09-01 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The objective of this study was to determine the usefulness of Earned Value Management as a program management tool for the Department of Defense acquisition community. In making this determination, the study sought to uncover information about Earned Value Management from the contractor's perspective as well as the government administrator's perspective. It also sought to determine the usefulness of Earned Value Management during the different phases of the software acquisition process. The study utilized a structured questionnaire to acquire the data necessary for analysis. This data was analyzed to compare perceptions of the government and contractor communities in regard to the use of Earned Value Management as a program management tool. It also compared perceptions in regard to using Earned Value Management during different stages of the software program life cycle.
Download or read book Software Acquisition Management Guidebook Software Development and Maintenance Facilities written by D. R. Peterson and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This document is one of a series of guidebooks covering important aspects of software acquisition. The guidebooks are prepared for use by Air Force program office personnel responsible for the management and planning of software development. This guidebook focuses on the management decisions and technical issues related to planning and acquisition of software development and maintenance facilities. (Author).
Download or read book Software Management written by Donald J. Reifer and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-08-30 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Seventh Edition of Donald Reifer's popular, bestselling tutorial summarizes what software project managers need to know to be successful on the job. The text provides pointers and approaches to deal with the issues, challenges, and experiences that shape their thoughts and performance. To accomplish its goals, the volume explores recent advances in dissimilar fields such as management theory, acquisition management, globalization, knowledge management, licensing, motivation theory, process improvement, organization dynamics, subcontract management, and technology transfer. Software Management provides software managers at all levels of the organization with the information they need to know to develop their software engineering management strategies for now and the future. The book provides insight into management tools and techniques that work in practice. It also provides sufficient instructional materials to serve as a text for a course in software management. This new edition achieves a balance between theory and practical experience. Reifer systematically addresses the skills, knowledge, and abilities that software managers, at any level of experience, need to have to practice their profession effectively. This book contains original articles by leaders in the software management field written specifically for this tutorial, as well as a collection of applicable reprints. About forty percent of the material in this edition has been produced specifically for the tutorial. Contents: * Introduction * Life Cycle Models * Process Improvement * Project Management * Planning Fundamentals * Software Estimating * Organizing for Success * Staffing Essentials * Direction Advice * Visibility and Control * Software Risk Management * Metrics and Measurement * Acquisition Management * Emerging Management Topics "The challenges faced by software project managers are the gap between what the customers can envision and the reality on the ground and how to deal with the risks associated with this gap in delivering a product that meets requirements on time and schedule at the target costs. This tutorial hits the mark by providing project managers, practitioners, and educators with source materials on how project managers can effectively deal with this risk." -Dr. Kenneth E. Nidiffer, Systems & Software Consortium, Inc. "The volume has evolved into a solid set of foundation works for anyone trying to practice software management in a world that is increasingly dependent on software release quality, timeliness, and productivity." -Walker Royce, Vice President, IBM Software Services-Rational
