Estimating and Measuring Software
DCG-SMS experts are leading European specialists in estimating and measuring software.
Our consultancy team has extensive business experience in applying measurement techniques to the achievement of business objectives.
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Improve your estimating
Our experienced trainers and coaches will work with you to improve your capability in estimating, measurement, requirements and scope management -
Estimating and counting
Our specialist teams will manage your estimating process and do your function point counts -
Auditing
Our highly qualified measurement specialists will audit your current estimating and measurement practice and provide you with all the guidance and support you need to achieve your improvement goals
Benefits
Quantitative management has repeatedly delivered improved business outcomes from software development and operational processes. There is a clear relation between systemic problems of cost and schedule overrun and poorly aligned measurement practice. By adopting best practice in software measurement and estimating, your organisation will benefit from:
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better control and predictability of software development costs and scheduling.
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better management of project risk
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ability to analyse and compare software productivity – particularly crucial for managing value for money from outsourced suppliers
See also COSMIC Software Sizing
DCG-SMS Credentials in Estimating and Measurement
DCG-SMS consultants have been contributing to international measurement standards since the company was founded in 1994 (as The Guild of Independent Function Point Analysts).
DCG-SMS consultants have been active with relevant ISO Workgroups, the Counting Practices Committee for IFPUG and Mk2 function points, the International Software Benchmarking Standards Group, the UK Software Metrics Association, BCS Special Interest Groups and Intellect Workgroups.
P. Grant Rule, the founder of SMS Exemplar Group, worked alongside SEI Transition Partner Ken Dymond to introduce public training in the SEI’s Capability Maturity Model to the UK. As well as supporting numerous business-focused CMMI improvement programmes, DCG-SMS has worked with the SEI to promote better understanding of the benefits of measurement-driven process improvement. P. Grant Rule instigated pioneering work on Lean-CMMI and the integration of Lean thinking to improve the value delivered by business software. DCG-SMS consultants have contributed to numerous conferences, seminars and tutorials.