Quantitative Software Management, Inc.

03/23/2023

Ready to brush up on your estimation basics? QSM is kicking off a new Software Estimation Basics series, exploring everything you want know about key concepts.

Let's start with a question we hear often: what is a top-down estimate?

Learn how we define it, when to use it, and, most importantly, how to do it successfully!

Learn the definition of top-down estimation, when it's used, who uses it, and how to run a top-down estimate. This post teaches software estimation best practices from the experts!

02/01/2023

Ready to take a deep dive into software process improvement? Check out our complete guide featuring a wealth of information and best practices for achieving process maturity within your organization!

https://www.qsm.com/complete-guide-software-process-improvement

This guide will teach you everything you need to know about software processes improvement & how to build an effective business plan. Download the free PDF!

11/02/2022

Are you currently involved in a digital transformation? We're here to help you reduce the uncertainty & stay on track! Check out this post for best practices & tools to help you navigate the process.

This post explains how to track and forecast programs throughout the digital transformation process. Get reliable cost, quality and schedule targets to make better decisions & negotiate with stakeholders.

10/27/2022

What does software estimation and the NFL have in common? A lot more than you might think! Find out in this post:

https://qsm.com/blog/2022/what-do-software-estimation-and-nfl-have-common

Software delivery, like NFL strategy, is more successful when leveraging data-driven analytics. Evaluate risk and manage expectations with software estimation backed by industry data.

10/26/2022

Have you ever been asked for an estimate with a short deadline? We launched SLIM Pilot QuickStart to give you expert assistance estimating actual projects in as little as 2 hours! Learn how to get started!
https://www.qsm.com/blog/2022/get-estimation-results-faster-qsms-new-slim-pilot-quickstart

Learn software estimation best practices fast with QSM's SLIM Pilot QuickStart. Get expert assistance estimating actual projects with QSM's SLIM tools in as little as 2 hours! '

10/14/2022

Moving to the can be filled with a lot of risk. Learn how to leverage industry data and to help manage and negotiate cost and scope more effectively.

Cloud migration, as with any digital transformation work, can be expensive and filled with uncertainty. Leveraging scope estimation with industry analytics ensures that you set reliable project & portfolio delivery targets.

09/26/2022

If you missed QSM's recent discussing the basics of top-down and how it can be used for better IT cost & scope decisions, a free replay is now available!

https://www.qsm.com/blog/2022/webinar-replay-making-better-it-cost-scope-decisions-top-down-estimation

08/31/2022

Trying to decide between an estimation spreadsheet and a top-down tool? This short video looks at both methods, comparing ease of use, accuracy, and cost. The results might surprise you!

08/22/2022

Think your process isn't mature enough for an estimation tool? Your company is likely more mature than your realize! Ethan Avery shares his insights from years of experience in this post.

In talking with many organizations about their IT estimation practices over the years, I’ve noticed a recurring theme has been their self-perception of immaturity when addressing the use of a commercial estimating tool. Estimates in the workforce are typically generated via the Delphi method, mult...

06/16/2022

Software teams are often asked to stay within a budget or schedule they're not sure is realistic. What if there were a way to evaluate trade-offs early in the decision-making process? This video shows how!

Learn more: https://www.qsm.com/problems-we-solve/agile

04/22/2022

Do you ever wonder what could have been done differently when a project goes over schedule, over budget, or doesn’t deliver the desired functionality? Ask a professional estimator!

Don Beckett shares lessons learned in his latest article.

Don Beckett shares a list of what estimators consider to be the most critical software development management issues and how to solve them.

03/31/2022

Check out our latest video on how to use project history for early software decisions!

https://www.qsm.com/blog/2022/new-video-how-use-project-history-early-software-decisions

This video shows how it easy it is to collect completed projects to use early in the software project planning process and determine if estimates are reasonable or not.