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Best and Worst in Software: Who is Faster, Better, and Cheaper?

Posted August 1, 2005 | Technology | Cutter Benchmark Review

A unique, comprehensive study of what is described as the "best- and worst-in-class" for software development provides some fascinating insights for developers and management alike. Compiled and newly released by Quantitative Software Management, Inc., which has been compiling detailed data across all major industry segments for nearly 20 years, this study represents the latest three-year time slice.

About The Author
Michael Mah
Michael Mah is Managing Partner of QSM Associates, Inc., a firm specializing in software measurement, project estimation, and "in-flight" control for both inhouse and outsourced/offshore development. QSM has developed and maintains one of the largest databases of more than 7,500 completed projects collected worldwide, with productivity statistics and trends on cost, schedule, and quality from more than 500 organizations and 18 countries. With… Read More
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