Executive Update

Using Functional Metrics to Effectively Govern Outsourced Applications

Posted February 29, 2000 | Leadership | Leadership |

To effectively manage an outsourced software development effort, you must have a set of measures that can (1) accurately predict and monitor the cost of the software deliverable, and (2) measure the value of the service provided to the customer. The key to this is establishing an accurate cost-per-unit-of-work measure.

About The Author
David Herron
David Herron David Herron is a co-founder of the David Consulting Group. Mr. Herron has more than 25 years' experience in software development. He has recently been focused on the use of metrics to monitor applications… Read More
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