Project Management in Software Development: Taking the Complexity Out of Complex Projects

In a survey conducted between January and March 2012 of 349 organizations that conduct IT-based projects, Aberdeen found that, when it comes to IT projects such as software development, it can be difficult to effectively manage the people and technology to deliver on-time and on-budget. Unforeseen setbacks and lack of resources can result in rising costs and late delivery of new software to internal customers. Specialized skills become valuable resources that must be managed accordingly. Additionally, increasingly volatile markets add a high level of risk to project plans. Top performing organizations are implementing a set of capabilities designed to keep costs in check and prevent scope creep. This report will illustrate Best-in-Class strategies for delivering software that provides the organization with a high Return On Investment (ROI) while managing the triangle of quality, cost, and time.

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