Managing Software Acquisition: Open Systems and COTS Products
B. Craig Meyers
Patricia Oberndorf

ISBN-10: 0201704544
ISBN-13: 9780201704549

Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional
Copyright: 2001
Format: Paper; 400 pp
Published: 07/12/2001

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Large IT organizations are increasingly willing to purchase "commercial off-the-shelf" (COTS) products built on open systems rather than building software from scratch. However, along with the potential advantages of speed to market, reliability, and lower cost, acquiring software brings it own complex management challenges. In Managing Software Acquisition, two leading experts in acquiring enterprise software review those challenges -- and offer new best practices for purchasing and implementing open-systems-based COTS software solutions.KEY TOPICS:Managing Software Acquisition is based on extensive new research at the Software Engineering Institute, the world's leader in defining best practices for software quality. SEI researchers Meyers and Oberndorf begin by reviewing the key elements and attributes of open systems and COTS software, the promise of approaches that minimize custom development -- and the risks. Define reference models and architectures based on open, off-the-shelf solutions; understand how to evaluate and compare standards; then, walk through a start-to-finish roadmap for transitioning to open systems and COTS-based software acquisition. Finally, gain an in-depth understanding of how COTS software implementation is different from traditional IT project implementation -- and the significantly different management skills needed for success. Managing Software Acquisition includes a detailed glossary, IT self-assessment questions, and extensive references to additional information.MARKET:For all IT professionals involved with choosing and implementing software strategies, including software architects and analysts, project managers, developers, and IT managers.



Preface.

I. GETTING STARTED.

1. An Overview of Acquisition.

The Project Manager Perspective.

Acquisition Strategies.

Looking Ahead.

Summary.

Food For Thought.

2. Promises and Pitfalls.

Key Definitions.

The Promises.

The Pitfalls.

Summary.

Food For Thought.

3. The Paradigm Shift of Open Systems and COTS Products.

Essence of the Paradigm Shift.

Consequences of the Paradigm Shift.

Marketplace Considerations.

Importance of the Interface.

Product Quality Characteristics.

The Loss of Control.

Implications for the Government.

Summary.

Food For Thought.

4. Elements of an Open, COTS-Based Approach.

An Overview of The Approach.

The Elements of the Approach.

Iteration.

Summary.

Food For Thought.

II. UNDERSTANDING THE NEW WORLD.

5. Reference Models and Architectures.

Abstraction.

Reference Models.

Architectures.

A Comparison of Reference Models and Architectures.

Trends.

Summary.

Food for Thought.

6. Standards.

What Is a Standard?

Standards Organizations and Their Processes.

Characteristics of Standards.

Standards Maturity.

Profiles.

Conformance.

Sources of More Information.

Standards in Government.

Summary.

Food For Thought.

7. Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Products.

Kinds of Off-the-Shelf Components.

Key Characteristics of COTS Products.

Deciding to Use COTS Products.

Negotiating Between Requirements and the Marketplace.

Buyer Beware.

Government Policy Implications.

Summary.

Food for Thought.

8. Acquisition Roadmaps.

A General Approach.

Open Systems Highway.

Upgrades.

The Open, COTS-Based Path.

Integration.

Summary.

Food For Thought.

III. MANAGING THE TRANSITION.

9. How Open Systems and COTS Products Can Change Your Business.

Kinds of Changes.

Potential Changes.

Summary.

Food for Thought.

10. Special Concerns for Managers.

The Manager's Quest for Control.

Cost.

Schedule.

Performance.

People.

Transition Strategies.

Summary.

Food for Thought.

11. Engineering Practices.

Determine Concepts, Requirements, and Reference Models.

Define Architectures, Components and Interfaces.

Select Standards.

Select Implementations.

Acquire Implementations.

Integrate and Test.

Deploy and Support.

Summary.

Food for Thought.

12. Procurement Practices.

Contracting Strategies.

Contracting Documentation.

The Role of the Players.

Government Contracting Concerns.

Summary.

Food for Thought.

IV. CONSIDERING ACQUISITION.

13. An Acquisition Framework.

Defining A Framework.

Acquisition Activities.

Acquisition Events.

Relations Among Activities and Events.

Timing Considerations.

Framework Summary.

Acquisition Strategies.

Summary.

Food For Thought.

14. Acquisition Models.

Characterizing Acquisition Models.

Waterfall Model.

Refined Waterfall Model.

Spiral Acquisition Models.

Summary.

Food For Thought.

15. Acquisition Models for Open, COTS-Based Systems.

The Overall Context.

Standards.

COTS Products.

Integration of Standards and COTS Product Acquisition Elements.

Acquisition Model Considerations.

Management Implications.

Multi-Project Acquisition.

Summary.

Food For Thought.

V. CLOSING THOUGHTS.

16. Looking Ahead.

VI. APPENDIXES.

Appendix A: Glossary.

Appendix B: Acronym List.

Appendix C: Sample Questions.

Appendix D: References.

Index. 0201704544T06252001

B. Craig Meyers is a key figure at Carnegie-Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute (SEI), where he is involved in training and consulting on the acquisition of open, COTS-based systems. Patricia Oberndorf is a key figure at Carnegie-Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute (SEI), where she is involved in training and consulting on the acquisition of open, COTS-based systems.

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The acquisition of open systems and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) products is an increasingly vital element of corporate and government software development. Properly managed software acquisition offers potential for significant time and cost savings over a system's lifetime. The transition from proprietary, custom-built systems to systems based on standards and commercial products is not easy, however. Managers and their staff must understand the risks and opportunities associated with this acquisition approach.

Managing Software Acquisition presents the fundamental principles and best practices for successful acquisition of open, COTS-based systems. It explores the many opportunities and challenges of this approach, defines key terms, anticipates potential problems, and discusses the effect of software acquisition on the manager's job. The information presented addresses critical concerns affecting the entire software industry; it also discusses important issues particular to government acquisition.

Managing Software Acquisition moves from a broad overview of the topic to experience-based advice on managing the transition and more detailed information on acquisition. You will find coverage of such topics as:
  • Promises and pitfalls of open, COTS-based system acquisition
  • Implications for industry and government--quality, loss of control, and risk
  • Reference models, architectures, and standards for open systems and COTS products
  • Implications for cost, schedule, performance, and staff
  • Engineering practices, including defining requirements, integration, testing, deployment, and support
  • Contracting strategies and relationships with vendors
  • Integrated acquisition using standards and COTS products

Each major section concludes with realistic, open-ended exercises that illustrate vital issues confronting software acquisition managers. In addition, the book includes an extensive reference section containing a glossary, list of acronyms, sample questions to help organizations evaluate their needs, and more.



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