SMS Exemplar

Quantifying performance

SMS is the “Quantity Surveyor of Information Systems.”

SMS quantifies the value and potential of IT.  Through targetted studies and investigations we provide the data to guide the decision-making of technology-intensive organizations engaged in Lean business transformation programmes. Our pool of expert trainers and topic coaches addresses gaps in the knowledge our clients need to achieve their business goals.

The pace of technological advance means that product development and service delivery increasingly form one integrated value stream. To fully exploit advances in information technology, industry and public sector organizations need to establish effective structures for managing such a seamless production cycle. This is particularly important where the software development team are employed by an outsourced service provider.

SMS Performance Diagnostics

A Diagnostic is a quick, expert survey to quantify the current state. It looks at IT-related activities in terms of the results delivered and the experience of the internal customers of the IT function.

• NCC IT Departmental Accreditation

PDF download:  ITDA_Brochure

• Quick-Look CMMI Assessment

PDF download: Quick-Look Appraisal_brochure

• Symptomatic Diagnostic
  

PDF download : SymptomaticDiagnostic_Brochure

• ISO Gap Analysis
  

PDF download : ISO 20000 Compliance

• Gap Analysis - other models and standards
  

Please contact us to find out the full range of process models and frameworks we support

Feasability & Scoping Studies

• Fast Data Collection Study
• Gap Analysis: CMMI; ISO 20000; TickIT
• IT Optima User Experience Comparison & Analysis
• Procurement/Outsourcing Readiness Review
• Project Scope Study
• Profiling Your Project, Programme, or Product Line
• Rapid Application Portfolio Sizing Study
• Rapid Capability Evaluation
• Software Productivity Analysis
• Supplier Performance Evaluation
• Value Stream Mapping

SMS Measurement & Analysis Services

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Function Points – Frequently Asked Questions

• Setting up and sustaining a metrics programmee
• Functional Size Audit
• Function Point Analysis
• Measurement Practice Healthcheck
• Metrics Mentor
• Rapid Function Point Count
• Rapid Application Portfolio Sizing
• Software Size Estimate
• Quantitative & Qualitative Performance Baseline
• Lean Application Lifecycle Management
• Lean Procurement with Output-Based Contracts
• Management of Outcome-Based Agreements
• Output Pricing
• “Customer Friend” Supplier Performance Management
• Programme and Project Scope Management
• Project Audit/Healthcheck
• Project Retrospective/Post Mortem

SMS Training

SMS provides a range of training delivery vehicles to improve client capability in:

• Agile project management
• Estimating
• Project Management
• Requirements and Risk
• Software Measurement Techniques

Contact training@smsexemplar to discuss a  tailored package of support services for your organisation.