Benchmarking Outsourcing Application Development Contracts with ISBSG Data
Harold van Heeringen – IDC
The effective benchmarking of outsourcing application development contracts is critical to optimize performance, cost, and quality.
This presentation explores the use of ISBSG data to obtain robust benchmarks for outsourced software development projects. We discuss: selecting relevant ISBSG data, aligning benchmarks with project goals, and addressing challenges in comparing diverse outsourcing contracts. Attendees will gain insights on vendor performance, inefficiencies, and competitive pricing. Real case studies illustrate the use of ISBSG data to optimize outsourcing agreements.
This presentation equips IT leaders with actionable strategies to maximize value and mitigate risks in outsourcing.
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About Harold Van Heeringen
Harold van Heeringen worked for 17 years as a senior consultant software metrics/cost estimation consultant. He is now a principal consultant and practice lead for IT Intelligence services (including Estimation & Performance Measurement). Harold is a director on the ISBSG board and a board member of Nesma. He regularly publishes white papers, blogs and articles on software metrics and performance measurement.