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Mario Piattini - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Implementing a software Measurement Program in small and medium enterprises: a suitable framework
    IET Software, 2008
    Co-Authors: María Díaz-ley, Félix García, Mario Piattini
    Abstract:

    The successful implementation of software Measurement Programs is not an easy task. Software Measurement Program implementations sometimes fail, and this failure is frequently caused by their definition: the Measurement Program does not provide the required information, the data required are difficult to obtain and so on. The definition of Measurement Programs is even less encouraging in small and medium enterprises (SMEs), since most of the outstanding Measurement Program models are not suited to these types of companies. Additionally, the literature provides few cases of Measurement Program implementation, which could be used as a source of reference for good practices through which to successfully perform these activities. A Measurement Program definition framework suited to SMEs called MIS-PyME is used to implement a Measurement Program in the software development and maintenance department of a medium company. The result of this Measurement Program and the good practices detected from this experience are expounded, along with the benefits obtained using MIS-PyME in contrast to our previous experiences of using the goal question indicator metric.

  • PROFES - Software Measurement Programs in SMEs - defining software indicators: a methodological framework
    Product-Focused Software Process Improvement, 2007
    Co-Authors: María Díaz-ley, Félix García, Mario Piattini
    Abstract:

    Implementing a Measurement Program is not an easy task. It requires effort, resources, budget, experts in the field, etc. The challenges to successfully implement a Measurement Program in small settings are considerable and greater than in large companies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have an additional handicap: the existing methods and frameworks that support Measurement Programs such as Goal Question Metric (GQM), Goal-Driven Software Measurement, GQ(I)M, PSM and ISO/IEC 15939 do not fully satisfy the needs of such companies. We propose MIS-PyME, a methodological framework which supports small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in establishing software Measurement Programs, especially as regards the definition of software indicators. MIS-PyME is based on GQ(I)M and aims at supporting SMEs Measurement activities related to software process improvement tasks. This framework has been applied in STL, where the main benefit derived from the use of MIS-PyME has been an effortless, more accurate Program definition integrated into software process improvement practices.

  • IWSM/Mensura - Implementing Software Measurement Programs in Non Mature Small Settings
    Software Process and Product Measurement, 1
    Co-Authors: María Díaz-ley, Félix García, Mario Piattini
    Abstract:

    Although Measurement has been successfully applied in various areas, it has proved to be a complex and difficult undertaking in the field of software and especially in the context of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Measurement Programs in SMEs with a low maturity level should be tailored to their limitations (limited resources, experts, etc.) in order to carry out the Measurement initiatives efficiently. In this paper we report the method, principles and practices followed in our experience for defining and implementing a Measurement Program in the development department of Sistemas Tecnicos de Loterias del Estado (STL). We also show the characteristics of this company which guided our approach towards tackling the problem, and the resulting software Measurement Program. As a result of the application of certain practices in the company, some significant benefits were obtained, which could be replicated in similar environments.

  • PROFES - MIS-PyME Software Measurement Maturity Model-Supporting the Definition of Software Measurement Programs
    Product-Focused Software Process Improvement, 1
    Co-Authors: María Díaz-ley, Félix García, Mario Piattini
    Abstract:

    An important reason why Measurement Program implementation fails is that the maturity of companies as regards Measurement has not been taken into account at its definition phase. Unfortunately, the major methods and frameworks supporting Measurement Programs ---such as Goal Question Metric (GQM), Goal-Driven Software Measurement, GQ(I)M, PSM and ISO/IEC 15939--- do not explicitly address, this issue, which is especially important in small and medium settings, where low Measurement maturity level is typical and there are more Measurement implementation constraints. Additionally, these companies usually have poor Measurement knowledge, limited resources and budget, which prevent Measurement integration in the corporate culture. This restricts Measurement support in these companies and increases the chances of failure. In this paper we will be looking at an adaptation of the software Measurement maturity method developed by Daskalantonakis. The so-called "MIS-PyME maturity model" is focused on giving support towards Measurement Program definition and is integrated in MIS-PyME, a methodological framework for Measurement suited to small and medium settings.

María Díaz-ley - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Implementing a software Measurement Program in small and medium enterprises: a suitable framework
    IET Software, 2008
    Co-Authors: María Díaz-ley, Félix García, Mario Piattini
    Abstract:

    The successful implementation of software Measurement Programs is not an easy task. Software Measurement Program implementations sometimes fail, and this failure is frequently caused by their definition: the Measurement Program does not provide the required information, the data required are difficult to obtain and so on. The definition of Measurement Programs is even less encouraging in small and medium enterprises (SMEs), since most of the outstanding Measurement Program models are not suited to these types of companies. Additionally, the literature provides few cases of Measurement Program implementation, which could be used as a source of reference for good practices through which to successfully perform these activities. A Measurement Program definition framework suited to SMEs called MIS-PyME is used to implement a Measurement Program in the software development and maintenance department of a medium company. The result of this Measurement Program and the good practices detected from this experience are expounded, along with the benefits obtained using MIS-PyME in contrast to our previous experiences of using the goal question indicator metric.

  • PROFES - Software Measurement Programs in SMEs - defining software indicators: a methodological framework
    Product-Focused Software Process Improvement, 2007
    Co-Authors: María Díaz-ley, Félix García, Mario Piattini
    Abstract:

    Implementing a Measurement Program is not an easy task. It requires effort, resources, budget, experts in the field, etc. The challenges to successfully implement a Measurement Program in small settings are considerable and greater than in large companies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have an additional handicap: the existing methods and frameworks that support Measurement Programs such as Goal Question Metric (GQM), Goal-Driven Software Measurement, GQ(I)M, PSM and ISO/IEC 15939 do not fully satisfy the needs of such companies. We propose MIS-PyME, a methodological framework which supports small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in establishing software Measurement Programs, especially as regards the definition of software indicators. MIS-PyME is based on GQ(I)M and aims at supporting SMEs Measurement activities related to software process improvement tasks. This framework has been applied in STL, where the main benefit derived from the use of MIS-PyME has been an effortless, more accurate Program definition integrated into software process improvement practices.

  • IWSM/Mensura - Implementing Software Measurement Programs in Non Mature Small Settings
    Software Process and Product Measurement, 1
    Co-Authors: María Díaz-ley, Félix García, Mario Piattini
    Abstract:

    Although Measurement has been successfully applied in various areas, it has proved to be a complex and difficult undertaking in the field of software and especially in the context of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Measurement Programs in SMEs with a low maturity level should be tailored to their limitations (limited resources, experts, etc.) in order to carry out the Measurement initiatives efficiently. In this paper we report the method, principles and practices followed in our experience for defining and implementing a Measurement Program in the development department of Sistemas Tecnicos de Loterias del Estado (STL). We also show the characteristics of this company which guided our approach towards tackling the problem, and the resulting software Measurement Program. As a result of the application of certain practices in the company, some significant benefits were obtained, which could be replicated in similar environments.

  • PROFES - MIS-PyME Software Measurement Maturity Model-Supporting the Definition of Software Measurement Programs
    Product-Focused Software Process Improvement, 1
    Co-Authors: María Díaz-ley, Félix García, Mario Piattini
    Abstract:

    An important reason why Measurement Program implementation fails is that the maturity of companies as regards Measurement has not been taken into account at its definition phase. Unfortunately, the major methods and frameworks supporting Measurement Programs ---such as Goal Question Metric (GQM), Goal-Driven Software Measurement, GQ(I)M, PSM and ISO/IEC 15939--- do not explicitly address, this issue, which is especially important in small and medium settings, where low Measurement maturity level is typical and there are more Measurement implementation constraints. Additionally, these companies usually have poor Measurement knowledge, limited resources and budget, which prevent Measurement integration in the corporate culture. This restricts Measurement support in these companies and increases the chances of failure. In this paper we will be looking at an adaptation of the software Measurement maturity method developed by Daskalantonakis. The so-called "MIS-PyME maturity model" is focused on giving support towards Measurement Program definition and is integrated in MIS-PyME, a methodological framework for Measurement suited to small and medium settings.

Félix García - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Implementing a software Measurement Program in small and medium enterprises: a suitable framework
    IET Software, 2008
    Co-Authors: María Díaz-ley, Félix García, Mario Piattini
    Abstract:

    The successful implementation of software Measurement Programs is not an easy task. Software Measurement Program implementations sometimes fail, and this failure is frequently caused by their definition: the Measurement Program does not provide the required information, the data required are difficult to obtain and so on. The definition of Measurement Programs is even less encouraging in small and medium enterprises (SMEs), since most of the outstanding Measurement Program models are not suited to these types of companies. Additionally, the literature provides few cases of Measurement Program implementation, which could be used as a source of reference for good practices through which to successfully perform these activities. A Measurement Program definition framework suited to SMEs called MIS-PyME is used to implement a Measurement Program in the software development and maintenance department of a medium company. The result of this Measurement Program and the good practices detected from this experience are expounded, along with the benefits obtained using MIS-PyME in contrast to our previous experiences of using the goal question indicator metric.

  • PROFES - Software Measurement Programs in SMEs - defining software indicators: a methodological framework
    Product-Focused Software Process Improvement, 2007
    Co-Authors: María Díaz-ley, Félix García, Mario Piattini
    Abstract:

    Implementing a Measurement Program is not an easy task. It requires effort, resources, budget, experts in the field, etc. The challenges to successfully implement a Measurement Program in small settings are considerable and greater than in large companies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have an additional handicap: the existing methods and frameworks that support Measurement Programs such as Goal Question Metric (GQM), Goal-Driven Software Measurement, GQ(I)M, PSM and ISO/IEC 15939 do not fully satisfy the needs of such companies. We propose MIS-PyME, a methodological framework which supports small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in establishing software Measurement Programs, especially as regards the definition of software indicators. MIS-PyME is based on GQ(I)M and aims at supporting SMEs Measurement activities related to software process improvement tasks. This framework has been applied in STL, where the main benefit derived from the use of MIS-PyME has been an effortless, more accurate Program definition integrated into software process improvement practices.

  • IWSM/Mensura - Implementing Software Measurement Programs in Non Mature Small Settings
    Software Process and Product Measurement, 1
    Co-Authors: María Díaz-ley, Félix García, Mario Piattini
    Abstract:

    Although Measurement has been successfully applied in various areas, it has proved to be a complex and difficult undertaking in the field of software and especially in the context of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Measurement Programs in SMEs with a low maturity level should be tailored to their limitations (limited resources, experts, etc.) in order to carry out the Measurement initiatives efficiently. In this paper we report the method, principles and practices followed in our experience for defining and implementing a Measurement Program in the development department of Sistemas Tecnicos de Loterias del Estado (STL). We also show the characteristics of this company which guided our approach towards tackling the problem, and the resulting software Measurement Program. As a result of the application of certain practices in the company, some significant benefits were obtained, which could be replicated in similar environments.

  • PROFES - MIS-PyME Software Measurement Maturity Model-Supporting the Definition of Software Measurement Programs
    Product-Focused Software Process Improvement, 1
    Co-Authors: María Díaz-ley, Félix García, Mario Piattini
    Abstract:

    An important reason why Measurement Program implementation fails is that the maturity of companies as regards Measurement has not been taken into account at its definition phase. Unfortunately, the major methods and frameworks supporting Measurement Programs ---such as Goal Question Metric (GQM), Goal-Driven Software Measurement, GQ(I)M, PSM and ISO/IEC 15939--- do not explicitly address, this issue, which is especially important in small and medium settings, where low Measurement maturity level is typical and there are more Measurement implementation constraints. Additionally, these companies usually have poor Measurement knowledge, limited resources and budget, which prevent Measurement integration in the corporate culture. This restricts Measurement support in these companies and increases the chances of failure. In this paper we will be looking at an adaptation of the software Measurement maturity method developed by Daskalantonakis. The so-called "MIS-PyME maturity model" is focused on giving support towards Measurement Program definition and is integrated in MIS-PyME, a methodological framework for Measurement suited to small and medium settings.

Thomas J. Yager - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • The Joint Winter Runway Friction Measurement Program
    1999
    Co-Authors: Thomas J. Yager
    Abstract:

    This paper provides background information, scope and objectives of a 5-year, Joint National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA)/Transport Canada (TC)/Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Winter Runway Friction Measurement Program which has just completed its fourth winter season of testing. The test equipment, test sites, test results and accomplishments, the extent of the friction database compiled and future plans are described. The primary objective of this effort is to perform instrumented aircraft and ground vehicle tests aimed at identifying a "common number" that ground vehicle devices would report. This number denoted the International Runway Friction Index (IRFI) will be related to aircraft stopping performance. Several related studies are described including the effects of contaminant type on aircraft impingement drag and the effectiveness of various runway/aircraft chemical types and application rates. NASA considers the success of this Program critical to insure adequate ground performance capability in adverse weather conditions for future aircraft as well as improving the safety of current aircraft ground operations.

  • The Joint Winter Runway Friction Measurement Program: NASA Perspective
    1996
    Co-Authors: Thomas J. Yager
    Abstract:

    Some background information is given together with the scope and objectives of the 5-year, Joint National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA)/Transport Canada (TC)/Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Winter Runway Friction Measurement Program. The range of the test equipment, the selected test sites and a tentative test Program schedule are described. NASA considers the success of this Program critical in terms of insuring adequate ground handling performance capability in adverse weather conditions for future aircraft being designed and developed as well as improving the safety of current aircraft ground operations.

Wilhelm Meding - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Maintaining and Evolving Measurement Programs
    Software Development Measurement Programs, 2018
    Co-Authors: Miroslaw Staron, Wilhelm Meding
    Abstract:

    There is a broad misconception about Measurement Programs as many believe that it is enough to set up Measurement systems, and then you have (more or less) a Measurement Program in place. Or, that after hard work the established Measurement Program will live and thrive forever. This cannot be more far from the truth. The way in which Measurement Programs are introduced, maintained, and evolved in companies and organizations is of the utmost importance. Keywords like soft issues, involvement, respect, responsiveness, and evolution must be part of the everyday work with the Measurement Program. These are the topics we address in this chapter

  • Quality of Measurement Programs
    Software Development Measurement Programs, 2018
    Co-Authors: Miroslaw Staron, Wilhelm Meding
    Abstract:

    Controlling the development of large and complex software is usually done in a quantitative manner, using Measurement as the foundation for decision making. Large projects usually collect large amounts of measures, although present only a few key ones for daily project, product, and organization monitoring. The process of collecting, analyzing and presenting the key information is usually supported by automated Measurement systems. Since in this process there is a transition from a lot of information (data) to a small number of indicators (measures with decision criteria), the usual question which arises during discussions with managers is whether the stakeholders can trust the indicators w.r.t. the completeness, correctness of information and its timeliness—in other words, what is the quality of the Measurement Program? In this chapter, we present what characterizes high-quality Measurement Programs—namely completeness, correctness and information quality. We base this on our previous work in the area and describe how to calculate the completeness of a Measurement Program based on the product and process structure. After that we continue to describe the concept which is extremely important for the trust in Measurements—information quality. Finally, we present the method for assessing the breadth of the Measurement Programs.

  • MeSRAM - A method for assessing robustness of Measurement Programs in large software development organizations and its industrial evaluation
    Journal of Systems and Software, 2016
    Co-Authors: Miroslaw Staron, Wilhelm Meding
    Abstract:

    We present a model to quickly assess a robustness of a Measurement Program in industry.Our method was applied at seven large software development companies.Measurement Programs differ based on the development process. Measurement Programs in large software development organizations contain a large number of indicators, base and derived measures to monitor products, processes and projects. The diversity and the number of these measures causes the Measurement Programs to become large, combining multiple needs, Measurement tools and organizational goals. For the Measurement Program to effectively support organization's goals, it should be scalable, automated, standardized and flexible - i.e. robust. In this paper we present a method for assessing the robustness of Measurement Programs. The method is based on the robustness model which has been developed in collaboration between seven companies and a university. The purpose of the method is to support the companies to optimize the value obtained from the Measurement Programs and their cost. We evaluated the method at the seven companies and the results from applying the method to each company quantified the robustness of their Programs, reflecting the real-world status of the Programs and pinpointed strengths and improvements of the Programs.

  • Factors determining long-term success of a Measurement Program: an industrial case study
    e-Informatica Software Engineering Journal, 2012
    Co-Authors: Miroslaw Staron, Wilhelm Meding
    Abstract:

    Introducing Measurement Programs into organizations is a lengthy process aected by organizational and technical constraints. There exist several aspects that determine whether a Measurement Program has the chances of succeeding, like management commitment or existence of proper tool support. The establishing of a Program, however, is only a part of the success. As organizations are dynamic entities, the Measurement Programs should constantly be maintained and adapted in order to cope with changing needs of the organizations. In this paper we study one of the Measurement Programs at Ericsson AB in Sweden and as a result we identify factors determining successful adoption and use of the Measurement Program. The results of our research in this paper are intended to support quality managers and project managers in establishing and maintaining successful metrics Programs.