Powerful software continues to dominate the operations of many businesses. For companies of all kinds, organizational software is at the heart of daily function. Whether it’s to manage supplies or customer contacts, employee records or marketing data, the wide world of database and management software only becomes more powerful – and more common. When implementing any such software, IV&V can …
Is There an ROI for IV&V Service?
IV&V services are a large undertaking – there’s no disputing that. Bringing in an IV&V team involves coordinating departments, establishing goals with stakeholders, and much, much more. It can be disruptive to daily operations (at first), and frankly, it’s going to cost money. So, the question for most companies is obvious: is there enough ROI to justify the costs? The …
Who Implements The Changes as a Result of IV&V Findings?
Over the course of IV&V, the team you employ digs deep to find recommendations and proposed changes. Because IV&V looks at every element of the development process (throughout the project lifecycle), the findings cover a range of topics. After all the reporting, meetings, and planning, however – who actually makes these changes? You may finish the IV&V process with a …
What Is The Typical Cost of IV&V?
There is no simple, one-size-fits-all IV&V program. Because every project is going to be different, it’s difficult to accurately estimate IV&V costs in terms of specific dollar amounts. There are a few ballpark methods that can help people understand the financial undertaking involved with IV&V, but let’s first examine why these costs are tough to calculate. Agile Options Independent evaluation …
What Qualifications Do You Look for in an IV&V Service Provider?
IV&V can be a tricky topic. While many of the same standards are followed regardless of the project, the exact steps taken may be different across varying software or company needs. Searching for an IV&V service provider can be daunting, especially if you don’t know what to expect from the process. To help you navigate this challenging territory, here are …
Will IV&V be Done by Internal Team Members or External Services?
Perhaps you’ve heard the term “IV&V” tossed around your company. People talk about how valuable it is, and how critical it can be to successful software development… But how does it actually work? Are you supposed to do it in-house, or bring in an outside team? While your team may be able to perform some of the evaluations of an …
How Often Do You Do IV&V?
When exploring IV&V options, people tend to ask: “How often does it need to be done?” Well, the most correct answer to such a question is,”It doesn’t quite work that way.” IV&V isn’t a one-off activity that companies bring in from time to time. Instead, IV&V is an ongoing process that spans the lifecycle of software development. So the answer to …
The Difference Between IV&V and a Project Audit
Ensuring quality products and services should be a priority for every business. There are plenty of methods for assessing quality, but when it’s time to review an entire process, most turn to experts. This leads us to today’s pressing question. If you’re looking to evaluate the quality of a process, what do you look for? Do you need a project …
What is Involved In an IV&V Program?
Before you make a choice to invest in an IV&V program for your company, you likely want to know what to expect… This isn’t necessarily an easy answer to provide, since each and every IV&V program is built around the software or project being evaluated. In fact, a major piece of the value IV&V provides comes from its customization. An …
What Do You Do With IV&V Findings?
So, you’ve decided to proceed with hiring an IV&V team. You’ve got a sense of what to expect from the process and a growing understanding of how you stand to benefit… But what do you actually do with the findings of your IV&V team? First, you have to fully understand the goals of an IV&V team. While they will become …
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