Software Sizing Consulting

Sizing is a critical aspect of managing and controlling project delivery. The importance of having an accurate sizing mechanism has a direct impact on the efficiency of how you utilize your resources and how you manage your budgets. Additionally, accurate sizing allows you to manage effectively requirements definition and scope. Equally important is the sizing methodology that you employ to ensure that the measurement process provides a sound basis for making informed decisions.

Function Points (IFPUG 4.3)

DCG has been at the forefront of sizing projects in the IT industry for over a decade - many of our consultants have over 20 years hands on experience in industry . We can assist you in selecting, tailoring, and implementing the right sizing measure for your organization. Our industry leadership in various sizing and benchmarking associations assures that you will always be dealing with knowledgeable, accredited and highly qualified consultants.

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As part of DCG’s commitment to your success we always go beyond the measurement process and provide consulting recommendations to support your goal of producing on time, on budget IT projects.

DCG provides a rich set of sizing services including:

• Function Point Counting, Mentoring and Training
• Quickount^sm
• FP Lite^tm
• FP Help Desk (purchase support today on-line at the DCG Store...

• Function Point Auditing for Internal Sourcing and External Outsourcing
• Function Point Baselining for Portfolio Management
• Function Point Approximation - Sizing Estimates Using Alternative Methods
• Use Case Point counting and auditing
• Use Case Point Training
• Software Estimation Training and Consulting
• Software Metrics Training and Consulting

Function Point Counting Tool: SCOPE 2.0 Multi-lingual version to be released in June (German, French, Dutch, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean and Japanese). Click for a demo