Improved Estimating Methods and Automated Tools for Software Project Management

"The purpose of this project is to complete development of SEERNexGenT, an innovative means of improving the success of majorsoftware acquisitions by providing better automated softwareestimation tools, processes and training, starting during thesystem concept phase before requests for proposal are written,continuing through pre-proposal stages and throughout theacquisition cycle. These improvements will enable softwaredevelopers and software customers to more easily and quicklyapply estimating techniques early in the software acquisitionprocess, and continue to refine those estimates as developmentprogresses.BENEFITS: Once this SBIR is successfully completed, users will be able to:* Estimate software development cost, schedule, and risk with more accuracy, early in the acquisition cycle.* Better evaluate risks and make informed decisions both early and throughout the project.* Better prepare project "estimates to complete"."