You need a stable software measurement for the total software lifecycle management solution used in project cost, schedule cost and risk estimation. Software metrics use estimation tools in order to assess the project performance of an organization compared to industry standards. Estimation tools are also used in project management control. They are also required in the estimation of software development cost and to determine the time and energy that will be used in order to meet the software requirements. If you are in quest for the best estimation tools available, QSM SLIM Suite can be of great help. Recommended for software process improvement, the applications of QSM SLIM Suite include model-based development, engineering and architecture design, Agile development, hardware, package implementation, infrastructure, call center development, and service-oriented architecture among others.

It would be best if you work out your software measurement or lifecycle management project with QSM software management consultants. Their years of experience make them the authority in the development of the SLIM Suite of software measurement tools. Being with the leader in software process improvement and systems development estimation, the QSM software management consultants can help define the specifications, make the cost and schedule the estimates. In addition, they can also help establish standards so that successful software development projects will be on time and meet the budget. You can have an on-site training using SLIM Suite of software measurement tools in the United States or in Europe. However if it is not possible for you to have an on-site training, you can still have the SLIM-Estimate, SLIM-Control, and SLIM-Metrics training online. Whichever way you choose, transferring of software project estimation, project control, and benchmarking skills can be achieved successfully. If you want software process improvement for the IT team leader, CIO, software development project manager and senior IT developer, you can never be wrong with the SLIM Suite of software estimation and measurement tools.