Quality Consulting - Product Development:

Competition is getting very fierce and there is increasing pressure on business groups in organizations to change their processes frequently and rapidly. Hence it becomes extremely important to be able to effectively and efficiently develop new IT products to gain the competitive edge. This rapidly changing environment demands standards and a uniform process for IT engineering and software development. Major industry, technological and organizational trends are influencing today's business and IT environments. Return on investment of IT solutions becomes more and more an issue in the decision to invest.

Teamsoft offers the following Software Process Consulting Services.

Process Model Selection / Process Objectives Definition

• Help the client in choosing the appropriate process model (CMMi / ISO 9000) for its process improvement initiative, based on a clear understanding of client's line of business, business objectives and the current software development practices
• In the case of a non-model based approach, define appropriate process objectives
  

Process Definition

• Carry out Gap Analysis based on 'As Is' process (processes being currently followed) and the process requirements as per the process model/objectives adopted
  
• Enhance existing processes or define new processes based on the Gap Analysis Report
  
• Facilitate formulation of required roles & responsibilities for software process improvement initiative
  
• Impart process training to employees
  

Process Implementation

• Training of employees in understanding the chosen quality models and the new / enhanced processes
  
• Facilitate process implementation; continuous hand-holding to the employees on the defined processes and usage of Process documents
  
• Trigger process improvement initiatives based on audit / assessment feedback
  
• Provide training to personnel for conducting internal audits / assessments
  
• Facilitate the setting up of a central repository of all the projects executed for the purpose of knowledge management
  
• Facilitate the collection of measurements data
  

Process Measurement & Analysis Program

• Design an appropriate process measurement & analysis program
  
• Train the employees on process measures & statistical techniques for analysis
  Roll-out the program in the projects and facilitate collection and analysis of data to identify improvement opportunities
  
• Provide guidance on the usage of control charts to monitor process capability and maturity. Use the analysis to arrive at baseline reports to serve as a basis for building the organization's metrics program
  

Audit Services

• Provide an independent view to the client on process compliance by carrying out project / process audits
  
• Audits also highlight improvement opportunities
  

Software Quality Assurance & Testing Services

• Train employees on project and process quality assurance activities
  
• Advise and assist in the review of project and process documentation and review of software work products throughout the development life cycle
  
• Provide guidance in the design of test cases for various types of testing
  
• Educate and train employees on testing methodologies
  
• Facilitate the usage of automated testing tools for increased productivity and efficiency