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Software project managers need a tool to help plan and control their projects.
Accurate estimates | Within 20% of actuals, 70% of the time |
Automatic recalculation | For fast operation; can be toggled on and off |
Comprehensive estimates | Estimates for Requirements, Design, Coding, Testing, Maintenance, and Adaptation |
A track record | Used by thousands of software project managers |
What-if analyses | Make trade-offs & perform sensitivity analyses |
Extensibility | User definable cost drivers |
Adaptability | Can be calibrated to your environment |
Function Points | An optional software sizing method |
Easy to learn interface | Context sensitive help, pull down menus |
Choice of user interfaces | Screen-based or command line |
An established model | Based on COCOMO, not a proprietary model, so all details are published |
Intermediate or Detailed COCOMO | Select the model you prefer |
Support for Ada COCOMO | Select either standard COCOMO or Ada COCOMO estimates |
Support for Incremental COCOMO | Model your Incremental Development or Prototyping process |
15 different reports & graphs | Including schedule, staffing, cost, summary, activities, and milestones -- each report can be sent to the screen, printer, or a file |
Work Breakdown Structures | Any number of levels in product hierarchy (system, subsystem, module, etc.) -- You can describe your project's structure in as much detail as you choose |
Complete estimation package |
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Volume discounts | Site license available, Network license available |
Support after the sale | One year of free phone support & new releases |
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