Moving On Up: Data and Experience Doing CMM-Based Process Improvement
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An analysis of Software Process Assessment results from 48 organizations undertaking 2 or more assessments is presented in this report. The analysis focuses on the time required to increase process maturity, as well as the most prevalent process issues faced by the 48 organizations. Results of the analysis are used to provide guidance to organizations embarking on a software process improvement effort.
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