In this chapter, we discuss how a leading telecommunications software development company went about outsourcing some phases of the system development life cycle (SDLC) of network management systems in order to achieve both the short-term tactical goals as well as the long-term strategic goals. We present a framework consisting of seven factors that should be used by companies using outsourcing...

Today, time is one of the key factors in making a company the best in its industry. Translating information correctly and efficiently would reduce the time required to communicate between departments not only within a company but also among different companies. STEP, comprising many application protocols, is a standard for the exchange of product model data that has a great capability for descr...

This paper describes demand management and its life cycle, taking into account the IT priorities model and project prioritization as a key demand management element. One of a company’s main objectives is to get the maximum benefit from its businesses in the shortest possible time. To do this, it is necessary to properly manage customer demand and satisfy customer needs. Therefore, it has to pro...

in this research we have presented a local model for implementing systems engineering activities in optimized acquisition of electronic systems in electronic high-tech industrial. in this regard, after reviewing the literature and the use of documents, articles and latin books, we have collected system acquisition life cycle models from different resources. after considering the criteria of the...

Concerns about sustainability matters have been growing significantly during the last decades. The triple bottom line approach – an often applied operationalization of sustainability integrating the economic, social, and ecologic aspects of sustainable development – has gained attention in companies, especially with regard to sustainable products. Nevertheless, the integration of sustainability...