Companies, organizations and individuals that provide services related to cost estimation.
Construx Software Builders - Construx Software Builders provide Construx Estimation Software, a free estimation tool that includes both COCOMO II and SLIM functionality.
David Consulting Group - For over a decade, DCG has worked with clients from the Fortune 100 and 1000 providing them expertise in software measurement, sizing and process improvement as well as IT performance improvement.
Galorath Incorporated - Galorath provides a comprehensive set of decision-support and production optimization tools. Consulting and support services are available for these tools. The tools help manage product design and manufacturing operations, driving out costs and building in quality. The tools derive cost, schedule, labor and materials estimates by assessing the interaction and impact of product, organizational and even operational variables.
MCR Federal - Whether you are in charge of acquiring a major weapon and information system, managing your organization's finances, or simply keeping a project on schedule, MCR has the tools, proven processes, and skilled staff to help you achieve success – in measurable terms with a high return on your investment. We can help you improve your business processes, obtain resources, defend your initiatives, and deliver large, complex programs on time and within budget
Modus Operandi
- A consulting services and systems development firm specializing in knowledge management. Modus Operandi was one of only ten companies nationwide that were selected for inclusion in the U.S. Army's 1998 "Small Business Success Stories" brochure.
PRICE Systems LLC - PRICE® Systems enables organizations to successfully estimate and analyze the effort, schedule and cost of the projects. PRICE develops and supports cost estimating, analysis, and knowledge capture tools to help customers manage cost and schedule throughout a project's lifecycle. Combined with our expert mentoring in cost estimating, project control methods, and best practices, these tools enable a standard, repeatable cost estimating discipline.
PRICE® Systems markets the True S model for software estimation. This model is a successor to the PRICE-S model they have marketed.
Quantitative Software Management (QSM) - QSM offers their clients the Software Lifecycle Management (SLIM) processes and tools for software cost estimating, reliability modeling, schedule estimating, planning, tracking, and benchmarking. They also offer consulting services in these areas.
r2Estimating - Founded by Michael Ross, provides tools and services to organizations making or buying custom software, increasing the percentage of software projects that are delivered on time and within budget. r2Estimator is the first software project estimating tool to offer interactive dynamic graphic displays, multiple model emulation, and Monte Carlo variability at all levels of the project hierarchy, and it includes common models such as COCOMO 81, COCOMO II, the Jensen model (the basis of SEER), and the NPR model (the basis of SLIM), as well as the ability to create your own customized model from your own datasets.
The company offers several courses on cost estimation, including fundamentals of software estimating and understanding software estimating models.
Reifer Consultants, Inc. - From their web site:
"Since its founding in 1980, RCI has become one of the most respected names in software engineering and management consulting. International in scope, RCI is functions as a change agent to help its clients introduce change and make process improvements."
Softstar Systems - This company markets the CoStar and SystemStar tools. Costar is an automated implementation of COCOMO II developed by SoftStar Systems. SystemStar, an automated implementation of COSYSMO. The company also offers free and unlimited technical support for customers of their models.
Software Engineering, Inc. - Software Engineering, Inc. (SEI) was founded in 1980 by Dr. Randall Jensen as a software consulting, development, estimating and training organization. SEI's principle focus is the advancement of discipline and technology in software management and engineering. SEI is a recognized leader in:
STSC Consulting Services - The Software Technology Support Center (STSC) offers consulting services for numerous software areas, including software cost and schedule estimation.
Tecolote Research Inc. - Tecolote Research, Inc. is a leading provider of independent cost analysis and other complex financial management services to the Department of Defense (DoD) and Federal Government.
The Cost Xpert Group - IT/Software is a critical part of our modern life – Estimation Methods are critical success factors for IT/Software projects. Knowlege in Methodologies is our core competence. Integrated Methodology driven Estimation™ – Success has a Method.
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