CrossTalk: The Journal of Defense Software Engineering. Volume 19, Number 5
Abstract
"21st Century Processes for Acquiring 21st Century Software-Intensive Systems of Systems," by Dr. Barry Boehm and Jo Ann Lane -- This article summarizes characteristics of 21st century software-intensive systems of systems and indicates some of the major problems associated with using the traditional acquisition processes on them, while introducing new acquisition development processes to address 21st century software-intensive systems of systems. "Tackling the Cost Challenges of System of Systems," by Arlene F. Minkiewicz -- This article provides guidelines to decision makers performing high-level analysis of system of systems costs in order to pursue the most affordable solution to meet mission needs. "Building Multilevel Secure Web Services-Based Components for the Global Information Grid," by Dr. Dylan McNamee, CDR Scott Heller, and Dave Huff -- This article discusses using multiple independent levels of security for the Department of Defense's Global Information Grid and provides examples where it has been successfully used. "Practical Performance-Based Earned Value," by Paul J. Solomon -- This update on Performance-Based Earned Value (PBEV) provides guidance on practical ways to implement two of the four PBEV principles. "Lessons Learned Using Agile Methods on Large Defense Contracts," by Paul E. McMahon -- What is working, and what isn't working, when applying agile software development on large U.S. Government defense projects? This article answers these questions by employing scenarios based on actual project situations that occurred in 2005 and shares the latest lessons learned from these scenarios.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA487372
Entities
People
- Arlene F. Minkiewicz
- Barry Boehm
- Dave Huff
- Dylan Mcnamee
- Jo Ann Lane
- Paul E. Mcmahon
- Paul J. Solomon
- Scott Heller