Software Engineering Institute Carnegie Mellon

Issues in Tool Acquisition

P. Zarrella
D. Smith
E. Morris

Technical Report
CMU/SEI-91-TR-008

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This technical report identifies issues involved in the acquisition of Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools. Among the issues identified and discussed are cost, performance, process support, maintenance, data management, tool integration, and standardization. The report concludes with recommendations intended for individuals or groups responsible for acquiring CASE tools.