http://www.sei.cmu.edu/publications The SEI publishes reports that offer new technical information about software engineering topics, whether theoretical or applied. The following publications-related pages and SEI reports have been published within the last few months. Mon, 22 Jun 09:27:33 2009 EST Mon, 22 Jun 09:28:33 2009 EST http://www.sei.cmu.edu/publications/documents/09.reports/09tn009.html Organizations can make the available SOA governance frameworks more effective in their organizations using the scenario-based tailoring technique introduced in this technical note. Thu, 18 Jun 09:49:33 2009 EST http://www.sei.cmu.edu/publications/documents/09.reports/09tn008.html This concise report summarizes the findings of a study conducted for the Army to find and describe software measurement practices that are being used successfully. The study looked at practices in a group of Army programs. Mon, 01 Jun 11:27:33 2009 EST http://www.sei.cmu.edu/publications/documents/09.reports/09sr008.html This special report is a compilation of request-for-proposal language samples used in Department of Defense software acquisition. The report also reviews federal acquisition guidelines. Tue, 05 May 11:24:33 2009 EST http://www.sei.cmu.edu/publications/documents/09.reports/09tr007.html This technical report features a systemic approach for managing risk that takes into account the complex nature of distributed environments. By starting at the top, examining program objectives and then identifying factors that determine whether or not those objectives will be achieved, managers can get a holistic view of their program's risk. Thu, 30 Apr 08:55:33 2009 EST http://www.sei.cmu.edu/publications/documents/08.reports/08ar/index.html The SEI Year in Review describes the accomplishments of the SEI during fiscal year 2008 (October 1, 2007, through September 30, 2008). This Year in Review highlights a few ways the SEI creates customer solutions across a spectrum of challenges in areas ranging from digital forensics and process management to acquisition and architecture. Wed, 29 Apr 13:18:33 2009 EST http://www.sei.cmu.edu/publications/documents/09.reports/09sr001.html This report provides guidance for those who want to make the business case for building software assurance into software products during each software development life-cycle activity. Thu, 09 Apr 13:33:33 2009 EST http://www.sei.cmu.edu/publications/documents/09.reports/09tn005.html This report summarizes a workshop on architecture competence that was held at the SEI in June 2008, where practitioners discussed key issues in assessing architecture competence in organizations. Wed, 08 Apr 10:33:33 2009 EST http://www.sei.cmu.edu/publications/documents/09.reports/09sr007.html This report details the results of a study of 12 U.S. Army programs that used the Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method (ATAM) or Quality Attribute Workshop (QAW) as part of the Army Strategic Software Improvement Program (ASSIP) effort. The programs report that the technologies are cost-effective, provide an understanding of key development artifacts, and foster communication among stakeholders to provide an informed basis for the program office, suppliers, and stakeholders to communicate their needs and understand how they are met. Fri, 03 Apr 12:22:33 2009 EST http://www.sei.cmu.edu/publications/documents/09.reports/09tr011.html Mexico seeks to be a more competitive player in the IT market. How can it get there -- and how quickly? The Software Engineering Institute's Team Software Process (TSP) could provide the answer. This paper looks at a pilot program sponsored by the Mexican Ministry of Economy that introduces TSP to Mexican IT professionals and develops instructional approaches and resources in collaboration with Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey.  Mon, 23 Mar 07:41:33 2009 EST http://www.sei.cmu.edu/publications/documents/09.reports/09tr008.html The workshop summarized in this report confirms that various architectural genres enjoy more commonalities than differences. Nevertheless, each one has its own important knowledge base, and openness among the various architectural tasks within an organization is growing in importance. Wed, 4 Mar 10:48:33 2009 EST http://www.sei.cmu.edu/publications/documents/09.reports/09sr005.html A preliminary, high-level comparison of the CMMI Development constellation and the ISO 9001:2000 family of process improvement standards. Wed, 25 Feb 16:33:33 2009 EST http://www.sei.cmu.edu/publications/documents/09.reports/09tr001.html A model of best practices to improve the processes of service providers.