MPS.BR: A successful program for software process improvement in Brazil

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作者：
COPPE/UFRJ, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, P.O. Box 68511, ZIP 21945-970, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil [1 ]
不详 [2 ]
机构：
[1] COPPE/UFRJ, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, ZIP 21945-970, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
[2] SOFTEX, Association for Promoting the Brazilian Software Excellence, ZIP 13081-970, Campinas, SP
来源：
Softw. Process Improv. Pract. | 2009年 / 5卷 / 289-300期
关键词：
CMMI; ISO/IEC; 15504; Software process assessment model; Software process reference model;
D O I：
10.1002/spip.428
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摘要：
Software process improvement implementation based on software process reference models and standards is a complex and long-term endeavor that requires investment of large sums of money. These obstacles usually hinder organizations from implementing software process improvement successfully, especially for small and medium-size enterprises that operate under strict financial resources. This paper describes the MPS.BR, a nationwide program for software process improvement in Brazilian organizations. The main goal of this initiative is to develop and disseminate a Brazilian software process model (named MPS Model) aiming to establish a feasible pathway for organizations to achieve benefits from implementing software process improvement at reasonable costs, especially small and medium-size enterprises. This paper presents themain components of the MPSModel and discusses the strategy executed to establish and maintain a community of MPS Model practitioners. The results of MPS Model adoption and dissemination in Brazilian software industry are also presented in this paper. © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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