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When we buy a new cell phone or TV or computer, do we buy-in for what it is? Of course not. We buy it for what it will do for us. Likewise, when companies or governments buy new systems or new enterprise software products, they couldn’t care less about the products themselves. What they care […]
Requirements management (RM) is a challenge for many companies, partly due to the ambiguity involved in software development. First, you must understand the client’s requirements. Second, you must match those requirements to critical processes. RM is a component of requirements engineering (RE), which bridges the divide between a client’s needs and what developers create. When […]
Whether you’re just learning the basics of requirements management, looking to improve your current requirements management process, or interested in benchmarking your process against industry leaders, you’re in the right place. This article covers what requirements management is, why managing requirements matters, what the requirements management process entails, and how to manage requirements when creating […]
Requirements analysis is a critical part of the requirements definition and management process in software development. The purpose of requirements analysis is to be sure all product requirements accurately represent stakeholder needs and requirements. When executed correctly, requirements analysis results in a set of product requirements that, when met, will result in a deliverable that […]
Behind every successful product and product launch lies a complicated process that can involve multiple oversight agencies, cross-functional teams, and stakeholders. Within an organization’s governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) framework, product teams must pursue market innovation while remaining in compliance. Staying in compliance with the vast array of rules, procedures, and contract clauses that […]
If you’ve worked in product development for any time at all, you’ve probably heard the term “ISO” used in conjunction with the terms “standards” and “compliance” (along with a variety of four- and five-digit numbers). But what does that all mean, and how does it affect you? In this article, we will provide you with […]
Requirements gathering is the process of understanding what you are trying to build and why you are building it. Requirements gathering is often regarded as a part of developing software applications or of cyber-physical systems like aircraft, spacecraft, and automobiles (where specifications cover both software and hardware). It can, however, be applied to any product or project, from designing a […]
Learn the difference between functional vs. nonfunctional requirements and how to account for and track each in the product development cycle.