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Navy Looks to Improve Development Process for Aircraft, Weapons
October 27, 2017 in Product Development & Management /by Kevin SmithThe United States’ Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is looking to advance its development process for aircraft and weapons, and at least one commander believes ditching paper will be the path forward.
Overcoming Challenges in the Modern Consumer Electronics Landscape
October 10, 2017 in Product Development & Management /by Tim AndersonConsumer electronics manufacturers are facing new hurdles in getting their products out to market and into the hands of customers.
Keeping Up with Demands in Consumer Electronics
September 27, 2017 in Product Development & Management /by Tim AndersonThis article series is based on the findings of a VDC Research report, “Developing for Success in Consumer Electronics.” Engineers, manufacturers, and developers are being forced to rapidly adapt to keep pace with consumer demands for security, connectivity, and functionality. New practices must be adopted to replace outdated, inefficient ones that simply no longer meet […]
GM and Cruise Ready Mass Production of Driverless Cars
September 18, 2017 in Product Development & Management /by Kevin SmithWe’re roaring toward a future where self-driving cars are everywhere, but recent news from Cruise Automation indicates we’re now closer than ever before. On Sept. 12, Cruise Automation, which is owned by General Motors, announced it’s ready to start mass-producing the first production model self-driving car, the Cruise Generation 3. Cruise has created self-driving vehicles […]
Frustrated with Agile? Solve These Common Problems
September 1, 2017 in Product Development & Management /by Kevin SmithJust because your embedded systems team commits itself to adopting Agile, there’s no guarantee your next release will hit all its targets. Product delays, quality issues, and missed market opportunities may still be lingering issues. This isn’t an uncommon scenario. While there are many benefits to Agile (e.g. better products, more efficient development, increased transparency) […]
New Research: How to Bridge the Gap in Digital Product Design
July 25, 2017 in Product Development & Management /by Scott RothDigital technologies are converging with traditional products at dizzying speeds. This fast-paced, integrated evolution is changing product development, and many companies are struggling to retain their footing. Despite the shifting landscape, one thing remains clear: an excellent product requires a solid development process. Helping companies improve product development is at the heart of what Jama Software […]
The Agile Fluency Model: A look within
May 19, 2017 in Product Development & Management /by Jama SoftwareAfter learning about the Agile Fluency Model at ProductCamp, I began to wonder where Jama Software’s product-development organization fell within the framework. While I could see evidence of our fluency in the first and second levels, I was uncertain about our competency in aspects of the third level. At Jama Software, Agile Software Development practices […]
Why Do Engineers Dislike Agile?
April 28, 2017 in Product Development & Management /by James GrenningBeing one of the people that participated in the creation of the Agile Manifesto, I find myself very disappointed by the reaction of engineers to the question “Are you practicing Agile?” Their shoulders drop. They start to slowly shake their heads. They mumble; they grumble. They tell me agile is horrible. I ask why. Reasons […]
Agile Fluency, or What I Learned at ProductCamp
April 25, 2017 in Product Development & Management /by Jama SoftwareAbout a year ago, I became a Certified Scrum Master and took on the role for my engineering team. My desire was to deepen my understanding of Agile Software Development and help Jama Software continuously improve on its ability to deliver value to customers. This often involves working closely with product and engineering managers to ensure […]