Industry Benchmark

Industry Benchmark

Software testing and quality is a significant component of IT expenditure. Previous benchmarks have shown software testing is increasing to over 20% of the IT project budget expenditure, with expectations for further increases. Yet many organisations are unsure of what value testing provides, and whether their approach is up to scratch.

In 2009, K. J. Ross & Associates extended their software testing and quality industry study to benchmark the value perception of software testing, and to identify trends for IT executives regarding adoption of software testing and quality practices. This will be the most comprehensive benchmark undertaken in Australia to date.

The benchmark will analyse industry trends relating to:
  • How do different stakeholders perceive benefits realisation from software quality and testing
  • Sourcing strategies, including insourcing, outsourcing and offshoring
  • How much organisations are paying for software quality resources (salaries and contractor rates)
  • What is the investment breakdown between people, tools and environments
  • What adoption of tools, techniques and lifecycles represent best-practice amongst organisations, and what level of benefits realisation is being achieved
  • How are teams structured, and what is the level of skills development for staff
  • What is the profile of defects being discovered
  • What are some of the key productivity measures for testing activities

The 2009/2010 survey is now closed and the final report will be available soon. Please complete the form below if you would like to be involved in the 2011 survey.

Free Participation in the Industry Benchmark

We are seeking your participation in the benchmark, and in return for your contribution we would like to provide you with a complimentary copy of the benchmark results, as well as a complimentary preliminary gap analysis between your organisation and the industry benchmarks, including interpretation of focus areas for improvement.

Benefits of participating           Application Form
  • Understand key aspects of your own testing and quality approach
  • Compare yourself to benchmarks from other organisations in your sector
  • Get some rapid identification of weakness areas and areas which can be improved
  • Use this information for driving strategic decisions regarding resource and budget allocation, and benefits realization
  
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What you receive
  • Complementary copy of the industry benchmark report (value $3000.00)
  • Comparative report of your position against other organisations against key benchmarks
  • Preliminary report on gap analysis, and areas for improvement for best practice

For more information please complete the application form or email survey@kjross.com.au

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