2010 Ross Report - Industry Benchmark

How Do You Measure Up?

In 2010 Dr Kelvin Ross and his team of researchers founded Australia’s most comprehensive software testing and assurance industry benchmark. The findings presented in the 2010 Ross Report provide a thorough analysis of current and emerging testing approaches and investigate general perceptions of the role of software testing.

The 2010 Ross Report can assist an organisation to:
  • Compare themselves with the benchmarks achieved by other organisations in their sector
  • Identify areas of strength and weakness
  • Use this information to drive decisions regarding resource and budget allocation
  • Compare how their efforts in testing are contributing to project success
With software testing now accounting for up to 24% of the IT Project Budget, it’s imperative decision makers understand the environment they’re working within. Available for $990 (inc GST) the 2010 Ross Report provides the necessary information and insights senior managers need to ensure their software testing projects are meeting the industry benchmarks.

In all, 28 Key Findings are presented covering topics such as:
  • General perceptions of testing
  • Software testing expenditure
  • Performance benchmarks
  • Salary information
  • Resourcing approaches and challenges
  • The use of agile methodologies, test automation tools and early error detection methods

The table of contents provides a more thorough description of the report contents.  Click here to download.

Please contact us to request your copy of the 2010 Ross Report.


The 2010 survey is now closed. Please complete the form below if you would like to be involved in the next survey.

Free Participation in the Ross Report

We are seeking your participation in the next Ross Report, 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
  • Complimentary copy of the industry benchmark report (value $990.00)
  • 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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