Corporate America spends hundreds of billions of dollars each year on application software development projects. And local, state, and the federal government chip in too. Given the time, money, and effort involved in theses project, one can only assume that the majority of these projects yield positive results. Not so, according to studies published by the Standish Group.
26% Successful: The project is completed on time and on budget, with all features as originally specified.
28% Failed: The project is canceled before completion.
46% Challenged: The project is completed and operational, but over budget, over time estimated, and with fewer features and functions than initially specified.
Lack of user representation
Incomplete requirements
Changing requirements
Lack of executive support
Lack of resources
Unrealistic expectations
Unclear objectives
Unrealistic timeframes
Technology incompetence
New technology
Which best describes
the project you are
considering?
Numerator: Boost productivity through innovation, differentiation and superior customer service
Denominator: Reduce operational costs and shorten development cycles