Computer and software systems

Note that software is also incorporated in many other systems such as Spacecraft, etc.
Key Project Drivers
  • Software reliability
  • Useability
  • Security
  • Design for Maintenance/Upgrade
  • Integration with Hardware
  • Tight timescales for developments
  • Estimating resource/costs
  
What Goes Wrong
  • Delays and cost overruns
  • Small bugs have major consequences
  • Poor man-machine interfaces
  • Unable to cope with increased usage
     

Key Systems Engineering or Project Management Techniques

  • Requirements engineering
  • Software engineering
  • Security engineering
  • Man-Machine interface design
  • Project engineering
  • Test and Acceptance planning
  • Use of Design Tools
 

Case Studies

  • London Ambulance Service computer system
  • Denver International Airport computerised baggage system
  • US Travel Industry reservation system
  • London Stock Exchange automated transaction settlement system

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