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Software Metrics

ALSO CALLED: Software Performance Metrics, IT Metrics, and Software Measurement
DEFINITION: 1) In software development, a metric (noun) is the measurement of a particular characteristic of a program's performance or efficiency. Similarly in network routing, a metric is a measure used in calculating the next host to route a packet to. A metric is sometimes used directly and sometimes as an  … 
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The Top Ten Misconceptions for Performance and Availability Monitoring
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines the ten common misunderstandings about monitoring and offers suggestions for implementing complete business focused monitoring strategies that can adapt to today's more complex computing environments.
Posted: 28 Aug 2008 | Published: 27 Aug 2008
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TOPICS:  CMDB | Enterprise | Metrics

Using Technologies to Increase Perfect Order Metrics
sponsored by Intermec
WHITE PAPER: Companies are continually finding new ways to get the right goods to the right customers on time. This white paper explains how each aspect of perfect order performance can be improved through enhancements to data collection processes and technologies.
Posted: 13 Aug 2008 | Published: 13 Aug 2008
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Delivering the Reports, Plans & Metrics Sales Needs
sponsored by Cognos Incorporated
WHITE PAPER: With IT, Sales can scorecard, plan, and understand more about the client, and anticipate opportunities.
Posted: 11 Aug 2008 | Published: 01 Jun 2008
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Improving Operations with Reports, Plans and Metrics
sponsored by Cognos Incorporated
WHITE PAPER: This white paper details the critical roles IT plays in providing Operations with timely information in areas such as quality management, supply chain, and cost control.
Posted: 11 Aug 2008 | Published: 01 Jun 2008
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Delivering Reports, Plans and Metrics for Better Marketing
sponsored by Cognos Incorporated
WHITE PAPER: Learn how IT can help deliver critical business information for Marketing resulting in less guesswork, greater customer value, and greater return on investment.
Posted: 11 Aug 2008 | Published: 01 Jun 2008
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Show How Marketing Makes Money: A 5-Step Plan for Proving ROI
sponsored by Vtrenz, Inc
WHITE PAPER: This white paper outlines a simple plan to help ensure the outcome of your evaluation efforts both meaningful and manageable.
Posted: 26 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007
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Active Quality Monitoring of Premium Services
sponsored by Comarch
WHITE PAPER: Quality of Service (QoS) monitoring is a must for anyone in the telecommunications business, yet the tools and techniques have hardly changed during the last decade.
Posted: 20 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007
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CIO2CIO Global Research Study: Business Intelligence and Master Data Management (MDM)
sponsored by SAP America Inc
WHITE PAPER: This global CIO2CIO research program was conducted for SAP, Inc. to gain insight into information management practices in various regions of the world and the research was conducted among IT professionals in the U.S., Europe and Asia.
Posted: 18 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Jul 2007
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Meeting Tomorrow's Internet Performance Requirements
sponsored by Keynote Systems
WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses how the customer experience can be improved through Service Level Management (SLM). Discover the steps necessary for better defining the processes, IT roles and organizational structures needed to create essential standards.
Posted: 26 Feb 2008 | Published: 01 Mar 2007
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The Top Ten Mistakes Customer Support Teams Make and How to Avoid Them
sponsored by Parature, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses the most common mistakes made by customer support teams, provides insights into how to avoid them, and cites examples of organizations that have experienced these issues and have adopted solutions to correct them.
Posted: 25 Feb 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007
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Keep Your Web Customers Coming Back: Three Improvements to Enhance Your Customer's Experience
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Read this whitepaper to learn how to ensure a positive Web experience for your customers. Discover three steps you can take right now to enhance your customer's experience.
Posted: 22 Feb 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007
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IT Service Management Metrics That Matter: Four Key Benchmarks for Improving IT Performance
sponsored by Tripwire, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: High performing organizations utilize processes and controls which achieve their operational effectiveness and efficiency objectives. This white paper outlines IT best practices that give the highest rate of performance return for your organization.
Posted: 14 Feb 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007
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The Impact of Lean on Consumer Product Manufacturers
sponsored by SAP America Inc
WHITE PAPER: Discover the impact of Lean on consumer product manufacturers and gain key tips in implementing successful Lean initiatives across the enterprise.
Posted: 04 Feb 2008 | Published: 01 Feb 2007
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TOPICS:  ERP | Metrics | Sales | Spreadsheets

 
SOFTWARE METRICS DEFINITION (continued): … 1) In software development, a metric (noun) is the measurement of a particular characteristic of a program's performance or efficiency. Similarly in network routing, a metric is a measure used in calculating the next host to route a packet to. A metric is sometimes used directly and sometimes as an element in an algorithm. In programming, a benchmark includes metrics.

2) Metric (adjective) pertains to anything based on the meter as a unit of spatial measurement.
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