ABOUT PRODUCTS SERVICES GALORATH FEDERAL RESOURCES CAREERS CONTACT THE IRS: USING SEER-IT TO MODERNIZE COMPLEX IT PROCESSES Case Studies Anticipating extensive growth in their software and Information Technology (IT) estimating requirements, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) sought a parametric modeling tool that would help them increase productivity without adding personnel. For some time, they had been having difficulty in accurately estimating the amount of money, time and other resources to allocate for development and modernization. The Challenge Faced with oversight by the Treasury Department, GSA (General Services Administration) and Congress, the IRS was tasked with providing specific information about their varied and numerous projects and initiatives. Their in-house project office had been using Excel spreadsheets as an estimating tool—but to little effect: cost and scheduling overruns persisted. Our Solution After evaluating all available estimating software, the IRS selected SEER products from Galorath Incorporated, whose other government clients include the Social Security Administration, NASA, the U.S. Armed Forces and others. Galorath consultants met with the IRS team and began an analysis of their business processes, reporting procedures, organizational structures and historical data, including all existing hardware, software and facilities. They proposed that the IRS use two Galorath applications: SEER for Software and SEER for IT. During the next year, Galorath’s on site consultants helped the IRS develop and integrate processes, establishing a database of historical projects as a reference for future ones; trained a core group of employees to use the software; taught estimating techniques, and assisted in the development of an estimation process that would begin with a requirements definition and end with a final Basis of Estimate (BOE) document. The Result As the introduction of SEER for Software and SEER for IT took hold, the initial grouping of 12 projects selected for estimation grew to over 70+. For the first time IRS management had a portfolio view of multiple projects—including proposed projects and those already in development—and were able to make better informed decisions. GO BACK RESOURCES CASE STUDIES FEDERAL OUR THINKING PRESS RESOURCES TRAINING CONTACT US RELATED RESOURCES Live Training: Effective Ways to Realistically Achieve Savings Zoom Webinar: Thursday, October 28 @ 10 am PT / 1 pm ET Video will be made available to registrants … READ MORE Why Function Points? Quantitative software measurement extends significant benefits to IT organizations. Relatively few successful, robust, and mature measurement frameworks have been implemented.Function … READ MORE The impact of COVID-19 on Your Cybersecurity Budget In response to the pandemic, plenty of organizations had to re-invent themselves or significantly change the way they do business. … READ MORE GALORATH INCORPORATED 222 N PACIFIC COAST HWY. MS 1700 EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245 PHONE: +1 (323) 676 7279 EMAIL: INFO@GALORATH.COM © COPYRIGHT GALORATH 1979-2021 GALORATH FEDERAL 1020 ISABELLA DRIVE STAFFORD, VA 22554 PHONE: +1 (301) 494 8442 EMAIL: INFO@GALORATH.COM ABOUTPRODUCTSSERVICESGALORATH FEDERALLIBRARY GALORATH INTERNATIONAL LTD. BASEPOINT BUSINESS CENTRE, ANDOVER, HAMPSHIRE SP10 3FG, UK PHONE: +44 (0) 207 788 9042 EMAIL: INTERNATIONAL@GALORATH.COM CAREERSCONTACTBUSINESS ALLIANCESPRIVACY POLICYTERMS AND CONDITIONS It’s hard to make predictions, especially about the future. At Galorath, we make understanding future outcomes possible. Join a solutions specialist on a Zoom call for a free review of your costing challenges. SCHEDULE A CALLL We use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with the best possible experience on our website (for personalization, analytics and performance). PersonalizeAcceptReject