The Tetrad Influences: A Case Study of an Adaptable Software Configuration Management Process

Usman Khan Durrani, Zijad Pita and Joan Richardson
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Usman Khan Durrani: School of Business IT and Logistics, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia
Zijad Pita: School of Business IT and Logistics, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia
Joan Richardson: School of Business IT and Logistics, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia

International Journal of Strategic Decision Sciences (IJSDS), 2014, vol. 5, issue 2, 30-42

Abstract: The Software Configuration Management (SCM) process with its origin in hardware development was first applied to the software development environment in the 1950's. Since then many IT dynamics associated with this process have evolved, such as, software development methodologies, software process improvement standards, computing environments, and organizational needs. Through the observation of these IT dynamics, which the researchers called “the tetrad influences”, it is now apparent that there is a need to look into new adaptable approaches to apply the SCM process for traceability and governance. In this paper, we will present a conceptual framework highlighting the tetrad influences on the SCM process and will propose a Software configuration Adaptable Lean Agile Management “SALAM” model as a solution. We contribute a case study of a large Australian IT project where hybrid project teams delivered a consolidated software product in a hybrid cloud computing environment.

Date: 2014
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