The evaluation made to outsource the function point counting SERVICES involves basically the same questions to outsource any other activity. Specific situations are highlighted below where the outsourcing may be favorable to the contracting organization:

In the initial period of implementation of the technique in the organization, the counting of some projects by an experienced professional with the shadowing by the client team can haste the process and also help in ABSORPTION of practical knowledge by the team. Its a type of mentoring of sorts.

An experienced professional has more agility in the counting process. If the organization does not have anyone with this profile and when the counting scope is too large and the time to do it is restricted, it could be beneficial to hire an outside expert in counting. This would be done with interaction with a professional from inside the organization that knows the SYSTEMS to be counted.

When the counting needs are sporadic, the costbenefit to train a professional inhome and KEEP him updated may be disadvantageous in regards to hiring an experienced professional.

When the function point counting is a systematic need, is important to have internal professionals trained for the task. In this case, outsourcing can be convenient during a peak demand for this activity.

When it is necessary that the counting must be done (or AUDITED) by a certified professional (CFPS).

FATTO has a team of certified experts that can help your organization not only in the process of function point counting , but also in the correct application of the Function Point Analysis (FPA) on estimates, the measurement program and contracting software. Please contact us for more information.

The evaluation made to outsource the function point counting services involves basically the same questions to outsource any other activity. Specific situations are highlighted below where the outsourcing may be favorable to the contracting organization:

In the initial period of implementation of the technique in the organization, the counting of some projects by an experienced professional with the shadowing by the client team can haste the process and also help in absorption of practical knowledge by the team. Its a type of mentoring of sorts.

An experienced professional has more agility in the counting process. If the organization does not have anyone with this profile and when the counting scope is too large and the time to do it is restricted, it could be beneficial to hire an outside expert in counting. This would be done with interaction with a professional from inside the organization that knows the systems to be counted.

When the counting needs are sporadic, the costbenefit to train a professional inhome and keep him updated may be disadvantageous in regards to hiring an experienced professional.

When the function point counting is a systematic need, is important to have internal professionals trained for the task. In this case, outsourcing can be convenient during a peak demand for this activity.

When it is necessary that the counting must be done (or audited) by a certified professional (CFPS).

FATTO has a team of certified experts that can help your organization not only in the process of function point counting , but also in the correct application of the Function Point Analysis (FPA) on estimates, the measurement program and contracting software. Please contact us for more information.