04.12.2003 sourceforge solution overview slide 1 va software company overview presentation

04.12.2003 SourceForge Solution Overview Slide 1

VA Software Company Overview Presentation


Outline

• Company Background

• Solution Overview Benefits ROI

• Targets & Customer Qualification

• Infrastructure/Configuration Details


VA Software19931993

• Linux Systems• Professional Services• Internet Customers

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Development Intelligence for

Application Lifecycle

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Largest Open Source

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Ranked Top 10 Network*Sponsors & Advertisers

*Summer 2002 Nielsen//Netratings’ @ plan Advertising report, based on composition


The OSDN Network

OSDN is the most dynamic community-driven IT media network on the webOSDN is the most dynamic community-driven IT media network on the web

Technologists, developers and system administrators turn to OSDN sites to create, debate, and make or break IT news, tools, technologies and techniques.Technologists, developers and system administrators turn to OSDN sites to create, debate, and make or break IT news, tools, technologies and techniques.


The OSDN Network: Ranks # 1Employees of 85 of the Fortune 100 companies visit OSDN sites regularly. Top F100 visitors (unique IP’s/mo):

Slashdot SourceForgeIBM 30,458

16,532HP 17,609

8,213Microsoft 14,234

2,895Intel 12,491

4,027Sun 11,410

5,058Apple 10,026

1,240Motorola 8,250

2,448Cisco 9,767

3,443Lockheed 7,653

2,051Boeing 5,394

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Employees of 85 of the Fortune 100 companies visit OSDN sites regularly. Top F100 visitors (unique IP’s/mo):

Slashdot SourceForgeIBM 30,458

16,532HP 17,609

8,213Microsoft 14,234

2,895Intel 12,491

4,027Sun 11,410

5,058Apple 10,026

1,240Motorola 8,250

2,448Cisco 9,767

3,443Lockheed 7,653

2,051Boeing 5,394

1,907

According to Nielsen//Netratings’ @plan Spring 2003 data, OSDN ranks #1 across all measured networks for delivering visitors who:

• Look for technology news online• Work in the computer software/programming industry• Purchase developer tools• Purchase computer software online• Purchase computer hardware online• Purchase home electronics online• Have use of a broadband connection• Use cell phones / PDA’s to access the Internet

According to Nielsen//Netratings’ @plan Spring 2003 data, OSDN ranks #1 across all measured networks for delivering visitors who:

• Look for technology news online• Work in the computer software/programming industry• Purchase developer tools• Purchase computer software online• Purchase computer hardware online• Purchase home electronics online• Have use of a broadband connection• Use cell phones / PDA’s to access the Internet

10M unique visitors per month

10M unique visitors per month

2M Active Contributors


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Company Background• VA Software – Roots in Linux and Open Source

development (Linux)

• Built commercial version of application behind the world’s largest Internet development center SourceForge.net, 600,000+ users

• IBM partnership to co-sell and co-market SourceForge Enterprise Edition IBM Key Play: Linux

xSeries -- 4Q2002 DB2 Linux -- 4Q2002 WSAD 4.x -- 4Q2002 Tivoli -- 4Q2002• WAS 5.0-- 3Q2003


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• Tools focused• Disconnected

• Rigid processes• Minimal collaboration• Stove-pipe reporting

Silos of development teams

Stove-pipe reporting

Problem:


Solution Unifies and Extends

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Integrated Project Management

Collaboration, Search & Reporting

• Provides a complete set of development tools• Integrates existing tools• Adds management, reporting & collaboration


A single application that integrates:

development, collaboration and management tools.

A centralized repository for all development activity.

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Issue TrackingIssue TrackingIssue TrackingIssue Tracking

File ArchiveFile ArchiveFile ArchiveFile Archive

RequirementsRequirementsRequirementsRequirements

Support & QASupport & QASupport & QASupport & QA

Document Mgmt.Document Mgmt.Document Mgmt.Document Mgmt.

Mailing ListsMailing ListsMailing ListsMailing Lists

SearchSearchSearchSearch

ForumsForumsForumsForums

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DevelopmentDevelopment CollaborationCollaboration

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Traffic-Light ViewsTraffic-Light ViewsTraffic-Light ViewsTraffic-Light Views MonitoringMonitoringMonitoringMonitoringStatus ReportsStatus ReportsStatus ReportsStatus Reports Audit LogsAudit LogsAudit LogsAudit Logs

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Solution Overview

• A single environment for all development activity and information

All the tools a developer needs to be productive

Plus new levels of management visibility and control (Development Intelligence)


Rational & SourceForgeSelecting the best solution for your prospect’s challenges

Centralizes Development Activity–Integration platform for tools–Idea for distributed teams –Supports all stakeholders

Broad set of development of tools – Integrated suite– Ideal for co-located, cohesive teams– Client-server based

Cross-platform, cross-environment–Integration platform for tools–Supports existing processes

Single Vendor Solution–May require replacing existing tools–May decrease customer comfort level

•Easy Implementation –1 day uptime–Web-based and intuitive–Rapid project start up time (No extensive

training required)

Rational Unified Process – Extensive process definition / customization / consulting services

Focuses on Collaboration and ManagementFocuses on Collaboration and Management

Focuses on DevelopmentFocuses on Development


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PMC / TaskPMC / TaskManagerManager

PMC / TaskPMC / TaskManagerManager

DocumentDocumentManagerManager

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SourceForge Benefits

• Easy-to-use reporting provides new levels of management visibility and control

• Keeps projects on-time and on-budget, thereby aligning development with business goals

• Helps companies attain process improvement standards such as ISO & CMM

• Enhances team efficiency by making it easy to share information, tools and code


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Management visibility & control

• Project management

Automated multiple project tracking down to the task-level

Flexible control and workflow processes

• Business intelligence: Instant status reporting and project visibility


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Intelligent Development Tools

• Central access to all projects and tasks

• Web-based, collaborative development tools

Trackers

Version Control

File Archive

• Knowledge management

Document Mgt

Mailing Lists

Discussion Forums

Search


ROI Easy-to-Deploy, Easy-to-Use, Benefits All Stakeholders

Customer-Validated, Robust ROI Model

Example:

• Fortune 500 Manufacturing Company

• Multiple LOBs, Multiple Products

• Development distributed globally (in-house, contractors, outsourced)

• 250 developers (initial)

Goals: Process Improvement Streamlined Management Team Efficiency

ROI:• 8 month payback• 350% two-year ROI


Markets & Targets

• Distributed or Outsourced Development• Large Number of Projects

Cross Platform Development Efforts

• Process Improvement InitiativesCMM / ISO

Target Industries:• Manufacturing• Financial• Government • Utilities• Transportation

Target Departments:• IT Application Development• Software Engineering• R&D


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Customer Case Study

Industry Defense

Company Major Defense Contractor

Problem • No standard tools and processes • Lack of standards certification (for process)• Difficult to manage large # of subcontractors

Quantifiable Loss:– Lack of CMM certification delays contract wins– 30% productivity loss due to lack of uniform

processes, turnover

Quantifiable Loss:– Lack of CMM certification delays contract wins– 30% productivity loss due to lack of uniform

processes, turnover


Case Study: SourceForge Solution

SourceForge CDPStandard development processesPreparation for CMM assessment

Centralized RepositoryAll IP & communication in one place

Role-based Access ControlEffective management of user access to different projects

RESULT: CMM Level 2 certificationContinuation of defense contractsEstimated ROI to date: 150%

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Customer Case Study

Industry Public Sector

Company DoE National Laboratory

Problem • Different teams using different tools• Large, complex projects hard to manage• Inconsistent processes• Security concerns

Quantifiable Loss:– 45% productivity loss due to duplicated work, lack of

standard processes– Lost or missing IP– Reduced funding due to poor management

Quantifiable Loss:– 45% productivity loss due to duplicated work, lack of

standard processes– Lost or missing IP– Reduced funding due to poor management


Case Study: SourceForge Solution

Project Management ConsoleProject status at a glance

Centralized RepositoryAll IP & communication in one place

Issue TrackersCustomized to track information important to developers & managers

RESULT: Centralization of informationStandardization / integration of key tools, processesEstimated ROI to date: 250%

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