Guidance on Commercial-Based and Open Systems for Program Managers
• Special Report
This 2001 document discusses various risks and provides guidance that may be used to mitigate those risks.
Publisher
Software Engineering Institute
CMU/SEI Report Number
CMU/SEI-2001-SR-008Subjects
Abstract
With increasing frequency, program managers are acquiring systems based on both commercial products and open systems. This brings both benefits and risks. Although the benefits of using commercial products and open systems are widely publicized, the risks are often overlooked. This document discusses various risks and provides guidance that may be used to mitigate those risks.