Accession Number:

ADA275637

Title:

A Conceptual Framework for Software Technology Transition

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.

Corporate Author:

CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIV PITTSBURGH PA SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INST

Personal Author(s):

• Fowler, Priscilla
• Levine, Linda

Report Date:

1993-12-01

Pagination or Media Count:

41.0

Abstract:

We present a conceptual framework that integrates and describes the intersections of three life cycles of software technology transition research and development, new product development, and adoption and implementation in organizations. We then apply the framework to the technology transition experiences of the Software Engineering Institute.

Descriptors:

• *SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
• *TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
• *LIFE CYCLES
• ORGANIZATIONS
• MATURATION
• INTEGRATION
• TRANSITIONS
• DIFFUSION

Subject Categories:

• Computer Programming and Software

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE