The software development lifecycle is without doubt the single biggest contributing factor to a successful software product. The lifecycle represents the framework through which an organisation proceeds from product inception, through analysis and design, implementation, verification and on into maintenance.

A lifecycle crystallises the organisation's development practice and is characterised by a series of phases; each of which is bound by a review gate. A phase defines a clear set of activities and outcomes. Control of the product maturation is maintained through review gates allowing visibility at each step of the process.

Through the software development lifecycle, each project will generate a consistent set of documentation. This allows for peer review and mitigates the loss of productivity due to key staff turnover.

There are many possible software development lifecycles. Successful lifecycle deployment involves tailoring based on an understanding of the organisation's culture, product and skills.

EuroCyber will develop a software development lifecycle tailored for the product. This lifecycle will be applicable for maintenance of current product together with development of future product enhancements.

On site tutorial will be conducted with the aim of specifying an appropriate lifecycle standard with an accompanying set of Work Instructions.

The products would consist of a Software Development Lifecycle Standard, a set of work instructions pertaining to document and code reviews, and templates for the creation of design documentation. The

Software Development Lifecycle Standard would provide details of each phase including: purpose; artefacts; and gateway.

With the appropriate Software Development Lifecycle in place, EOS Solutions will be able to:

• Communicate and document the design.
• Understand and mitigate risks early.
• Control the product maturation