It’s important to understand your software partner’s development process to ensure you can properly marry your processes, as well as other engineering disciplines, together. Casandra walks through PSI’s 5-phased approach, describing at a high level what you can expect throughout each step of the PSI software development lifecycle. If you need software development […]
If you’re beginning a new project or find yourself constantly being set back by surprises in the product development process, a gap analysis may be the most practical and financially-wise next step. This video discusses, at a high level, why you need one, who should conduct the analysis, what you should get out of the […]
If you’ve been following our blog for a few years, you may remember our December 2017 post Surviving the Holidays – Software Engineering Style. In just 3 years, so much has changed, especially considering the global COVID-19 pandemic that 2020 has endured. We felt it appropriate to offer some new tips to get through the […]
When developing a new product or tool, assessing the necessary technologies to bring your desired functionality to life can often feel like a chore. Depending on your product requirements, you may need to research and assess numerous off-the-shelf hardware and/or software solutions to incorporate into the end product. We share our process for assessing technology, […]
Is your team is considering creating a companion mobile application for a microprocessor-based product you recently developed and are looking to you for guidance related to design and development? Whether you are an inexperienced software engineer, or have years of experience in areas like embedded development, these Android software development tips can help you hit […]
When planning a product launch, even as far back as the development stage, consider the importance of a user’s guide. A user’s guide serves as a knowledge exchange document or tool in which the product developers and product managers can share their detailed knowledge on the system’s functionality and capabilities with the end user. When […]
Estimating the cost and schedule for an upcoming software project may seem like a daunting task, especially if you have limited information to utilize. PSI shares their estimation process and a few tips and tricks to ensure you cover all your bases, ultimately calculating a comprehensive, well-planned estimate to share with all project stakeholders. This […]
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services requires individually identifiable health information to be protected in all forms of media. Medical device manufacturers must know how to protect this information if collected in their devices or databases. Elizabeth and Tim discuss how to protect health information at the software level. If you need assistance […]
If you are finding some extra time for prototyping new designs and side projects, you may be searching for third party/open source software to make rapid progress. Alex shares a few key considerations when selecting open source software to incorporate into your code set. If you need assistance in designing and developing source code for […]
