MIPS Project Detail:
Company
Company Description:
DataStream Content Solutions provides advanced content management systems to information businesses, publishers and governments to help them work at their maximum efficiency. DataStream builds databases for data conversion, editorial enhancements, XML mark-up, data storage, data revival, data delivery and complete data management. DSCS is the home of the revolutionary Legislative Impact® and Regulatory Impact® products and is a leader in the intelligent mark-up of data.
MIPS Project
Software Engineering Best Practices
Project #
3225.24
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MIPS Round
34
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Starting Date:
Aug 2004
MIPS Project Challenge:
DSCS was developing a suite of conversion tools designed for use by a person who understands the content of the data without having the detailed knowledge of the mark-up language or conversion software. The company needed help to implement best practices in software development to acquire Capability Maturity Model (CMM) level 3 certification to increase its customer base.
Project Scope:
DataStream worked with researchers from UMD to implement a formalized software development process within the company, enabling them to develop software in a more consistent and maintainable fashion.
Results:
DataStream hired 16 additional employees, gained $2.5 million in revenue and attracted $2 million in grants thanks to the company’s MIPS project. In November, 2010, DSCS was acquired by The Dolan Company (NYSE:DM).
DSCS is a graduate of the Technology Advancement Program (TAP) incbuator.
Principal Investigator:
Marvin
Zelkowitz
Computer Science, University of Maryland
Project Manager:
Ed
Schulke
Principal Information Engineer
Technologies:
Software Development
