In an industry where timelines are tight and budgets are tighter, the ability to accurately size software projects can be the difference between success and failure.
As Sarawak vigorously transforms its government services into digital and online formats, it is imperative for the involved local agencies and authorities to adopt sizing methods that are methodical, sound, and compliant with current industry standards.
The Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA), a regulatory body tasked with spearheading, overseeing, and facilitating the development and implementation of all Sarawak Government’s digital initiatives, has engaged a team of UNIMAS consultants led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Johari Abdullah to develop an official software sizing guideline for the Sarawak Government.
To this end, the consultation team (Lead: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Johari Abdullah, Members: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sze San Nah and Dr Irwandi Hipiny) and representatives from SMA (Dr. Rosalind Sia Juo Ling and Siak Yung Yng) visited Jabatan Digital Negara in Putrajaya and Favotech System Sendirian Berhad in Cyberjaya on July 10th, 2024, for benchmarking purposes.
The meeting at Jabatan Digital Negara was chaired by Ts. Pn. Nik Zalbiha binti Nik Mat, Chief Consultant (System Development). Ts. Dr. Sri Lakshmi A/P Kanniah delivered a presentation on the current software sizing practices of federal government agencies.
The team gained a better understanding of Jabatan Digital Negara’s adopted methods, their implementation, and the associated challenges and solutions.
At Favotech System, the meeting was chaired by Arham Zulqarnaen Shamsudin, Chief Executive Officer of the company.
The purpose of the meeting to gather insights and perspectives from a local software company on software sizing and costing matters in Malaysia.
The two visits have provided the team with fresh ideas on how to best design the software sizing guideline. Many thanks to all parties involved.