IDC PeerScape: Peer Insights for Choosing Between Project and Product Software Development

This IDC PeerScape examines best practices for moving from a project to a product mindset toward the goal of creating more flexibility, continuous iterative improvements, reduced cycle time, greater user satisfaction, and potentially lower costs in the process. "Organizations looking for a way to adapt quickly to customer feedback and keep pace with technology and market shifts should strongly consider adopting a product mindset," said Karen D. Schwartz, adjunct research analyst for IDC's IT Executive Programs (IEP). "However, this isn't a 'lift and shift' task. It requires real adjustments in processes, organizational culture and mindset, and roles."