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HartmannSoftware Group

Since its foundation in June of 2002, the Hartmann Software Group (HSG) has prided itself on offering high end, boutique training and consulting services.  As software engineering experts with years of experience in the education, banking, insurance, transportation, defense and a gamut of other industries, we have gleaned a unique perspective on software development practices that work and those that fail.  We will impart this insight when you engage with us to build your next software application. 

Let's Build Something Together and Avoid the Landmines

Building and supporting a software application requires a variety of skillsets ranging from architectural design knowledge, design patterns knowledge, best coding practice implementations, distributed version control systems knowledge, leadership experience ... and, of course, risk assessment expertise.  It is the latter skillset where most fall short. 

Clients should expect that we help them avoid software development/system architecture landmines.  In the classroom and in the boardroom, we address the following pitfalls:

• Unrealistic expectations
• Unrealistic timelines
• Insufficient resources
• Lack of alignment between the technology and business sides of the organization
• Lack of clear goals
• Inadequate stakeholder engagement
• Ineffective risk management
• Poor communication

Why would we focus on a negative?  Because we want to succeed.  From Beta Breakers, 

According to the recent report from Zipdo's "Essential Software Project Failure Statistics In 2023," the software industry faces a critical challenge - a high rate of project failures. The statistics paint a stark picture: 31.1% of software projects are canceled before completion, and 52.7% exceed their original budgets by 189%. This trend is acknowledged by business and IT executives, with 75% anticipating their software projects will fail. Alarmingly, only 16.2% of projects are completed on time and within budget.

Practice what you preach