Welcome to the final newsletter of 2024! Our team is wrapping up projects, supporting customers, and preparing for a bright future ahead. We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our
Why Energy Companies Must Invest in Requirements Management and Validation for Project Success In today’s energy landscape, successful project execution hinges on one crucial factor: clear, structured, and validated requirements.
Turbonomic: Revolutionizing VMware Optimization for Significant Cost Savings Since Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware, customers have reported significant increases in costs, particularly for support and maintenance fees. These price hikes have
How IBM watsonx AI Code Assistant Can Aid Embedded System Developers Embedded systems development demands efficiency, safety, and strict adherence to resource constraints. IBM watsonx Code Assistant, powered by the
Code Quality in Embedded Development: Leveraging GitLab’s Static and Dynamic Analysis Tools Embedded development presents unique challenges. From tight hardware constraints to real-time performance requirements, every line of code in
Welcome to our November Newsletter! This season, we’re keeping busy traveling to meet with customers and attending events, where we’re excited to connect, learn, and share new ideas. SodiusWillert’s Automotive
Unlocking the Value of IBM’s Rhapsody AUTOSAR Extension Empowering Automotive Innovation in the Age of Electric Mobility and Autonomous Vehicles The landscape is undergoing a profound transformation in the ever-evolving
How will IBM Engineering solutions aid in the movement towards a software defined vehicle? Background: Software Defined Vehicles Products have been revolutionized by the decoupling of software from hardware. This
Transforming the Aerospace and Defense Sector with IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM) The Aerospace and Defense (A&D) industry is known for its high stakes, complex systems, and rigorous regulatory standards.
Automotive Systems Engineering and Model-Based Variant Management So, in the world of automotive systems engineering, guess what’s driving all the cool new customer features? It’s those ever-changing trends in electrification,
Welcome to our October Newsletter! As we embrace the fall season, the Gang continues to travel to meet our customers and participate in events both near and far. Take a
Honeywell MVCS team reduced cycle time by 50% and costs by 30% The Honeywell MVCS team reduced cycle time by 50% and costs by 30% through the successful application of
Welcome to our September Newsletter! It’s almost fall, y’all! The Gang has been on the go, traveling globally to connect with our customers and attending key conferences. We’re dedicated to
Comparing One Piece at a Time Solutions to an Integrated Solution for Systems Engineering Companies often face a critical decision: should they assemble a best-of-breed (BoB) solution one piece at
Welcome to our August Newsletter! We hope you’re all enjoying a fantastic summer! Our team has been hard at work, supporting our clients and participating in conferences and meet-ups. SodiusWillert
Enhancing Agile Engineering with an Integrated IBM Targetprocess and IBM ELM Solution Systems engineering projects in the Automotive, Aerospace and Defense, Electronics, and Medical Device industries are seeing an increased
Welcome to our July Newsletter! Welcome to our July Newsletter! Summer is zooming by, and 321 Gang has been occupied with travels and client meetings. Recently, many of our IBM
Welcome to our June Newsletter! 321 Gang’s recent event at the M1 Concourse in Pontiac, MI was a success! The IBM Engineering User Conference and Automotive Day included an impressive lineup of
Enhancing Agile Engineering with an Integrated IBM Targetprocess and IBM ELM Solution The IBM Targetprocess and IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management integrated solution pave the way for enhancing agile engineering. This
Welcome to our May Newsletter! Yesterday marked the start of Siemens Realize LIVE in Las Vegas, and 321 Gang is thrilled to be in attendance! The Gang is bustling with activity
Welcome to our April Newsletter! The Gang is getting ready for our next upcoming live event as we sponsor Realize LIVE Americas 2024, taking place in Las Vegas from May
Improving Embedded Software Development through CI/CD In the dynamic domain of embedded systems, there’s an increasing need to integrate best practices from the broader software field to ensure consistent, timely,
GitLab as a Tool for CI/CD in Embedded Systems Development: A Step-by-Step Guide Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) emerges as a critical modern practice in the realm of software development, particularly
Welcome to our March Newsletter! 321 Gang has been on the move, visiting clients and making waves. Recently, we proudly served as the premier sponsor of Keep Austin Agile’s 11th
Capacity Planning in an Agile World: Balancing Predictability and Responsiveness with Agile Planning Tools The rise of Agile methodologies has significantly impacted software development practices. While Agile prioritizes adaptability and
Embedded Systems Requirements Traceability Insights What Is Requirements Traceability? Requirements traceability connects models, tests, and code with requirement definitions to help manage change and reduce waste in the design life
Why and How: Implementing GitLab for Embedded Systems Development GitLab offers many technical advantages that make it particularly suitable for embedded systems development. These features cater to the unique
Welcome to our February Newsletter! This past month, 321 Gang has been actively engaged with customers and involved in travel commitments. We had the privilege of attending the IBM TechXchange:
Embracing the Evolution: Module Baselines in IBM DOORS Next with pure::variants Managing complex product lines and systems development requires robust tools that can handle intricate configurations and change management. IBM's
Welcome to our first Newsletter of 2024! Our year began on a high note in Arizona for our 2024 Team Kickoff, drawing participants from across the United States, France, and
Welcome to our last Newsletter of 2023! In 2023, the 321 Gang celebrated its 18th birthday, showcasing growth and innovation. New team members strengthened our commitment to excellence, and joining
Explore Requirements Traceability! Requirements traceability plays a pivotal role in managing engineering intricacies and ensuring project success. In this guide, we will explore what requirements traceability is, its importance, best
Make AUTOSAR work for you with IBM Rhapsody - AUTOSAR Extension A car today could not be moved without electronics. In fact, you wouldn't even be able to start the
7 Ways to Decide if a PMO Organization is Ready for Lean Portfolio Management Jira Align Tip Sheet While it might seem like an overwhelming endeavor, implementing lean portfolio management
Lean Portfolio Management | Jira Align As organizations move from project–based, time–centric planning to focusing on product–oriented planning, they look to lean and agile practices to ensure they have the
Welcome to our November Newsletter! Congratulations to IBM Champion, SodiusWillert’s Walter van der Heiden. Walter is recognized as an innovative thought leader in the technical community who has demonstrated exceptional expertise and
The Difference Between Velocity, Capacity, and Load - A Clarification of Terms We often see a lot of confusion among new agile practitioners in regards to the definition and use
Welcome to our October Newsletter. The Gang has been busy this month! We attended the standing-room-only Midwest ELM Symposium in Detroit, the 2023 INCOSE New England Fall Workshop in CT,
Welcome to our September Newsletter! Summer has flown by and we are busy visiting Customers and attending live events all over the US. Check our links below to see where
Press Release | 321 Gang joins the SodiusWillert Group: A Strategic Move to Strengthen Engineering and Development of Advanced, Mission-Critical Systems and Software Scottsdale, AZ, August 9, 2023 – SodiusWillert
321 Gang Joins the SodiusWillert Group! A Strategic Move to Strengthen Engineering and Development of Advanced, Mission-Critical Systems and Software SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., August 10, 2023 (Newswire.com) – SodiusWillert Group, a
Welcome to our July Newsletter! We would like to introduce our newest team member: Mark Hilgeman. It is with great pleasure that we introduce a valuable addition to our growing
Welcome to our June Newsletter! We are happy to welcome Planview as a new member of the 321 Gang Team! The Gang has been a Tasktop partner for many years and recently, they were
Load Definition Load Typically, when you are shopping for a pickup truck you want to know it’s capacity in terms of the number of pounds you can carry in the
Capacity Definition Capacity Capacity is defined as the maximum amount or number that can be accommodated. We could consider capacity to be a speed limit, but It is a stretch
Welcome to our May Newsletter! Happy 18th Birthday to 321 Gang. We help implement compliant, traceable solutions that manage a wide range of requirements to achieve faster deployment. Not sure
Security as Code: A Smart Solution to a Complex Endeavor Security as code gives pragmatic meaning to the concept of DevSecOps. By embedding security throughout your SDLC, security controls can
Welcome to our first monthly newsletter! For over 17 years, 321 Gang has helped organizations improve their ability to design and develop Systems and Software in highly-regulated industries in order to achieve
Velocity Definition Velocity When we think of velocity we often relate to our automobile. When we drive we refer to the “speed”, another name for velocity, we are driving at
Leveraging IBM Global Configurations with pure::variants Feature Modeling Enhances Engineering Reuse Complexity is one of the largest challenges facing software and systems engineering teams today. Software applications are built by
Product Line Engineering | pure::variants Product Line Engineering is revolutionizing the way systems engineering is performed, and it is no surprise that it is becoming an increasingly important engineering topic.
Incremental Implementation | What it is. Why we use it. Why it is important Scaled Agile or Scrum are popular agile development approaches for large enterprises. Are they a problem?
Accelerate Engineering Lifecycle Management | Agile Teams As engineering teams are asked to deliver more products faster to market, traditional engineering practices don’t have what it takes to adapt to
Product owners and project managers need to provide teams with communication and collaboration tools that empower teams to collectively manage plans, tasks, and project status. Discover how to capture, trace, analyze, and manage changes to requirements with IBM’s ELM suite that optimizes communication across your development teams and stakeholders.
3 Ways to Ensure Compliance Across the Engineering Lifecycle For companies in industries with increasingly stringent compliance regulations, such as Automotive, Aerospace and Defense, Medical, or Public Infrastructure — getting
10 Steps to High Performance Scaled Agile Teams Only Jira Align is natively built for scaling agile teams to the enterprise. Here are ten tips for how to scale your
Process Analyzer Automatically Analyze and Document IBM Rational Team Concert (RTC) Processes Process Analyzer is a utility, developed by Joe Meagher, Inc., that generates a statemodel of the business processes used
Accelerating Systems Lifecycle Development 321 Gang’s Accelerating Systems Lifecycle Development solution is a verified IBM Global Solution that enables organizations to address increasing complexity, shortened cycle times, continuous change, and collaboration demands while
SAFe for Government | Observations from the 2017 SAFe Summit Steve Mayner and I led two sessions on applying Lean-Agile principles and SAFe in a government context at the SAFe
Using SAFe 4.5 on Government Contracts Quite a number of federal government programs have been adopting SAFe 4.0. The challenge has been to consider whether to use 3-level SAFe, 4-level
Many have discussed, and some have questioned, how Scrum and agile principles apply to non-software disciplines. Can they apply? Will they provide benefits? We’ve been working with a large program that has gone “all in” scaling and applying agile. They build complex defense systems with hundreds of mechanical, electrical, and embedded software engineers and significant compliance demands.
We’ve helped many of these customers adopt and scale agile using the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®). In doing so, we met with Dean Leffingwell (creator of SAFe) and the team at Scaled Agile (SAI) to discuss some of our perceived challenges using SAFe in an engineering environment. We were looking for support for engineering work (requirements, designs, modeling, simulations, trade studies), different role names, support for supply chains, and inclusion of manufacturing and production — just to name a few. Our plan was to become a Scaled Agile partner and deliver SAFe-based training that 321 Gang would supplement with our expertise on engineering. At the same time, SAI was also looking for ways to serve the needs of the large system builders, and invited us to collaborate on a version of SAFe for Lean Systems Engineering…and so it was that SAFe LSE was born.
