http://sei.cmu.edu/feeds/tag/Updates on changes and additions to the SEI Blog for posts matching Acquisition Transformationen-usThu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/perspectives-on-generative-ai-in-software-engineering-and-acquisition/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updatesIt is essential that software and acquisition professionals learn how to apply AI-augmented methods and tools in their workflows. SEI researchers offer their perspectives on this topic.Anita Carleton, James Ivers, Ipek Ozkaya, John Robert, Douglas Schmidt, Shen ZhangThu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/perspectives-on-generative-ai-in-software-engineering-and-acquisition/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updatesAcquisition Transformationhttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/the-myth-of-machine-learning-reproducibility-and-randomness-for-acquisitions-and-testing-evaluation-verification-and-validation/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updatesA reproducibility challenge faces machine learning (ML) systems today. This post explores configurations that increase reproducibility and provides recommendations for these challenges.Andrew Mellinger, Daniel Justice, Marissa Connor, Shannon Gallagher, Tyler BrooksMon, 13 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/the-myth-of-machine-learning-reproducibility-and-randomness-for-acquisitions-and-testing-evaluation-verification-and-validation/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updatesAcquisition TransformationTestingMachine LearningVerificationhttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/the-top-10-blog-posts-of-2024/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updatesThis post presents the top 10 most-visited posts of 2024, highlighting our work in software acquisition, artificial intelligence, large language models, secure coding, and more.Bill ScherlisMon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/the-top-10-blog-posts-of-2024/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updatesSecure CodingInsider ThreatArtificial Intelligence EngineeringMachine LearningAI Engineering and Machine LearningAcquisition Transformationhttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/acquisition-archetypes-seen-in-the-wild-devsecops-edition-cross-program-dependencies/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updatesShared capabilities can help manage costs and complexities but can also result in cross-program dependencies. This post examines this phenomenon in a DevSecOps context.William NovakTue, 03 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/acquisition-archetypes-seen-in-the-wild-devsecops-edition-cross-program-dependencies/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updatesAcquisition Transformationhttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/applying-large-language-models-to-dod-software-acquisition-an-initial-experiment/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updatesThis SEI Blog post illustrates examples of using LLMs for software acquisition in the context of a document summarization experiment and codifies the lessons learned from this experiment and related work on applying generative AI to software engineering.Douglas Schmidt, John RobertMon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400https://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/applying-large-language-models-to-dod-software-acquisition-an-initial-experiment/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updatesAcquisition Transformationhttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/10-benefits-and-10-challenges-of-applying-large-language-models-to-dod-software-acquisition/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updatesThis post presents 10 benefits and 10 challenges of applying LLMs to the software acquisition process and suggests specific use cases where generative AI can provide value.John Robert, Douglas SchmidtMon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/10-benefits-and-10-challenges-of-applying-large-language-models-to-dod-software-acquisition/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updatesAcquisition Transformationhttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/the-latest-work-from-the-sei/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updatesThis SEI Blog post summarizes some recent publications from the SEI in the areas of supply chain risk management, technical debt, large language models, quantum computing, acquisition, and trustworthiness in AI systems.Douglas SchmidtMon, 15 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/the-latest-work-from-the-sei/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updatesSupply Chain AssuranceArtificial Intelligence EngineeringQuantum ComputingAcquisition TransformationTechnical Debthttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/acquisition-archetypes-seen-in-the-wild-devsecops-edition-clinging-to-the-old-ways/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updatesThis SEI blog post draws on SEI experiences conducting independent technical assessments to examine problems common to disparate acquisition programs. It also provides recommendations for recovering from these problems and preventing them from recurring.William NovakMon, 18 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/acquisition-archetypes-seen-in-the-wild-devsecops-edition-clinging-to-the-old-ways/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updatesAcquisition Transformationhttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/the-sei-sbom-framework-informing-third-party-software-management-in-your-supply-chain/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updatesThis post presents a framework to promote the use of SBOMs and establish practices and processes that organizations can leverage as they build their programs.Christopher Alberts, Michael Bandor, Charles Wallen, Dr. Carol WoodyMon, 06 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/the-sei-sbom-framework-informing-third-party-software-management-in-your-supply-chain/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updatesSupply Chain AssuranceAcquisition Transformationhttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/the-seven-virtues-of-reconciling-agile-and-earned-value-management/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updatesThis post discusses the interactions between Agile software development and earned value management (EVM).Stephen Wilson, Pat Place, Keith KorzecMon, 10 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/the-seven-virtues-of-reconciling-agile-and-earned-value-management/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updatesMeasurement and AnalysisAcquisition Transformationhttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/whats-going-on-in-my-program-12-rules-for-conducting-assessments/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updatesThis post provides 12 rules for successful program or project assessments.William NovakMon, 19 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/whats-going-on-in-my-program-12-rules-for-conducting-assessments/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updatesSoftware Cost EstimatesSoftware SustainmentAcquisition TransformationMeasurement and AnalysisBest PracticesSoftware Qualityhttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/a-case-study-in-applying-digital-engineering/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updatesCase study of an SEI project in which digital engineering is being used successfully to provide visibility of products under development from inception in a requirement to delivery on a platform.Nataliya Shevchenko, Peter CapellMon, 18 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/a-case-study-in-applying-digital-engineering/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updatesDigital EngineeringModel-Based Systems EngineeringAcquisition Transformationhttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/six-acquisition-pathways-for-large-scale-complex-systems/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updatesHow to map technical reference frameworks (TRFs) to the pathways that compose the DoD’s Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF)Douglas Schmidt, Nickolas GuertinMon, 07 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/six-acquisition-pathways-for-large-scale-complex-systems/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updatesSoftware AssuranceSystem of SystemsOpen Systems ArchitecturesAchieving Modular Open System Architectures in DOD AcquisitionAcquisition Transformationhttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/toward-technical-reference-frameworks-to-support-large-scale-systems-of-systems/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updatesStrategies for creating architectures for large-scale, complex, and interoperable systems of systems that are composed of functions covering a broad range of requirements.Nickolas Guertin, Douglas SchmidtMon, 20 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/toward-technical-reference-frameworks-to-support-large-scale-systems-of-systems/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updatesSoftware AssuranceSystem of SystemsOpen Systems ArchitecturesAchieving Modular Open System Architectures in DOD AcquisitionAcquisition Transformationhttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/agile-metrics-assessing-progress-to-plans/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updatesThe role of metrics in a government program’s assessment of progress in an iterative, incremental delivery of a system.William Hayes, Pat Place, Keith KorzecMon, 19 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/agile-metrics-assessing-progress-to-plans/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updatesMeasurement and AnalysisAcquisition Transformationhttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/impacts-and-recommendations-for-achieving-modular-open-systems-architectures-fifth-post-in-a-series/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updatesIn this series of blog posts, adapted from a recently published paper, we sought to demonstrate how layered business and technical architectures can leverage modular component design practices....Nickolas Guertin, Douglas SchmidtMon, 23 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/impacts-and-recommendations-for-achieving-modular-open-systems-architectures-fifth-post-in-a-series/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updatesAchieving Modular Open System Architectures in DOD AcquisitionAcquisition Transformationhttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/the-technical-architecture-for-product-line-acquisition-in-the-dod-fourth-in-a-series/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updatesDoD technologies have traditionally relied on cyber-physical/software-intensive systems that are now widely available to all nations and non-state actors....Nickolas Guertin, Douglas SchmidtMon, 06 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/the-technical-architecture-for-product-line-acquisition-in-the-dod-fourth-in-a-series/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updatesAchieving Modular Open System Architectures in DOD AcquisitionAcquisition Transformationhttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/the-organizational-impact-of-a-modular-product-line-architecture-in-dod-acquisition-third-in-a-series/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updatesTo maintain a strategic advantage over its adversaries, the Department of Defense (DoD) must field new technologies rapidly....Nickolas Guertin, Douglas SchmidtMon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/the-organizational-impact-of-a-modular-product-line-architecture-in-dod-acquisition-third-in-a-series/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updatesMission AssuranceAchieving Modular Open System Architectures in DOD AcquisitionAcquisition Transformationhttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/towards-a-new-model-of-acquisition-product-line-architectures-for-the-dod-second-in-a-series/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updatesIt is widely recognized that the Department of Defense (DoD) needs to have a nimble response to nimble adversaries....Nickolas Guertin, Douglas SchmidtMon, 11 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400https://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/towards-a-new-model-of-acquisition-product-line-architectures-for-the-dod-second-in-a-series/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updatesAchieving Modular Open System Architectures in DOD AcquisitionAcquisition TransformationMission Assurancehttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/emerging-opportunities-in-modularity-and-open-systems-architectures-first-in-a-series/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updatesIn its effort to increase the capability of the warfighter, the Department of Defense (DoD) has made incremental changes in its acquisition practices for building and deploying military capacity....Nickolas Guertin, Douglas SchmidtMon, 15 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400https://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/emerging-opportunities-in-modularity-and-open-systems-architectures-first-in-a-series/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updatesMission AssuranceAchieving Modular Open System Architectures in DOD AcquisitionAcquisition Transformation