Frequently, the success of a software development initiative may depend on the successful performance of a limited number of technical functions. Some examples of critical functions that might determine the success or failure of a development effort include

• Performance
  • Maintain a required transaction processing rate
  • Load data files fast enough to meet service level agreements
  • Algorithmically convert request data fast enough to meet required response times


• Communications
  • Validate support for a critical communications protocol
  • Demonstrate support for required internal messaging services
  • Maintain required performance levels for data transmissions through multiple levels of data abstraction


• Interfaces
  • Validate conformance with published interface conventions
  • Meet accreditation requirements for exchanging data with a public network
  • Demonstrate successful data exchanges with external processing systems

BHMI can help you verify that key functionality can be addressed for a new or expanded software application before you commit resources and dollars for a full project mobilization. BHMI can create low-cost, limited purpose demonstration environments and validate that required functions can be achieved. If the demonstrations are successful, you can initiate the full development project with confidence that key objectives can be met; if unsuccessful, you will save your investment.

Some BHMI approaches to conducting a feasibility study include:

• Simulation models
• Analytical models
• Focused benchmarks
• Limited purpose software demonstrations