Mission-Critical Systems: Defense Attempting to Address Major Software Challenges
IMTEC-93-13
Published: Dec 24, 1992. Publicly Released: Jan 25, 1993.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Department of Defense's (DOD) mission-critical systems, focusing on: (1) common software development problems affecting these systems; (2) factors contributing to their continued operation; and (3) actions DOD is taking to address software development problems.
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Computer software reuseDefense cost controlDefense procurementInformation systemsMilitary communicationMission critical systemsRequirements definitionSoftwareSystems designTesting