A1 Journal article (refereed)
Constant Software Updates vs. Public Software Acquisition (2023)

Mikkonen, T. (2023). Constant Software Updates vs. Public Software Acquisition. Annales Academiae Scientiarum Fennicae, 2023(2), 140-149. https://doi.org/10.57048/aasf.141972

JYU authors or editors

Publication details

All authors or editors: Mikkonen, Tommi

Journal or series: Annales Academiae Scientiarum Fennicae

ISSN: 2953-9048

eISSN: 2954-1050

Publication year: 2023

Publication date: 18/12/2023

Volume: 2023

Issue number: 2

Pages range: 140-149

Publisher: Suomalainen tiedeakatemia

Publication country: Finland

Publication language: English

DOI: https://doi.org/10.57048/aasf.141972

Publication open access: Openly available

Publication channel open access: Open Access channel

Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/92926

Abstract

Software industry has widely adopted agile software development model, where it is accepted that change is constant. Indeed, as the environment in which the software is run changes – be it changes in jurisdiction, language, user expectations, reinterpretation or requirements, or something else – the software needs to be modified to satisfy end-user needs. At the same time, many organizations, especially those that operate in the public sector, rely on tendering and detailed requirements documentation when acquiring software, with an assumption that once deployed, the software would continue to serve the end users unaltered or with minor changes covered by a maintenance contract. In this article, we will consider this fundamental mismatch from the viewpoint of what we know about software evolution in general, and then propose ways forward to design and implement public sector software that can be adapted to new, emergent needs.

Keywords: data systems; computer programmes; public procurement; software industry; software development; updating; support services; users; customer satisfaction

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Ministry reporting: Yes

Reporting Year: 2023

JUFO rating: 0