Cost benefit discussion for knowledge-based estimation tools

We have prepared the following analysis to help software executives quantify the benefits associated with purchasing knowledge-based estimating tools with the functionality of SPR KnowledgePLAN. For this paper, knowledge-based estimation tools are defined as any tool using a credible internal or external knowledge base to develop a detailed task-level plan that considers project size, complexity, classification, languages, and attributes (personnel, technology, process, and environment).