HTEC, a global leader in consulting, software, and digital solutions, has launched an innovative initiative aimed at improving engineering effectiveness for software development teams. The company has introduced a new DevEx ROI calculator and a webinar series designed to help organisations optimise their software engineering practices, reduce inefficiencies, and increase return on investment (ROI).
The initiative builds on HTEC’s Engineering Effectiveness Framework, a proven model developed to enhance team productivity, software quality, and overall project success. According to a recent report by Google’s 2024 DORA (DevOps Research and Assessment), developers spend just 30-40% of their time actively writing code, with the remainder of their time being consumed by inefficient practices such as navigating communication barriers, dealing with changing requirements, and searching for information across siloed data systems.
HTEC’s new tools aim to tackle these challenges head-on. The DevEx ROI calculator, a key component of the initiative, allows organisations to measure the potential financial and productivity gains from improving their engineering effectiveness. The tool is designed to help businesses quantify the impact of process improvements and uncover the ROI potential of optimising software development workflows.
In addition to the calculator, HTEC is introducing a series of webinars focused on engineering effectiveness. The HTEC DevEx webinar series will be hosted in partnership with Brightspot, a leading content management system (CMS) platform renowned for its knowledge management solutions. The first webinar will take place on January 16, with a second session scheduled for February 11. Both webinars will run from 11 AM to 12 PM EST.
Chris Westerhold, Senior Director of Experience and Platforms at HTEC, and Paul Easterbrooks, Solutions Architect at Brightspot, will lead the discussions. They will explore practical strategies for improving engineering effectiveness, highlighting ways organisations can optimise their software development processes to increase productivity and reduce inefficiencies. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage in interactive Q&A sessions, where they can gain further insights into improving their engineering practices.
“Engineering effectiveness is more than just a buzzword; it’s a critical driver for team productivity, software quality, and overall project success,” said Westerhold. “HTEC’s goal is to equip teams with the knowledge and tools they need to implement lasting improvements in their processes and drive tangible results.”
The initiative comes as many software development teams are grappling with challenges around inefficiencies in the development lifecycle. By providing organisations with the tools and insights needed to boost engineering effectiveness, HTEC aims to help teams better align their development processes with business goals, ultimately leading to better software outcomes and higher ROI.
Businesses can register for the webinars and access the DevEx ROI calculator via HTEC’s website. The company is confident that its new tools will help software teams streamline their operations and unlock their full potential.
