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One important success factor for Software Research and Development organizations is their ability to systematically manage knowledge and information. Based on our experiences, we examine the specific characteristics and the activities that need knowledge-based support in software R&D organizations in academic environments. A tailored KM solution is outlined considering knowledge content, process, organization and technical infrastructure. The approach is currently being established and evaluated in the context of an international research project.
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von Wangenheim, C.G., Lichtnow, D., von Wangenheim, A., Comunello, E. (2001). Supporting Knowledge Management in University Software R&D Groups. In: Althoff, KD., Feldmann, R.L., Müller, W. (eds) Advances in Learning Software Organizations. LSO 2001. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 2176. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-44814-4_7
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