Download or read book Potential Impact of Open Architecture on AEGIS Using KVA and Real Options Analysis written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) conducted research in a proof-of-concept case study to quantify the potential benefits of Open Architecture on AEGIS. Knowledge-value Added/Real-options (KVA+RO) framework was applied to sustaining engineering in AEGIS software maintenance and upgrade process. KVA+RO measures value and cost of human and IT assets, using a "market comparables" valuation technique, to establish revenue surrogates for discounted cash flow estimates. Results from our research indicate that implementing OA could result in substantial cost savings, optimal return on investment and increased benefits.