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“With microTOOL objectiF RPM, we have found software that allows us to build a comprehensive project portfolio management. The exchange with our partner microTOOL always takes place at eye level. We are very much looking forward to the future cooperation and to making our project management fit for the future.”
“As a renowned RE tool manufacturer and our partner at the largest RE conference in Europe, the REConf, we have been working cordially together with microTOOL for a long time. We can count on this trustworthy partnership with microTOOL in demanding topics such as digital and agile transformation. We look forward to many more great partnership projects!”
“in-STEP BLUE has become my favorite product.”
“Having an appropriate software package that can fulfill our comprehensive requirements is the highest priority at DILAX. With in-STEP BLUE we have found a project management tool that meets the demanding requirements of ISO9001, IRIS (International Railway Industry Standard) and CMMI (for development) within the process DILAX process landscape.”
“We rely on objectiF RM because it delivers precise and comprehensive insights into the structure of the complex systems we develop for our customers. objectiF RM is also immensely helpful in assessing the impact of new requirements on ongoing processes. The significant reduction in time and effort required for troubleshooting allows us to produce high-quality systems and cut costs at the same time.”
“We have been using in-STEP BLUE for project planning in smaller projects for a long time now. Meanwhile we utilize in-STEP BLUE in some of our teams for line work as well as for supporting projects with various process models. Application scenarios include file management, project and requirements management as well as full support for all activities and artefacts of the software development process.“
“Going for in-STEP BLUE was an excellent decision. It is easily adjustable to our needs and all customization can be done in-house. I would make the same decision today.”
“microTOOL is a partner at eye level – and for us in-STEP BLUE is the ideal tool to manage our requirements and individual operations effectively.”
“At microTOOL you will always find creative, fast-thinking, motivated and competent contact persons. In other words, perfect service!”
“With the help of in-STEP BLUE’s CoreProcess Edition we were able to make a highly customizable system for requirements management available during the implementation of the Scaled Agile Framework in our company. This enabled us to manage and prioritize requirements in a centralized system from the outset – process-based, cross-departmental and traceable. We are particularly proud of the fact that all necessary customizing was done in-house, resulting in reduced costs and realization times.”
“We at TESAT rely on TOPxt, a custom-tailored variant of the V-Modell. An essential part of this is in-STEP BLUE, which offers ideal and tailor-made support for TOPxt.”
“I have come to know microTOOL as a competent, flexible and unbureaucratic partner who does not back away from the individual and complex tasks that appear in requirements management.”
“For our work with the V-Modell XT a connection to in-STEP BLUE makes all the difference.”
“How MEN benefits from in-STEP BLUE? Traceable processes, workflows and documents – not only in development.”
“I really like in-STEP BLUE’s integration of Project Management, Requirements Management and Requirements Modeling. In terms of support, microTOOL is at the top of the league.”
“Collaborating with the microTOOL consulting experts and support team for our migration project was a great experience.”
“In microTOOL we have found a partner that takes our requirements and incorporates them into their products, a partner that reacts immediately and that we have enjoyed working with for many years now.”
“in-STEP BLUE enables us to comply with ISO 26262 and Automotive SPICE, in particular with regard to traceability, from requirements to test cases to implementation. Its built-in configuration options combined with outstanding support made it possible for us to integrate our company-specific requirements for a project management software into in-STEP BLUE.”
“We primarily use the in-STEP BLUE V-Modell XT Edition to support our requirements management and test specification processes formally and content-wise, as well as for test execution in development. in-STEP BLUE clearly stands up to comparison with similar tools. It does a lot, it is flexible and also highly customizable. microTOOL is always very proactive when dealing with requests and creative in the design of extensions.”
“Documentation is of utmost importance for AMEDON – and becomes child’s play with in-STEP BLUE.”
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“After having successfully used objectiF as part of our software development projects in the past, we decided to manage our development projects with in-STEP a few years ago. We now have an even tighter grip on documentation as well as on date control and cost planning!”
“microTOOL is without a doubt a center of competence in the field of requirements engineering and business analysis. A strong customer focus, short response times and a high degree of flexibility have always allowed us to add value to our clients. Also, cooperating with the staff at microTOOL is always a lot of fun.”
“I have recommended in-STEP BLUE for use as a requirements management tool in numerous, template-based customer projects. Collaboration with microTOOL always is characterized by openness, cooperation and customer orientation.”
“Our staff members’ requirements of in-STEP BLUE keep presenting me with tricky and exciting tasks. Solving these tasks and implementing the solutions is fun at all times. In the end it is always possible to make project work easier for our staff. In case I do get stuck there is the committed microTOOL support team, offering help and guidance whenever I need it.”
“Collaborating with microTOOL is a lot of fun and yields great results!”
“Especially for complex, long-term software development projects in-STEP BLUE helps to maintain an overview and prioritize and organize our tasks and processes. It is of utmost impotance to us that we can adjust the system to our requirements and approaches and that it supports different process models.”
“The microTOOL support team is flexible and reacts promptly to our requests. Specific issues are solved very quickly. microTOOL provides competent support at any time. Customization requests are treated with genuine interest and enthusiasm and are even factored into release planning.”
“By introducing in-STEP BLUE we have laid the foundation for development projects future projects will benefit from. DIN EN ISO 9001 development audits? No problem with in-STEP BLUE.”
“The recipe for long-lasting and successful partnerships is the combination of common values and similar thinking. Therefore, we are very happy to call microTOOL our partner, a partner we enjoy working with time and again. microTOOL puts their clients’ benefits first. Collaboration is not only easy but also a lot of fun!”
“No matter with what kind of idea in mind you approach microTOOL, you always find someone who listens and a broad willingness to cooperate. This positive attitude combined with binding communication and short response times is the key component of the success of our collaboration with microTOOL.”
“in-STEP BLUE is an integral part of all test management processes for eight ATS (Air Traffic Services) as well as of planning procedures for software acceptance processes at Deutsche Flugsicherung. It is a vital part of daily test and resource planning.
Its multiple configuration options are particularly helpful. They make it possible to adjust the testing process and implement user requirements in no time.”
“We use in-STEP BLUE in the processing and documentation of development projects. The ability to support a variety of business processes and to customize them to our needs is one of its major strengths.”
“The support team at microTOOL is evidence that a hotline without waiting loops and recorded messages can indeed be a reality. I only encountered qualified staff that was able to put themselves into our position, that reacted promptly and that provided support and tips that were actually realizable.”
“in-STEP BLUE is a tool that can be precisely adapted to the needs of users – and not vice versa. Coupled with a friendly and knowledgeable team – this is microTOOL.”
“Our partnership with microTOOL in the area of Requirements Engineering has proven successful and has further strengthened our common pride.
TÜV SÜD is a symbol for quality. This applies not only to our products and services but also describes our collaboration with microTOOL. We work in tandem, as an experienced team with a common goal: to dedicate our experience to provide trainings and exam management and support our clients perfectly.”
“The atmosphere at microTOOL user conferences is always very productive. There is always a lot of room for open exchange of thoughts among experts, for mutual benefit.”
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“in-STEP BLUE is the perfect choice for us. What I particularly like are in-STEP BLUE’s numerous customizing options as well as its openness to other tools. Also, the support provided by microTOOL is topnotch.”
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“I gladly recommend the in-STEP BLUE PRINCE2 support to my clients.”
“In order to breathe life into a potentially dull subject like methodology, it is of particular importance to provide hands-on examples and adequate tool support. case/4/0 is the perfect tool to illuminate the individual fields of systems engineering and to continually develop and expand sample projects during a school term. This way, students are able to connect the dots between the models effortlessly.”
“I have come to know microTOOL not only as a company whose software solutions make the implementation of HERMES in projects easy but also one that provides optimal support. I think it’s great that microTOOL supports the HERMES User Group on a regular basis.”
“My cooperation with microTOOL GmbH goes back a long way. For my areas of research and study, current microTOOL products such as in-STEP RED and objectiF RM are of particular interest, mainly because of their integration of project management, requirements management and requirements modeling. My students profit from this cooperation in their daily work, in project work and in preparing term papers and theses.”
“The reasons we use in-STEP BLUE in almost all operating ranges, from applicant management to development projects with specific processes to quality assurance are its numerous possibilities. To me, in-STEP BLUE is the “mightyTOOL” for project management, configuration management and artefact regulation.”
“Working with objectiF RM gives us a great deal of pleasure. We have come to appreciate it as a versatile requirements engineering tool with a vast functional range. Participation in a microTOOL workshop has provided us with the knowledge base necessary to really take advantage of the tool in day-to-day use.”
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“The associations I have with microTOOL are of immediate solutions to problems, innovative approaches and always a sympathetic ear for their customers.”
“The user conference was, again, a resounding success. The “Schwarzmarkt des Wissens” was a great idea and a lot of fun, and it provided me as a moderator of one of the sessions with many new insights. I’m already looking forward to the coming events and to even more creative ideas.”
“I have been using in-STEP BLUE in the Master’s Program “Project Management” for 6 years now, and I am pleased to provide my students with a powerful tool that prepares them for future professional challenges.”
“Since its implementation at Deutsche Flugsicherung in-STEP BLUE is running smoothly and reliably. In case of any problem the microTOOL support team is always very helpful.”
“The search for a tool that could support project coordination and execution at my company ended in 2010 with in-STEP BLUE by microTOOL. I have been using this tool since 2011 and to this day I haven’t come across a better tool offering an integrated, process-based and role-based solution. I cannot imagine doing project work without in-STEP BLUE anymore.”
“Great support is a deciding factor for software acquisition at my company. The support team at microTOOL is definitely the best I have seen so far. Always available, extremely competent and quick in the analysis of issues and in the provision of solutions. A big Thank You to the whole team! If support was an olympic discipline, microTOOL would surely win the gold medal.”
“Collaboration is professional and coordination is always possible the informal way. An ideal basis for supporting common clients.”
“The first step in building a team for requirements and architecture was a uniform methodological approach. To ensure optimal support to the team we opted for objectiF RM. Its combination of UML, SysML and natural language made it possible to satisfy all stakeholders with a single tool, from ICT developers to end users. microTOOL provided excellent support during the implementation process and responded to our individual needs and our approach.”
“Thanks to in-STEP BLUE’s flexibility and the competent and quick support by microTOOL we were able to switch to an iterative approach for the organization of our product development.”
