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To get the full HTML page instead, request this URL with an explicit `Accept: text/html` header (no wildcard, no markdown preference)._ [Resource Center](https://linearb.io/resources) # The Essential Guide to Software Engineering Intelligence (SEI) Platforms ![Assessing SEI Platform Capabilities](https://assets.linearb.io/image/upload/c_fit,w_2560,h_1339/f_auto/q_auto/v1/SEI_Guide_LP_Image?_a=BAVMn6ID0) Download ## Improve every aspect of your SDLC, leveraging the power of SEI. ![The Essential Guide to Software Engineering Intelligence Platforms](https://assets.linearb.io/image/upload/c_fit,w_2560,h_3623/f_auto/q_auto/v1/Group_7131_1?_a=BAVMn6ID0) ### The Essential Guide to Software Engineering Intelligence Platforms Whether SEI is a new concept or you’re actively evaluating solutions, this guide is perfect for any organization looking to improve its engineering data practice to drive operational excellence and business impact. It covers: Checkmark Goals and value of SEI platforms Checkmark Key use cases and solution areas Checkmark Best practices for adopting SEI platforms ![Key Milestones and Activities](https://assets.linearb.io/image/upload/c_fit,w_2560,h_1694/f_auto/q_auto/v1/Eval_Guide_Page_7_1?_a=BAVMn6ID0) ### Software Engineering Intelligence Platform Evaluation Guide SEI is a fairly new market segment, but it's evolving and maturing quickly. This guide is perfect for those who want to educate themselves on what to look for in potential solutions or as a tool to assess any vendors that made their shortlist. Here’s what’s inside: Checkmark Overview of key SEI capabilities and value Checkmark What to look for in an SEI platform and vendor Checkmark Success criteria for the evaluation process Checkmark Who to include in trials or formal solutions evaluations Checkmark Timeline and key milestones to ensure successful trials ![Buyers Scorecard: Engineering Metrics & Dashboards](https://assets.linearb.io/image/upload/c_fit,w_2560,h_1276/f_auto/q_auto/v1/Eval_Guide_Page_11_1?_a=BAVMn6ID0) ### Software Engineering Intelligence Buyer Scorecard Need guidance on assessing SEI platforms? 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