SM/ASM 2000 Sponsors


The David Consulting Group supports software development organizations in their quest for software excellence. Investment in the excellence of software today is critical to the competitive success of tomorrow�s business. We offer consulting services that satisfy our client�s needs in project estimation, software measurement, and software process improvement. We use software measurement to demonstrate the IT contribution to the business. 

Interim Technology
, for more than 30 years has been a leader in providing consulting services to industry and government. Our Software Quality Management Practice offers a comprehensive range of quality process services fully supported by software products, such as our VALI TEST PRO® approach to software validation, verification and testing, as well as our Interim Technology/SQM Tool Suite

Mortice Kern Systems Inc. (MKS)
is the leader in eBusiness Management Solutions, enabling our customers to become eBusinesses by moving mission critical operations to the Web. We provide ONE change and workflow management solution that links software and Web content development lifecycles, enabling companies to minimize risk, manage and control the process of reengineering back office systems, construct Web-based applications, and create and maintain complex Web content fo
r eBusiness. www.mks.com


Quality Plus Technologies, Inc.
is an acknowledged industry leader in Software Measurement and Management Consulting services. We specialize in IFPUG Certified Function Point (FP) training, mentoring, consulting and Project Planning services in the following areas: fact-based management consulting, measurement program, IFPUG Certified Function Point Analysis (IFPUG 4.1 rules), software quality and process improvement, estimation and project management, application development and maintenance benchmarking, outsourcing, integrated requirements management, licensed resellers of quality estimating and project management tools. www.qualityplustech.com

Rational Software Corporation, the leader in unifying software teams, helps organizations develop and deploy e-business, Web, enterprise-wide, technical and embedded software through a combination of tools, services and software engineering best practices. Rational's solution unifies the key members of a software team � including analysts, developers, and testers � and provides unique offerings optimized for each of these roles, thereby improving team and individual productivity. Rational simplifies the process of acquiring, deploying and supporting a comprehensive development platform, reducing total cost of ownership. www.rational.com
 
Software Emancipation develops, markets and supports DISCOVER©, a flexible and scalable Development Information System designed to help enterprises advance their mission-critical software development processes, and to more effectively manage their software systems as strategic business assets. By using DISCOVER, enterprises achieve measurable improvements in software quality and development processes, reduction in development and maintenance costs, and predictability in time to market. www.setech.com

teamtrack software is Web-based bug tracking for development teams. With true Web architecture, a configurable workflow engine, customizable fields and forms, and version control integration, teamtrack delivers immediate process improvement. And now TeamShare is raising the standard in ease-of-use by offering teamtrack as a managed application hosting service for as little as $20/user per month.
 
 
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ASQ Software Divisi
on is comprised of more than 5,900 members, software quality professionals, and software engineers interested in applying quality principles to the field of software development. The mission of ASQ is to improve the ability of individuals and organizations to satisfy their customers with quality software products and services through education, communication, research, outreach, and professional development. www.asq.org


The International Function Point Users Group (IFPUG) is a membership-governed, non-profit organization committed to promoting and supporting function point analysis and other software measurement techniques. IFPUG is one of the largest measurement associations in the world with more than 400 member companies in 32 countries. Access IFPUG On-Line at: http://www.ifpug.org to view our publications, conferences, link to other industry sites, or email the IFPUG office.

 


The Software Program Managers Network (SPMN), established in 1992, is a U.S. Navy-led, congressionally funded, Tri-Service activity supporting more than 120 large-scale software projects throughout DoD. SPMN identifies highly effective best practices from industry and government to improve the cost, schedule, and performance of software based systems. These best practices and lessons learned are disseminated through hands-on Focus Team support to programs, satellite broadcasts, Web site, workshops, symposia, guidebooks, videotapes, and related support and training materials.


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