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Understanding and Improving The Software Development Process This months meeting will present an overview of the Capability Maturity Model,* an evaluation framework that software organizations can use to examine their ability to acquire, develop, and maintain software. The CMM describes the ability of organizations to develop and maintain software. It is a model of organizational improvement, based on the work of Deming, Juran and Crosby applied to software organizations. The CMM is used to appraise, define, measure, and improve processes. The presentation will describe process from a systems point of view, introduce software process improvement, and the application of the CMM. Value of the CMM, its architecture, interpretation, tailoring, and cases will be addressed. The presentation will be made by J.M. Perry, who has worked extensively in supporting companies with software process improvement training, appraisals, and programs. He is an authorized instructor for the SEI course, the Introduction to the CMM, and a Lead Appraiser (Assessor and Evaluator). He is on the technical staff of Integrated System Diagnostics (ISD), a leading software service company, specializing in commercializing Software Capability Evaluations, providing software process improvement training, appraisals, and process related research and development for government and industry. This months presentation is a condensation of the IEEE and ISD one day course entitled, Overview of the CMM, being offered November 1, 1997 at the Westborough Marriott at the intersection of I-495 and Route 9. This one day course will provide the opportunity to cover in detail the topics introduced in the September meeting. ISD is a transition partner of the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) and licensed by the SEI to teach the three day, Introduction to the SW-CMM* course. This one day course, an Overview of the CMM, is a tailored version of that course. For additional information on this months presentation or the one day course call Jim Perry at ISD at 508-756-0171 or email jmperry@isd-inc.com * Capability Maturity Model and CMM are service marks of Carnegie Mellon University. Borland Developers Conference Opening Keynote Address A video tape of the opening session of the developers conference and Del Yocam’s keynote address will be shown. This is an opportunity to learn first hand about Borland’s strategic direction and product plans. Del’s keynote includes information about Borland’s focus on Java and cross-platform, multi-tier development for the enterprise. |