ASM 2001: The International Conference on Applications of Software Measurement

Applications of Software Measurement Conference (ASM 2001)
How to Measure and Improve Software Quality and Productivity

Over the past several years, the ASM software measurement conference has become the world’s leading software measurement event. The conference consistently draws hundreds of participants to explore how accurate metrics can improve the development process and project success—ultimately contributing to the bottom-line.

Featuring the real-world measurement experiences of leading software organizations, ASM 2001 covers the measurement techniques that help create successful projects. Gain insight on function point analysis, orthogonal defect classification, quantitative techniques, and more. Learn from software professionals who have successfully used measurement to improve their projects and productivity. Network with the best and brightest in the field.

ASM 2001 Covers Real-World Measurement Activities

How to start an effective measurement program

How to gather, store, and report data—using the resulting "metrics" to improve your productivity and monitor your organization’s expectations against realities

How to get the most out of existing measurement practices

Techniques for quality control, risk assessment, and project management

Insight into the SEI Capability Maturity Model, Function Points analysis, and more

This one-of-a-kind educational conference and exposition offers Pre-Conference Tutorials, Keynote and Featured Sessions, and Concurrent Sessions featuring the latest measurement strategies and experiences from leading software organization. Attend ASM 2001 and learn about the strategies, challenges, and achievements of real software projects and professionals. Meet suppliers who specialize in measurement automation, project tracking, and estimation tools.

At ASM 2001, You Will Learn How To . . .

Control software projects through measurement

Measure software quality

Improve product reliability using software measurement

Improve your estimating process

Assess software engineering methods

Use orthogonal defect classification

Track costs of software quality

Evaluate predictive metrics

Measure and benchmark IT performance

Measure quality in legacy systems

Interpret graphical defect trend data

Use Statistical Process Control to control and improve processes

And much more!

Who Should Attend

Project managers, development managers, and quality assurance professionals needing to increase quantitative control

Software engineers and developers seeking objective data about their projects and organization

Experienced measurement specialists and systems analysts keeping abreast of the newest and latest advances
Quality assurance and process improvement professionals attaining knowledge on methods and techniques that reduce project risk

ASM 2001 Program Chair - Ed Weller
Ed Weller is a Fellow at Bull where he is responsible for the software processes used by the GCOS8 operating systems group. He is the Program Chair for the Applications of Software Measurement (ASM) 2001 conference, as well as the past program chair for ASM ’96, ’99, and ’00.

Co-Located with the Software Management Conference (SM 2001)
The ASM 2001 is co-located with the Software Management Conference (SM 2001). The side-by-side delivery of these two powerful conferences covers the breadth of software management along with the vital measurement activities to assess and improve results. Both conferences feature real-world coverage of the management and measurement experiences of leading software organizations, combined with practical insight from international experts. And, best of all, your registration allows you to attend sessions from either conference resulting in even more valuable information!

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