SM 2002 Sponsors

		Distributive Software’s MetricCenter suite provides enterprise-wide measurement solutions that improve your organization’s competitiveness through accurate insight into business operations. MetricCenter suite automatically collects and analyzes data to provide management with the information to plan, monitor and control projects, including best-practice metrics from tools like Microsoft Project, Telelogic DOORS, SPMN RiskRadar, and Rational RequisitePro. Visit our Web site at www.distributive.com.
		Rational Software provides a software development platform that improves the speed, quality, and predictability of software projects. This integrated, full life-cycle solution combines software engineering best practices, market-leading tools, and professional services. Ninety-six of the Fortune 100 rely on Rational tools and services to build better software, faster. This open platform is extended by partners who provide more than 500 complementary products and services. Additional information is available on the Internet at www.rational.com.
		StickyMinds.com is the online resource for building better software. Check out a new column each week; read articles and technical papers; keep up with industry news; find books and tools information; and exchange messages and interact with your sticky-minded counterparts in the software testing and quality engineering world. Membership is free. Visit us at www.stickyminds.com.
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		ASQ Software Division 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 500 member companies in 32 countries. Access IFPUG online to view our publications, conferences, link to other industry sites, or email the IFPUG office. www.ifpug.org.
		Cutter Consortium helps organizations leverage IT for competitive advantage. Cutter provides high-level advisory/research services, online and print publications, benchmarking metrics, management and technical consulting, and advanced training. Cutter’s products and services are provided by the top thinkers in IT today -- a distinguished group of internationally-recognized experts committed to providing high-level, critical advice and guidance. For more information on Cutter Consortium, visit the Web site www.cutter.com/consortium
Media Sponsors
		Application Development Trends is written for application development managers who are building, buying and managing the applications that run the world's businesses. ADT is the one publication that top-tier I/S and A/D management go to month after month for a clear strategic overview of the full application development lifecycle and its impact on the business of the enterprise. www.adtmag.com
		Software Development magazine helps IT and business leaders to develop, manage and purchase enterprise-wide software development projects. Each issue, provides 100,000 IT and development managers with leadership and mission-critical guidance throughout the entire development lifecycle. To subscribe, visit www.sdmagazine.com/circ.

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