INSight - Monthly Views to Program Success
July 2007


Training Center

PRICE H - Hardware Estimating and Project Control (5 Days)
August 6-10 - San Diego, CA

True S - Software Estimating & Project Control (4 Days)
August 20-23
San Diego, CA

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Industry Events

September 26-27
Space Systems Cost Analysis Group Meeting (SSCAG)
Marriott Key Bridge
Arlington, VA
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On-Demand Webcasts

TruePlanning 2007 Overview
Learn about the new industry changing features and capabilities offered in the latest TruePlanning
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TruePlanning 2007 CAE and MCAD Modeling Companions
Watch how the new modeling companions empower engineers to create affordable designs
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TruePlanning® Integrations with iSIGHT
Integrating PRICE H or True H with iSIGHT from Engineous Software
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CAIV Modeling
30-minute best value example of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
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COTS: Build Versus Buy
Online demo of software development and lifecycle estimating methodologies using True S
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White Papers

The Next Generation of Hardware Estimating
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Software Sizing Techniques
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Tactical Benchmarking
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TruePlanning® 2007 Modeling Companions Integrate Cost Analysis with Engineering Design Applications

PRICE Systems this month launched TruePlanning® Modeling Companions 2007, a suite of plug-in applications that integrate the PRICE TruePlanning cost estimating framework with leading engineering design tools, enabling engineers to conduct Affordability Simulations as part of design processes. The first wave of applications deliverable now provide cost interoperability with PTC's Pro/ENGINEER® Wildfire™ 3.0, Phoenix Integration's PHX ModelCenter® 7.0 and 7.1, and iSIGHT-FD 2.0 from Engineous Software. To arrange for a copy of TruePlanning Modeling Companions 2007 software, contact Gretchen Martin or call 856.608.7212.

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TruePlanning® 2007 Empowers Young Cost Engineers to Excel in ISPA System of Systems Exercise

Two PRICE engineers, Angelina Zhou and Josh Wilson, with less than five years of cost estimating experience between them, formed the PRICE Team for a System of Systems "Review Your Training" exercise during the ISPA-SCEA International Conference in New Orleans last month. While other participating teams applied their far greater industry experience, the PRICE upstarts armed with TruePlanning 2007 wowed the Senior Review Panel as the only team to solve the problem's complex hardware, software and IT estimating challenges with a single, integrated solution

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Treasury Audit Commends IRS Use of TruePlanning® to Validate Analysis of Alternatives Estimates

The IRS is partnering with PRICE Systems to perform independent assessments of their modernization projects. In an audit report by the US Treasury Office of the Inspector General for Tax Administration, the IRS was commended for using PRICE TruePlanning®. This case example—applicable to other government agencies and commercial industry, not just the IRS—demonstrates the value of TruePlanning to provide a standard estimating model and common language for users, stakeholders and independent oversight groups.

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Lunch & Learn Webinar: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, "Working with the Customer to Establish a Cost Effective RFP," August 9

FREE 45-minute Webinar

Topic:Working With the Customer to Establish a Cost Effective RFP
Date:Thursday, August 9, 2007
Time:12:00 - 12:45 -PM (US EST)
Location:Online Webinar (passcode emailed upon registration)
Format:Interactive/Lecture
Facilitators:Guest speakers Philip Hensley and Sebastian Botta, Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation

This presentation is a case study of using the PRICE tool set and a systems engineering approach to assist European federal agencies define their joint requirements for a large procurement. Tips and techniques revealed are valuable to any procurement agency prior to issuing a formal RFP. Learn how application of PRICE H, HL and S and a customized Total Ownership Cost (TOC) Model were used to quantify impact of requirements on TOC and define regions of lowest cost and best value.

"Lunch and Learn" educational Webinars address Program Affordability Management topics that our customers feel are vitally important to today's procurement, cost management, and program management professionals.

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