PRICE US Symposium "True Program Success '05" Recap

As PRICE Systems grows, so do knowledge sharing and customer participation in True Program Success with PRICE Program Affordability Management solutions. In March, cost professionals from Government and Industry converged on Tampa for three days of distinguished speakers, workshops, networking and fun in mild Florida weather. Excitement is already building for more at next year's event. Stay tuned for future announcements on True Program Success '06 location and dates.

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"Estimating Software Size" Next INSightPLUS Product Forum

Part of FREE bi-monthly Webinar series Powered by PRICE Research

15% of all software projects are terminated before they produce anything. 66% are considered "challenged" or "operating failures." And of those that do complete, 43% are over budget (Source: Standish Group's Chaos Report). Poor software development cost and schedule estimates has been cited among the leading causes of these failures. Poor estimates are often the result of erroneous software sizing estimates. Programs typically underestimate the required number of lines of code to provide the desired functionality. The dilemma facing cost estimators is that the cost estimate is typically required before the product is well-defined.

How can you more accurately estimate software size early in a project's life cycle? Attendees will gain insight to estimate software size more accurately, and as a result, produce better software cost estimates. PRICE Systems will utilize its own True S cost model along with the Software Sizing Model XXI (created by Dr. George Bozoki of Target Software) to demonstrate these techniques. Reserve your seat today!

PRICE Cost Experts to Speak at Lockheed Martin Engineering Process Improvement Conference

Lockheed Martin has invited cost experts from PRICE Systems to speak at this year's Engineering Process Improvement Conference, April 11-13. Arlene Minkiewicz will present, "The Real Costs of Developing COTS-Based Systems." Bruce Fad (PRICE Systems) and Scott Woyak from Phoenix Integration will collaborate to present "Performance Tradeoff Integrations." This event is invitation only. For more information on how you can attend, contact Dorothy Gladden, dorothy.e.gladden@lmco.com. PRICE will also be demonstrating its cost estimating suite.

National Weather Service Takes Enterprise Approach to Multiple-Program Cost Estimating, Planning and Control

Multiple-program funding so critical to government agencies like the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service (NOAA NWS) presents unique challenges. Capabilities to define, analyze, and justify programs at the agency level clearly and reliably are essential to receiving vital resources. At NOAA NWS and other government agencies, a shift is underway from individual program to "portfolio affordability management." The strategy calls for greater prioritization, integration, and extensibility of programs using PRICE's project and cost control best practices for compatibility with agency-level mission and oversight requirements.

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38^th Annual DoD Cost Analysis Symposium Presentations Validate PRICE Thought Leadership and Research

Research presented by industry sources external to PRICE at the 38^th Annual DoD Cost Analysis Symposium supported and added to the findings of our own award-winning cost research team. PRICE clients can be assured that they use and continue to be updated with the latest research and methodologies, continuing a proud tradition we call "Powered by PRICE Research."

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April 2005

Industry Events & Seminars
April 11-13, 2005
Lockheed Martin Engineering Process Improvement Conference
Presentations:
"The Real Costs of Developing COTS-Based Systems"
Arlene Minkiewicz, PRICE Systems
"Performance Tradeoff Integrations"
Scott Woyak, Phoenix Integration & Bruce Fad, PRICE Systems
Invitation only. Contact Dorothy Gladden, dorothy.e.gladden@lmco.com

April 12-14, 2005
2005 NASA Cost Analysis Symposium Presentations:
"Overview of PRICE Project Control Methods & Cost Estimating Tools"
Bill Mathis, PRICE Systems
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Tuesday April 26, 2005
Estimating Software Size
Part of INSightPLUS, Monthly Online Product Forums
FREE, 60 Minutes, 11:00 AM (EST)
Seating is limited. Reserve your seat today!
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Public Product Training (United States)
04/04: PRICE H - Hardware Project Estimating & Control (5 Days, Dayton, OH)
04/12: True S: Software Project Planning and Control (3 Days, Dayton, OH)
04/18: PRICE H - Hardware Project Estimating & Control (5 Days, Mt. Laurel, NJ)

Public Product Training (United Kingdom)
04/04: PRICE H - Hardware Project Estimating & Control (5 Days, United Kingdom)
04/11: True S: Software Project Planning and Control (3 Days, United Kingdom)
04/15: True S: Software Project Planning and Control (3 Days, United Kingdom)

Custom Training Courses
Software Project Planning and Control with True COCOMO II (2 Days)
This course is being tailored for on-site agency and contractor training

For additional details, please contact:
Katherine Richardson, 1.856.608.7206
katherine.richardson@pricesystems.com