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November 2006


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Industry Events

November 30
Independent Government IT Project Validation
FREE 45-Minute Webinar & White Paper
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December 7
Half-day Breakfast Symposium on Affordability Management
Co-sponsored by the Canada Department of National Defense and PRICE Systems
Hilton Montreal Airport Hotel Learn more and register

On-Demand Webcasts

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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TrueConcepts
Establish validated historical project data, identify cost drivers, regress meaningful CERs and more
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White Papers

Calculating a Program Office's Return on Investment
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Software Sizing Techniques
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Tactical Benchmarking
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TruePlanning for IT Portfolio Management
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COST ESTIMATING

Breakfast Symposium: Hilton Montreal Airport Hotel December 7

Ivan Taylor from the Canada Department of National Defense and PRICE Systems President and CEO Anthony DeMarco will be among distinguished speakers at a half-day symposium on Affordability Management to be held December 7 at the Hilton Montreal Airport Hotel in Dorval, Canada. The free event, which includes a complimentary breakfast, will feature sessions on affordability challenges and solutions common to Canadian and U.S. decision makers responsible for Aerospace and Defense programs. Attendees will benefit from the latest insights on industry best practices and lessons learned to increase program visibility, minimize risk and cost, accelerate development, improve project control, and ensure "True Program Success."

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PROJECT CONTROL

Independent Government IT Project Validation Webinar

FREE 45-minute Webinar, White Paper, and Market Survey Report

Featuring Robert W. Young, retired Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army, who led the office that provided independent validation of major Army programs.

Date:Thursday, November 30, 2006
Time:11:00 - 11:45 AM (US EST)
Location:Online Webinar (passcode emailed upon registration)
Format:Interactive/Lecture
Facilitator:Larry Reagan, Vice President of Government Solutions Division, and Robert Young, Executive Director, PRICE Systems

The Office of Management and Budget requires all government agencies to perform a mandatory independent validation of cost, schedule, and performance goals for all programs over $5 million in value. PRICE Systems' Government Solutions Division, through an independently contracted market research study, took the pulse of Federal Program Managers to identify best practices and trends in cost management. In this Webinar, PRICE will share study results and provide an open interview with retired Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army Robert W. Young. Mr. Young will share his insights and experiences on how agencies and program managers can successfully implement a process responsive to the OMB requirement.

Learn how to:

  • Comply with OMB-mandated independent program validation
  • Define an independent program assessment
  • Successfully perform Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs)
  • Validate programs to keep them affordable and successful

After this Webinar, you will be better prepared to:

  • Begin the process of independent validation
  • Understand critical elements for successful validation
  • Understand some of the challenges to assimilating unbiased data and expert opinions into prudent decision-making

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KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

New Market Study: Government IT Executives Express Concern Over Program Budgets

According to a new market study conducted by PRICE Systems, only 18% of government IT executives participating in the study expressed confidence in their program budgets, with 69% reporting that they typically notice problems about midway through their programs. These and other results of the study, entitled "A Cracked Foundation," will be discussed as part of PRICE Systems' free on-line Webinar on Independent Government Project Validation to be held from 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. (US EST) on November 30.

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PRICE Systems 2007 International Training Schedule

The Training Course Schedule for PRICE Systems' training facility in Hook, Hampshire, U.K. has been released. The Hook facility, as do all PRICE training facilities, also offers on-site training upon request. Expert instruction provided by PRICE Training enables using PRICE Models most effectively for considering cost estimating and project control alternatives that ensure success of complex, high-visibility programs in both government and commercial sectors. Certifications are awarded at the completion of each course. PRICE Systems also augments formal training with on-demand Webcasts that feature independent online access to expert insights and instruction on selected Program Affordability Management topics.

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