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Borland (www.borland.com)
delivers application development organizations
best-of-breed solutions that address the complete
application lifecycle. In doing so, Borland is helping
organizations achieve Software Delivery Optimization,
aligning the people, processes, and technology required
to maximize the business value of software-transforming
software development from an art form into a managed
business process.
Borland solutions are aimed at all phases of the
application delivery lifecycle - plan, define, design,
develop, and test - with an integrated platform aligning
core functionality for the specific roles within the
application lifecycle - manager, analyst, architect,
developer, and tester. This comprehensive offering,
addressing the broadest set of application delivery
capabilities, positions Borland to help align software
development organizations with the goals of the
enterprise.
Complex systems, changing business objectives, and
distributed teams - all point to the need for a solution
that minimizes risk by transforming software development
into a managed business process. Borland Core SDP? is
a process- and roles-centric platform for application
lifecycle management, enabling IT organizations to
transform their software development into a managed
business process. Role-optimized solutions tightly
integrated into a common platform deliver control and
visibility at each step of the application lifecycle
while ensuring constant alignment with overall business
objectives through connected software delivery
processes.
Given this emphasis on process, Borland's support of
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Thompson Technologies, Inc. (TTI)(www.ttinc.net)
is a professional IT workforce solutions company dedicated to providing clients with
the industry's best staffing, executive search, outplacement and managed services.
Founded in 1995 by David Thompson, the company's prosperity is a reflection of its
long-term client relationships and a passion for excellence, and uncompromising
adherence to core values.
This year, Thompson Technologies marks its 12th Anniversary. "Success has come by
forming lasting partnerships with clients and continually keeping their business goals
and objectives in mind," says David Thompson. "We work hard to establish winning
situations for our clients. We are known for providing a complete portfolio of flexible
workforce solutions. Our team works closely with our clients to address each of their
requirements.
Thompson Technologies was named an INC 500 winner in 2000 and 2001, recognizing the
firm among America's fastest growing privately held companies. The company was also among
the winners of The Purple Squirrel 100 Awards, given to firms who show significant growth
within the staffing industry. Thompson Technologies was also named Atlanta's Top Ten Best
Places to Work for 2005 and 2006, by Atlanta Business Chronicle.
Thompson Technologies began with "lots of faith" and a vision to provide clients with
the best IT professionals in the industry. The company's values provide a solid foundation
as Thompson continues to build a reputation for consistently delivering exceptional workforce
solutions to clients. Our values combined with our professional expertise in workforce
solutions define what we call the 'Thompson Technologies Experience" - a way of serving our
clients, associates and community.
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Scientific Games (www.scientificgames.com)
is a platinum sponsor of Atlanta SPIN. It is a global
marketing and technology leader in the lottery,
pari-mutuel, and telecommunications industries, with
products and
services ranging from design, production and marketing of instant lottery tickets;
management of online lottery systems; development and commercialization of licensed
and other proprietary game entertainment for all lottery product channels; provision
of pari-mutuel wagering and venue management services for racetracks and off-track
betting facilities; and production of prepaid cellular phone cards.
The Quality Mission of Scientific Games is to produce
quality products on time and within budget through
continuous process improvement at all levels of the
organization. The company leverages industry best practices
such as
North American Association of State and Provisional
Lotteries (NASPL), Project Management Body of Knowledge
(PMBoK), Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) and ISO Standards to guide its
continuous improvement journey. The company is the first lottery vendor to achieve
certification in the two areas of the NASPL Quality Assurance (QA) Best Practices:
Requirements Definition and Development Process. |
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Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU or
Southern Polytechnic), located in
Mariettain the Metro Atlanta area, is a place where students are educated for life and for
leadership in an increasingly technological world. Freshmen at
the university have an average SAT score that is the third highest within the state
university system in Georgia
. The
School of Computing and Software Engineering
has two departments. The
Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering offers BS and BA
degrees in Computer Science, a BS in Software Engineering, an MS in Computer Science,
an MS in Software Engineering, and several credit-based undergraduate and graduate
certificate programs.
The department has been using state of the art technologies, such as SMART
Boards, Blackboard Vista, Wimba Live Classroom,
podcasting, etc., and only after careful consideration,
embarked on delivering selected programs online. Two credit-based
certificate programs - the Graduate Transition Certificate in Computer Science (GTCCS)
and the Graduate Certificate in Software Engineering (GCSWE) - are offered fully
online. Other programs are in consideration for online offering.
All these programs are available in regular, face-to-face format, as well.
The Department of Information Technology
offers a BS in Information Technology, a BAS in Information Technology, an MS in
Information Technology, and several credit-based undergraduate and graduate certificate
programs. The department participates in the
WebBSIT consortium, which offers a web-based BSIT program.
In addition the MS program in Information Technology is in development for a full
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Thompson Technologies, Inc. (TTI)(www.ttinc.net)
is a professional IT workforce solutions company dedicated to providing clients with
the industry's best staffing, executive search, outplacement and managed services.
Founded in 1995 by David Thompson, the company's prosperity is a reflection of its
long-term client relationships and a passion for excellence, and uncompromising
adherence to core values.
This year, Thompson Technologies marks its 12th Anniversary. "Success has come by
forming lasting partnerships with clients and continually keeping their business goals
and objectives in mind," says David Thompson. "We work hard to establish winning
situations for our clients. We are known for providing a complete portfolio of flexible
workforce solutions. Our team works closely with our clients to address each of their
requirements.
Thompson Technologies was named an INC 500 winner in 2000 and 2001, recognizing the
firm among America's fastest growing privately held companies. The company was also among
the winners of The Purple Squirrel 100 Awards, given to firms who show significant growth
within the staffing industry. Thompson Technologies was also named Atlanta's Top Ten Best
Places to Work for 2005 and 2006, by Atlanta Business Chronicle.
Thompson Technologies began with "lots of faith" and a vision to provide clients with
the best IT professionals in the industry. The company's values provide a solid foundation
as Thompson continues to build a reputation for consistently delivering exceptional workforce
solutions to clients. Our values combined with our professional expertise in workforce
solutions define what we call the 'Thompson Technologies Experience" - a way of serving our
clients, associates and community.
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Alderon Consulting, Inc. (www.AlderonConsulting.com)
works with product developers and
technology service providers to innovate business process improvement
and change management solutions. Whether your goals are compliance,
governance, business alignment, process improvement or re-engineering,
our highly tailorable benchmarking, consulting and training services
enable you to rapidly achieve results. Our focus areas include Product
Development, Service Delivery, Project Management, Engineering
Management, and Work Environment. This focus has enabled solutions in
client programs that encompass: engineering, management, outsourcing,
quality, measurement, process improvement, and training. We employ
state-of-the-art models including American Society for Quality (ASQ)
tools. And we are closely affiliated with Carnegie Mellon
University's Software Engineering Institute and an SEI Transition Partner
organization for delivery of Capability Maturity Model Integration
(CMMI) based training and appraisal services. With more than a decade
of experience, our Atlanta-based practice now spans commercial product
development, information technology, government contractor, and
research organizations of all sizes and all maturity levels worldwide.
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American Systems' (www.americansystems.com)
world-class service delivery methodology allows us to implement best practice
models, methods and tools, including: CMMI, ISO, ITIL, ASQ, CMII, PSM, 6-
sigma, Lean, Agile, CoBIT, PMI, and others.
We affect the rapid transfer of knowledge to client organizations by building selfsustaining
systems for continuous improvement in quality, efficiency and return on
investment (ROI) in software management and development.
Our cost effective, customized, collaborative approach helps our clients realize the
benefits of implementing a comprehensive plan for PI in their organizations.
Our senior consultants average 20+ years of industry related experience within a broad
range of market sectors including: telecom, aerospace, finance, health care, utilities,
retail. We participate on, and are authorized to provide these services through, the
industry's recognized governing boards.
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an SEI Partner and a registered ISO 9001-2000 company.
We are employee-owned, have been profitable throughout our 30 year history, and have
over 1500 dedicated staff members in 24 offices nationwide.
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AGSI (www.agsi.com)
is a Management and Technology Consulting company
headquartered in Atlanta, GA. Founded in 1981, AGSI
assists companies in achieving sustainable business
value by providing the right balance of expertise,
business process and technology solutions.
AGSI partners with its clients for long-term
relationships based on the company's core values of
Integrity, Quality and Partnership. AGSI's service
offerings include: Business Process Improvement;
Enterprise Program Management; Organizational Change
Management; Application Development & Management;
Project Management; and Systems Integration.
Their clients span across the United States and include
midsized to Fortune 100 organizations across a range of
industries, such as financial services, health care,
hospitality, technology and transportation/logistics.
AGSI's consultants average 16 years of experience and
their vendor neutrality ensures that their client's best
interest is their top priority.
AGSI is a proud sponsor of Atlanta SPIN. |
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CDI (
www.cdicorp.com)
is a leading provider of engineering and information technology
outsourcing solutions and professional staffing. With more than
50 years in the industry and an extensive network of offices, recruiters
and technical professionals, CDI helps Fortune 1000 clients in targeted
vertical markets improve profitability and efficiency by allowing them
to focus on their core competencies. Operating units include CDI
Engineering Solutions, a provider of high-value engineering outsourcing
services to clients in key industries; CDI IT Solutions, offering a full
suite of IT staffing and IT outsourcing solutions; CDI AndersElite
Limited, a professional staffing and services firm focusing on the
construction and engineering markets in the United Kingdom; and,
Management Recruiters International, Inc., one of the world's largest
executive search and recruitment organizations with 1,000 MRINetworkT
offices in over 35 countries.
With more than 50 years in the industry and annual revenues in excess
of $1 billion, CDI has the expertise, speed and scale to help clients
achieve a faster and higher return on capital investment.
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Founded in 1976, CGI (
www.cgi.com)
is a world-class leader in Information Technology and
business process services with the expertise and
capabilities to serve the needs of businesses and
governments of all sizes. CGI and its affiliated
companies employ 25,000 professionals with 100 offices
serving clients in 16 countries. CGI provides end-to-end
services through its flexible and cost-efficient
delivery model that combines on-site and off-site
operations to meet client-specific needs.
CGI's track record of on-time and on-budget delivery is
rooted in the CGI Management Foundation, which
encompasses our ISO-9001 certified client, member
(employee) and shareholder management frameworks. It
adapts to the client's way of conducting business, which
is the least disruptive to them and maintains their
control of strategic functions. Additionally, some
engagements have also been formally certified at CMM and
CMMI Level 3 by an external appraiser. An SEI certified
lead appraiser and certified Introduction to CMMI course
instructor with over 20 years of practical knowledge
also provides oversight to many of the engagements.
As an SEI transition partner, CGI has sponsored the
Atlanta SPIN for several years to support process
improvement activities and collaboration of best
practices, such as the Capability Maturity Model
Integration (CMMI) and others, in the Atlanta metro
region.
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Natural SPI www.NaturalSPI.com
is an extraordinary consulting firm that will help your
organization achieve its process improvement goals without the high
cost and high pain usually associated with such change.
Using an unprecedented approach to CMM/CMMI-based process improvement
and project management, we transfer to you the knowledge you need to
successfully plan and manage your SPI project or program. You will
achieve your process improvement goals, and you will do so faster,
less expensively, and with greater positive impact than with traditional approaches.
Finally, you don?t want your continued success in process improvement to be dependent
on individuals, including your consultants. After we?ve worked with your organization,
you?ll probably want us back, but you won?t need us ? and that?s a good thing!
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TechDiscovery (www.techdiscovery.com)
develops applications for world-class software and technology-based services companies companies
whose business depends on commercial-grade software delivered on time and on budget.
Our team's proven experience in building successful technology businesses provides the
foundation for delivering a comprehensive set of software development services. Our TDFlex
methodology leverages the learning of hundreds of projects in numerous industries, and
provides our clients with a framework for success.
We're TechDiscovery .. Capturing ideas. Delivering software.
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