******************************************************* SEMINAR: SOFTWARE ACQUISITION & DEVELOPMENT ******************************************************* NEW FALL �97 SEMINARS SW ACQUISITION & DEVELOPMENT: It�s A Whole New World! - Acquisition Reform has introduced a variety of concepts (not always consistent with each other)! - The U.S. Gov. wants contractors to propose Non-Gov. Stds. & Industry-wide practices! - There has been an EXPLOSION of NON-Gov. stds., maturity models, and other software "tools"; each promising the "way to software heaven!" AS ACQUIRER, DEVELOPER, OR SUPPORT ORG. YOU NEED TO KNOW WHAT�S HAPPENING & ALL YOUR OPTIONS!!! Schedule: - HUNTSVILLE, AL: Sep. 17-18, 1997 - WASHINGTON, DC: Sep. 23-24, 1997 - SAN DIEGO, CA: Oct. 21-22, 1997 REGISTRATION (Day 1): 7:45 - 8:00 A.M. PRESENTATION: 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 p.m. COSTS: (in $US) Includes handout materials, presentation, coffee, tea, danish, muffins, soda, candy, and fruit. Lunch on your own. Early Prepayment Discounts: $945 - Individual Payment received within 15 days of event or earlier. $845 - Rate per person for team of 3 or more from the same organization. Payment received within 15 days of event or earlier. Standard Fees: $995 - Individual Payment received within 14 days of event or later. $895 - Rate per person for team of 3 or more from the same organization. Payment received within 14 days of event or later. * Government personnel using purchase orders (e.g. DD Form 1556) pay the $995/individual or $895/team rates. Instructor: DAVID S. MAIBOR The BEST U.S. Instructor & Consultant On software acquisition and development. Principal author of DOD-STD-2167. ******************************************************* WHY OUR SEMINARS ARE THE BEST!!! ******************************************************* - INSTRUCTOR: Mr. Maibor has over 18 years of experience on numerous projects, and is an executive member on the software standards committees. He has conducted HUNDREDS of training courses for THOUSANDS of Government and Industry personnel (throughout the U.S. & Canada, and in Europe and the Middle East), and consulted on many projects both in the Government and commercial sectors. - PRESENTATION: Our presentation is a DETAILED OVERVIEW packed with concise, easy to use information. - HANDOUTS: We provide over 1200 pages (10 lbs.) of material including presentation, management overview with briefing notes, supplementary readings, sample RFP material illustrating different tailoring approaches, the latest standards, an exclusive Tailoring Checklist, and an exclusive Software Standards Newsletter! - We provide THE seminars dedicated to giving you the richest learning experience, and the MOST comprehensive, useful materials. ******************************************************* WHAT YOU TAKE HOME!!! ******************************************************* - EIA/IEEE J-STD-016 & ISO/IEC 12207: A complete copy of the current standards & associated product descriptions (DIDs). - Electronic Copy Information: Invaluable ftp & www site and electronic bulletin board information. - Management Overview: A Management Overview presentation with briefing notes for attendees to use after the tutorial. - Exclusive Tailoring Checklist: Our exclusive Tailoring Checklist based on all the tailoring opportunities discussed in the presentation. - Tutorial Notebook: A comprehensive tabbed 3-ring binder with presentation, acronym list, sample RFP, standards, supplementary readings, and MUCH MORE!! (Including an attractive tote bag to carry back all the materials.) - Exclusive Software Standards Newsletter. Our unique newsletter filled with useful tidbits of information. - PERSONALIZED Certificate Of Completion: Mailed upon course completion. ******************************************************* WHAT YOU WILL LEARN!!! ******************************************************* After attending this seminar, you will: 1) Understand the latest DoD policy and be able to apply concrete Tailoring examples to future software efforts. 2) Understand the multitude of software standards/models/assessment tools/publications available for use as Acquirer or Developer. 3) Understand the role software standards may play; whether applying them on an acquisition or using them to establish/improve an internal software development process. 4) Understand the status of the latest software dev. standards, including "U.S. 12207" & ISO/IEC 15504 (SPICE). ******************************************************* COURSE OUTLINE: ******************************************************* I Acquisition Exercise II Background - Different Software domains - U.S. DOD Acquisition Reform Themes III So Many Options - Use of Stds. (J-STD-016/ISO12207/"US 12207"/ISO Stds/IEEE Stds) - Use of Improvement/Assessment Models IV Key Decisions As Developer & Acquirer - How to select stds/models - Degree of "standardization" - Compliance vs. eclectic approach - Acquirer/Developer Relationships - Acquisition Issues - Real-life Examples V Acquisition Exercise ******************************************************* WHAT OUR RECENT ATTENDEES SAY: ******************************************************* S. Michael Gayle, HUGHES INFORMATION SYSTEMS: "The best source of information on the complex and perplexing subject of software development standards." (3/97) Pierre Tremblay, DEPT. OF NATIONAL DEFENCE, CANADA: "I am amazedQ You talked about software standards for 2 days and managed to get my undivided attention." (3/97) Ray Green, LOCKHEED MARTIN: "Material was presented very clearly and concisely. Organization of material was easy to follow." (3/97) Jeannine Williams, USA SSDC: "The course gave me critical, up to date information on the new software standards that I couldn�t get anywhere else." (4/97) David Young, SCI SYSTEMS: "[Instructor has] excellent related experience and knowledge which came across in an educational experience." (4/97) Douglas Sellers, USAF ASC: "Great information including great Background info." (4/97) Bonnie Carpentino, QSI: "I gained a much better/more thorough understanding of the similarities and differences between MIL-STD-498 & J-STD-016." (4/97) Kenneth Tucker, KEARFOTT GUIDANCE & NAVIGATION CORP.:"Provided a well-organized overview of the contents and intent of new software standards and of the differences amongst them." (4/97) ******************************************************* TO REGISTER, COMPLETE THIS FORM ******************************************************* Name: Company/Organization: Street: Mail Code: City State Zip Code Phone: When I attend the seminar I am most interested in learning: Topics (specify) __ Check payable to: "David Maibor Associates, Inc." enclosed __ Charge to: __ Amer. Express __ Visa __ Mastercard __ Diners Club Card Number: Expiration Date: Card Holder Signature I will attend (please check one) __ Huntsville, AL. Sep. 17-18, 1997 __ Washington, D.C. Sep. 23-24, 1997 __ San Diego, CA. Oct. 21-22, 1997 ******************************************************* SITE INFORMATION ******************************************************* OVERNIGHT HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: Reserve at least four weeks in advance and request the DAVID MAIBOR ASSOCIATES" group discount rate from the hotel listed below. (The presentation will be at the hotel below.) Huntsville, AL: Sep. 17-18, 1997 Huntsville Hilton 401 Williams Ave. Huntsville, AL (205) 533-1400 Washington, DC: Sep. 23-24, 1997 Holiday Inn (For overnight guests, the group rate includes breakfast) 1960 Chain Bridge McLean, VA (703) 893-2100 San Diego, CA: Oct. 21-22, 1997 Doubletree Hotel 7450 Hazard Center Dr. San Diego, CA (619) 297-5466 ******************************************************* FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER, Contact: ******************************************************* David S. Maibor David Maibor Associates, Inc. (DMA) P.O. Box 846 Needham, MA 02194 Tel. (617) 449-6554 FAX (617) 455-8928 Email MaiborD@aol.com URL: http://members.aol.com/MaiborD/intro.html