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AGILE ALLIANCE OPENS EARLY REGISTRATION FOR AGILE 2009

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:12:05 +0000

Largest conference on Agile software development expands facilities
to accommodate the worldwide demand for Agile knowledge

PORTLAND, OR., Feb. 9, 2009 - The Agile Alliance, (www.agilealliance.org) a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting those who explore and apply Agile principles and practices, today announced early registration is now open for Agile 2009, scheduled for August 24 - 28 in Chicago (http://agile2009.agilealliance.org). In response to growing demand, the Agile Alliance has selected a larger venue and taken steps to scale the program up for more than 2,000 attendees.

"The Agile Conferences continues as the premiere event for the Agile community to assemble, share ideas and advance best practices that continue to revolutionize the way software is developed," said Johanna Rothman, Agile 2009 conference chair. "Initial interest in this year's conference is very strong and we're pleased to open early registration to allow people time to secure the best deals on travel and lodging."

In its seventh year, the Agile Conference provides independent software vendors, software consultants and in-house corporate development teams with the knowledge and shared experiences that lead to successful Agile programs. This year, the conference will broaden its scope to include an ever-increasing and diverse Agile community. Agile 2009 connects attendees with the foremost leaders in the Agile domain, enriching the collective body of knowledge and influencing the line of thought in the field. It encourages debate and fosters innovative ideas based on real-world implementations for executives, managers, software development practitioners and researchers from labs and academia.

The conference program is still accepting speaking submissions until Feb. 13, 2009. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit ideas and proposals for sessions via an online submission system at (http://agile2009.agilealliance.org/welcome).
Following core Agile principles, this year's program selection will incorporate an iterative feedback process. All proposals are available for review by the Agile community, enabling presenters to receive feedback and modify their abstracts up until the deadline.

For more information on Agile 2009 visit, http://agile2009.agilealliance.org and to register for the conference, visit http://www.agileregistration.org.

About the Agile Alliance
The Agile Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the concepts of Agile software development, as outlined in the (http://www.agilemanifesto.org/). With nearly 6,000 members located around the globe, the Agile Alliance is driven by the principles of Agile methodologies and the value they deliver to developers, organizations and end users. The Agile Alliance organizes the annual Agile Conference, the industry's leading event that attracts practitioners, academia, business and vendor-partner community members from around the globe. The Agile 2009 conference http://agile2009.agilealliance.org is set for August 24-28 in Chicago. For more information about the organization, visit http://www.agilealliance.org/

Agile Alliance Media Contact:
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Christie Denniston
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cdenniston@catapultpr-ir.com

AGILE 2008 CONFERENCE KICKS OFF IN TORONTO

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:10:35 +0000

Largest conference on Agile software development to feature 400 sessions

AGILE 2008 TORONTO, Ontario Canada - Aug. 4, 2008 - The Agile Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the concepts of Agile software development, today announced the kick-off of the industry's largest conference focused on Agile. The sixth annual conference will continue throughout the week of August 4 - 8 in Toronto at the Sheraton Centre Hotel (www.agile2008.org/). The Agile Conference provides independent software vendors, software consultants and in-house corporate development teams with the knowledge and shared experiences that lead to successful Agile programs.

As in year's past, the annual Agile conference has again proved itself to be the must attend event of the year for software development professionals looking to explore and succeed with Agile software development. With an expected attendance of more than 1,500 individuals, the conference is the premiere event for independent software vendors, software consultants and in-house corporate development teams interested in learning from Agile experts on how to successfully implement Agile methods.

"This year's conference has again witnessed strong attendee registration from large Fortune 1000 companies and international firms looking for the best and most current knowledge in Agile best practices," said Rachel Davies, program director for Agile 2008. "We look forward to yet another strong conference where attendees are encouraged to collaborate and share best practices in Agile software development."

Agile 2008 also offers a wide range of peer networking activities to help bring together the Agile development community; foster the exchange of ideas that promote the profound benefits the methodologies deliver; and, help drive momentum for the continued adoption of Agile practices.

Agile software development accentuates the use of rich collaboration and the frequent delivery of fully operational tested systems, as well as fostering the human component of software development. Agile focuses on delivering business value early in the project life cycle that is based on timely customer and market demands. Agile software development increasingly is being adopted by larger organizations as a means to bring distributed teams together on complex software development projects.

For more information on Agile 2008, or to register visit http://www.agile2008.org/

About the Agile Alliance
The Agile Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the concepts of Agile software development and helping organizations adopt those concepts. The concepts are outlined in the Manifesto for Agile Software Development. For more information about the organization, visit http://www.agilealliance.org/

Agile 2008 Media Contact:
Catapult PR-IR
Christie Denniston
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Cell: 303-827-5164

DANUBE™ TECHNOLOGIES LAUNCHES SCRUMCORE™ SERVICES DIVISION FOR COMPREHENSIVE SCRUM TRAINING AND COACHING

Added services and training staff helps software development
organizations build successful programs using Scrum

AGILE 2008 TORONTO, Ontario, Canada, Aug., 5, 2008 - Danube Technologies, Inc., (www.danube.com) the leader in software and training for the Scrum method of agile software development, today announced ScrumCORE^TM, its newly formed services division that addresses the entire continuum of Scrum implementations, from early stages to advanced enterprise programs.

In addition to growing its training staff to five Certified Scrum Trainers (CSTs), the ScrumCORE team now offers free webinar sessions for beginners and Certified Scrum Product Owner classes for Scrum professionals interested in improving their product ownership skills. Danube's product and services offerings help organizations become more successful using Scrum. The company's training services have been employed by organizations including Intel, Oracle, F5, and Microsoft Corporation.

"By adding free webinars for beginners and advanced enterprise-focused classes for experienced Scrum professionals, ScrumCORE has broadened its focus to speak to the needs of novice and advanced practitioners," explained Katie Playfair, Danube's director of client services. "ScrumCORE continues to provide strong support for our clients and is in the process of developing new ways to bring Scrum values, principles and practices to the software community as a whole."

Each year, Danube and its team of trainers conduct more than 100 public classes around the globe and continue to experience strong growth, especially throughout Europe. The ScrumCORE team also conducts a steady schedule of private, on-site training and coaching sessions to customers seeking support for organization-side transformations to Scrum.

Danube's ScrumCORE training and coaching services are offered in both public and private settings through comprehensive course offerings that include:

Free Scrum Introductory Webinars - These free Web sessions cover the basic and principles of Scrum and how organizations can get started using the methodology.
Certified ScrumMaster Course - This two-day course on the principles and practices of Scrum results in participants becoming Certified ScrumMasters.
Introduction to Agile and Scrum Course - This two-day course focuses on the rationale for agile and Scrum, rather than the specific practices taught in the certified course. This class is ideal for participants seeking a general overview of agile and Scrum methodologies, as well as a forum to discuss how suited these frameworks are for their organizations.
Product Owner Course - This two-day course is intended for Product Owners, business analysts, managers and executives. Occasionally, the Product Owner course will be offered as a third, optional day, following a two-day Certified ScrumMaster course. Some Product Owner courses are certified, in which participants will receive the Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) designation through the Scrum Alliance.

ScrumWorks® Implementation and Use Course - This is a one-day course that is often, but not always, taught in addition to a Certified ScrumMaster, Intro to Agile or Product Owner class. Participants will learn to install, configure and use ScrumWorks for planning and team meetings, release planning, metrics evaluation, and program management.

For a complete listing of Danube's ScrumCORE offerings please visit: www.danube.com/courses

About Danube Technologies
Founded in 2000, Danube provides software and training exclusively focused on the Scrum method of agile software development. The company's ScrumWorks® Pro and ScrumWorks Basic products are licensed to more than 92,000 software professionals worldwide, making it the most widely used software in the industry for managing Scrum projects. Danube complements its software offering with a comprehensive schedule of ScrumCORE^TM training courses, which are taught globally by Danube's five Certified Scrum Trainers. The company's on-site software delivery model makes it the leading choice for enterprises of all types, including large corporate and government organizations, which require the utmost in security, compliance, ease-of-use and customization. Danube's customers include Adobe, Amazon.com, AMD, F5, General Electric, HP, Intel, Intuit, Kofax, LexisNexis, Microsoft, Motorola, Oracle, QVC, Siemens, and Sun Microsystems. Danube is self-funded and has achieved steady organic growth as Scrum has emerged as the preferred agile method for developers and executives. The company is headquartered in Bellevue, Wash. and has a sales office in Portland, Ore. Please visit http://WWW.DANUBE.COM or call (503) 248-0800 for more information on Danube.

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Danube Press Contact:
Christie Denniston
Catapult PR-IR
Office: 303-581-7760, ext. 13
Cell: 303-827-5164
cdenniston@catapultpr-ir.com

Danube,Agile 2008,Agile,Scrum

DANUBE™ TECHNOLOGIES’ SCRUM EXPERTS SHARE ADVANCED THOUGHT LEADERSHIP AT AGILE 2008

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:12:16 +0000

Agile 2008 attendees can learn practical, actionable tips from renowned
industry experts Dan Rawsthorne and Jim Schiel

Who: Dan Rawsthorne
Certified Scrum Trainer
Danube Technologies, Inc. (www.danube.com)

Jim Schiel
Certified Scrum Trainer
Danube Technologies, Inc. (www.danube.com)

Danube and its ScrumCORE^TM training team, which consists of five Certified Scrum Trainers (CSTs), lead the industry in Scrum training and coaching. ScrumCORE training is delivered by respected industry thought leaders with deep, hands-on experience guiding organizations through Scrum transformations. Its course offerings include: Certified ScrumMaster Courses; Introduction to Agile and Scrum Courses; Certified and Uncertified Product Owner Courses; and ScrumWorks® Implementation and Use Courses. Danube is a silver sponsor for this year's Agile 2008 conference. (www.agile2008.org)

What: Dan Rawsthorne, PhD and Jim Schiel, two of Danube's five CSTs, will discuss the latest advancements in developing successful metrics for agile and scaling Scrum practices across the enterprise at the upcoming Agile 2008 conference. The Agile 2008 conference is the premier international conference in agile development.

Where: Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
123 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario M5H 2M9, Canada
To register visit: (http://www.agile2008.org)

Metrics for Agility
Presented by Dan Rawsthorne, PhD
Wed., Aug. 6
2:00 to 3:30 p.m. (Eastern)

Scaling Scrum for the Enterprise
Presented by Jim Schiel, CST
Wed., Aug. 6
9:30 to 10:00 a.m. (Eastern)

Contact: For more information on Danube or to set up an interview, please contact Christie Denniston at Catapult PR-IR (303) 581-7760, ext. 13 or cdenniston@catapultpr-ir.com