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AGILE ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES CONFERENCE PROGRAM FOR AGILE2013

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:56:01 +0000

More than 1,100 submissions for Agile2013 focus on Agile success

PORTLAND, Ore., April 30, 2013 – The Agile Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the advancement of Agile software development principles and practices, today announced its full conference program for Agile2013. The finalized schedule is available for review at (http://agile2013.agilealliance.org/program/). Agile2013, the world’s largest conference for Agile teams, developers, managers and executives, will take place Aug. 5-9 in Nashville (http://agile2013.agilealliance.org ) at the beautiful Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Convention Center.

“With more than 1,100 program session submissions this year, and only 210 able to make the cut, we believe this year’s program is a very strong one,” said Kent McDonald, Agile2013 conference chair. “I want to personally thank everyone who submitted a submission proposal and all of the reviewers from the community that commented and provided feedback throughout the program development process. It is inspiring to see continued passion and momentum from our industry, and how the value and impact Agile-based methods are building for developers and their organizations.”

Each year the Agile Conference brings together impassioned technologists that are dedicated to solving real-world problems and delivering tangible value to their organizations through Agile software development. As Agile methods mature deeper into IT organizations, this year’s Agile2013 conference celebrates “getting Agile done,” and the committed practitioners that have led the industry to build better software faster. While Agile2013 offers the greatest breadth of learning and content of any industry event, this year’s program focuses on sharing experiences, ideas and creativity for “doing” Agile in a useful and meaningful way. The Agile2013 program is presented through multiple ‘tracks’ to provide participants with a focused area of interest while offering attendees a wide variety of topics to choose from. The biggest addition to this year’s conference is the new DevOps track.

For more information about Agile2013, its conference program and to register for the event, please visit (www.agile2013.com).

Share this: The #Agile2013 program is out! Check out this year’s lineup at (http://agile2013.agilealliance.org/program/) About Agile Alliance

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, Agile Alliance is driven by the principles of Agile methodologies and the value delivered to developers, organizations and end users. 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 Agile2013 Conference is scheduled for August 5-9 in Nashville. For more information about the organization, please visit (http://www.agilealliance.org/).

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

COLLABNET EXPERTS TO PRESENT SCRUM AND AGILE BEST PRACTICES FOR ENTERPRISES AT 2013 SCRUM GATHERING LAS VEGAS

CollabNet’s Laszlo Szalvay, Angela Druckman and Adam Weisbart will host three separate sessions on how organizations can use Scrum to solve and manage complex business problems

Who:

Laszlo Szalvay VP of Scrum Business CollabNet (www.collab.net)

Szalvay oversees the global Scrum business, drives Agile and ALM integration, and leads Scrum-based initiatives at CollabNet. He is a leading expert in Scrum and was CEO and co-founder of Danube Technologies, Inc. prior to joining CollabNet.

Angela Druckman CollabNet Certified Scrum Trainer and Agile Process Mentor (www.collab.net)

As a Certified Scrum Trainer and Agile Process Mentor, Druckman specializes in Agile transformation, helping teams and organizations all over the world improve their competitive position and effectiveness through agility. Druckman is the author of 30 Days to Better Agile: Effective Strategies for Getting Results Fast Using Scrum, which helps individuals, teams and organizations achieve sustainable success with Agile-based projects.

Adam Weisbart CollabNet Certified Scrum Trainer and Agile Coach (www.collab.net)

Weisbart is a Certified Scrum Trainer and Agile Coach based in San Francisco. He is passionate about helping groups create spaces in which they can thrive together. He has created several training modules including Build Your Own Scrum, which is used by trainers around the world to teach Scrum from the back of the room. Weisbart is the author of the upcoming book Agile Antipatterns: The Scrum Master's Guide to Traps, Tripwires, & Treachery.

What:

“Making Scrum Stick in Regulated Industries” Tues., May 7, 2013 from 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. Pacific Room: Paloverde A As workplaces evolve and Scrum becomes more commonplace, regulated industries increasingly face the challenge of keeping pace with technological advances and complying to industry standards. This interactive session focuses on how Scrum framework can be used to navigate the obstacles of compliance. In this forward looking presentation, Szalvay will walk attendees through various ways in which Scrum can be properly executed in regulated industries.

“Paging Dr. Scrum: Diagnosing Problems in the Agile Organization” Speaker: Angela Druckman Mon., May 6, 2013 from 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. Pacific Room: Mesquite 1-3 “Our main problem doing Scrum is…” Agile coaches know that those new to Scrum often complete this sentence by describing symptoms rather than the root causes of their issues. It is hard to solve a difficult, multifaceted problem when you are in the middle of it. Enter the Agile coach. In this session, for both internal Agile coaches and those who work with external clients, Druckman will provide techniques to get to the root causes of common problems with Scrum and share best practices to help clients move their businesses forward.

“Agile Antipatterns: The Scrum Master's Guide to Traps, Tripwires, and Treachery” Speaker: Adam Weisbart Mon., May 6, 2013 from 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. Pacific Room: Paloverde A It is essential for all development team members to know the basics of Scrum but a good ScrumMaster must be skilled at dealing with Agile Antipatterns quickly to help his or her team and the organization move forward. In this session, Weisbart will detail how to identify an Agile Antipattern and attendees will leave with a powerful set of tools to assist them in defusing antipatterns in the field.

Weisbart will also facilitate the “Open Space: The Magic of Collaboration” sessions on Wed., May 8, 2013 during the event.

Where:

Scrum Gathering Las Vegas 2013 Westin – Las Vegas 160 East Flamingo Road Las Vegas, NV 89109 (http://www.westinvegas.com/)

Share:

#CollabNet Laszlo Szalvay @Ewok_BBQ Angela Druckman @AngelaDruckman and Adam Weisbart @Weisbart to speak at Scrum Gathering #sglas

Info:

For more information on Scrum Gathering Las Vegas, please follow this link: (http://www.scrumalliance.com/events/610-las-vegas-)

To arrange an interview with Szalvay, Druckman or Weisbart or to speak with them about their respective presentations, please contact Christie Denniston, APR at Catapult PR-IR: Office: 303-581-7760 Cell: 303-827-5164 Email: (cdenniston@catapultpr-ir.com) Twitter: @prhightech

COLLABNET’S LAURENCE SWEENEY TO OUTLINE ENTERPRISE GIT ADOPTION AND ITS IMPACT ON DEVOPS AT CHEFCONF 2013

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:17:51 +0000

Sweeney will share how IT organizations can maximize the benefits of Git

Who:

Laurence Sweeney Vice President, Enterprise Transformation (www.collab.net)

Sweeney helps CollabNet’s enterprise customers adopt and scale Agile practices and DevOps programs. He has more than 25 years of software development experience, including director of software at HP. At CollabNet, his broad-based technical and business experience helps global enterprises transform existing methodologies using Agile and DevOps-based principles.

What:

Why the (legacy) Enterprise is Scared of Git – and what you can do about it Fri., April 26 at 4:30 p.m. PDT ChefConf 2013 (http://chefconf.opscode.com/)

Developers love Git, corporations less so. The war over tools can be a huge distraction in moving to a DevOps environment that is collaborative and automated. During his presentation, Sweeney will outline the common reasons why Git in particular, and tooling in general, can generate so much controversy. During this presentation, attendees will gain a firm understanding of the pros and cons of Git development, the common concerns of using Git in the enterprise, and practical, useful approaches for adopting this popular open source technology within larger IT environments and in the context of DevOps.

In addition to Sweeney’s presentation, CollabNet’s Nick Gulrajani and Paul Peissner will lead a discussion on enterprise examples of hybrid IT and DevOps on Thurs., April 25 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. PDT. CollabNet is a gold sponsor at ChefConf 2013 and will exhibit at booth #108.

Where:

ChefConf 2013 Hyatt Regency San Francisco 5 Embarcadero Center San Francisco, CA 94111 (http://sanfranciscoregency.hyatt.com/)

Share:

#CollabNet and Laurence Sweeney to speak on #Enterprise #Git and #DevOps at #ChefConf 2013

Info:

To arrange an interview with Sweeney or to speak with him about his presentation, please contact Christie Denniston, APR at Catapult PR-IR: Office: 303-581-7760 Cell: 303-827-5164 Email: (cdenniston@catapultpr-ir.com) Twitter: @prhightech

TASKTOP INTRODUCES TASKTOP SYNC CONNECTOR FOR CA CLARITY PPM™ AT CA WORLD

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:37:02 +0000

New connector connects business and development disciplines

CA WORLD, LAS VEGAS, NV, April 21, 2013, Tasktop Technologies, the industry leader for ALM integration, today announced Tasktop Sync Connector for CA Clarity PPM at the CA World 2013 conference. The new connector extends Tasktop integration capabilities to CA Technologies portfolio and project management product, CA Clarity™ PPM, to connect portfolio and project management disciplines to software development. The integration of CA Clarity PPM with the software delivery tool chain will help IT organizations synchronize business priorities with development activities and progress. The result is reduced project completion times by ensuring efforts are allocated to the highest priority activities, elimination of costly and error-prone manual processes, and comprehensive cross-discipline reporting that will facilitate better collaboration between the PMO and development teams. “The adoption of Lean approaches to software delivery has dramatically increased the iteration speed of software projects and introduced a new set of developer-centric task management tools,” said Mik Kersten, co-founder and CEO of Tasktop. “To ensure that software delivery is connected to strategy, it is key to integrate the tools used by the PMO to those used for software development. Tasktop Sync Connector for CA Clarity PPM provides real-time integration between these two tool chains, ensuring the software delivery process meets business goals and objectives, and becomes the basis for competitive advantage.” Tasktop Sync provides real-time, bi-directional and fully automated synchronization between ALM tools. It is already included with CA Clarity Agile and CA Clarity Requirements. With the new Tasktop Sync Connector for CA Clarity PPM, organizations have the ability to extend the overall Clarity integration capabilities to connect CA Clarity PPM with third-party tools used throughout the software lifecycle. The technology will help development organizations become better connected with business activities that were previously separated by process, tooling and culture gaps. Business stakeholders will benefit by having a more meaningful role in the development process due to improved visibility and timely status updates. Tasktop Sync Connector for CA Clarity PPM provides the following: • Progress and status reporting – closes the loop on status reporting, with CA Clarity PPM being able to report on work items that are being updated in other tools. • Visibility – provides automated cross-function visibility and traceability between CA Clarity PPM and software development work items throughout the lifecycle. • Control– ensures that development efforts are in sync with business objectives and that status changes are recognized and managed in the appropriate tool. • Productivity – removes the manual steps that connect the PMO to development by providing automated integration between disparate groups. Tasktop Sync Connector for CA Clarity PPM will be available on May 10th and demos of the technology are available at Tasktop booth #253 at CA World 2013. This first release will include support for connecting CA Clarity PPM to IBM Rational Team Concert, Microsoft Team Foundation Server, Atlassian JIRA, HP Quality Center and HP ALM. Share this: #Tasktop new Sync Connector for #CA Clarity PPM at #CAworld bridges dev and business, #PPM in #Agile www.tasktop.com About Tasktop Technologies Tasktop Technologies is the industry leader for ALM integration. It invented the task-focused interface and created the Eclipse Mylyn project, which transformed the IDE into a developer productivity and ALM collaboration platform. Building on Mylyn, Tasktop unifies the ALM landscape through ALM partnerships that connect leading Agile, enterprise ALM and open source tools. Commercially, Tasktop Sync provides real-time bidirectional and fully automated synchronization between ALM servers, and Tasktop Dev is the developer-centric ALM interface for the Eclipse and Visual Studio IDEs. Tasktop recently launched the Software Lifecycle Integration (SLI) initiative to connect the entire software delivery lifecycle, consisting of a new technical architecture and data model, repeatable design patterns and a new open source project called Eclipse Mylyn m4. For more information about Tasktop and SLI please visit: http://tasktop.com

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CATAPULT PR-IR NAMED AGILE ALLIANCE’S PUBLIC RELATIONS AGENCY OF RECORD FOR SEVENTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:26:00 +0000

Catapult’s 14 years of industry experience helps Agile Alliance promote the benefits of Agile and position its annual conference as the foremost event for practitioners and executives

Boulder, Colo., April 3, 2013 – Catapult PR-IR (www.catapultpr-ir.com), a leader in public relations services for technology companies, today announced it has been selected as the Agile Alliance’s agency of record for the seventh consecutive year to provide public relations services and counsel. The Agile Alliance (http://www.agilealliance.org) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the advancement of Agile software development principles and practices. Catapult provides strategic support for ongoing Agile Alliance initiatives and programs, international events and on-site support for the industry’s leading annual conference, including this year’s Agile2013 Conference in Nashville, Tenn. “I can’t think of another PR firm that has as much experience within the Agile industry and community as Catapult, and that knowledge has helped the Agile Alliance promote its good work around the globe,” said Phil Brock, managing director for the Agile Alliance. “Relationships are a cornerstone to the Agile community and we are extremely pleased to continue our long-standing relationship with the team at Catapult.” Catapult began its own Agile journey when it helped launch Rally Software in 2004 as the first SaaS-based software for managing what was then a grassroots-led industry initiative. Its team members attended and provided counsel at the first Agile Conference in Denver, and it has provided PR support for every conference since. Currently, Catapult represents industry leaders CollabNet (Enterprise Cloud Development, Agile, ALM) and Tasktop Technologies (ALM integration). Catapult also has provided support to other companies within the industry, including: Danube, ThoughtWorks, SolutionsIQ, Jama Software and independent consultant and luminary Dean Leffingwell. “It has been awesome to watch the Agile development movement mature over the years and to work with the Agile Alliance to promote the benefits of iterative software delivery methods,” said Guy Murrel, co-founder and principal at Catapult. “Our seven-year partnership has been successful for both parties, and we look forward to continued success during the coming years.” Share This Story: #AgileAlliance and #Catapultpr celebrate seven years of partnership of promoting the benefits of #Agile About Agile Alliance 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, Agile Alliance is driven by the principles of Agile methodologies and the value delivered to developers, organizations and end users. 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 Agile2013 conference is scheduled for Aug. 5-9 in Nashville, Tenn. For more information about the organization, please visit (http://www.agilealliance.org). About Catapult PR-IR Catapult PR-IR provides strategic public relations and investor relations services exclusively for technology companies. Catapult helps its clients establish new market positions that are shared by only an elite few within their industry. The firm has won numerous awards, including PRSA's Gold Pick Award, Holmes Report's "Best Agency to Work For" award and the Boulder County Business Report's Mercury 100 Fastest Growing Companies Award. Catapult's client roster includes the Agile Alliance, TapInfluence, CollabNet, FreeWave Technologies, Inovonics, JNBridge, SparkFun Electronics and Tasktop Technologies. For more information on Catapult, call 303-581-7760 or visit the company's Web site at (www.catapultpr-ir.com). ### Media Contact: Catapult PR-IR Mary Cochran 303-581-7760 Mcochran@catapultpr-ir.com

TASKTOP TECHNOLOGIES’ GROWTH IN INTEGRATING THE SOFTWARE LIFECYCLE LEADS TO SECOND LISTING AS ‘READY TO ROCKET’ COMPANY

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:45:51 +0000

Ready to Rocket recognizes top, private British Columbia companies poised for revenue growth

VANCOUVER, BC, March 21, 2013 – Tasktop Technologies (www.tasktop.com), creators of the Eclipse Mylyn open source tools and a leader in Agile ALM integration and productivity today announced it has been named to Ready to Rocket’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) list for the second year in a row (www.readytorocket.com). The list is comprised of fast growing, private companies in the British Columbia, technology sector. “Tasktop is committed to growing an industry-changing tech company in British Columbia,” said Mik Kersten, creator or Eclipse Mylyn and CEO of Tasktop. “Last year was great one for the company, and it’s fantastic to see our employees recognized by Ready to Rocket for their hard work as we plan for an even bigger 2013.” Tasktop plays a vital role in the information technology industry. It solves a major challenge for enterprises who increasingly have to deliver software as a core activity of what they do through its tools and platforms that integrate the data flow between disparate people, processes and technologies. One of the hottest companies in the software development sector, it is self-funded and continues to grow organically. It currently has more than 50 employees working in offices in Vancouver, Austin, Texas and throughout Europe. Tasktop has received a variety of awards recognizing its success and innovation, including a spot on Ready to Rocket’s 2012 ICT list and a Technology Impact Award for Emerging Company of the Year in 2012 (www.bctia.org). The Ready to Rocket lists require several months of detailed analysis. These unique, predictive compilations analyze trends and select companies positioned to exceed industry growth rates. Businesses on the 2012 ICT list saw a median growth rate of 50 percent, proving the research integrity. Aside from the ICT list, Ready to Rocket also compiles a Cleantech list and a Life Sciences list. “Each year when we choose the Ready to Rocket companies, we are looking for those companies that have best matched technical innovation with market opportunity,” said Reg Nordman, Managing Partner at Rocket Builders. “Tasktop is an excellent example of the right technology for the right customers at the right time.” The ICT list was revealed to more than 100 investors, government officials, lawyers and accountants at an event at the Library Square Conference Centre in Vancouver, BC on March 12, 2013. Share This Story: #Tasktop named to #ReadyToRocket ICT List for #revenue #growth potential www.readytorocket.com About Ready to Rocket Ready to Rocket is a unique business recognition list that profiles technology companies with the greatest potential for revenue growth. Each year, based on analysis of trends that will drive growth in the information technology sector, Rocket Builders identifies the top private companies that are best positioned to capitalize on the trends for growth. This selection methodology has been an accurate predictor of growth with "Ready to Rocket" companies exceeding the industry growth rate. Also, many of these companies raise investment capital and each year many of the profiled "Ready to Rocket' companies are acquired. (http://www.readytorocket.com). About Tasktop Technologies Tasktop Technologies aims to transform the productivity of software delivery by unifying Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) and empowering developers with task-focused tools. Tasktop invented the task-focused interface and created the popular Eclipse Mylyn project, which transformed the developer’s IDE experience to center around ALM tool-based collaboration. Building on top of Mylyn, Tasktop has been unifying the ALM landscape with its broad ecosystem of ALM partnerships that connect disparate tools from leading Agile, enterprise ALM and open source offerings. Tasktop’s Task Federation™ technology builds on this ecosystem to unify heterogeneous ALM stacks by allowing developers, testers and managers to work within their best-of-breed tools of choice, while automatically maintaining traceability and visibility across ALM artifacts. The company’s Tasktop Sync provides the only real-time bidirectional and fully automated synchronization between ALM servers. Tasktop Dev is the developer-centric ALM interface for the Eclipse and Visual Studio IDEs, making it dramatically easier for developers to work and collaborate, while keeping ALM tools up-to-date with development activity. For more information visit http://tasktop.com

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Media Contact: Christie Denniston, APR Catapult PR-IR cdenniston@catapultpr-ir.com Office: 303-581-7760, ext. 13 Mobile: 303-827-5164 Twitter: @prhightech

COLLABNET’S LASZLO SZALVAY TO SHARE INSIGHTS ON AGILE ALM AT ECLIPSECON 2013

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:55:51 +0000

Szalvay will join industry thought leaders during executive panel session and also discuss Agile and ALM in regulated industries

Who:

Laszlo Szalvay VP of Scrum Business CollabNet (http://www.collab.net/)

What:

“Making Agile ALM Work in Regulated Industries” Wed., March 27, 2013 11:15 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. EDT

Although Agile practices may seem at odds with governance in highly regulated industries, it is possible to achieve compliance. Officials and stakeholders can achieve accountability and control with multiple, autonomous small teams by adhering to Agile best practices. Attendees who work in industries such as: finance, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals and government will achieve an understanding of the framework needed to implement Agile practices in the workplace.

“Agile and ALM – What Does Agile Mean to ALM?” Wed., March 27, 2013 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. EDT

In this ALM Connect Executive panel, moderated by Dave West, CPO Tasktop and former Forrester Analyst, will focus on how ALM, tools and Agile can work in perfect harmony. Panelists include Tom Grant of Forrester, Ken Schwaber, co-founder of scrum.org, and Mark Lines, managing partner and Agile coach at Scott Ambler & Associates. The session will discuss software delivery tools and ALM and Agile integration.

Where:

EclipseCon 2013 (https://www.eclipsecon.org/2013/)

Seaport World Trade Center 200 Seaport Boulevard Boston, MA (http://www.seaportboston.com/)

Share:

#CollabNet Laszlo Szalvay @Ewok_BBQ to share #Agile best practices for #regulated industries and speak on #ALM at #eclipsecon

Info:

To arrange an interview with Szalvay, or to speak with him about his presentation, please contact Christie Denniston at Catapult PR-IR: Office: 303-581-7760 Cell: 303-827-5164 Email: (cdenniston@catapultpr-ir.com) Twitter: @prhightech

COLLABNET OFFERS ‘AGILE MANAGEMENT 3.0’ TRAINING COURSE AND FREE WEBINAR WITH JURGEN APPELO TO FOSTER AGILE LEADERS

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:13:01 +0000

CollabNet continues to promote the advancement of Agile in the enterprise with joint sessions focused on much-needed management practices for Agile organizations

WHO:

CollabNet

(www.collab.net)

CollabNet is the leading provider of Enterprise Cloud Development and Agile ALM products and services for software-driven organizations. It has teamed with industry thought leader Jurgen Appelo to present a two-day training session and free webinar for team managers who are responsible for instilling Agile practices in their organizations. The class is based on Appelo’s widely claimed book, Agile Management 3.0.

Jurgen Appelo

(http://www.jurgenappelo.com/)

Appelo is an Agile coach, speaker, writer, trainer and leader. He writes a popular blog at (www.noop.nl) that covers topics including: Agile Management, software engineering, business improvement, personal development, and complexity theory. He is the author of the book, Management 3.0: Leading Agile Developers, Developing Agile Leaders which describes the role of the manager in Agile organizations.

WHAT:

Management 3.0: Agile Leadership Practices

Agile practices are quickly becoming essential for IT enterprises to stay competitive and innovative. Management 3.0 aims to inspire team members, team leaders, development managers, IT directors, project managers, Agile coaches and HR managers who face the challenges of transitioning their organizations to an Agile mindset. The course provides guidance to participants in order to apply new thinking to the craft, art and science of management. This course is designed to help everyone that yearns for inspiring management, including managers on every level and knowledge workers in general.

Appelo will join CollabNet for two events, a free webinar and a two-day training class, held in two cities: New York and Dallas.

To view an on-demand webinar “How to Be a Great Team Manager in the Agile Age,” available now, please visit: (http://visit.collab.net/2031Q1HowtoBeaGreatManagerintheAgileAge_RegLP.html)

Management 3.0 Training Course

April 1 – 2, 2013, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Eastern

To register, please visit: (http://www.collab.net/services/training/agilemanagement-30-manhattan)

Dallas, TX

April 8 – 9, 2013, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Central

To register, please visit: (http://www.collab.net/services/training/agilemanagement-30-dallas-tx)

WHERE:

New York:

Downtown Conference Center

157 William Street

New York New York 10038

(http://www.downtownmeetings.com/)

Dallas:

Dallas Marriott Suites Medical/Market Center

2493 N. Stemmons Freeway

Dallas, Texas 75207

(http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/dalmt-dallas-marriott-suites-medical-market-center/)

INFO:

To arrange an interview with CollabNet or Appelo please contact Christie Denniston at Catapult PR-IR:

Office: 303-581-7760 ext. 13 Mobile: 303-827-5164 cdenniston@catapultpr-ir.com

@prhightech

TASKTOP’S MIK KERSTEN TO DISCUSS THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE SOFTWARE INDUSTRY THROUGH THE OPEN SOURCE MOVEMENT AT SXSW

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:51:01 +0000

Kersten will explore the evolution of software delivery and how open source collaboration tools are enabling developers to easily connect and deepen their impact on the industry

Who:

Mik Kersten

CEO and founder

Tasktop Technologies

(www.tasktop.com)

Dr. Mik Kersten is the CEO of Tasktop and lead of the Eclipse Mylyn open source project. His goal is to create the collaborative infrastructure needed to connect knowledge workers in the new world of software delivery. At Tasktop, Kersten drives the strategic direction of the company, developing key partnerships, and fostering a culture of customer-focused innovation. Prior to Tasktop, Mik launched a series of open source tools that changed the way that software developers collaborate. Kersten’s entrepreneurial contributions have been acknowledged by the 2012 Business in Vancouver 40 under 40 and as a World Technology Awards finalist in the IT Software category. His software community involvement builds on his contributions as one of the most prolific committers to Eclipse, and now includes serving on the Eclipse Foundation’s Board of Directors and web service standards bodies

What:

Social Code Graph: The Future of Open Source

The open source movement is as impactful in size and scope as the ongoing social media movement. The evolution of open source is empowering developers and equipping them with tools to drastically change and control the development of the software industry. While developers once simply dumped code into various platforms, open source collaboration tools now allow them to significantly deepen their impact in the world by connecting with one another. These connections are the basis of the “social code graph.” A new breed of tool-supported open source practice is reshaping the economic landscape and making software delivery the most transparent and connected knowledge work process. During this session, attendees will learn about this transformation, why it will impact software development in the next decade, and how one can get involved in helping to shape the digital workplace of tomorrow.

Where:

SXSW Conference 2013

Austin Convention Center

Ballroom BC

500 E. Cesar Chavez St.

Austin, TX 78701

(http://www.austinconventioncenter.com/)

When:

Monday, Mar. 11, 2013 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. CDT

Share:

#Tasktop CEO @mik_kersten to discuss #opensource movement during #SXSW (http://schedule.sxsw.com/2013/events/event_IAP6213)

Info:

To register for this event, please follow this link: (http://sxsw.com/attend)

For more information on Tasktop Technologies, or arrange an interview with Kersten, please contact Christie Denniston at Catapult PR-IR:

Office Number: 303-581-7760

Mobile Number: 303-827-5164

Email: (cdenniston@catapultpr-ir.com)

Twitter: @prhightech

AGILE ALLIANCE AND AGILE LEADERSHIP NETWORK JOIN FORCES TO HOST AGILE EXECUTIVE FORUM AT AGILE2013

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:07:28 +0000

One-day, executive-only event co-chaired by Todd Little and Heidi Musser will help decision makers move their organizations toward enterprise agility PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 20, 2013 – The Agile Alliance, (www.agilealliance.org) and the Agile Leadership Network (http://agileleadershipnetwork.org), both non-profit organizations dedicated to the promotion of Agile principles and values, today announced that they will be teaming up to host the Agile Executive Forum (http://execforum2013.agilealliance.org/) scheduled for Mon., Aug. 5, 2013. The forum is a one-day, stand-alone conference that will be held in conjunction with Agile2013 in Nashville, Tenn. The event will bring senior executives together to engage with peer executives who will share their personal journeys of how agility, adaptive leadership and advanced technologies are helping organizations adopt and scale Agile principles and practices throughout the enterprise. “The Agile Executive Forum is designed specifically for senior executives who seek to improve Agile practices,” said Todd Little, co-chair of the Agile Executive Forum. “The unique aspect of this event is that it is for executives, by executives. Hosting the forum in conjunction with the Agile2013 Conference allows the best of both worlds. At the Agile Executive Forum the executives can learn from their peers, while at Agile2013 they will be able to experience, interact and learn from the world’s foremost experts in Agile.” The Agile Executive Forum was established to provide senior executives with the latest strategies and best practices for adopting and scaling Agile principles and practices. Increasing agility is becoming a top priority for most organizations. This exclusive opportunity will connect peer executives and facilitate new ways of thinking based on actual examples presented by industry leaders. “We are excited to continue our collaboration with Agile Leadership Network to host this event once again,” said Phil Brock, managing director of the Agile Alliance. “The Executive Forum has proven to be a unique meeting opportunity for senior industry executives and a venue for making dynamic connections,” said Brock. Share This Via Social Media: #Agile executive forum announces details for 2013 event www.agilealliance.org #Agile2013 About the Agile Leadership Network The Agile Leadership Network is dedicated to evolving leadership so that individuals, teams, and organizations thrive in an ever-changing world. We are an international network of local communities that provides opportunities to connect and engage to advance the practice of agile leadership, principles, and values. Join now! Visit our website to become a member, find a local chapter meeting, learn more about our leadership conferences, and other networking opportunities. Visit (www.AgileLeadershipNetwork.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 delivered 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 2013 Conference (http://agile2013.agilealliance.org/) is scheduled for Aug. 5-9 in Nashville, Tenn. For more information about the organization, visit (http://www.agilealliance.org/). Media Contact: Catapult PR-IR Christie Denniston Office: 303-581-7760 ext. 13 Cell: 303-827-5164 cdenniston@catapultpr-ir.com Twitter: @prhightech