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TASKTOP’S MIK KERSTEN TO PRESENT WITH HP’S VICTORIA VOINIGESCU AT AGILE 2011 CONFERENCE

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 18:22:31 +0000

Kersten and Voinigescu to explain why continuous delivery loop fails to take into account the need for bi-directional communication with quality assurance

WHO: Mik Kersten

CEO of Tasktop Technologies

Creator of the open source Eclipse Mylyn project

Tasktop Technologies

(www.tasktop.com)

Victoria Voinigescu

Product Manager

HP Software

(www.hp.com)

WHAT: "Solving the 1-10-100 Problem: Extending Continuous Delivery to QA and Ops"

In many medium and large organizations, friction between Agile application development, quality assurance, and operation teams kills productivity. During their presentation, Kersten and Voinigescu will discuss how the typical continuous delivery loop fails to take into account the need for bi-directional communication with QA. The growing role of IT operations in the application lifecycle means it needs to be connected to the same continuous delivery loop, and be linked directly into the Agile planning processes. The presenters will explore how extending the collaboration loop to operations potentially flattens the exponential 1-10-100 cost curve into a linear one.

WHEN: Wed., Aug., 10, 2011

3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Mountain

WHERE: Agile 2011

(http://agile2011.agilealliance.org/)

Grand America Hotel

555 South Main Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Stage: Testing and Quality Assurance

Venue: LA: Idaho Room

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

AGILE2011 CONFERENCE ARRANGES ‘PARK BENCH’ AREA FOR ATTENDEES TO INTERACT WITH AUTHORS OF AGILE MANIFESTO

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 19:01:27 +0000

Opening night reception and week-long sharing of ideas within the Open Jam area will spur ideas and vision for next 10 years of Agile software development

PORTLAND, OR., June 16, 2011 - The Agile Alliance, (www.agilealliance.org) a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the advancement of Agile software development principles and practices, has designated a "Park Bench" within the Open Jam area at the Agile2011 Conference where authors of the Agile Manifesto will be available to share ideas, answer questions, learn and develop new ideas with attendees of the conference. In addition, participants can interact with the authors, ask questions and hear commentary on the state of Agile during the "Big Park Bench" reunion event scheduled for the conference's opening night, Mon., Aug. 8 from 5:30 - 7 p.m. MTN.

Agile2011 is scheduled for Aug. 8 - 12 in Salt Lake City (http://agile2011.agilealliance.org/), and conference organizers have received commitments from nearly all of the 17 visionaries who crafted the enduring principles that have changed the way software is developed and delivered today.

"In addition to the opening-night celebration and reunion of the Agile Manifesto authors, we are excited to have a dedicated space where attendees can meet and interact with the visionaries that helped start the Agile movement," said Todd Little, Agile2011 conference chair. "The program is outstanding and the energy leading up to the 10-year anniversary of the introduction of Agile principles indicates this year's conference will be better than ever."

Open from 3 p.m. Sunday, August 7 until 12:30 p.m. Friday, August 13 the Open Jam is a place to share questions and quandaries, talk to experts, demonstrate software and techniques, and experiment with emerging Agile practices and ideas. Sessions are not formal, and anyone can convene a session at the Open Jam stage based on a passion and a commitment to make the session happen. The "Park Bench" within the Open Jam is where the Agile Manifesto Authors will make themselves available to attendees throughout the week-long conference. The "Park Bench" is a casual, comfortable setting to share ideas, ask questions, challenge perspectives and explore new possibilities.

On Feb. 11-13, 2001, at The Lodge at Snowbird ski resort in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah, 17 representatives from Extreme Programming, Scrum, DSDM, Adaptive Software Development, Crystal, Feature-Driven Development, Pragmatic Programming and others interested in an alternative to documentation driven, heavyweight software development processes convened. Naming itself "The Agile Alliance," this group of independent thinkers developed and agreed on the values and principles that make up the Agile Software Development Manifesto, or what is commonly referred to as The Agile Manifesto (for the complete history as told by Jim Highsmith, please visit: (http://www.agilemanifesto.org/history.html).

To learn more about the Agile2011 Conference and to register for the conference please visit (http://agile2011.agilealliance.org/registration/).

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 2011 Conference (http://agile2011.agilealliance.org/) is scheduled for August 8-12 in Salt Lake City. For more information about the organization, visit (http://www.agilealliance.org/).

Agile Alliance Media Contact:

Catapult PR-IR

Christie Denniston

Office: 303-581-7760 ext. 13

Cell: 303-827-5164

cdenniston@catapultpr-ir.com

AGILE ALLIANCE NAMED TO THE SD TIMES 100 FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 19:19:16 +0000

Non-profit Agile organization recognized as leader in Influencer category

PORTLAND, Oregon, June 6, 2011 - The Agile Alliance, (www.agilealliance.org) a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the advancement of Agile software development principles and practices, today announced it has been named to the 2011 SD Times 100 list of influential organizations, the second consecutive year it has received the award. Recognized in the Influencer category, the Agile Alliance was selected for its continued support and programs, including the Agile2011 conference, that provides individuals and organizations with the resources needed to succeed using Agile methodologies.

"As Agile continues to mature and expand further into enterprise IT organizations it's great to see the organization, and the countless members and volunteers that make it a success, receive this recognition from one of the leading publications in the industry," said Phil Brock, managing director of the Agile Alliance. "To be included in the Influencer category is very appropriate as we prepare to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Manifesto for Agile Software Development at this year's Agile conference in Salt Lake City."

Since 2003, the editors at SD Times have selected the top leaders and innovators in the industry, looking at their achievements in the previous calendar year. Careful consideration is given to each company and organization's offerings, reputation and contribution to the software development community. They also listened during the past year for the "buzz" - and how much attention and conversation has occurred around the organization and its products and technologies - as a sign of leadership within the industry.

The Agile Alliance continues to increase its membership each year in line with the growing interest and adoption of Agile processes for software development. One key indicator of the increasing adoption of Agile practices is the continuing demand for Agile knowledge by enterprises looking to reap the benefits of the discipline. The Agile Alliance helps meet this demand by publishing content, conducting regional and international educational events and by hosting the industry's foremost event, the Agile Conference, which brings together development experts from around the globe.

Set for Aug. 8 - 12 in Salt Lake City, (www.agile2011.org) Agile 2011 is the leading international conference on Agile methods in software development, bringing together many disciplines in the fields of information systems and software development to foster the exchange of fresh ideas and best practices.

The complete SD Times 100 list can be viewed at SDTimes.com:

(http://www.sdtimes.com/link/35592).

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 Agile2011 conference (www.agile2011.org)is scheduled for August 8-12 in Salt Lake City. For more information about the organization, visit (http://www.agilealliance.org/).

Media contact:

Christie Denniston

Catapult PR-IR

Phone: 303-581-7760

Cell: 303-827-5164

cdenniston@catapultpr-ir.com

AGILE ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES FULL CONFERENCE PROGRAM FOR AGILE2011

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 20:07:32 +0000

Agile2011 conference program includes more than 200 presentations and workshops that cover the entire array of Agile best practices and methodologies

PORTLAND, Ore., June 1, 2011 - The Agile Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the advancement of Agile software development principles and practices, today announced the full conference program for Agile 2011 has been set and is available for review at (http://agile2011.agilealliance.org/program/). The Agile2011 conference will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Agile Manifesto with the most comprehensive schedule of sessions, workshops and keynotes set for Aug. 8-12 in Salt Lake City (www.agile2011.com).

"This year's conference includes more than 250 sessions to choose from, ranging from introductory to very advanced topics, that will help practitioners and organizations harness the value of Agile software development," said Todd Little, Agile2011 conference chair. "The excitement around the 10-year anniversary of the Agile Manifesto has brought out the best in terms of presentation content. There were nearly 1000 sessions submitted and the community review process has resulted in a very strong program. Agile development has clearly moved into the mainstream as organizations have learned to expand Agile practices beyond small teams and across the entire enterprise."

Agile2011 offers multiple 'stages' to attract audiences with different interests. The stages within the program are proven to provide participants with a focused area of interest while offering attendees a wide choice of topics to choose from. Agile2011 will host a number of exciting and beneficial states including: Adoption and Transformation, Agile Boot Camp, Business and Project Management, Coaching and Mentoring, Collaboration, Development Practices, Languages and Techniques, Enterprise Agile, Hands-On Learning, Insights - Experience Reports, Leadership, Testing and Quality Assurance and User Experience and Interaction Design.

Agile 2011 aims to connect 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.

For more information on Agile2011, visit (http://agile2011.agilealliance.org/speaker-info/).

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 2011 conference (http://agile2011.agilealliance.org/) is scheduled for August 8-12 in Salt Lake City. For more information about the organization, visit (http://www.agilealliance.org/).

Agile Alliance Media Contact:

Catapult PR-IR

Christie Denniston

Office: 303-581-7760 ext. 13

Cell: 303-827-5164

cdenniston@catapultpr-ir.com

FIRST EVER AGILE EXECUTIVE FORUM TO TAKE PLACE IN CONJUNCTION WITH AGILE2011 CONFERENCE IN SALT LAKE CITY

Wed, 18 May 2011 02:27:10 +0000

One-day, invitation-only event will help senior executives connect with and learn from peers as organizations look to achieve enterprise agility

PORTLAND, Ore., May 16, 2011 - The Agile Alliance, (www.agilealliance.org) a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the advancement of Agile software development principles and practices, today announced the Agile Executive Forum, a one-day, stand-alone conference that will be held on August 8, 2011, in conjunction with Agile2011 in Salt Lake City. The invitation-only event, held in collaboration with the Agile Leadership Network, (http://agileleadershipnetwork.org) will bring senior IT executives together to connect with peers, engage with industry experts and explore how agility, adaptive leadership and advanced technologies are helping organizations adopt and scale Agile methodologies throughout the enterprise.

For complete information on the Agile Executive Forum and to request an invitation please visit (http://agileexecutiveforum.agilealliance.org/).

"The Agile Executive Forum is the first conference designed exclusively for senior IT executives that are eager to add Agile methodologies as part of their overall strategic mission," said Pat Reed, co-chair for the executive forum. "Having the conference in conjunction with Agile2011 provides the added benefit of connecting with executive peers on Monday and taking in keynotes and additional sessions throughout the rest of the week."

The Agile Executive Forum was established to meet the growing demand by senior executives to learn the latest strategies and best practices for adopting and scaling Agile methodologies beyond small teams. With Agile now mainstream and maturing into a top-level strategic initiative, the IT industry stands at a tipping point of sorts as many of today's current management and operational processes and practices no longer meet increasingly complex, competitive and rapidly changing market demands. This unique opportunity will connect experts and peers to facilitate new ways of thinking based on real-world examples presented by industry leaders including Twitter, Gap Inc. , Dell, Pitney Bowes and Yahoo!. Keynotes include Michael Abbott; Twitter, on the topic of Driving Business Innovation and Mike Amend; Dell, on Dell's Innovative Online Transformation.

The following themes and case studies will be presented at the conference:

Understanding and Harnessing Emerging Technologies and Trends for Enterprise Agility
Managing Risk in a VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity) World
Large Scale Agile Transformations
Delivering Value Rapidly and Continuously
Leading Enterprise Agility
Industry Analyst Executive Open Lounge (one-on-one sessions)
Expedition Lounge (ongoing collaboration, communities building)

For more information on the Agile Executive Forum please visit (http://agileexecutiveforum.agilealliance.org/).

The Agile2011 conference is the leading international conference on Agile methods in software development, bringing together many disciplines in the fields of information systems and software development to foster the exchange of fresh ideas and best practices. Agile2011 is scheduled for Aug. 8-12 in Salt Lake City, please visit (http://agile2011.agilealliance.org/) for more information.

About the Agile Alliance

Media Contact:

Catapult PR-IR

Christie Denniston

Office: 303-581-7760 ext. 13

Cell: 303-827-5164

cdenniston@catapultpr-ir.com

AGILE ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES KEYNOTE PRESENTERS FOR AGILE2011 CONFERENCE

Tue, 10 May 2011 02:06:55 +0000

World renowned keynote speakers to address key issues involving implementation of Agile within enterprise organizations

PORTLAND, OR., May 9, 2011 - The Agile Alliance, (www.agilealliance.org) a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the advancement of Agile software development principles and practices, today announced Dr. Barbara Fredrickson, Kevlin Henney and Linda Rising as keynote speakers for the Agile2011 Conference, scheduled for Aug. 8-12 in Salt Lake City (http://agile2011.agilealliance.org/). Agile2011 is the leading international conference on Agile methods in software development, bringing together many disciplines in the fields of information systems and software development to foster the exchange of fresh ideas and best practices.

"The Agile Alliance is committed to delivering meaningful content to the community which causes them to stop, pause and reflect on the current software development techniques and approaches they are deploying within their organizations," said Todd Little, Agile2011 conference chair. "The combination of technical expertise, academic knowledge and industry experience from this year's keynote speakers will provide attendees with proven best practices to implement and share."

Barbara Fredrickson- "Why Care about Positive Emotions?" (Tuesday August 9at 9 a.m. MDT)

Dr. Barbara Fredrickson's two decades of scientific research on positive emotions is foundational to understanding how humans thrive and grow. She and her colleagues have found that experiencing positive emotions in a 3-to-1 ratio with negative ones leads people to a tipping point beyond which they naturally become more resilient to adversity and lead more Agile, vibrant, flourishing lives. Positive emotions literally change the way the human brain works, widening people's perspectives, and their outlooks on life. According to Fredrickson's broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions, this shift in mindset drives people to discover and build new traits, skills, and resources, and over time become better versions of themselves. In this presentation, Dr. Fredrickson will describe the science that backs up these claims and describe the nonconscious upward spiral processes that enable people to thrive with agility.

Kevlin Henney - "Code" (Friday, August 12 at 9 a.m. MDT)

Code is the stuff of software. It is the definition of the software. It is the enabler of functionality, the realizer of business value, the expression of understanding. It is also an expression of misunderstanding, a resister of change, a source of sunk costs. But the word code has meanings beyond source and binary. In a broader sense, code and codes are also the stuff of software development. There are cultures of programming, principles of practice, and manifestos of desire. Code refers to a set of conventions by which a group of people will govern themselves. As with source code, other codes need to be open to change and to question. In all senses, code is a means and model of communication. This talk will explore technical and non-technical sides of code, from questions of craft and agility to questions of culture and doctrine.

Linda Rising - "The Power of an Agile Mindset" (Friday, August 12 at 11 a.m. MDT)

In this presentation Rising will elaborate upon whether much of Agile's success was the result of the placebo effect, that is, good things happened because we believed they would. Research has identified "an Agile mindset," an attitude that equates failure and problems with opportunities for learning, a belief that we can all improve over time, that our abilities are not fixed but evolve with effort. Rising will share information about the impact of an Agile mindset on creativity and innovation, estimation, and collaboration in and out of the workplace. She'll relate what's known about this mindset and share some practical suggestions that can help all attendees become even more Agile.

To learn more about the Agile2011 Conference, or to register, please visit (http://agile2011.agilealliance.org/registration/).

About the Agile Alliance

Agile Alliance Media Contact:

Catapult PR-IR

Christie Denniston

Office: 303-581-7760 ext. 13

Cell: 303-827-5164

cdenniston@catapultpr-ir.com