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May 14, 2010

AGILE ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES FULL CONFERENCE PROGRAM FOR AGILE 2010

Highlights include keynotes Dave Thomas and Mike Cohn, first day of invited industry luminaries and a wide range of sessions to meet the varying needs of Agile practitioners

PORTLAND, Ore., May 14, 2010 – The Agile Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the advancement of Agile software development principles and practices, today announced that the full conference program for Agile 2010 has been set and is available for review at (http://agile2010.agilealliance.org/program.html). Due to flooding in Nashville, Agile 2010 has been relocated to the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotel in Orlando, Florida. The conference dates remain the same; scheduled for Aug. 9 – 13 (www.agile2010.com).

“With more than 917 abstracts submitted and 214 accepted sessions slated for Agile 2010, I know attendees will find a full range of sessions, from beginner to highly advanced, that will help them succeed with Agile practices,” said James Newkirk, Agile 2010 conference chair. “Our stage and committee leaders have done an excellent job of listening to and responding to the needs of the Agile community and have put together an outstanding program.”

The metaphor for this year’s conference describes stages of learning through the Japanese martial arts style of Shu Ha Ri, which translates to “Learn, Practice, Explore.” These stages describe a path from learning to mastery. The Program is organized around three collaborating communities: Technical, Business, and Leadership & Organization.

• The Technical portion of the program focuses on topics and activities that help Agile team members deliver value through the things that they create. Be it programmers, testers, designers, and others who build software, this community will provide participants a range of sessions on how to do this more efficiently.
• The Business segment of the program focuses on topics that help those who leverage the capabilities of Agile teams to make their organizations thrive. Product managers, analysts, business partners and other business leaders can rapidly deliver new valuable products and solutions to their stakeholders using Agile.
• The Leadership & Organization piece of the program focuses on leadership topics that are essential to continually thrive in the presence of complexity and change. Whether a leader as part of the Agile team, with stakeholders, or leading cultural change across an organization, this community will provide a range of sessions, challenging attendees’ views of work while providing tools and practices to more effectively lead to better results.

In its ninth year, Agile 2010 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. It provides independent software vendors, software consultants and in-house corporate development teams with the knowledge and shared experiences that lead to successful Agile programs. Agile 2010 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.
 
Attendees are encouraged to register early to obtain the Super Early Bird and Early Bird rates. For more information or to register online, visit (http://agile2010.agilealliance.org/register.html).
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 2010 conference http://agile2010.agilealliance.org/ is set for August 9-13 in Orlando. 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

May 12, 2010

AGILE ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES NEW LOCATION FOR AGILE 2010

Due to Tennessee flooding, Agile 2010 relocated to Orlando, Florida
PORTLAND, Ore., May 11, 2010 – The Agile Alliance, (www.agilealliance.org) a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the advancement of Agile software development principles and practices, today announced that in response to the floods that ravaged Nashville, Tenn., the Agile 2010 conference has been relocated to the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotel in Orlando, Florida. The conference dates will remain the same; scheduled for Aug. 9 – 13 (http://agile2010.agilealliance.org).

“With the uncertainty of when the Nashville facilities could be restored we decided to relocate the Agile 2010 conference to ensure we can accommodate the increased interest we have had from attendees,” explained James Newkirk, Agile 2010 conference chair. “We are committed to providing the most compelling and practical sessions on Agile software development principles and practices, and this move will ensure the conference will continue to provide an outstanding experience for all attendees.”

In its ninth year, Agile 2010 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. It provides independent software vendors, software consultants and in-house corporate development teams with the knowledge and shared experiences that lead to successful Agile programs. Agile 2010 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.
 
Attendees are encouraged to register early to obtain the Super Early Bird and Early Bird rates. For more information or to register online, visit (http://agile2010.agilealliance.org/register.html).

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 2010 conference http://agile2010.agilealliance.org/ is set for August 9-13 in Orlando. 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

April 30, 2010

AGILE ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES FIRST DAY SPEAKER LINE-UP FOR AGILE 2010

First day of program offers attendees blockbuster schedule of presenters and topics

PORTLAND, Ore., April 30, 2010 – 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 line-up of invited speakers and topics for the opening day of Agile 2010. The list of invited speakers promises attendees a wealth of information and practical tips for delivering business value from some of the brightest minds in the Agile community. Set for Aug. 9 – 13 in Nashville, (http://agile2010.agilealliance.org). Agile 2010 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.
Some of the featured presenters for Day One of the Conference include:

• Alistair Cockburn, “Seven Tools for the Product Owner Interfacing with an Agile Development Team”
• Mike Cohn, “Agile Estimating & Planning: From Basics to Brain Stumpers”
• Jez Humble & Martin Fowler, “Continuous Delivery”
• Jim Highsmith & Pat Reed, “Beyond Scope, Schedule and Cost: Optimizing Value”
• Jeff Patton, “Help Me See It: Using Collaborative Sketching to Bring Product Ideas to Life”
• Mary Poppendieck, “Leader’s Workshop: From Cost Center Disease to Strategy Deployment”

• Jean Tabaka, “The Agile Organization: Applying Visioning and Learning Models”

To help ensure this year’s conference offers sessions that vary in experience level and address topics of interest shared by past attendees, the program committee invited specific sessions to be presented on the first day of the conference around the broad conference themes of “Business, Technical and Leadership/Organization.”

“We are excited to offer such a broad array of topics and sessions from some of the top minds in the Agile community,” explained James Newkirk, Agile 2010 conference chair. “We heard attendees’ feedback from last year regarding how we could continue to improve the annual Agile conference and make it more useful to them. We believe this year’s conference delivers on that feedback, making it the best, most useful conference ever for advancing the practice of Agile software development principles and practices.”
Additional first day invited speakers listed in alphabetical order are (NOTE: some speakers listed are co-presenting with another first day speaker):
 
Scott Ambler
Simon Bennett
Dawn Cannan
George Dinwiddie
Mike Dwyer
Abby Fichter
Neal Ford
Erich Gamma
Israel Gat
Mary Gorman
Ellen Gottesdiener
Tom Grant
Janet Gregory
Aslak Hellsoy
Ashley Johnson
Micah Martin
Sue McKinney
Jean-Michel Lemieux
Dave Nicolette
Linda Rising
Johanna Rothman
Ahmed Sidky
Greg Smith
Matt Smith
Michael Spayd
Dennis Stevens
Mark Summers
Brad Wilson
 

Submitted proposals for the remaining days of the conference program (August 10 through 13) will be finalized and announced May 3, Newkirk says.
Attendees are encouraged to register early to obtain the Super Early Bird and Early Bird rates. For more information or to register online, visit (http://agile2010.agilealliance.org/register.html).

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 2010 conference http://agile2010.agilealliance.org/ is set for August 9-13 in Nashville. 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

March 3, 2010

AGILE ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES MIKE COHN AND DAVE THOMAS AS KEYNOTE SPEAKERS FOR AGILE 2010 CONFERENCE

Cohn and Thomas to share insights on the state of Agile software development

 
PORTLAND, Oregon March 1, 2010 – The Agile Alliance, (www.agilealliance.org) a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the advancement of Agile software development principles and practices, today announced Mike Cohn and Dave Thomas as keynote speakers for the Agile 2010 Conference, set for Aug. 9 – 13 in Nashville, (http://agile2010.agilealliance.org). Agile 2010 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.
 ”Agile 2010 will provide attendees with unprecedented access to the foremost thought leaders and industry luminaries,” said Jim Newkirk, Agile 2010 conference chair.  “Our intent is to provide attendees with the knowledge and resources they need to implement and scale Agile within their organizations. This year’s keynote speakers will offer attendees practical advice on how to succeed with Agile. “

Dave Thomas
He has a wide spectrum of technical and business experience and is a thought leader in the software industry. He is the Founder and Chairman of Bedarra Research Labs and a Managing Director for Object Mentor.  Dave founded OTI, who developed IBM Smalltalk, Java VMs and the VisualAge and Eclipse IDEs.  In the 80s he developed one of the first lean software processes called Just In Time Software used at OTI/IBM. Thomas is a practice leader in Lean and Agile working with large companies to streamline software product development. He was a founding director of the Agile Alliance and instrumental in establishing the Agile Conference.

Mike Cohn
Having run his first Scrum project in 1995, Mountain Goat Software founder Mike Cohn has more than a dozen years of experience with Scrum and Agile methodologies. Cohn is also a prolific author and writer. He was also a founding member of both the Agile and Scrum Alliance.

Research submissions will be accepted until March 12. For more information please visit: http://agile2010.agilealliance.org/speaker.html

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 2010 Conference http://agile2010.agilealliance.org/ is set for August 9-13 in Nashville. 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

February 1, 2010

DANUBE TECHNOLOGIES OFFERS NEW VERSION OF SCRUMWORKS PRO FOR SCRUM PROJECT MANAGEMENT

The most popular Scrum management tool continues to be guided
by user input from the Danube Community Portal

BELLEVUE, Wash., Feb. 1, 2010-Danube Technologies, Inc., (www.danube.com) the leader in project management tools and training for the Scrum project management framework, today announced the latest release of its ScrumWorks® Pro product. ScrumWorks Pro 4.3 includes improvements to the tool’s Sprint Burndown Chart, Team Member Load Report and filtering with Themes. The release, which is the third upgrade since the enterprise-ready ScrumWorks Pro 4 was launched in Aug, 2009, represents Danube’s commitment to responding quickly to customer feedback through the Danube Community Portal (http://community.danube.com).

“The level of participation among our users on the Danube Community Portal has been staggering,” said Laszlo Szalvay, president and CEO of Danube. “Hearing from our user-base in such a direct way has allowed us to focus on improvements that generate immediate value for our users as well as accelerate the rate at which we deliver upgrades. In my mind, this is an illustration of what can happen when the makers of a tool and its community of users can unite around a common goal-improving project and program management with Scrum.”

New features in ScrumWorks Pro 4.3 include:

• Upgraded Sprint Burndown Chart. ScrumWorks Pro’s Sprint Burndown Chart receives a major upgrade with the addition of a second line: tasks done/not done. This allows teams that do not use task-level estimation to nevertheless “burn down” tasks in Sprints.
• Tasks No Longer Require Estimates. To help support task burndown in the Sprint Burndown Chart, tasks no longer require estimates.
• Enhanced Team Member Load Report. This sprint-level report now displays the total task hours yet to be allocated to team members. This helps teams better visualize the total unallocated capacity in the sprint at any time.
• Sub-Total for Selected Product Backlog Items and Tasks. Now users can select a sub-set of the product backlog or sprint from the Product window and receive an instant sub-total of the number of PBIs/Tasks and their corresponding effort estimates in the new status bar result in no more manual math.
• Editor Enhancements. The work item editor now includes the item’s key for easier identification.
• Expanded Theme Filtering. When filtering using Themes, users now have the option to “exclude” selected Themes from filtered or highlighted results.
• Fixes. Several issues have been resolved, including a security issue related to Active Directory installations configured to accept empty passwords, Java Web Start caching, and more.

Pricing and Availability
ScrumWorks Pro 4.3 is available now and can be purchased directly from Danube. Pricing is offered through an on-site, per-seat subscription license that starts at $289-per-user, per-year, or less than $25 per-user, per-month, as well as an on-site, per-seat fully paid license for $500. For more information on ScrumWorks Pro, visit www.danube.com/scrumworks/pro.

About Danube
Founded in 2000, Danube Technologies, Inc. provides software tools 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 125,000 software professionals worldwide, making it the most widely used software in the industry for managing Scrum projects. Danube complements its software tools offering with a comprehensive schedule of ScrumCORE^TM training courses, which are taught globally by Danube’s six 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 managers. The company is headquartered in Bellevue, Wash. and has a sales office in Portland, Ore. Please visit www.danube.com or call (503) 248-0800 for more information on Danube.

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

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January 20, 2010

AGILE 2010 SET FOR NASHVILLE, CALL FOR SPEAKERS NOW OPEN

Based on community feedback, leading conference on Agile development to offer a tighter agenda to bring greater focus to event

PORTLAND Jan. 19, 2010 – 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 “call for speakers” for Agile 2010 is now open. Set for Aug. 9 – 13 in Nashville, (http://agile2010.agilealliance.org). Agile 2010 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.

“This year’s conference will examine the latest theory, practical applications and implications of Agile methods,” said Jim Newkirk, Agile 2010 conference chair. “The Agile approach focuses on delivering business value early in the project lifetime and being able to incorporate emergent requirements. The Agile conference is not about a single methodology or approach, but rather provides a forum for the exchange of information regarding all Agile development technologies.”

The Agile 2010 submission process will be somewhat different from past years. In previous years submissions were submitted to individual stages for consideration. This year, interested presenters will submit abstracts that address one of the broad conference themes – Business, Technical, and Leadership & Organization. Once submitted, the program committee will identify and forward abstracts to the most appropriate stage for consideration.

In addition, to help ensure the conference offers sessions that vary in experience level and address topics of interest shared by past attendees, the program committee will invite specific sessions. These 180 minute sessions will be presented on the first day of the conference and will be selected based on the following criteria (in priority order):
1. The session content fills a specific hole in the program, either from a pure content perspective or from an experience level.
2. The session provides a fresh perspective on a particular topic.
3. The presenter scored in the top 20% with regard to feedback at last year’s conference.

“The changes we have made to the speaking submission process aims to build on the success of past conferences and ensure that all members of the Agile community – regardless of experience level – have focused sessions to attend,” said Newkirk. “I invite anyone interested in speaking at this year’s conference to visit our main Web site and also review a more detailed outline of this year’s process on the Agile 2010 blog at (http://agile2010.wordpress.com/).”
The submission system in open now and will remain open until Feb. 19, 2010.  For more information or to submit a presentation please visit: http://agile2010.agilealliance.org/index.html.

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 2010 conference http://agile2010.agilealliance.org/ is set for August 9-13 in Nashville. 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

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January 14, 2010

DANUBE TECHNOLOGIES ADDS TAMARA SULAIMAN TO ROSTER OF CERTIFIED SCRUM TRAINERS

Leading provider of Scrum training now has six Certified Scrum Trainers

BELLEVUE, Wash., Jan., 14, 2010, Danube Technologies, Inc. (http://www.danube.com), the leader in project management tools and training for the Scrum project management framework, today announced that Tamara Sulaiman has joined the company as a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST). Sulaiman, an industry luminary, will help Danube meet the increasing demand from enterprise customers for expert knowledge and training on how to adopt and reap the benefits of Scrum.

“The addition of Tamara to our ScrumCORE team of trainers will help us meet the growing demand for quality Scrum training and consulting,” said Laszlo Szalvay, president of Danube. “Tamara possesses first-hand industry knowledge and experience helping enterprises adopt and scale Scrum. She will be a great addition to our growing team and an inspiring instructor for our customers.”
Sulaiman is a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST), team lead and project management professional with more than 15 years experience in business management and software development. Prior to joining Danube, she founded and operated Applied Scrum, an agile consulting business focused on helping organizations adopt and scale agile practices. In her work at Applied Scrum, she has worked with such companies as AOL, Gerson-Lehrman Group, GHX, Sandia and BEA. Before that, Sulaiman was a managing consultant at SolutionsIQ. As an educator and coach, she possesses a wide range of professional expertise in training and mentoring teams new to agile and the Scrum framework. Sulaiman is co-author of “AgileEVM – Earned Value Management,” which she presented at the Agile 2006 conference and the Agile Business Conference 2006 in London. In addition, she has been a regular presenter at the Agile Conferences and has spoken at the Agile Project Leadership Network and the Northwest Software Quality Conference. She is a regular contributor to industry publications such as Gantthead and Agile Journal where she educates and informs software developers on agile software development topics. 

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

• Certified ScrumMaster Course: This two-day course on the principles and practices of Scrum results in participants becoming Certified ScrumMasters. (http://www.danube.com/scrum/webinars/scrumcore)
• 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, upon the completion of which participants receive the Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) designation through the Scrum Alliance.
• Free Scrum Introductory Webinars: These free online sessions cover the basic principles of Scrum and how organizations can get started using the methodology. To view a full schedule of upcoming sessions, please visit: http://www.danube.com/scrum/webinars/scrumcore

About Danube
Founded in 2000, Danube Technologies, Inc. provides software tools and training exclusively focused on the Scrum method of agile software development. The company’s ScrumWorks(R) Pro and ScrumWorks Basic products are licensed to more than 125,000 software professionals worldwide, making it the most widely used software in the industry for managing Scrum projects. Danube complements its software tools offering with a comprehensive schedule of ScrumCORE(TM) training courses, which are taught globally by Danube’s six 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 managers. The company is headquartered in Bellevue, Wash. and has a sales office in Portland, Ore. Please visit 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

January 11, 2010

DANUBE TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCES WEBINAR SERIES HIGHLIGHTING SCRUM PROJECT MANAGEMENT BEST PRACTICES

Danube’s ScrumCORE team addresses topics related to project manager responsibilities, the role of the Product Owner and next steps after basic Scrum training

BELLEVUE, Wash., Jan 11, 2010-Danube Technologies, Inc., the leader in project management tools and training for the Scrum project management framework, today announced its calendar of complimentary webinars that will outline six popular aspects of Scrum success, including several specifically designed for project management professionals (PMPs). Danube’s webinar series will be presented by its ScrumCORE team. The six Certified Scrum Trainers (CSTs) who make up the ScrumCORE team are recognized leaders in helping organizations adopt and scale Scrum practices.

“The catalyst for this Webinar series is the increasing need for relevant and practical information that organizations can use to reap the benefits of Scrum,” said Laszlo Szalvay, president and CEO of Danube. “These webinars present an opportunity for both the Scrum and the PMI communities to come together and learn from one another and Danube is pleased to be a part of working with all individuals to advance Scrum practices across the enterprise.”
The following Danube Scrum Webinars are scheduled for Q1 of 2010:

• Definition of Done: An Organizational Perspective

Mon., Jan. 11 – 11 a.m. – noon (Pacific Standard Time)
The definition of “done” is a huge part of modern Scrum. In this webinar, Dr. Dan Rawsthorne, PhD will discuss how to develop acceptance criteria-or definitions of “done”-for different kinds of project management stories. In addition, he will explore how an organization can use these definitions to maintain consistency and educate employees.

• Scrum for PMPs: PM Responsibilities & The Scrum Roles

Fri., Jan.15 – 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time)
What does Scrum look like to a certified Project Management Professional? In this webinar, Certified Scrum Trainer and PMP Jimi Fosdick will discuss how the Scrum roles address the responsibilities of the traditional project manager. 

• What Happens After Training?

Fri., Jan. 22 – 11 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time)
Have you earned a ScrumMaster Certification, but are unsure how to apply this skill set to your professional development? Certified Scrum Trainer Angela Druckman will discuss what participants should know after completing their training and steps newly minted CSMs can take to put their new skills into practice.

• Choosing a Pilot Project:

Fri., Feb.12 – 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. (Pacific Standard Time)
Certified Scrum Trainer Angela Druckman will discuss how organizations should identify a potentially successful Scrum pilot project. Druckman will explore how to select and measure the success of the project once implemented.

• Scrum for PMPs: Rolling Wave Planning & Scrum:

Fri., Feb.19 – 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time)
Certified Scrum Trainer and PMP Jimi Fosdick will explain the mechanics of ‘rolling wave’ planning within the value-driven context of Scrum and discuss how project managers who are used to exhaustive, up-front analysis can develop a preliminary schedule and budget using Scrum’s planning artifacts and approach. This webinar is an ideal session for traditional project managers transitioning to Scrum.

• The Product Owner:

Mon., Feb. 22 – 11 a.m. – noon (Pacific Standard Time)
Dr. Dan Rawsthorne, PhD will discuss the role of the Product Owner on the Scrum team and the responsibilities and challenges that accompany this position.
To register for all or any of the above or future complimentary webinars please visit: (http://www.danube.com/scrum/webinars/scrumcore). 

About Danube
Founded in 2000, Danube Technologies, Inc. provides software tools 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 125,000 software professionals worldwide, making it the most widely used software in the industry for managing Scrum projects. Danube complements its software tools offering with a comprehensive schedule of ScrumCORE^TM training courses, which are taught globally by Danube’s six 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 managers. The company is headquartered in Bellevue, Wash. and has a sales office in Portland, Ore. Please visit www.danube.com or call (503) 248-0800 for more information on Danube.

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

December 15, 2009

DANUBE STRENGTHENS SCRUMCORE TEAM WITH NEW TRAINER

Addition of CST Lyssa Adkins expands team and training offerings for 2010

BELLEVUE, Wash., Dec. 14, 2009, Danube Technologies, Inc. (http://www.danube.com), the leader in software and training for the Scrum method of agile software development, today announced it has added another Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) to its Scrum training division, ScrumCORE^TM. The addition of CST Lyssa Adkins brings the total number of Danube trainers to six and allows the company to expand its course offerings through the remainder of 2009 and into 2010, while reinforcing its commitment to the Scrum framework and the growth of the community. To view the most up-to-date schedule of Danube’s Scrum training, please visit: (http://www.danube.com/training)
“We’re excited that Lyssa has joined the team,” said Laszlo Szalvay, president of Danube. “As the demand for Scrum training and coaching continues to grow, especially among enterprise-sized customers, we’re thrilled about the deep experience Lyssa contributes to the team as well as the opportunity to share her expertise with our customers.”
Adkins possesses more than 14 years of project management experience and an additional five years in agile coaching. Her combination of working in agile environments coupled with professional coaching and training abilities gives her the perspective required to help teams successfully implement Scrum and harness the process improvement it enables. Having previously served as a large-scale program manager and director of Project Management Offices, she’s intimately acquainted with the challenges of organizational transformation with Scrum and agile. This experience gives her the deep insight and problem-facing skills to maximize results when teams adopt a new way of working. In spring 2010, her book Coaching Agile Teams will be published by Addison-Wesley.
Danube’s ScrumCORE training and coaching services are offered in both public and private settings through comprehensive course offerings that include:

• Certified ScrumMaster Course: This two-day course on the principles and practices of Scrum results in participants becoming Certified ScrumMasters.
• Free Scrum Introductory Webinars: These free online sessions cover the basic principles of Scrum and how organizations can get started using the methodology. To view a full schedule of upcoming sessions, please visit: (http://www.danube.com/scrum/webinars/scrumcore)
• 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.

About Danube
Founded in 2000, Danube Technologies, Inc. provides software tools and training exclusively focused on the Scrum method of agile software development. The company’s ScrumWorks(R) Pro and ScrumWorks Basic products are licensed to more than 125,000 software professionals worldwide, making it the most widely used software in the industry for managing Scrum projects. Danube complements its software tools 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 managers. The company is headquartered in Bellevue, Wash. and has a sales office in Portland, Ore. Please visit 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
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December 4, 2009

DANUBE TECHNOLOGIES RESPONDS TO SCRUMWORKS COMMUNITY

Leader in Scrum project and program management tools adds print capability,
 theme filtering, and reporting improvements

BELLEVUE, Wash., Dec. 2, 2009-Danube Technologies, Inc., the leader in project management tools and training for the Scrum project management framework, today announced new reporting, theme filtering, printing, and resource allocation reporting to its ScrumWorks® Pro product. The result of user input from Danube’s Community Portal at (http://community.danube.com/), the new features build on the enterprise capabilities launched in ScrumWorks 4 and demonstrate Danube’s commitment to listening and responding quickly to customer feedback to advance Scrum practices across large-scale deployments.

“These latest enhancement to ScrumWorks Pro are the result of the ScrumWorks community’s drive to improve Scrum in the enterprise,” said Laszlo Szalvay, president and CEO of Danube. “There’s no better source for suggested new features than the more than 125,000 ScrumWorks users around the globe. We value their input and are pleased to respond quickly with feature enhancements that will improve their productivity.”
New features of ScrumWorks Pro 4.2 include:

• Team Member Allocation Report. This report gives management a central view of who is working on what. Organized by weekly or monthly workloads, the report identifies individuals that are over-allocated as well as those that maybe under-utilized and available to help with under-staffed projects.
• Printing Enhancements: The “print-to-cards” feature now displays full, unabridged titles and allows for dynamic font re-sizing. “Print-to-cards” also automatically prioritizes the title and description fields over less important fields, cropping those fields if necessary.
• Combined Theme Filtering: “Themes” are the primary mechanism in ScrumWorks Pro for categorizing Backlog Items by associating a specific keyword to a specific item or group of items. Now, ScrumWorks Pro provides users with additional flexibility in filtering requirements by Themes as well as Theme-based reports.
• Improved Product Backlog Item Reporting: A complete re-design of the Product Backlog Item module for Web reports provides an improved user experience and stronger reporting capability with the addition of a “Status” filter to already existing “Release” and “Themes” filter options.

Pricing and Availability
ScrumWorks Pro 4.2 is available now and can be purchased directly from Danube. Pricing is offered through an on-site, per-seat subscription license that starts at $289-per-user, per-year, or less than $25 per-user, per-month, as well as an on-site, per-seat fully paid license for $500. For more information on ScrumWorks Pro, visit www.danube.com/scrumworks/pro.

About Danube
Founded in 2000, Danube Technologies, Inc. provides software tools 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 125,000 software professionals worldwide, making it the most widely used software in the industry for managing Scrum projects. Danube complements its software tools 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 managers. The company is headquartered in Bellevue, Wash. and has a sales office in Portland, Ore. Please visit www.danube.com or call (503) 248-0800 for more information on Danube.

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