| IIR recognizes the contributions of these Sponsors. If you would like to learn more about sponsorship opportunities with us, click here. MARQUEE SPONSOR
 Compuware Corporation Compuware Corporation (NASDAQ: CPWR) is a leading provider of enterprise application development, delivery and management solutions that enable businesses to maximize the value of their IT assets. Compuware solutions accelerate the development, improve the quality and enhance the performance of critical business applications. Compuware's Optimal Trace solution is a requirements definition and management tool that enables all business and technology stakeholders to work collaboratively to understand, define, communicate and manage software requirements throughout the lifecycle. Optimal Trace's rich functionality and ease of use ensures the delivery of software solutions that fully meet business needs. All software requirements are captured with ease, documented and flexibly managed through the product development lifecycle. Optimal Trace already powers requirements capture for leading organizations around the world, including: ADP, Boeing, Intel, LogicaCMG, National Australia Bank, Raytheon and Sprint. Compuware Optimal Trace helps deliver projects that meet business needs effectively, on time and within budget, no risk.
http://www.compuware.com/
 DevelopMentor DevelopMentor provides solutions for all professionals involved in the lifecycle of software projects including experienced developers and IT management professionals. We offer consulting, mentoring and learning services in all aspects of the software development life cycle. Our mission transcends delivery of training. We’re committed to helping you realize the value of your learning investment, to helping your people meet your project goals and to serving as the catalyst for real change. DevelopMentor’s PM and BA curriculums are aligned with PMI and IIBA standards, and in use by Fortune 500 corporations across numerous industries. http://www.develop.com
 Axure Software Solutions Axure Software Solutions, Inc. is dedicated to helping others design applications that are more useful and more usable. Axure's flagship product Axure RP Pro is used by business analysts, information architects, usability experts, product managers, and IT consultants around the world from Fortune 1000 companies to independent agencies. Axure RP Pro is an application wireframing and prototyping tool that helps to elicit feedback and validate requirements with stakeholders and users and to clearly communicate designs to development teams. Located in San Diego, California, Axure is a privately held California corporation. http://www.axure.com
 B2T Training B2T Training focuses on business analysis training and offers a Business Analyst certification program. We bring over 15 years experience in business analysis to our course curriculum. We provide comprehensive quality materials and our training is delivered by instructors who have extensive business analysis experience. Our training focuses on the roles and responsibilities of a Business Analyst including all aspects of business requirements analysis. B2T Training is a charter member Endorsed Education Provider with the IIBA and a PMI® Registered Education Provider. http://www.b2ttraining.com
 Boston University's Corporate Education Center Boston University Corporate Education Center (BUCEC) offers award-winning classroom and online programs in project management, business analysis and information technology. BUCE?s comprehensive curriculum and expert instructors give project managers and business analysts the skills they need to complete projects on time and on budget. Additional programs in leadership, management, and IT offer project managers and business analysts an all-encompassing career development solution from a world-renowned educational institution. Customized corporate training is available to help meet your organizatio?s specific training requirements. For more information call 1-800-BU-TRAIN (288-7246), or visit www.BUtrain.com. http://www.BUtrain.com
 ESI International
ESI International, the leader in project management and business analysis training, has helped some of the world's most successful companies build talent and drive results. Since 1981, the ESI Professional Development Programmes have benefited more than 800,000 professionals from over 100 countries worldwide. ESI's client focussed approach blends public and on-site training, e-training and consulting to give you a customised solution to your unique challenges.
ESI is a Registered Education Provider of the PMI and an Endorsed Education Provider of the IIBA. For more information call us on +44(0) 207 017 7100 or visit our website www.esi-emea.com
http://www.esi-intl.com
 CC Pace CC Pace is a financial services consulting firm, serving the Mortgage, Banking, and Capital Markets Industries. Our diverse client base includes members of the Fortune 100, industry entrants, and mid-size firms. For 25 years, we have delivered custom-designed solutions that achieve both measurable bottom-line results and significantly improved business processes. http://www.ccpace.com
 I.S.Edge i.s. edge was founded in 2000 by professional project managers discouraged by the absence of a single-source, web-based project management solution. With the vision of a single application that would increase project efficiency, predictability and success, i.s. edge launched e4ISTM. Today, e4ISTM is the most comprehensive web-based project management and execution tool available. http://www.isedge.com
 iRise iRise® is dedicated to bridging the communication gap between business and IT by improving the process of defining software. Global corporations like Agilent, CNA, CSAA, Health Net, Sprint, SunTrust and Wachovia use its market leading application definition platform to get requirements right - the first time. iRise application simulations cut rework costs, accelerate time to market and reduce the risks associated with global development on mission-critical business systems initiatives. Unlike text-based requirements, visual iRise simulations are unambiguous and enforceable specifications that ensure the needs of the business are clearly understood and met. iRise simulations can be built by business experts and used in a collaborative global model to quickly iterate on stakeholder requirements with business people, dramatically improving project success. Headquartered in El Segundo, Calif., iRise is backed by Morgan Stanley Venture Partners and has sales offices across North America. http://www.irise.com
 PSG Project Solutions Group is a full-service project management consultancy and Microsoft Certified Partner specializing in project and portfolio management strategy, consulting, training and systems implementation. PSG helps clients in government, defense, manufacturing, health services and information technology implement systems and methodologies to ensure the success of their organizational objectives. PSG is a Global Registered Educational Provider with the Project Management Institute (PMI) and a Certified Microsoft Partner for Microsoft Office Project Server 2003. PSG is headquartered near Boston and has offices in San Francisco, Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C. http://www.psgus.com
 Velociteach Velociteach is an Atlanta-based company, passionate about supporting and furthering the discipline of project management through training and disseminating knowledge and best practices. Velociteach delivers project management and certification training that leads the industry in quality and results. By focusing on and applying a Modified Accelerated Learning technique, Velociteach is able to help professionals from all walks of life understand, apply, and retain, large volumes of information and difficult concepts in a compressed timeframe. http://www.velociteach.com
 Villanova University Villanova University offers professional training online including: Project Management, Six Sigma, Contract Management, Business Analysis, IS Security, Software Testing, Leadership and Human Resources. Villanova programs are ideal for professionals who want to improve their knowledge and skills and many of these programs prepare you for your industry certification. http://www.villanovau.com
.jpg) watermark Watermark Learning delivers outstanding project management and business analysis training and mentoring. Our approach combines industry best practices, a practical approach, and an engaging delivery. We convey retainable real-world skills, motivated and productive staff, adding up to enduring results. Visit www.WatermarkLearning.com
http://www.watermarklearning.com
 Winnow "Winnowing" is the process that extracts desirable "grain" while discarding useless "chaff." Winnow Management is here to help your organization extract higher levels of software quality, greater customer satisfaction, and cohesive teams that enjoy increased productivity with less waste. We offer training, coaching, and consulting services, and can work with a single team, department, or your entire company. For more information call 954-575-8766 or visit http://www.winnowmanagement.com
| |