TeamCatapult speaks at the U.S. Census Bureau on Agile Software Development

Clarksburg, Maryland – March 14, 2006 – ‘Agile Development’ is a term that has sparked many debates in the software engineering community. There are some who believe it creates total chaos and others who think there is no other way to develop good software. In the middle of those discussions is a second debate – can you use agile methods and still be compliant with the CMMI?

TeamCatapult CEO Marsha Acker and Phase2 Technology Managing Partner Jeff Walpole co-presented a seminar at the U.S. Census Bureau entitled ‘Where Agile Meets the CMMI’. The two speakers shared with Census Bureau employees their real world lessons-learned in applying agile methods and working on CMM and CMMI compliant projects. The discussion included guidelines on how to tailor your development process based on your organizations culture, and how to balance the methods used between structured and agile approaches so they will meet the intent of the CMMI framework. "Organizations really need to be less worried about which model they are using and instead use the debate over different methods to spark innovation within their own projects" said Marsha Acker. "Honestly answering a few questions up front like; what type of culture does your organization have, are the right people involved in the development, what project management constraints exist on the project, and do we have support from our customer, can help project teams choose the mix of methods that will ensure success in their unique culture."

About TeamCatapult
TeamCatapult provides management and technology consulting services to companies seeking breakthroughs in performance excellence. They help to bridge an often large gap between the technology and business aspects of an organization. Their approach is grounded in practical improvements for measurable results. Their services include Software Process Improvement, Business Process Management, Project Management, Facilitation, Strategic Human Capital and Organizational Transformation.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland TeamCatapult is a growing small woman-owned business with a base of commercial, government, and non-profits clients. For more information, visit www.teamcatapult.com or call 301-637-8022.

About Phase2 Technology
Phase2 Technology ("Phase2") is a leading provider of adaptable web software solutions. This includes software application development, application management, and consulting services.
Phase2 specializes in solving unique business challenges in practice areas that include: Content Management, Membership and Constituent Management, e-Commerce, and Identity Management. Phase2 has expertise in a wide range of web technologies and best practices that help our clients to develop robust, scalable, secure, and easy to manage systems. This includes open source software integration and custom application development.

Headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, Phase2 works with a growing base of niche clientele, with a special focus on non-profits and associations that include: ASIS International, Business Industry Political Action Committee, the Urban Institute, NFL Players Association, and the IEEE Computer Society.

For more information, visit www.phase2technology.com or call 703.343.1688.