Announcing the Release of The IFPUG Guide to IT and Software Measurement

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The IFPUG Guide to IT and Software Measurement provides a comprehensive overview of IT and Software Measurement. Each chapter has been written by consultants, practitioners and pundits from across the measurement community. The book:

  • Illustrates software measurement’s role in new and emerging technologies
  • Addresses the impact of Agile development on software measurement
  • Presents measurement as a powerful tool for auditing and accountability
  • Includes metrics for the CIO

The book was edited by IFPUG’s Management and Reporting Committee. This text is useful for IT project managers, process improvement specialists, measurement professionals and business professionals who need to interact with IT professionals and participate in IT decision-making. It includes coverage of cloud computing, Agil development, quantitative project management, process improvement, measurement as a tool in accountability, project ROI measurement, metrics for the CIO, value stream mapping, and benchmarking.

IFPUG members can get a 25% discount code that can be used at www.crcpress.com. The code is DVL24 and customer enter it during checkout. CRC Press also features free delivery in the US.

If not an IFPUG member, or if you would rather order the book from Amazon, please follow this link.

Welcome to our new, improved website

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The IFPUG Board is thrilled to announce the release of an updated IFPUG website. The improvements include direct links to a membership database (Avectra) (see left for log-in), better utilization of resources and lower infrastructure support costs, and enhancements to content accessibility and management. The CMC, CMA, and the Board have been planning and implementing these features since October. We thank you for your patience and hope that you find many of the changes an added value to your membership.

- Joe Schofield, IFPUG President

Over the course of the next few weeks, we will be releasing a series of videos to help you navigate the website and the new Member Services Area. Look for our first video next week.

Message from the Board of Directors

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The IFPUG Board of Directors has been working diligently to evaluate the organization and identify changes that will better serve the membership and improve efficiency. Some of these changes impact the volunteer committees and how they will continue in their support of the IFPUG mission. One of the changes involves the New Environments Committee (NEC) and the Counting Practices Committee (CPC).

It is felt that with the Counting Practices Manual (CPM) stabilized and ISO approved, the majority of the CPC work will focus on producing content in support of the IFPUG Function Point methodology. This is also the current focus of the NEC. As a result, the Board has decided that the CPC and the NEC will merge to form the Functional Sizing Standards Committee (FSSC). Tammy Preuss will be the Chairperson of the FSSC and Bonnie Brown will serve as the Vice Chairperson.

Merging the committees into the FSSC will:

  • Eliminate ‘cross’ review of content between committees allowing for more timely releases of content
  • Eliminate duplication/crossover of content deliverables
  • Allow for one set of priorities regarding topics of interest to the IFPUG membership enabling content deliverables to focus on membership needs
  • Allow for one committee to provide all counting standards and application of the ‘rules’ content
  • Incorporate ideas from a larger audience of people with different perspectives

The Board would like to thank all current and past members of both the NEC and CPC for their hard work and dedication and looks forward to working with the FSSC in providing content deliverables to the IFPUG membership.

Call for European Volunteers

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The IFPUG Membership Committee is building representation from around the world to ensure that all current and future members’ needs and concerns are being addressed. The Committee currently has representation from Australia, India and the United States. We would like to add committee members who can represent our European membership. If you are interested in joining our committee, please complete the volunteer form found here. The Membership Committee has identified several exciting programs to benefit current members and attract new members. Your potential involvement could help us expand our reach to help IFPUG grow and prosper. Thank you in advance for your consideration.

Regards,
Roger Heller
Chairman, IFPUG Membership Committee