SoftServe Announces Membership in IFPUG (International Function Point Users Group)
Fort Myers, Florida / April 12, 2009
Strengthening the position of a robust technology services provider, SoftServe joined IPFUG, a non-profit organization promoting the use of software product and process metrics through the use of Function Point Analysis and other software measurement techniques.
SoftServe, Inc., a leading global provider of software development and consulting services, announces its membership in IFPUG (International Function Point Users Group). IFPUG is a non-profit organization and a recognized leader in promoting and encouraging effective management of applied software development and support through the use of Function Point Analysis or other measurement software techniques.
IFPUG members are part of an association dedicated to improving the quality and future of the information technology industry. IFPUG is the steward of the Function Point standard, the most widely recognized method used today to size software.
Among the opportunities and benefits provided by the membership in IFPUG are: access to education and professional growth as well as networking opportunities through IFPUG workshops, conferences and committees; the opportunities to join a local IFPUG Chapter for knowledge exchange and to participate in the IFPUG Certification program to establish the credentials as a specialist in the growing field of software metrics.
When all the types of IFPUG memberships, including those of IFPUG-associated Affiliates and Chapters, are considered, IFPUG serves over 1,200 members in more than 30 countries. The members come from every major industry segment including aerospace, automotive, banking, insurance, manufacturing, retail, and telecommunications.
About IFPUG
The International Function Point Users' Group (IFPUG) is a non-profit, member-governed organization. The mission of IFPUG is to be a recognized leader in promoting and encouraging the effective management of application software development and maintenance activities through the use of Function Point Analysis and other software measurement techniques.
IFPUG endorses FPA as its standard methodology for software sizing. In support of this, IFPUG maintains the Function Point Counting Practices Manual, the recognized industry standard for FPA. IFPUG also provides a forum for networking and information exchange that promotes and encourages the use of software product and process metrics.
About SoftServe, Inc.
SoftServe is a leading global provider of proven high quality software development, testing and consulting services. At SoftServe, we are passionate and committed to bringing the best commercial software to market for new and established independent software vendors and software-enabled businesses. To accomplish this, we created AbilitonTM, an approach that develops an assessment and certification framework making it simple to create the right standards, certifications, tools and team structure to repeatedly deliver development success for our clients. Through the years, SoftServe has partnered with hundreds of companies globally on a wide range of products and technologies, successfully completing over 2000 projects. Founded in 1993, SoftServe is headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida, with an award-winning development organization based in Ukraine and the Philippines. For more information, please visit www.softserveinc.com.