December
14th 2009
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Tassc publishes risk catalogue |
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Based on 20 years of
consulting experience, Tassc has compiled a catalogue of risks that
typically affect software development projects. This provides an excellent
start point for your own project risk identification and assessment.
Simply exclude any
risks that are not relevant to your project, then assess each risk in turn
by setting its ‘probability of firing’ and ‘level of impact’ and we will
suggest a suitable level of
contingency based on your project's risk exposure.
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November
19th 2009
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Tassc
offers new BPMN training courses |
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BPMN is a popular
industry standard and an expressive graphical notation that enables business
analysts to understand and visually document their business processes. Learn
BPMN on its own or combined with UML and/or the Enterprise Architect CASE
tool.
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September 30th 2009
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Tassc
introduces new 'Mix and Match' training modules |
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Tassc now offers new UML, Enterprise Architect,
Application Lifecycle Management and Circa training course modules. Tassc
provides tailored on-site training courses for 3 or more delegates – our new
flexible pricing structure provides excellent value for money.
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June
24th 2009
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Circa reviewed in
Project Manager Today magazine |
Project
Manager
Today
Review |
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Tassc's project estimation
and planning software, Circa, has recently been reviewed by Project Manager
Today magazine. Use the link on the right to download the full 3 page review.
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June
5th 2009
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Tassc launches Circa 2009 |
Circa Press
Release |
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Tassc is pleased to
announce a major new release of Circa. This release features significant
performance enhancements providing support for estimating and planning
large-scale software projects. Circa is now more configurable allowing users
to refine and adjust the built-in metrics to produce ever more accurate
estimates in order to control budgets and schedules.
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March 25th 2009
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Tassc presents free Enterprise
Architect seminar at BCS Newcastle |
NBCS
Newsletter |
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Tassc will present
"An Introduction to Enterprise Architect" evening seminar by invitation of
the Newcastle Upon Tyne and District branch of the British Computer Society. The seminar will cover the production
of UML diagrams in EA, demonstation of traceability between models and use
of XMI to integrate between EA and Circa. For further information on this event visit
www.newcastle.bcs.org
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July 8th 2007
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Enterprise Architect Version 7.1 and BPMN training launched |
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EA Course
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Tassc has
updated all training courses to support version 7.1 of Enterprise Architect.
Tassc has also introduced a new module to teach BPMN (Business Process
Modelling Notation) within the EA environment.
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May 20th 2008
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Tassc launches Circa 2008 |
Circa Press
Release |
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Circa is Tassc's
latest generation of estimation and planning software. Circa provides quick,
accurate and reliable estimates of effort, duration and cost. It
boasts a greatly enhanced, intuitive graphical desktop with tabbed,
floating, docked and slide-away windows. More project management information
than ever before is available "at your fingertips" through an extensive
range of windows, dialogs, graphs, charts and reports. This version incorporates the new
navigator guide - a productivity enhancer for novice and infrequent users
providing concise "how and why" explanations.
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April
10th 2008
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Tassc to present seminar for the British Computer
Society |
WYBCS Newsletter |
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Tassc will present
"An Introduction to Enterprise Architect" 1/2 day seminar by invitation of
the West Yorkshire branch of the BCS. The seminar will cover the production
of UML diagrams in EA, support for team working and project management. This
will contain demonstrations of modelling in EA and integration with Circa to
generate estimates and project plans. For further information or to book a
place for this event visit
www.westyorkshire.bcs.org
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January16th 2008
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Partnership with OPS Consulting |
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Tassc has formed a
partnership with OPS Consulting based in Maryland, to promote
object-oriented estimation throughout the USA. OPS Consulting is currently
undertaking extensive research in this subject and is piloting the use of
Circa.
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December
19th 2007
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Beta release of Circa to existing customers and
partners |
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Circa is Tassc's
latest generation of estimation and project management software. Circa has
an attractive and extremely user friendly interface putting comprehensive
estimates and schedule information at the project managers fingertips within
a single interactive environment. Initial feedback from customers and
partners has been very positive. Watch out for the commercial launch in
early 2008.
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September
10th 2007
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Version 7
Enterprise Architect training launched |
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EA Course
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Tassc has
updated all training courses to support version 7.0 of Enterprise Architect.
Tassc has also introduced
prices for smaller courses (with
up to 3 or 5 delegates) to make our training even more cost-effective for
smaller companies.
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March 20th 2007
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Training booking now
available online |
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Booking request
forms are now available on all our training pages. Along with our standard
courses you can now create your own custom course from any of our custom
course request forms.
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November 24th 2006
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Tassc website updated with new
look and feel |
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The Tassc website
has been updated to improve the look and feel and provide easier navigation.
We would welcome your feedback and ideas.
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November
2nd 2006
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K+K Jantzen present risk paper
at Metrikon conference, Germany |
Estimating Risks |
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In November
our German distributor K+K Jantzen presented a paper on estimating the
effects of project risks in software development projects at the Metrikon
conference in Germany.
The paper was co-authored by Klaus Jantzen of
K+K Jantzen Software Services and Gillian Adens and Robert Armstrong of
Tassc. We have permission from the conference organisers to publish this
paper.
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September 12th 2006
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Tassc Estimator integrated with Enterprise Architect |
EA to Project Plan in 20mins |
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Tassc:Estimator is integrated with Enterprise Architect. Use XMI to import
scope elements such as classes and use cases from Enterprise Architect into
Tassc:Estimator to produce instant estimates of effort, duration and cost
for your projects. The attached technical paper shows you how.
If your organisation has
current licenses of Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect you may be
eligible for a
10%
reduction on
the published purchase price of Tassc:Estimator licenses.
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August 24th 2006
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Updated Enterprise Architect training |
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EA Course
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Tassc is an authorised global training partner with Sparx Systems Australia.
Tassc has extensively
updated our range of Enterprise Architect training courses. Our
materials have been revised to reflect the latest version of Enterprise
Architect and using our popular modular system it is now even easier for
customers to tailor courses to suit their exact requirements. We can
provide highly practical CASE tool tuition with the option of
comprehensive UML theory. All of our courses include substantial
hands-on sessions within the EA environment.
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February 17th 2006
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Launch of Tassc:Estimator 2006 |
T:E Press Release |
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Some of
the highlights of Tassc:Estimator 2006 include:
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Custom metrics for qualifiers, risks and bugs
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Access control and user privileges
Facility to validate project by running diagnostic checks
Ability to lock tasks when dates are negotiated rather than estimated -
Template additions for project calendar and process structure
Import resources from MS Project
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August 9th 2005
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Tassc celebrates 10 years of UML estimating technology |
Press Release 10th Anniversary |
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Pioneers in UML Estimating (1995-2005)
Over the last 10 years we have been developing technology to address IT project
challenges – to allow software projects to deliver on time and within budget.
Tassc:Estimator is a leading software application that supports UML-driven
estimation, risk assessment, team profiling and project planning.
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June 22nd 2005
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Launch of Tassc:Estimator web training |
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Tassc has just launched a new flexible training initiative – web
training for Tassc:Estimator. Now international customers can benefit
from expert training in Tassc:Estimator at a sensible cost.
Web training is an excellent way to gain rapid knowledge and confidence
in using Tassc:Estimator to improve scoping, estimating, risk
assessment, planning and scheduling for UML projects.
There are no trainer expenses and no travel costs involved. All that is
needed is a PC with web connection and conference telephone. Delegates
learn at their desks!
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April 14th 2005
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New Enterprise Architect training courses |
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EA Course
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Tassc is now an authorised value-added reseller for Enterprise Architect.
Tassc has developed a range
of training courses to assist EA users to become proficient and
confident in using Enterprise Architect. These courses include
substantial hands-on sessions within the EA environment. We have courses
designed for those who already have experience of UML and for those who
require UML theory as well as CASE tool exposure.
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March 2nd 2005
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XMI import updated |
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Updated XMI import mechanism with new support for MagicDraw and nested
classes. Compatible with Tassc:Estimator 2005 (All versions).
Tassc's XMI import is now
compatible with the following CASE tools
- Artisan Real-Time Studio
- Borland Together
- IBM Rational Rose
- IBM Rational XDE
- No Magic MagicDraw
- Select Component
Architect
- Sparx Systems Enterprise
Architect
- Any CASE Tool following
the XMI standard
Feel free to send us sample
files if you would like us to verify this mechanism for any other CASE
environment.
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January 11th 2005
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Launch of Tassc:Estimator 2005 |
Press Release |
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Some of
the highlights of Tassc:Estimator 2005 include:
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New Gantt chart to allow sophisticated visual scheduling
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Task dependencies allowing sequential or parallel tasks
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New Resource Loading chart to review resource utilisation
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Calculation of variances between estimates and actuals
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Configurable report layouts with built-in standard reports
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Project and resource calendars to define working week and holidays
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Start and end dates for tasks, iterations, phases and whole project
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Updated CASE import mechanisms and improved XMI import
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October 12th 2004
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CASE tool partner special offer |
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Tassc is working in partnership with Artisan Software Tools and Select
Business Solutions to provide an integrated product set. Existing customers
of Artisan Real-time Studio and Select Component Architect can now purchase
Tassc:Estimator at an attractively discounted price.
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June 11th 2004
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New UML Management course and UML 2 updates |
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Tassc has extensively updated all UML training materials to reflect changes
in version 2.0 of the UML standard. In addition, Tassc now offers courses in
UML management skills covering topics such as iterative development,
requirements management, risk assessment, estimation and team management.
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September 29th 2003
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Launch of Tassc:Estimator 2003 |
Press Release |
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Tassc:Estimator 2003 now includes a new Bug tool to allow managers to
document any software bugs and production defects discovered during a
project.
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April 23rd 2003
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ObjectMetrix MENTOR
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ObjectMetrix is a software estimating process based on a set of forecasting
and sizing algorithms. The estimation process offers a practical, reliable
and repeatable approach to planning, scheduling and controlling
object-oriented, component-based and web-based software development
projects.
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February 23rd 2003
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TUTOR SESSIONS - AN INNOVATION IN TRAINING
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UML Course
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Tassc has just introduced a new and innovative training format - TUTOR
SESSIONS. These are aimed at companies with a small number of training
delegates, or smaller software development companies who need to focus their
resources.
Training is provided with
whiteboard style tutoring and lots of hands-on practical exercises. This
approach can allow a small group (of up to 3 delegates) to make rapid
and highly focused progress in a single day.
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December 20th 2002
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MAJOR NEW SOFTWARE RELEASE
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Press Release |
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Major new release of
Tassc:Estimator includes some revolutionary software project modeling
features...
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May 15th 2002
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COMPLETE UML TRAINING COURSES
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UML Course
Catalogue |
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Tassc now offers a total UML
training solution:
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February 4th 2002
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ESTIMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR REAL-TIME DEVELOPMENT
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Real-Time Estimation |
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ARTiSAN Software Tools and Tassc
are delighted to announce the launch of RtS Estimator, a powerful new UML
project estimation solution for real-time software and systems development.
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January 18th 2002
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LOW-COST UML ESTIMATING TECHNOLOGY
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T:E Lite
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Tassc launches the latest
addition to the Tassc:Estimator product family, an entry-level software
estimation application that provides rapid, scientific calculations of project
effort, duration and cost.
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November 22nd 2001
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TASSC ACQUIRES UML ESTIMATING TECHNOLOGY
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Press Release |
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Tassc Limited is delighted to
announce its acquisition of Optimize, the IT industry’s leading software
application designed specifically for estimating the duration and cost of
software projects based on the Unified Modeling Language (UML).
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