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U -- 1ST EIA/NDIA COOPERATIVE ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE & WORKSHOP SOL #801 POC Angela Daniel (703) 907-7568, Chris Denham (703) 907-7567, Joe Hylan (703) 247-2583 WEB: Click here to find more information under Events., http://www.ndia.org. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the POC., angelad@eia.org. First EIA/NDIA Cooperative Engineering and Technology Management Conference & Workshop Group Panelist Session (Town Meeting Format) (Mon.) Conference -- How to Achieve Supportability, Affordability, and Lower Total Ownership Costs (Dates: September 15-17) Join high level DoD and Industry participants in exploring the latest in Systems Engineering initiatives that address critical elements of the life cycle. Join them in discussing how to incorporate critical life cycle issues earlier in the design and acquisition process. Panels, Sessions and Tutorials (Mon -- Thurs) Participate in workshops on important topics that effect systems engineering, software engineering, quality, and configuration / data management.  Topics on International & Commercial CM and DM  3D Modeling and Drawing Practices  MIL-HDBK-61 Configuration Management  Data Interface Std 2549  Reducing Costs of Application Interfaces  Product Data Management  Capability Maturity Models  Single Process Initiatives (Lessons Learned)  ISO 9000 and 14000  Software Transition to Commercial Standards  Strategic and Tactical Software Standards and Implementation Guidelines  Practical Software Measurements  Mandate for Ditigal Environment by Year 2002 Training Courses and Certification  EIA Configuration Management Course (Beginning to Intermediate) (Mon-Thurs)  NDIA Configuration and Data Management (CDM) Certification Testing (Mon)  NDIA CDM Certification Preparation Course (Sat and Sun, September 12 & 13) Features & Benefits that Make a Difference  Enjoy Both NDIA conference and EIA workshop planning efforts in one Trip!  Establish Partnerships and Alliances  EIA and NDIA Configuration and Data Management, Software and Systems Engineering Committees and Technical Divisions working together to bring you an informative & cooperative experience. Visit the NDIA or EIA homepages to find more information and registration details. Posted 08/14/98 (W-SN237062). (0226)

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