The Computer Measurement Group, Inc. (CMG ), is the most influential organization for the exchange of information among CPE professionals. To keep CPE professionals on top of their field, CMG is dedicated to providing its members the education, networking, and leadership opportunities vital to success in today's competitive industry.
To promote the exchange of information among data processing professionals who focus on issues related to the performance of computer-based systems in local, enterprise-wide, and inter-enterprise environments. The scope of this information includes traditional mainframe computer systems, open systems architectures and networking. It encompasses areas involving subsystems, the entire end-to-end system, and issues of planning, measuring, and improving these systems.
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CMG members are industry professionals focused on issues related to the performance, planning and management of computer systems. Members are involved in all aspects of the industry. These range from the management, productivity and economic issues of end-user computing to the development and application of Computer Performance Evaluation (CPE) and capacity planning methodologies.
Formed in 1975, CMG allows computer professionals to exchange information and ideas about computer performance evaluation, regardless the installed computer system or performance evaluation product/tool. Over the past decade, CMG has evolved as a leading organization for the exchange of information among enterprise computing professionals.
CMG is led by officers and directors elected by the members. CMG's dynamic growth is due to its talented and dedicated volunteers. Volunteers build new skills or put existing talents to excellent use by actively participating in CMG activities. As a volunteer, you can guide CMG into the future.
Held in early December, CMG's annual international conference supports members' personal and professional growth with educational sessions created by users for users. The conference meets the educational needs of new practitioners and established, professionals. Join over 2000 international Information Systems professionals to learn new techniques in the industry, how to use what is new and where to buy new products. The diverse presentations represent the variety of interest and concerns of the CPE practitioners.
Along with the formal technical program, the conference has a dynamic and growing exhibitor program. CMG members use this relationship to influence the design and modification of CPE tools. Exhibitors support CMG by displaying their products in the exhibits component and sponsoring product-oriented presentations. Members get detailed answers from technical representatives, exchange information with current users, and learn the best product or tool for their needs. All attendees receive the Attendee List to keep in touch with conference contacts.
CMG members receive and contribute to several technical and informative publications. Focused on computer performance topics, these benefits connect you with other CPE professionals.
CMG recognizes outstanding contributions to the field of computer measurement and performance evaluation. CMG presents these awards at the annual conference.
To keep up with technology, CPE professionals have to run faster than it does. With over thirty regional and international groups, CMG's wide reaching structure emphasizes an extensive information and peer network. Regional groups typically have one to five meetings a year and many publish informational newsletters. CMG's international groups also have annual conferences and publish Proceedings. CMG has three special interest groups: TQM/CMG, CMG/D and PMWG. For more information on any CMG region or group, please indicate your interest on your membership application.
By attending CMG's annual conference, your registration fee includes a one year membership from January 1 through December 31 of the following year. You can become a CMG member at any other time during the year by submitting a membership application. Your membership will begin the first day of the quarter in which the application is received and continues through the next three calendar quarters. Members must abide by the CMG bylaws and all other CMG rules and regulations.
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Last Update: July 28, 1995
Created by Lorin B. Olsen <lbolsen@sound.net>
Maintained by Kim Galway;
Mail Inquiries to: kccmg@tyrell.net