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The following are available by calling Tom Ingram & Associates, Inc at 972-394-5736 (or by download, where indicated.)

�          Book:  “How to Turn Computer Problems Into Competitive Advantage” - 1998, published by the Project Management Institute, Upper Darby, PA.  This book presents a study of 60 Client/Server Horror Stories, 28 Success Stories, a Cross-Industry Benchmark of project success rates and a summary of the most applicable concepts from the Project Management Institute.        $34.95

�          Book:  “A New Model for Investing in Software Companies” - 2004, published by Tom Ingram and Associates, Inc.  This short book makes the case that the tech boom of the 1990s and the tech bust of 2001 / 2002 have forced the software industry to mature.  A reliable model now exists to help investors judge and oversee the performance of software companies.  The book's conclusions are supported by extensive field experience, case studies, Value Line research and research by McKinsey & Company.  The book is particularly useful to investors who own software companies that are not performing.         Click Here to Download at No Charge.

�          Research Study:  “Managing Client/Server Projects - A Study of 62 Projects” – June, 1994, the Project Management Journal published by the Project Management Institute. $12.95

�          Earned Value Article, Cover Story for PM Network Magazine:  A two-part article  “Client/Server and Imaging:  On time, On Budget, As Promised!” and “Client/Server, Imaging and Earned Value:  A Success Story”.  Articles describe successful projects at Texas Instruments.  December, 1995, PM Network Magazine published by the Project Management Institute.  $5.95

�          Earned Value Training Materials  Actual earned value project status reports from three projects show how the earned value method of project accounting and management works.

�          Article:  “System Integration Pitfalls and What You Can Do About Them!” – July, 1995, PM Network Magazine published by the Project Management Institute.  $3.95

�          Article:  “How is a Client/Server Project like Heart Disease?” – May, 1995, PM Network Magazine published by the Project Management Institute.  $3.95

�         Case Study / Testimonial "Do It Yourself Kit":  For those who like the idea of case study / success stories / testimonials, but prefer to do it themselves.  $750.00.  (call for details)

�         Earned Value Lecture, (on CD), Video Session for Dallas Chapter of the Texas Society of CPAs, Executive Accountant Forum:   (call for details.)

�         What You Are Promised vs. What You Get  A graph showing how the cycle of promises to reality usually goes.

�         Computer Projects Fail 50% - 70% of the Time - Why?  (Excerpt from “How to Turn Computer Problems Into Competitive Advantage” )   View at no charge.

�         Understanding How To Improve Computer Project Outcomes - A Cross-Industry Benchmark  (Excerpt from “How to Turn Computer Problems Into Competitive Advantage” )   View at no charge.

�         Effective Organization and Oversight Models - A Cross-Industry Benchmark and an Oversight Model for Computer Projects  (Excerpt from “How to Turn Computer Problems Into Competitive Advantage” )   View at no charge.

�        Impact of Failed Computer Projects On Earnings  (Excerpt from “How to Turn Computer Problems Into Competitive Advantage” )   View at no charge.

�         Summary Table Showing Millions Wasted on Bad Computer Projects  (Excerpt from “How to Turn Computer Problems Into Competitive Advantage” )   View at no charge.

�         Sample Report Identifying How Specific Regulations Will Be Complied With

�         Sample Requirements Log Leading to Detailed Request For Proposal

�         Overview of Major Implementation Steps and Actions Needed

�         Sample RFP (Request for Proposal / Request for Information)