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DURHAM, N.C., September 26, 2006  Island Training Solutions, Inc., an IBM businesspartner that provides training and mentoring for IBM Rational software tools, isnow selling and supporting Build Forge, a technology IBM purchased in May 2006 tohelp close the gap between writing code, building an application and releasing itinto production.
 Build Forge will be a boon for software development, said Jim Herron, president ofIsland Training Solutions.  Software developers can use Build Forge to assembleexisting scripts, tools and processes into repeatable tasks that eliminate humanerror. And managers will appreciate Build ForgeÂ's capability to provide performancemeasurement and full audit trails of all tasks.Â
In addition to providing Build Forge sales and support, Island Training is nowoffering Introduction to Build Forge, a free, live presentation delivered remotelyvia web and teleconference on Monday, October 2, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern. Introductionto Build Forge will provide a technical summary of the technology, typicalapplications and benefits.
Developers who would like to test drive Build Forge can also attend IslandTrainingÂ's Build Forge Workshop, a two-hour, hands-on, instructor-led workshopdelivered remotely via Island TrainingÂ's virtual classroom. The Build Forge Workshopis offered weekly, starting October 5, at no cost.
Island Training is also developing Build Forge Accelerator, an intensive five-daytraining and support program for new Build Forge installations.
To register for the free, remote Introduction to Build Forge, the Build ForgeWorkshop or for more information about upcoming Island Training Solutions events,email kim@islandtraining.com or call (919) 401-8485.
###About Island TrainingIsland Training Solutions provides hands-on training and mentoring for IBM Rational software tools. Co-founded by a member of the original ClearCase development team and a technical training professional, Island Training offers aunique approach to teaching complex software products. Combining a modular strategywith mobile training labs and on-demand production of course materials, IslandTraining delivers programs that meet specific needs of each client. Hybrid classes,which allow an instructor lead traditional classroom training at an onsite facilitywhile simultaneously teaching remote students in a virtual classroom, are nowavailable for the full curriculum. More information about Island Training isavailable at http://www.islandtraining.com
MEDIA CONTACTBen Woodward919 363-9975ben@springboarddesign group.com
