Our Sponsors

At Microsoft, we're motivated and inspired every day by how our customers use our software to find creative solutions to business problems, develop breakthrough ideas, and stay connected to what's most important to them. We run our business in much the same way, and believe our seven core business units offer the greatest potential to serve our customers in the coming decade. We are committed long term to the mission of helping our customers realize their full potential. Just as we constantly update and improve our products, we want to continually evolve our company to be in the best position to accelerate new technologies as they emerge and to better serve our customers. (read more...)

The IBM Rational Software Development Platform offers the most complete set of offerings to build, integrate, modernize, extend, and deploy software and software-based systems. The IBM Rational Software Development Platform doesn't have to be an "all or nothing deal." Its comprehensive set of products, services, and processes lets you choose the right development and project management resources you need without having to deploy a complete solution up front. And, it supports a complete set of software development capabilities -- requirements and analysis, design and construction, software quality, software configuration management, process and project management, and deployment management -- ensuring you'll be able to find what you need regardless of the stage of your project.
The IBM Rational Software Development Platform gives you a common software development experience, spanning all the steps in a project, from inception through deployment. The result is a technology environment that maximizes your organization's collective strength across your business, operations, and development teams. (read more...)

Developer Express engineers feature-complete visual components and IDE tools for Visual Studio .NET. Our technologies help you build your best, see complex software with greater clarity, increase your productivity and create stunning applications for Windows(r) and the Web in the shortest possible time. All of our products come with a 60 day unconditional money back guarantee and fully functional evaluation versions are available for download at www.devexpress.com.

Serving the regions of Central Ohio and Charlotte, North Carolina, Quick Solutions, Inc. (QSI) is a leading IT Staffing and Solutions Company. We've built a loyal client base by delivering what we promise - on time, at or below budget - and we've nurtured long-term relationships with consultants through our commitment to our employees. We offer both clients and consultants a unique environment for building dynamic partnerships - and generating outstanding results. (read more...)

AWH is an innovative technology partner and a great place to work. We continually invest in, and mentor our employees to keep them challenged, engaged and at the forefront of current and emerging technologies. Our team utilizes industry best practices so they consistently deliver high quality solutions. Creative and forward thinking, AWH consultants not only solve problems but explore, apply and consult on the latest technologies.

The same AWH consultants that serve our clients also develop the AWH commercial product lines. There’s no bench-time at AWH. In fact one of the biggest technology challenges our employees get to work on is developing the next generation of AWH Products (GeoDocs™ Enterprise Content Management and Mail2Data™ Email Archive Tool). AWH is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and maintains federal GSA and Ohio STS contracts. (read more...)

NuSoft provides its customers with experienced consulting across all aspects of technology: application development, team collaboration, portals, business intelligence and advanced infrastructure deployment. Our holistic approach to technology ensures that we not only look at the systems and infrastructure of a solution but also the impact the solution will have on the company’s productivity and profitability. With our deep knowledge and experience in the latest Microsoft systems and solutions, NuSoft helps companies design and implement truly revolutionary solutions that keep them ahead of their competition. (read more...)

Introducing an IT company that understands business just as much as technology.
There's a really good reason why Pillar not only survived, but thrived, during the dot bomb. We understand business. And we've worked hard to bridge the gap between IT departments and CEOs.
Sure, technology is our bread and butter. But since it's typically the business that's footing the bills, we figure it just makes good sense to truly understand business problems— then use IT to solve those problems and deliver value as quickly as possible.
At Pillar, we've been doing just that for the past 10 years, while scooping up the best and brightest minds in the industry along the way.
As a high-end boutique consulting firm, today we offer Smart IT training, consulting, mentoring and staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies throughout the United States, and we maintain exclusive agreements with selected partners like Borland, BEA and Cognos. (read more...)

Compuware Corporation is a recognized industry leader in enterprise software and IT services that help maximize the value of technology investments. We offer a powerful set of integrated solutions for enterprise IT including IT portfolio management, application development, quality assurance and application service management. (read more...)

ISM develops tools that support the evaluation of software for the early removal of defects.

Integrated Software Metrics, Inc. was established in 2003 to develop new tools that detect, analyze, and predict errors in software code. Robert M. Chapman created the initial technology concept and commercialized it with the help of two other founders, Kris Broman and Chris Cunanan. ISM has worked with its existing customers to convert its technology innovations into useful and valuable products. ISM’s vision is to manage tomorrow’s software challenges today. With a focus on both innovation and practical applications, ISM helps its customers build, manage and deliver better software. (read more...)

Data Dynamics provides award-winning software tools and controls for Visual Studio .NET developers with a primary product focus on data analysis and information reporting. The company also offers User Interface development products. Currently offering a trio of .NET products that includes SharpGraph for .NET, SharpUI for .NET, and the highly praised ActiveReports for .NET, Data Dynamics is a technology innovator, creating products that are easy-to-license, easy-to-use, and easy-to-deploy. (read more...)

Recognized as a leading consulting firm by Microsoft and Sun, SRT Solutions' experts stay at the forefront of both .NET and J2EE platform technologies. Backed by a select team with broad expertise in engineering, scientific and business applications, this seasoned, elite group excels at applying the latest technology to create robust solutions for your toughest software development challenges.

Working on-site throughout the development process, SRT Solutions' experts mentor your development team, expanding their capabilities and ensuring they are self-sufficient in the technologies and code at the project's conclusion. (read more...)

Experts in delivering business-driven technology solutions.

Perficient is a leading information technology consulting firm serving clients throughout the United States. We are experts in designing, building and delivering business-driven technology solutions. We help our clients gain competitive advantage by using Internet-based technologies to make their businesses more responsive to market opportunities and threats, strengthen relationships with customers, suppliers and partners, improve productivity and reduce information technology costs. (read more...)

Ranked the #1 place to work in IT, two years running by Computerworld Magazine. Why would you want to work anywhere else? Quicken Loans is one of the largest full-service residential mortgage lenders in the United States. In our 20 years of industry experience we’ve become America’s #1 Online Lender, closing loans in all 50 states. But here, we believe ‘big’ doesn’t have to mean ‘boring’. That’s why we’ve been in the top 15 of FORTUNE Magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For three years running. They’re awards we can attribute to a unique anti-corporate culture that’s dedicated to honing your skills, helping you grow as a person and making sure you have fun doing it. Our IT team works with state of the art technology to build innovative systems from the ground up. Our programs maximize efficiency, provide elite client service and support one of the fastest growing mortgage companies around. Here, our team members are difference makers, driving the success of our business every day. Are you the kind of person who likes to make a difference? Then visit our site today. (read more...)

ThoughtWorks is a global IT consultancy with an exclusive focus on end-to-end global software development and delivery. Our pioneering approach, which includes industry acclaimed Agile best practices, helps CIOs and key stake holders maximize investment performance across their portfolio of complex, business critical applications, while reducing time and risk.

We believe that the key to effective software development is creating the very best software teams. Naturally, the foundation of the best teams is the best players - which for software means people that combine technical skills with the ability to collaborate. ThoughtWorks' culture excels at weaving our people into effective teams that use the most innovative processes to deliver working software.

To do this you need to do more than proclaim it on a Web site. Our approach includes a rigorous hiring process and a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, change and innovation.

We also thrive on the pragmatic use of the most innovative technology and processes. As such, many of our people are known industry leaders in: Agile Software Development, Enterprise Integration, Test Driven Development, Java, .NET, and Open Source. But we always remember that the number one measure of success is delivering working software that actually solves our client's business need. (read more...)

Stout Systems helps company officers, managers, and business owners who are aggravated because they have an IT project that is in trouble, or are under pressure because their IT or project goals are not being met, or are disappointed by the quality of high tech personnel referred to them from recruiting companies.

Stout Systems provides contract and outsourced software development as well as recruitment of high tech professionals. We have built our reputation on:

• technically sound, leading edge programming,
• thoroughly screened, highly qualified personnel.

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Since our inception in 1982, Sun Microsystems was founded with one driving vision: “The Network is the Computer.” It's a vision for connecting everyone, no matter where they are, with whatever technology works for people--not the other way around. We see everyone and everything participating on the network.

Sun Microsystems is the global supplier of network computing solutions that power the “Participation Age.” Our proven portfolio of systems, software, and services is one of the most complete and innovative on the planet today. Whether it's servers or desktops, software, or storage, Sun systems are built upon over 24 years of experience in network computing. We create the technologies which fuel the communities that power the Participation Age.

For companies and developers running a participation infrastructure, Sun delivers more choice, better value, and unsurpassed innovation for the network computing model. (read more...)

LEADING government and commercial organizations have been partnering with MacAulay-Brown (MacB) for nearly 30 years to exceed their INFORMATION SOLUTIONS needs and challenges. DONE RIGHT AND ON TIME, MacB will fulfill a critical staffing need; design, manage, and test projects from concept to deployment, as well as provide a team of application testers. MacB has prided itself on supplying consulting expertise for Information Solutions WITHIN YOUR BUDGET.

MacAulay Brown, Inc. (MacB) is a global company of experienced technology specialists who deploy, support, build and analyze technology solutions for our clients. MacAulay-Brown's specialists are on the cutting edge of both the .NET and J2EE platforms. Additionally all specialists are full time salaried employees of MacAulay-Brown, enabling you to keep your overhead in check and ensuring the specialist will be available to you through the final stage of your project and beyond. MacAulay-Brown maintains Federal GSA and State STS Contracts and is partners with Microsoft, Oracle, and IBM. (read more...)

IT Enlightenment is a gold level sponsor of CodeMash! (read more...)

Sogeti, a global provider of IT solutions, works closely with clients to design, develop, and deploy adaptable solutions that address the unique needs of their business and industry. Sogeti offers a comprehensive portfolio of services that include; Applications Development and Management, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Solutions, Migration Services, Product Lifecycle Management, Project Delivery Services and Software Control Testing. Sogeti delivers practical services, built on more than 35 years of global experience and employs approximately 15,000 people in the U.S. and throughout Europe. (read more...)

O'Reilly Media spreads the knowledge of innovators through its books, online services, magazines, and conferences. Since 1978, O'Reilly has been a chronicler and catalyst of leading-edge development, homing in on the technology trends that really matter and spurring their adoption by amplifying "faint signals" from the alpha geeks who are creating the future. An active participant in the technology community, the company has a long history of advocacy, meme-making, and evangelism. (read more...)

Judd Solutions provides proven innovative business solutions for large, medium and small organizations. Whether it is custom software development, proofs of concepts, architectural assessments, open source risk analysis or preparing a team to develop Java, JEE or web based applications, Judd Solutions can provide the necessary knowledge and experience. (read more...)

Programmer to Programmer
Wiley Publishing provides must-have information to readers worldwide. Wiley's Wrox imprint publishes books written by programmers for programmers, bringing authoritative, timely solutions to real-world programming problems.

Remember, Programmer to Programmer is not just our slogan; it's the way we write our books.

Wrox Press is proudly part of the John Wiley & Sons stable of educational and reference books. (read more...)

Businesses utilizing PHP know Zend as the place to go for PHP expertise and sound technology solutions. Andi Gutmans and Zeev Suraski, two of Zend's founders, are key contributors to PHP and creators of the open source Zend Engine. Because of their internationally recognized authority, the company and its founders continue to play leadership roles in the PHP and open source communities, and are accountable for a central role in the explosive growth of PHP.

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Apress(r) is a publishing company established by computer professionals, programmers, and enthusiasts just like you. Apress books are tools that will help you learn new subjects, solve problems effectively, and save time. Practical, instructional, and thought-provoking, Apress books offer the highest quality content, distinctively written with The Expert's Voice™. (read more...)

Adobe(r) Flex™ 2 software is a rich Internet application framework based on Adobe Flash(r) that will enable you to productively create beautiful, scalable applications that can reach virtually anyone on any platform. It includes a powerful, Eclipse™ based development tool, an extensive visual component library, and high-performance data services enabling you to meet your applications' most demanding needs. (read more...)

We are a rapidly growing non-credit card payment processor providing over 50 payment methods for online merchants, including: Electronic Arts, Sony and Skype, just to name a few. We are a uniquely positioned company – enabling us to innovate in ways that our competitors can't. We are hiring people who think on a global scale – our merchants, customers, and payment methods are everywhere! (read more...)

AW Professional publishes high-quality and timely information for programmers, developers, engineers, and system administrators, partnering with world-class technology companies that include Microsoft, Intel and Cisco Systems. Prentice Hall Professional Technical Reference. A leader in engineering and technical publishing for more than 70 years. With networking, wireless, e-commerce database, and Unix lists, PHPTR is the official publisher of Sun Microsystems, IBM, Financial Times Business Books, Hewlett Packard, and others. (read more...)

Founded in 1994, No Starch Press is one of the few remaining independent computer book publishers. We publish the finest in geek entertainment—unique books on technology, with a focus on Open Source, security, hacking, programming, and alternative operating systems. Our titles have personality, our authors are passionate, and our books tackle topics that people care about. No Starch Press books have been included in the prestigious Communication Arts Design Annual and STEP inside 100 competition, and have won the Ippy Award from Independent Publisher magazine. See www.nostarch.com for more information and our complete online catalog.

A wireless network will be available for everyone at CodeMash! Each attendee will receive a wireless code upon registration. The wireless network is a result of a sponsorship from the Richard Hale Shaw Group.