The Computer Measurement Group (CMG), founded in 1974, is a worldwide
non-profit organization
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of
data processing
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professionals whose work involves measuring and managing the performance of computing systems. In this context, ''performance'' is understood to mean the ''
response time'' of
software applications of interest, and the overall ''capacity'' (or ''throughput'') characteristics of the system, or of some part of the system.
CMG members are primarily concerned with evaluating and maximizing the performance of existing
computer systems and
networks, and with
capacity management, in which planned enhancements to existing systems or the designs of new systems are evaluated to find the necessary
resources
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required to provide adequate performance at a reasonable cost.
Mission and activities
CMG's purpose is to promote the exchange of technical information among
Information Technology (IT) professionals through regional groups, technical publications, and an annual conference. In common with other
user group
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Overview
Users' groups started in the early days of Mainframe compu ...
s devoted to a broad range of products or technologies (for example
SHARE or
DECUS), CMG provides education, networking, and leadership opportunities for its members.
The association's activities provide:
*Extensive introductory education for new professionals
*Information on emerging technology as well as methodology for existing performance professionals
*Forums for the exchange of information, promotion of new ideas, and discussions of management information requirements
*Focus on practical applications and results oriented methodologies
*Encouragement for educational institutions to focus on the IT curriculum.
CMG groups
With over thirty regional and internationa
groups CMG's wide reaching structure emphasizes an extensive information and peer network. Regional groups hold local educational meetings, typically three or four times a year, and many publish informational newsletters. Regional meetings may span a half-day, a full day (the most common), or occasionally two days. International CMG groups also hold their own annual conferences and publish their own conference
proceedings
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.
In the US
Regional CMG groupscover the following areas: Boston, Connecticut, Florida, Greater Atlanta, Kansas City, Midwest, Minneapolis, National Capital Area, New York, Northern California, Northwest, Ohio Valley, Philadelphia, Rocky Mountain, St Louis, Salt Lake City, Southern, Southern California, and South West.
exist i
Australia Austria and Eastern Europe (CMG AE), Canada, Central Europe (CECMG)
Italy China
the NetherlandsSouth Africa
Indiaand the United Kingdom (
UKCMG)
Focus areas
CMG allows members to exchange information about the measurement, management and performance of
Information technology
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systems. Topics of particular concern among CMG members include:
Awards
At its annual conference, CMG presents several awards recognizing outstanding contributions to the field of computer measurement and performance evaluation:
* The A. A. Michelson Award, first awarded in 1974, is named in honor of
Albert Abraham Michelson, known for his technical accomplishments in measuring the speed of light and for his role as teacher and inspirer of others. This award is given to on
honoreeannually, to recognize the same combination of technical excellence and professional contributions.
* The J. William Mullen Award, first awarded in 1990, is given in memory of past CMG president Bill Mullen. The awar
is an individual who exhibits both technical excellence and an engaging presentation style. This was recently won by Ramya Ramalinga Moorthy (from Bangalore, India) in 2017 for her exceptional and engaging presentation style.
* The CMG Graduate Fellowship program, begun in 1987, is open to full-time graduate students in
Computer Science
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and related fields. It is intended to encourage and suppor
researchin the areas of measurement, modeling, management and analysis of system and network performance.
* Best Paper Awards are given t
judged exemplary by industry peers.
Publications
CMG produces a number of both print and electronic publications. Currently there are four unique publications, the CMG Journal, the CMG Proceedings, the CMG Bulletin and MeasureIT. Membership in CMG is required to obtain copies of the publications with the exception of MeasureIT. In addition, some libraries and Universities have copies of the CMG Journal available for reference use.
The free electronic newsletter, MeasureIT, is written by computer and performance professionals and is distributed around the second Tuesday of every month. Anyone may subscribe to MeasureIT by visiting th
CMG MeasureIT homepage
Annual conference
CMG holds an annual conference for performance professionals from around the world.
CMG'11was held in
Washington, D.C., United States, 5–9 December 2011.
In 2013 the annual conference was rename
Performance and Capacity 2013 by CMG Conference
and held in
La Jolla, CA, United States, 4–8 November 2013.
See also
A. A. Michelson Award recipients:
*
Neil J. Gunther (2008)
*
Jeffrey P. Buzen (1978)
*
Arnold Allen (mathematician) (1994)
External links
CMG website
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Organizations established in 1974
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Professional associations based in the United States
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