Released on = April 3, 2006, 6:31 am

Press Release Author = ThoughtWorks

Industry = Software

Press Release Summary = Technology Guru Martin Fowler to deliver the keynote address
at inaugural seminar to be held in Bangalore on April 8, 2006, at the Taj West End
Hotel.

Press Release Body = Bangalore, April 3, 2006: ThoughtWorks, a global software and
technology services firm that provides innovative consulting and solutions to the
world's most successful companies, today announced that it is bringing its acclaimed
series of technology seminars to India. Martin Fowler, ThoughtWorks' Chief
Scientist and a leading light of the IT industry, will visit India to participate in
the seminar and deliver the keynote address. The first seminar will focus on
advanced topics in Agile Software Development and will be held in Bangalore on April
8, 2006.

Explaining the rationale for launching ThoughtWorks' MasterClass series in India,
Matthew Simons, Managing Director - ThoughtWorks India, said," We have been working
in India for almost five years now and we have seen vast growth and improvement in
the technical talent pool here. We believe the timing is right to begin engaging
more actively with senior members of the IT community to share best practices and
build connections for our mutual benefit."

Commenting on his visit to India and the seminar, Martin Fowler, Chief Scientist,
ThoughtWorks Inc., said," I always enjoy coming to India - the enthusiasm and buzz
in Bangalore is second to none. I'm looking forward to this opportunity to meet and
collaborate with tomorrow's leaders and innovators."



ThoughtWorks MasterClass seminars are highly acclaimed for their leading edge
content as well as world-class speakers and delegates. Each seminar offers insight
into the technology trends that are creating a buzz inside ThoughtWorks, where 'new'
concepts like Agile and Extreme programming have been the status quo for more than
five years. Attendees can expect exposure to deep technical content and proven
system development and delivery best practices presented by industry-leading techies
who spend their days putting tomorrow's technologies to use on actual projects
today.

ThoughtWorks is a global software and technology services firm that provides
innovative consulting and solutions to the world's most successful companies.
ThoughtWorks helps their clients become more competitive by providing better service
to their customers and employees, and by responding faster to market changes.
Unlike traditional providers, they are a leading source of practical innovation in
technology, collaborative processes and tools. This is possible at ThoughtWorks
because of their people being chosen for their aptitude, passion and experience, and
many are thought leaders in their fields. By consistently delivering more of what
businesses actually need, less of what they don't, faster, and for less,
ThoughtWorks is revolutionizing the way software is created to produce value.
Head-quartered in Chicago, USA, ThoughtWorks has offices in Australia, Canada,
China, India, the UK, and the US.


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