Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 165!\nThe SPaMCAST 165 features an essay that answers the questions, "so what exactly is IT-CMF?\u201d and \u201cwhy do we need another model?\u201d\xa0\nThe essay begins:\xa0\nOn Thursday morning I checked into a testing center to test the knowledge and skills that are central to understanding and leveraging the IT Capability Maturity Framework (IT-CMF) and also to certify. \xa0When I completed the exam I tweeted my results to the world and got resounding response of \xa0. . .\u201dso what exactly is IT-CMF?\u201d and \u201cwhy do we need another model?\u201d \xa0\nInterested in becoming a radio star? \xa0If you are interested in reviewing tools or books? \xa0Drop me a note at spamcastinfo@gmail.com\n\nShameless Ad for my book!\xa0\nMastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team."\xa0Have you bought your copy?\n\nContact information for the Software Process and Measurement CastEmail: \xa0spamcastinfo@gmail.comVoicemail: \xa0+1-206-888-6111Website: www.spamcast.netTwitter: www.twitter.com/tcagleyFacebook: \xa0http://bit.ly/16fBWV\n\nNext!\nSPaMCAST 166 features my interview with Paul Byrnes of ISD. \xa0Paul and I discussed the recent changes to the SCAMPI process for appraising the CMMI and potential changes coming in the future. \xa0One word - EXCITING.