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The Open Group Goes Live with Computer-Based TOGAF(TM) 8 Certification TestingMIAMI, IT ARCHITECTURE PRACTITIONERS CONFERENCE, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The Open Group, a vendor- and technology-neutral consortium focused on open standards and global interoperability within and between enterprises, and Thomson Prometric, the global leader in testing and assessment services and part of The Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), today announced the immediate availability of TOGAF(TM) 8 Certification testing for individuals in a computer-based format. Additionally, the TOGAF 8 Certification exam is now available at Thomson Prometric testing centers around the world, making it more broadly accessible to a global community of IT practitioners. TOGAF, The Open Group Architecture Framework, is an industry standard architecture framework that may be used freely by anyone wishing to develop enterprise architecture for use within their own organization. TOGAF certification is an assurance program based on the framework providing four classes of certification: Certified (for individuals), Tool Support, Training, and Professional Services. To date, more than 1,200 registered practitioners, including architecture service providers, tool vendors and individual enterprise architects, have been TOGAF 8 certified. "Now that TOGAF 8 Certification testing is available through Thomson Prometric's industry-leading computer-based test formats and testing centers, individuals will enjoy greater convenience and testing flexibility," said Allen Brown, president and CEO, The Open Group. "With Thomson Prometric's global footprint, The Open Group can also provide TOGAF 8 certification options to a broader audience of IT professionals." TOGAF 8 Certification Exam Locations and Pricing To locate a Thomson Prometric authorized testing center and register for the TOGAF 8 Certification exam (Reference: OG_081), please call +1 (800) 755-EXAM or visit http://www.prometric.com/. Individuals outside of North America can contact their local Thomson Prometric Registration Center for more information. The TOGAF 8 Certification exam costs $400. For other areas outside of North America, the TOGAF 8 Certification exam is priced according to currency values in those specific countries and regions. Individuals outside of North America can contact their Thomson Prometric test registration center for exact pricing. About TOGAF Certification TOGAF Certification is an assurance program providing four classes of certification: TOGAF Certified (for individuals), TOGAF Tool Support, TOGAF Training and TOGAF Professional Services. It is used by architecture service providers, tool vendors and individual enterprise architects. A recent report in the U.K. (http://www.itjobswatch.co.uk/jobs/uk/togaf.do) cited salary increases for certified TOGAF practitioners increasing 22 percent annually. The TOGAF certification register is available at http://www.opengroup.org/togaf/cert/register.html. As of July 2006, there are more than 1,200 TOGAF certified practitioners from 31 different countries. A showcase featuring certified products, tools and service providers is available at http://www.opengroup.org/togaf/cert/showcase/. About The Open Group IT Architecture Practitioners Conference The Open Group's IT Architecture Practitioners Conference, now in its third year, is a globally recognized event created by and for IT Architecture professionals to engage in interactive discussions about a wide variety of topics impacting the profession, such as SOA, architecture disciplines, architecture team development, and setting up an architecture practice. The conference examines the evolving disciplines of IT Architecture with a focus on further defining a common set of core competencies for individuals involved with professional enterprise architecture. Additional information is available at: http://www.opengroup.org/events/ About The Open Group The Open Group is a vendor-neutral and technology-neutral consortium, which drives the creation of Boundaryless Information Flow(TM) that will enable access to integrated information within and between enterprises based on open standards and global interoperability. The Open Group works with customers, suppliers, consortia and other standard bodies. Its role is to capture, understand and address current and emerging requirements, establish policies and share best practices; to facilitate interoperability, develop consensus, and evolve and integrate specifications and open source technologies, to offer a comprehensive set of services to enhance the operational efficiency of consortia; and to operate the industry's premier certification service. Further information on The Open Group can be found at http://www.opengroup.org/. Note to Editors: TOGAF and Boundaryless Information Flow are trademarks of The Open Group. 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