The CMSG was set up in 1995 to provide a forum for developing and promoting Configuration Management, as a discrete management process. The Group facilitates the free and open exchange of CM ideas, experience and best practice at regular workshops and special events.

How to join the CMSG

• Establish a professional development scheme, plotting a career path for professionals in Configuration, Change and Release Management;

• Influence training and education within the field to achieve professional standards;

• Establish a code of practice and standards for Configuration, Change and Release Management professionals including formal accreditation;

• Facilitate the free and open exchange of Configuration, Change and Release Management experiences and ideas;

• Influence the production and content of National, European and International Standards related to Configuration, Change and Release Management;

• Promote the benefit of Configuration, Change and Release Management within the industry at large;

• Assure that industry receives benefits to business from Configuration, Change and Release Management;

• Guide the makers of software tools to support the work of Configuration, Change and Release Management.