Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 165!The SPaMCAST 165 features an essay that answers the questions, "so what exactly is IT-CMF?” and “why do we need another model?” The essay begins: On 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.  When I completed the exam I tweeted my results to the world and got resounding response of  . . .”so what exactly is IT-CMF?” and “why do we need another model?”  Interested in becoming a radio star?  If you are interested in reviewing tools or books?  Drop me a note at [email protected]Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering 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." Have you bought your copy?Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement CastEmail:  [email protected]:  +1-206-888-6111Website: www.spamcast.netTwitter: www.twitter.com/tcagleyFacebook:  http://bit.ly/16fBWVNext!SPaMCAST 166 features my interview with Paul Byrnes of ISD.  Paul and I discussed the recent changes to the SCAMPI process for appraising the CMMI and potential changes coming in the future.  One word - EXCITING.