SCOPE OF THE CONFERENCE

SSIRI 2008 will focus on integrating tools and approaches for developing reliable, secure, and trustworthy systems. All papers reporting innovative approaches, concepts and experiences throughout the entire product development cycle in software, hardware, and systems are encouraged. The conference will bridge theory, applications, experience reports, as well as best-of-breed practices. It enhances our situational awareness of developing trustworthy products in today's challenging and changing environment.

TOPICS OF INTEREST

Topics covered by the conference include, but are not limited to, the following
# Building security into products
# Building "Green Systems"
# Design tools and automation
# Reliability, availability and safety of software systems
# System integration for human computer interaction
# Software testing and verification
# Requirements collection strategies and validation
# Impact of regulations on product design
# Integrating COTS components into new products
# Maintaining COTS components through development and field support
# Support strategies for fielded systems
# Role of simulation and prototypes
# Accelerated testing to demonstrate life capability of highly reliable components
# Physics of failure (POF) contribution to robust product design
# Experimental design considerations
# Impact and considerations of lead-free designs
# Mitigating electromagnetic capability (EMC) and other environmental effects on new designed equipment
# Embedded systems
# Supply chain management
# Six Sigma contributions to World Class product development
# Challenges and opportunities presented by new chip technologies
# Lessons learned on developing new products, including success stories and pitfalls found in developing, releasing and supporting fielded products

IMPORTANT DATES

Regular Papers
# February 20, 2008 (EXTENDED)
Deadline for submission
# March 31, 2008:
Notification of authors
# April 21, 2008:
Deadline for camera-ready versions

Fast Abstracts
# April 1, 2008:
Deadline for submission
# April 15, 2008:
Notification of authors
# April 21, 2008:
Deadline for camera-ready versions