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Federal Solutions, a QinetiQ North America business unit, completes formal CMMI appraisal
CMMI appraisal results demonstrates commitment to process improvement
Reston, VA – July 14, 2008 – The Federal Solutions business unit of QinetiQ North America’s Mission Solutions Group has successfully completed a Standard CMMI Appraisal Method for Process Improvement (SCAMPI, Class A) that demonstrates its commitment to process improvement and reaffirms its ability to perform government-contracted software projects
The assessment was carried out under the Software Engineering Institute's Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) program that benchmarks the software engineering capabilities of government contractors to safeguard and improve software-intensive government systems.
Federal Solutions completed a Class A “SCAMPI” (Standard CMMI® Appraisal Method for Process Improvement) appraisal that encompassed 78% of the unit’s personnel and 71% of its projects. It was rated at CMMI v1.2 Maturity Level 3, demonstrating defined and documented processes that are subject to an improvement program and Capability Level 4 for Verification, demonstrating processes that are measured, managed and effectively controlled.
The wide-ranging appraisal included not only program management, software development and quality control, but also support organizations for project control, process improvement, and quality assurance.
“CMMI appraisals mark important process improvement qualifications for information technology (IT) solutions providers," says Ruth Buys, Mission Solutions Group VP for Process and Quality Management. "Achieving CMMI Maturity Level 3 and Capability Level 4 for Verification sets the stage for the proactive and continuous process improvement expected at the higher maturity levels and places Federal Solutions at the leading edge of process improvement initiatives within QinetiQ North America,” David Riggs, head of the Federal Solutions business unit of QinetiQ North America, says. “These ratings show that the foundations are in place for us to continue to provide efficient, effective solutions to the U.S. Government. The appraisal reinforced that we are well prepared to solve even the most complex IT challenges the Government faces today.”
About QinetiQ North America. QinetiQ (pronounced "kinetic") North America Operations LLC provides world-class technology and responsive solutions to U.S. government customers. With more than 6,000 engineers, scientists and professionals working in partnership with customers, QinetiQ North America develops innovative technology solutions to meet the challenges of national defense, homeland security and information access. QinetiQ North America is part of QinetiQ Group plc, one of the world’s leading defense and security technology companies. For more information, please visit www.QinetiQ-NA.com.
For Immediate Release
John Petrik
QinetiQ North America Mission Solutions Group
703-741-0300
john.petrik@QinetiQ-NA.com
Michael Rudd
Boscobel Marketing Communications, Inc.
301-588-2900 x102
mrudd@boscobel.com
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