Software Development
Even with the significant use of commercial software packages, enterprises still rely on teams of software analysts, programmers, and engineers to develop new custom software, customize functionality, maintain applications, and integrate disparate software to meet business needs. The use of mature, stable software development discipline is proven to yield repeatable processes that translate into greatly reduced errors and reliable delivery against schedule and budget constraints.
Software Development Driven by Certified Teams
The recognized standard for software process certification is Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute's Capability Maturity Model Integration® (SEI CMMI®). SEI establishes rigorous standards for attainment of their certification at Levels 1-5 of the CMMI. Each level is a well-defined evolutionary plateau and provides a foundation for continuous process improvement. Assessments are based on intensive review of an organization's software development and improvement processes. SEI trains and authorizes Lead Assessors and maintains the methodology by which assessments must be conducted.
Why SAIC Embraces Common Processes for Software Development and Maintenance
SAIC has been a subscriber since the inception of the SEI, fully embracing its vision and investing in SAIC's capabilities to attain coveted designations at succeeding levels of the CMMI. SAIC's Common Process and Guidance to Software Development and Maintenance maps to Level 5 of the SEI CMMI. Similarly, SAIC has invested in its employees to achieve ISO9001 Standard and ISO9000-3 software guidelines compliance. SAIC also has authorization and capability to provide instruction and consulting on the SEI PSP/TSP technology (Personal Software Process/Team Software Process).
CMMI
SAIC is an SEI Partner for the Capability Maturity Model® Integration (CMMI®) project,
a collaborative effort to provide models for achieving product and process improvement. SAIC has the authorization and capability to teach the SEI Introduction To the CMMI course and to provide Standard CMMI Appraisal Method for Process Improvement (SCAMPI SM) Lead Appraisal Services. SAIC has several organizations that have achieved SEI CMMI Maturity Level 5 and other organizations with various CMMI maturity level achievements.
CMMI is being adopted worldwide, from North America, Europe, and India to Australia and the Far East. The SEI advocates adoption of CMMI models as the best process improvement models available for product and service development, and maintenance.
Our Commitment to our Common Approach is Your Guarantee
SAIC customers are the beneficiaries of the Company's unmatched commitment to the SEI CMMI. Our software development, maintenance and outsourcing customers rely on SAIC's sustained track record of delivering high-quality, major software projects on time and on budget.
SAIC's philosophy and dedication allows us to deliver value-driven software solutions characterized by:
- High quality, few defects
- Predictable schedules and price with less re-work and more re-use
- Qualified software engineers that possess the appropriate skill mix for the task.
We offer our clients the right ingredients - "best practices" approach founded upon leading industry standards - the right mix of skilled engineers and business analysts - and the technology know-how.
CMMI® is a registered trademark of Carnegie Mellon University
