Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI®) is an internationally recognized process improvement approach developed by Carnegie Mellon’s Software Engineering Institute (SEI). The model consists of best practices for product and service development and maintenance throughout the entire life-cycle with the ultimate goal of better, faster, and cheaper delivery. Divided into five maturity level ratings, the model begins with the “Initial” Level 1, in which processes are unpredictable, poorly controlled, and reactive. At “Managed” Level 2, processes are characterized for specific projects and managed at the project level; whereas, at “Defined” Level 3, they are characterized for the organization and are proactive. Maturity Level 4 indicates the processes are “Quantitatively Managed” and at Level 5 they are “Optimizing” for continuous improvement.

Smartronix achieved a Maturity Level 3 rating for Systems and Software Engineering after completing its SCAMPI Class A appraisal on 1 September 2006, conducted by SEI partner A-1 Independent Consulting. This achievement confirms that Smartronix has established and integrated project management, engineering, and support processes; and is capturing work products, measures, and lessons learned for future use and improvement of the organization. This ensures customers that Smartronix produces cost-effective and reliable systems and software engineering products/services in a timely manner.

View Smartronix’ Certificate of Achievement. For more information about CMMI, visit the SEI Website or view Smartronix’ appraisal results as recorded with SEI.