In 2014, Success Software reached a significant milestone by achieving CMMI Level 3 for Development. The Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) is a framework that helps organizations to improve their processes and practices, and achieving Level 3 is a sign that a company has reached a high level of maturity and effectiveness. Achieving this wasn't easy - it required us to demonstrate we had well-defined and standardized processes, a robust QA system, and a commitment to continuous improvement. But it was worth it.
Rather than being an end unto itself, the journey to incorporate these tools and habits provided our company with several important advantages:
When evaluating a potential development partner, it's important to bear in mind that a few smart people isn't enough to get the result you need. Achieving CMMI Level 3 means that Success Software has demonstrated to a third-party appraiser that its processes are well-defined and understood. The appraiser verified and validated the processes for Success Software's AppDev unit on two large application projects, a major sustainment effort, the company's overall Corporate Quality Assurance practices, and its Process Improvement Infrastructure. In short, we not only have process expertise, we have the discipline to follow critical processes and hold ourselves accountable.
The benefits are clear. Customers who hire Success Software to develop software can trust that the resulting product will be reliable and user-friendly. Our customers enjoy predictable delivery times costs, leading to improved profitability for their own businesses. The experience of working with Success Software is marked by well-defined processes for managing the work, including requirements gathering, feedback, and support - ultimately ensuring that your needs are understood and met.
This is why we continue to invest in CMMI. Reach out, and let's talk about how this discipline can benefit your own initiatives.