STMicroelectronics’ Corporate Software Fab 
achieves SEI^SM-CMM® Level 5
Express Computers (IT People), March 24, 2003

STMicroelectronics India’s Corporate Software Fab (CSF), has been assessed at Level 5 of Capability Maturity Model (CMM®) by the Software Engineering Institute (SEI^SM).

SEI^SM-CMM® is the industry standard for assessing software development processes followed by organisations. Organisations assessed at CMM® Level 5 are extremely mature, and systematically use measurement and analysis tools to improve processes.

A team of assessors from QAI, along with senior technical people from CSF, India, carried out the assessment process, which involved over 300 observations and around 3,000 data sources.

The Level 5 assessment validates the robust delivery mechanism of CSF, Noida, ensuring top quality, quick time-to-market, reduced risks, and high defect removal efficiency. Customers can plan and execute their business activities better, by leveraging CSF’s state-of-the-art defect prevention mechanisms, and technology process change management practices.

“Quality framework has been one of our most strategic choices, and being adjudged at Level 5 is testimony to the direct value this has brought to the organisation in terms of quality. This is in line with STMicroelectronics’ aim of being process driven while executing the highest level of management practices within the TQEM framework,” said Manu Khullar, director, CSF.

Ajay Batra, CMM® lead assessor, QAI, further added, “From the perspective of a consultant/assessor, the Level 5 maturity surely indicates the inherent strength of software development/management processes at CSF, and also demonstrates the organisation’s incessant desire to improve its ability to deliver a stronger-by-the-day value proposition to its customers.”

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