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"During the course of working on our project with bitWise Inc., I have found our association to be very rewarding... They are committed for the length of the project. They are willing to work until each problem is solved."

Bill Lockett
Lear Corporation

Development Standards

Currently bitWise is attempting to meet the certification requirement of SEI Level 3. To assist in the accomplishment of this task we are evaluating several CASE tools to provide an integrated solution for complete management and predictability of software development projects. At level 3, the standard process for developing and maintaining software across the organization is documented, and these processes are integrated into a coherent whole. The processes established are used to help the software managers and technical staff perform more effectively. A defined software process contains a coherent, integrated set of well-defined software engineering and management processes. A well-defined process can be characterized as including readiness criteria, inputs, standards and procedures for performing the work, verification mechanisms (such as peer reviews), outputs and completion criteria. Because the process is well-defined, management has good insight into technical progress on all projects.

The software process capability of Level 3 organizations can be summarized as standard and consistent because both software engineering and management activities are stable and repeatable. Within established product lines, cost, schedule, and functionality are under control, and software quality is tracked. This process capability is based on a common, organization-wide understanding of the activities, roles and responsibilities in a defined software process.