Applied Signal Technology, Inc. Assessed at CMM Level 3.SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- Applied Signal Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:APSG APSG Antisymmetrized Product of Separated Geminals ) announced today that it was recently appraised and rated at Maturity Level 3 of the Capability Maturity Model(R) for Software (CMM (Capability Maturity Model) A process developed by SEI in 1986 to help improve, over time, the application of an organization's supporting software technologies. (R)) of the Software Engineering Institute (SEI). The announcement was made October 26, 2005 during the findings meeting at the company's Sunnyvale, CA headquarters. The appraisal was led by SEI-authorized assessor Roselyn Whitney of Process Focus Management, using the Standard CMMI(R) Appraisal Method for Process Improvement (SCAMPI(SM)), version 1.1. The scope of the appraisal included all software development, testing, and maintenance activities carried out. The appraisal evaluated 13 key process areas (KPAs) from maturity levels 2 and 3. The successful appraisal provides independent verification of APSG's software process maturity as measured against an internationally accepted software industry standard. APSG President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Gary Yancey stated, "This is an extremely important milestone for our company. Having software development processes that meet these requirements is paramount to efficient and solid software development. Since software represents two-thirds of the engineering in most of our developments, this is key to good development program performance." SEI's Software CMM is a model for increasing the maturity of the software processes of an organization through the implementation of defined key practices. The model has become the de facto standard Hardware or software that is widely used, but not endorsed by a standards organization. Contrast with de jure standard. de facto standard - A widespread consensus on a particular product or protocol which has not been ratified by any official standards body, such as ISO, for assessing and improving software development processes. About APSG: Applied Signal Technology, Inc. provides advanced digital signal processing See DSP. Digital Signal Processing - (DSP) Computer manipulation of analog signals (commonly sound or image) which have been converted to digital form (sampled). products, systems and services in support of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance An activity that synchronizes and integrates the planning and operation of sensors, assets, and processing, exploitation, and dissemination systems in direct support of current and future operations. This is an integrated intelligence and operations function. Also called ISR. for global security. For further information about Applied Signal Technology's products and services visit our website at www.appsig.com. |
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