Atos Origin Software Engineering Facility Garners SEI CMM Level 5 Certification.Business Editors SOUTH PLAINFIELD South Plainfield, borough (1990 pop. 20,489), Middlesex co., NE N.J.; inc. 1926. It is the seat of several research and consulting firms and has plants that make chemicals, plastics, spices and flavorings, cosmetics, rubber products, pigments, electrical machinery, , N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 13, 2001 Atos Origin Atos Origin, SA (Euronext: ATO) is an international IT corporation which operates in 40 countries worldwide, with over 50,000 employees. The corporate headquarters are located in Paris, France and Zaventem, Belgium. , a global leader in providing enterprise application implementation, integration and support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services , is pleased to announce that one of its principle software engineering facilities has entered the ranks of the top 40 software development organizations in the world by attaining SEI CMM SEI CMM Software Engineering Institute Capability Maturity Model Level 5 certification. The global facility, based in Mumbai, India, recently received this designation that is only awarded to operations that meet the strictest quality control criteria for software development processes. As a central software engineering resource, its software services help Atos Origin customers around the world to swiftly respond to market needs for solutions and technology. Services range from new software development to customization, to software maintenance and support. The India site provides off-shore services to the North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. customer base through Atos Origin offices in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . "The SEI CMM Level 5 certification places Atos Origin in the top league of software organizations," says Rob Mol, Executive Vice President for Atos Origin, North America. "It is a testament to the dedication, resourcefulness and commitment of our software development team in India. They are a remarkable group that has put in considerable time and effort to bring us to where we are today. Now we can say with confidence what we and our customers have known all along - we have a truly world-class team working in a world-class facility." Garth Schmalenberg, Managing Director, Customer Support Solutions for Atos Origin in North America, states, "We view the achievements of our team in India as a model for the rest of our organization and as an opportunity to leverage their capabilities in software engineering for the benefit of our local customers. We are able to extend the capabilities of our local service offerings by providing the customer with additional options, combining the high-quality output of our Atos Origin India offshore services with our award-winning North American services. No matter what our customers preferred approach, we are able to ensure a combination of the highest quality and best value." According to S according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. .R. Ramesh, Director, Offshore Services, Atos Origin in North America, "This highest maturity level will enable Atos Origin companies worldwide to leverage the software factory to gain and maintain profitable, long-term, win-win relationships with clients. The software services of Atos Origin India help companies to swiftly respond to market needs, while providing the flexibility in building and scaling down capacity. We can effectively act as an extended arm for a full range of software activities for customers, from creating new software systems to maintaining and supporting existing ones." About SEI CMM The SEI CMM (Capability Maturity Model) was established by the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) of Carnegie Melon University. The SEI specifically defined the model to assess the process capabilities of software companies in response to industry demand for an established set of quality criteria focused on continuous improvement through increased productivity, quality and reduced cycle time. The model defines five capability levels of which Level 5 is the highest. About Atos Origin Atos Origin is a leading provider of end-to-end information technology and e-business solutions and services that enable clients to turn their business objectives into value-driven results. The company's 27,000 employees deliver innovative solutions and strong industry experience to better manage the entire value network for companies, extended enterprises and e-communities. Atos Origin currently operates in 33 countries worldwide, with sales of $2.4 billion ($US) in 1999. In North America, Atos Origin operates out of seven main locations, including South Plainfield (NJ), Irvine (CA), Dallas (TX), Cincinnati (OH), Columbus (OH), Toronto and Mexico City Mexico City Spanish Ciudad de México City (pop., 2000: city, 8,605,239; 2003 metro. area est., 18,660,000), capital of Mexico. Located at an elevation of 7,350 ft (2,240 m), it is officially coterminous with the Federal District, which occupies 571 sq mi . Customers include Lucent Technologies, NCR (NCR Corporation, Dayton, OH, www.ncr.com) A technology company specializing in financial terminal transactions, retail systems and data warehousing. Until the late 1990s, NCR was heavily invested in the hardware side of the industry, known worldwide as a major manufacturer of computers , Nortel, Philip Morris, Philips, Shell, Unilever and others primarily in the high-tech electronics, chemical/pharmaceutical, discrete manufacturing Fabricating products by assembling components and subsystems into larger systems. The automated assembly line is the prime example of discrete manufacturing such as in the making of automobiles, household appliances and computer systems. and consumer packaged goods Noun 1. packaged goods - groceries that are packaged for sale foodstuff, grocery - (usually plural) consumer goods sold by a grocer plural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one industries. |
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