Aquilent Announces Successful Rating at Maturity Level 2 of the SEI CMMI Model and the Addition of 15 PMP Certifications

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LAUREL, MD, July 19, 2005 – Aquilent, Inc. today announced that Aquilent rated a Maturity Level 2 of the Software Engineering Institute’s Capability Maturity Model® Integration (CMMI®) V1.1, Staged Representation, for all service delivery practice areas. In addition to the Level 2 rating at a corporate level, Aquilent also follows Level 3 processes on several key projects.

The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) recognizes CMMI models as the best process improvement models for product and service development and maintenance. CMMI sets a worldwide benchmark for engineering and management process maturity.

Aquilent's Standard CMMI Appraisal Method for Internal Process Improvement Class A(SCAMPIsm A)  was conducted July 11-19, 2005 according to the rigorous standards set by SEI.  

Concurrent with the CMMI Appraisal process, 15 Aquilent project managers recently achieved the Project Management Institute’s Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.  More than 90% of Aquilent’s project leaders and managers are now PMP certified.

“Achieving these milestones symbolizes Aquilent's dedication to continuous improvement and providing world-class service to our clients,” said David Fout, Aquilent’s President and CEO. 

Aquilent’s Service Delivery Process is a seasoned approach for developing and implementing solutions for agency web and technical needs.  The process is based on a framework recommended by the Project Management Institute (PMI), SEI CMMI, best of breed COTS, and Aquilent’s 25 years of developing and following best practices.

About Aquilent

 

Aquilent is an award-winning, SEI CMMI Level 2-rated company with a 25-year history of providing innovative information technology and web-based services to federal agencies. Aquilent improves the quality and efficiency of service to citizens, employees, and businesses through a premiere suite of solutions and services, including enterprise acquisition and finance solutions, public and private web presence, regulatory management solutions, and information management and access systems.  Additional information about Aquilent is available at www.aquilent.com. 

 

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Aquilent, Inc.
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