Rockwell Collins receives highest mark for integrated processes
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (August 30, 2004) - Rockwell Collins Government Systems has been recognized by the Center of Systems Management for achieving Level 5 maturity
in accordance with the Software Engineering Institute’s (SEI) Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI). The CMMI Level
5 rating is the highest possible benchmark for commercial and defense industry best practices in management and engineering.
“This accomplishment is a testament to Rockwell Collins’ continued commitment to process and tool improvement, which are the
foundational elements for the design and development of complex systems solutions,” said Nan Mattai, vice president of engineering
for Rockwell Collins Government Systems. “The Level 5 rating confirms that Rockwell Collins has established well-defined and
effective integrated engineering and management processes that are optimized to provide quality, best-value solutions for
our customers.”
Engineering organizations at Rockwell Collins facilities in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Richardson, Texas were evaluated for conformance
to the Key Process Areas prescribed by CMMI level 5, using the Standard CMMI Appraisal Method for Process Improvement (SCAMPI)
approach. The evaluation was conducted by an independent team from the Center of Systems Management, Herndon, Va.
The SEI developed CMMI to enable the U.S. Department of Defense to more readily and objectively assess the full range of capabilities
of its industry participants. It is a federally funded research and development center sponsored by the U.S. Department of
Defense and operated by Carnegie Mellon University. The CMMI model provides a framework for improving the processes that
organizations use to develop and deliver products for customers.
Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) is a world leader in the design, production and support of communications and aviation electronics
solutions for government and commercial customers worldwide. Additional information is available at www.rockwellcollins.com.
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