The standard ISO 90003 was published in 2004 to assist
software developing organizations with meeting the
requirements of the Quality Management System Standard
ISO 9001.
ISO 90003:2004 provides
guidance for the implementation and application of ISO
9001 in the development, supply and maintenance of
computer software.
The certification or
registration of a quality management system implemented
by a software developing organization is according to the requirements of ISO
9001.
In
addition to improved internal controls, effectiveness
and efficiency, an organization with a certified quality
management system according to ISO 9001 has usually a
competitive advantage over non-certified competitors.
Therefore, the international standard for quality
management systems ISO 9001, and following the
guidelines of ISO 90003, is frequently implemented and
used by custom programming firms, in order to provide
required customer confidence in their products and
services.
It is recommended that organizations which are
out-sourcing important programming services should
verify if the supplier is in compliance with the
requirements of the standard ISO 90003:2004.
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