ASM Research Recognized for Performance Management


FAIRFAX, Va.; Dec, 12, 2013 - ASM Research, an Accenture Federal Services Company, has achieved the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Level 3 designation, a recognition of  the company's commitment to continuous improvement and delivering value for U.S. Department of Defense and military healthcare clients.

CMMI is a proven approach to performance management that includes a process improvement framework that guides organizations in software and systems development, acquisition and service delivery to create high-performance, high-maturity cultures. A Level 3 rating means that an organization consistently meets established standards and processes that are clearly defined, understood and measured for quality. 

"ASM has a long track record of extraordinary results delivering value- based IT solutions," said Jim Traficant, president of ASM Research and a managing director at Accenture Federal Services. "Attaining the CMMI Level 3 certification reinforces our commitment to reducing risk and lowering costs while driving delivery excellence as we solve some of the nation's most demanding IT challenges."

CMMI is one piece of ASM's Integrated Management Methodology (AIMM), an approach that drives the organization and its projects by focusing on best practices in IT and project management and s based on more than 30 years of experience.

"ASM Research has always been committed to continuously improving the way we do business," said John Fraser, executive vice president and COO of ASM Research. "This designation is another accomplishment that will ensure we sustain our legacy of producing extraordinary results for our customers well into the future."

The appraisal was conducted by Broadsword Solutions, an independent company approved by The CMMI Institute. 

About ASM Research
ASM Research, an Accenture Federal Services Company, is a leading solutions integrator focused on using information and technology to solve real world problems for the Federal, state, and local government organizations we serve. Our core competencies lie in Human Capital Systems and Support, Healthcare IT, Enterprise IT Systems, and Cybersecurity and Information Assurance. Our experts apply the latest technologies and industry methodologies to project management, analytical, personnel training and force structure, healthcare, and education challenges. For more than three decades, ASM has been committed to our clients´ missions and has repeatedly produced extraordinary results. Its home page is www.asmr.com.

About Accenture
Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company, with approximately 275,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Combining unparalleled experience, comprehensive capabilities across all industries and business functions, and extensive research on the world's most successful companies, Accenture collaborates with clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments. The company generated net revenues of US$28.6 billion for the fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 2013.www.accenture.com.

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Contacts:

Kristine Saltarelli
ASM
+ 703 645 0420
kristine.saltarelli@asmr.com

Joanne Veto
Accenture
+ 703 947 2590
+ 703 963 4212 (mobile)
joanne.m.veto@accenture.com

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