ISO 12207
ISO/IEC 12207:2017 is the internationally recognized standard for software lifecycle processes. It provides a framework to establish a structured approach to software development and maintenance, ensuring consistent quality, traceability, and effective process control. This standard is vital for organizations involved in software-intensive systems where quality, safety, and compliance are non-negotiable.
Quality Asia Certification offers ISO 12207 certification services to help organizations demonstrate adherence to globally accepted software engineering practices and build customer confidence in their system capabilities.
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What is ISO 12207?
ISO/IEC 12207:2017 defines the processes, activities, and tasks involved in the acquisition, supply, development, operation, and maintenance of software products and services. It standardizes the software lifecycle by identifying key stages and controls needed to achieve software reliability and manage risks effectively.
This standard is applicable across diverse sectors including IT services, defense, aerospace, telecommunications, healthcare, and any industry relying on robust software systems.
Why is ISO 12207 important?
In today’s competitive digital ecosystem, businesses must prioritize system integrity, software traceability, and lifecycle efficiency. ISO 12207 helps establish a controlled software environment that promotes high-quality output while reducing costs and risks. It is essential for meeting regulatory demands, customer expectations, and project efficiency.
For organizations seeking international partnerships or aiming to enter highly regulated markets, ISO/IEC 12207 certification by Quality Asia Certification can significantly enhance technical credibility.
What are the benefits of ISO 12207?
- Defined Software Lifecycle: Ensures a clearly structured lifecycle from planning to retirement.
- Improved Process Management: Encourages efficient, repeatable, and controlled processes.
- Risk Mitigation: Identifies potential failures early through documented process checks.
- Better Documentation: Promotes traceability and documentation for every stage of the software lifecycle.
- Quality Control: Embeds quality checks into each development and maintenance stage.
What kind of businesses can benefit from ISO 12207?
Achieving ISO 12207:2017 certification with Quality Asia Certification delivers significant business advantages:
- ✅ Enhanced Market Credibility – Demonstrates your commitment to internationally accepted software practices.
- ✅ Customer Confidence – Builds trust by ensuring your software meets industry expectations.
- ✅ Improved Tender Eligibility – Increases eligibility for national and international software-related contracts.
- ✅ Operational Efficiency – Reduces rework, enhances resource management, and streamlines workflows.
- ✅ Regulatory Compliance – Supports alignment with industry regulations and software-specific legal frameworks.
- ✅ Continuous Improvement – Promotes a culture of monitoring, feedback, and ongoing optimization.
- ✅ Cross-Industry Applicability – Adds value for IT companies, system integrators, OEMs, and public sector organizations.
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Top management commitment while practicing and accomplishing the standard is the key to success.
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Keeping staff informed about the ongoing practices, a well-communicated plan would increase the motivation and zeal of working in them.
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Making sure that the various departments of the organization work as a team for the benefit of the organization and customers as well.
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Review systems, policies, processes, and procedures for a smooth working of QMS.
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Speaking to customers & suppliers while getting feedback & working on improvements.
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Training staff carrying out the internal audits with the opportunity for improvement.
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Celebrate your achievement and use the QualityAsia Assurance Mark on your literature, promotional material, and website.
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Ensure continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and updating your quality management practices.
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Promote a culture of quality by encouraging innovation, accountability, and employee involvement at every level of the organization.
Why QualityAsia?
QualityAsia always vanguard in the auditing and governing of internationally acclaimed standards practices. At QualityAsia, we focus on driving the success of our clients through creating excellence with our trained professional auditors. The content of our service provision, comply with international certification rules defined by the accreditation bodies without burning a hole in your pocket. We will take you through the journey of audits with our best kept audit practices, viz.:
Initial Certification – Stage 1 (Preparatory Phase)
- Thorough documented information review.
- Exchange of information with staff through online or onsite presence.
- Identification of key performances, processes & objectives as per the standard requisites.
- Analysis of facilities, infrastructure, systems and processes in regard with the requested certification scope with a resource allocation review.
Initial Certification – Stage 2 (On-site Audit)
- Measurement, reporting & reviewing the performances against key performances objectives.
- Reviewing the suitability of the system meeting the legal, regulatory & contractual requirements.
- Operational control of processes, internal audits & management reviews while understanding the responsibilities for the policies.
- Conclusion based on prescriptive requirements, policy, performance objectives, staff skill, operations, procedures, internal audits, etc.
Surveillance & Certification Renewal
Drawing out the scrutiny on various aspects of the previously done audits on effectiveness while reviewing the various processes and control of the operations in the QMS and finally going for the recertification.
