April 14, 2005 – In another step to boost its efforts in strengthening software process and development, GPRO has signed on Malaysia’s Multimedia Development Corporation QuESTs program.

The Multimedia Development Corporation (MDC) officially launched its Quality Excellence for Software & Technology SMEs (QuESTS) Programme in Kuala Lumpur today. The launch was officiated by Dato?Kong Cho Ha, Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI).

QuESTS is a pilot programme targeted at a cluster of ICT SMEs to undergo professional guidance in developing and enhancing their internal engineering capabilities through the implementation of best practises in line with the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) – Capability of Maturity Model Integrated (CMMI) accreditation for software development.

“Through this programme, MOSTI hopes that MDC will be able to increase the number of local companies attaining the Capability of Maturity Model Integrated (CMMI) accreditation”, said Dato Kong.

He added that the accreditation is an important factor as CMMI is now being accepted as the de facto standard in the global ICT industry. The total project cost for each participating company in the QuESTS programme is RM50,000 inclusive of training, consultancy, assessment of CMMI Level 2 which QuESTS is providing technical assistance of maximum cap value of RM25,000.

Excerpts taken from “MSC Today” Website