Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI ®)
The Carnegie Mellon® Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI ®) is a federal/academic partnership, based on experience with software process improvement. The CMMI ® standardizes software engineering and management practices, and describes a process maturity framework of five levels (1-5) that are recognized as a national standard of excellence and process maturity. Levels 2 and 3 (the Repeatable Level and Defined Level, respectively) are the commonly-sought levels by governments to ensure quality standards

Achievement by VIP
VIP holds a corporate CMMI® Level 2 Certification and is working towards Level 3 certification.

Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
PMI provides global leadership in the development of standards for the practice of the project management profession throughout the world. PMI's premiere standards document, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), is a globally recognized standard for managing projects in today's marketplace. The PMBOK® Guide is approved as an American National Standard (ANS) by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). PMI's Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification is the world's most recognized professional credential for individuals associated with project management. In 1999, PMI became the first organization in the world to have its Certification Program attain International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 recognition.

Achievement by VIP
The PMBOK forms the basis of all VIP project work plans and deliverables. Of particular note, 90% of VIP managers have achieved PMP certification. VIP consultants lead activities with local PMI organizations. As an example, VIP has been responsible for publishing the monthly Sacramento Valley Chapter newsletter as well as coordination of monthly speakers for the PMI Government Forum.

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc (IEEE)
IEEE is an internationally-recognized authority in technical areas ranging from computer engineering, biomedical technology and telecommunications, to electric power, aerospace and consumer electronics, among others. Interestingly, PMI's PMBOK has been incorporated as an IEEE-standard for project management. Through its technical publishing, conferences and consensus-based standards activities, the IEEE produces 30 percent of the world's published literature in electrical engineering, computers and control technology and has nearly 900 active standards with 700 under development.

Achievement by VIP
Many organizations require specific adherence to a variety of IEEE standards, depending upon the scope of work. VIP complies with these standards and our clients can vouch for the consistent quality of our deliverables.

Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
U.K.'s Office of Government Commerce (OGC's) Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) is a customizable framework for IT service management. ITIL is a set of set of rules for how to deliver IT services more efficiently by improving management processes across IT departments that support networks, applications, databases and systems.

Achievement by VIP
VIP has a commitment to the best practice IT Service Management approaches of ITIL. VIP has ITIL certified staff.

Unified Process (UP)
The Unified Process (UP) is based on Rational's Unified Process (RUP) and is architecture-centric, iterative and incremental. UP involves everything from gathering system requirements to analysis, design, implementation, and testing. The UP uses Unified Modeling Language (UML) to create models and documents throughout the software development process (including use cases, class/object diagrams, and state transition diagrams).

Achievement by VIP
VIP has used the unified software development process on numerous projects including the use of Rational's full suite of tools (Requisite Pro, Rational Rose, XDE, ClearCase, and ClearQuest). VIP has considerable experience managing the unique challenges of this iterative and incremental development process.

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
NIST is a non-regulatory federal agency within the U.S. Commerce Department's Technology Administration. NIST's mission is to develop and promote measurement, standards, and technology to enhance productivity, facilitate trade, and improve the quality of life.

Achievement by VIP
VIP technical experts maintain current with NIST standards and guidelines.

ISO 17799
ISO17799, is a detailed security standard covering the following areas. 1. Business Continuity Planning 2. System Access Control 3. System Development and Maintenance 4. Physical and Environmental Security 5. Compliance 6. Personnel Security 7. Security Organization 8. Computer & Operations Management 9. Asset Classification and Control 10. Security Policy

Achievement by VIP
These ISO standards are considered in VIP's Network Infrastructure methodology.

Information Technology Association of America (ITAA)
Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) provides very useful IT management tools, including risk management guidelines and best practices, often in advance of formal adoption of standards.

Achievement by VIP
VIP is a corporate member of ITAA, and participates in many events and conferences to stay abreast of latest developments in IT methods and standards.

Cisco SAFE Blueprint
The SAFE Blueprint from Cisco is a blueprint for security and VPN networks, based on Cisco AVVID (Architecture for Voice, Video and Integrated Data).  It helps organizations to securely and successfully leverage the Internet.

Achievement by VIP
The VIP Network Infrastructure methodology is in alignment with this blueprint and its key principles.