CMS I-Systems wins Capability Development recognition from MDeC
31 December 2009, Kuala Lumpur — Some good news for the team at CMS I-Systems Berhad! The CMMI Level 3 certified software development company was recently awarded recognition of its global standards from the Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC), driver of MSC Malaysia’s National ICT Initiative.
CMS I-Systems was one of 64 recipients of the prestigious certification presented to MSC Malaysia status companies at the MSC Malaysia Achievement Event 2009 (AE09) held in Kuala Lumpur 7 December 2009.
Among the achievements of the 64 companies were in CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration), ISO 20000 (Information Technology Service Management), ISO 27001 (Information Security Management System), Software Testing, Six Sigma and Professional Development.
The certifications were earned through participation in the MSC Malaysia Capability Development Programme (CDP). CMS I-Systems earlier sent 10 staff to participate in the Programme which included training and passing an examination.
According to CMS I-Systems Acting CEO, Kevin Steer, “We are proud to receive recognition that our standards are indeed of global best practices. This will help us gain a competitive edge as we seek to increase our international businesses. The Award has also helped to boost our staff morale. It is proof of our team’s capabilities, comparable against international companies.”
Commenting on the Awards programme, MDeC CEO, Dato’ Mohd Badlisham Ghazali, said, “2009 has been a tough year for business. Despite intense pressure to control costs, MSC Malaysia Status companies have continued to invest in raising their competitiveness through adopting global best practices.”
The MSC Malaysia CDP was launched in 2004 with the objective to raise the level of competitiveness of MSC Malaysia Status companies by increasing the adoption of international best practices and policies through global standards certifications. The Programme also provides assistance and initiatives to MSC Malaysia Status companies to enhance their capability and global competitiveness.
To date over 180 companies have been granted global standard certifications. In 2009, the MSC Malaysia CDP delivered over 80 capability development activities benefiting about 1,600 companies. During the year, some 250 MSC Malaysia Status companies participated in 20 programmes conducted by the MSC Malaysia CDP as part of the “Innovate My Process” initiative. These programmes addressed key areas of customer service, systematic innovation, cost optimization, process improvement, product performance enhancement, and brand management among others.
MSC Malaysia CDP also helps MSC Malaysia Status companies achieve process improvement, professional development, product assessment and business management through knowledge sharing, a structured development programme, competency enhancement and financial reimbursement of part of the expense of achieving certification.
