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ISO 15504 (SPICE)  -- updated quarterly
"It is a simple task to make things complex,
but a complex task to make things simple."
-- Chinese proverb
Tantara offers easy access to information regarding ISO 15504
(i.e., SPICE -- Software Process Improvement and Capability dEtermination).

Note:  See Tantara's main hotlist for other information.

When reading information on the internet, 
take note of the standard/model's edition being discussed/compared.
Click here for a list depicting the current edition of key standards/models.

Articles and Presentations:

Article: Adding some SPICE to software Adding some SPICE to software: This is a quick overview of Australia's position / status regarding ISO 15504.
Article: Engineering a better software organization Engineering a better software organization: This excerpt compares the basic objective of ISO 9001, SEI SW-CMM, and ISO 15504.New !
Article: Adding some SPICE to software FAQ - add some SPICE to software: The need for ISO 15504 is explained -- answers: why ISO 15504 when there are other models for software process assessment?New !
IEEE TCSE Software Process Newsletter IEEE TCSE Software Process Newsletter: In every issue, this newsletter has a dedicated section devoted to ISO 15504 (SPICE).
ISO 15504 (SPICE) -- Why another standard/model? ISO 15504 (SPICE)--Why another standard/model?: ISO 15504 was released in August/Novemeber 1998.  Many are already asking: what key benefit will this model provide beyond that provided by the other capability/process models?
ISO 15504 (SPICE) -- Why another standard/model? ISO 15504 is an effective model for small companies: For software companies that are already grappling with a number of standards, a new standard may be the last thing to look forward to. Yet, ISO 15504, an emerging standard, has already found 2,000 takers worldwide. What is the secret behind its popularity?New !
SPICE-World Newsletter SPICE World: An electronic magazine providing news, views, information and feedback about ISO 15504, SPICE and related activities including other standards, models, methods, tools, products and services.

Resources:

Basic comparison of ISO 15504, SW-CMM, and ISO 9001 Comparing ISO 15504, SW-CMM, ISO 9000-3 and ISO 9001:  Basic comparison of these various guidelines, standards and models.
Article: Applicability of ISO 9001 to software development Cross-reference of ISO 12207, ISO 15504 and SEI SW-CMM: PDF file -- Top level map cross-referencing ISO 12207, ISO 15504, SEI CMM V1.1 and V2 Draft C.
ISO/IEC 15504 documents ISO/IEC 15504 documents: The latest set of ISO 15504 standards/model is currently available, for free, at this location.
List of standards/models influencing ISO 15504 List of standards/models influencing ISO 15504:  Many standards/models influenced the development of the ISO 15504 model.
SEI's hotlist regarding ISO 15504 SEI's hotlist on ISO 15504: The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) has created a hotlist of various information regarding ISO 15504 and the SPICE project.

SPICE Trials

SPICE trials -- a call for participation SPICE Trials - Call for participation:  The third phase of the SPICE trials has begun -- check this out if you are interested in participating.
SPICE trials -- an overview of the 3 phases SPICE Trials - Overview:  This is a brief description of the SPICE trials with links to the "outcome report" of the first two phases of the trials.

Governing agents for ISO 15504

ISO/IEC JTC1/SC7/WG10 working group ISO/IEC JTC1/SC7/WG10 Working Group: This is the working group that manages the ISO 15504 standard/model and the related SPICE project.
Home website for SPICE (Software Process Improvement and Capability detErmination) SPICE: The home (web) site for Software Process Improvement and Capability detErmination.
SUGaR: Website for the SPICE User Group SUGaR: The home (web) site for the SPICE User Group including information on the SPICE project/trials.
 

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