The certification was given Friday, Dec. 16, by the renowned Software Engineering Institute (SEI) through the Canadian office of Procesix, an SEI Partner for official CMMI assessments.
Being awarded CMMI, an enhanced version of the CMM, is the result of the continuous investments Stefanini has made enhancing the services it provides both in Brazil and abroad. Since 2004, when it obtained Level 3 in CMM, the consulting company has been working in accordance with the standards required for Levels 4 and 5 certification. In early 2005, the company upgraded processes and tools in order to reach a higher level of maturity.
For Marco Stefanini, the company's president, CMMI represents a major step forward, especially for Brazil. "It's a historic milestone that shows that the business and technical ability available in our country is now comparable to that of the giants of the world's software industry," he said.
The new certification should leverage the consultant business both in Brazil and abroad even more. "CMMI is part of our investment plans to maintain our growth rate, which has varied between 20% and 30%," said Stefanini. With a strong presence abroad since 1996, the consulting company has strengthened its international operations by opening three new units in 2005 and foresees 50% to 70% in international operations within the next three years.
Founded in 1987, Stefanini is considered one of the best IT consultants in Brazil, with offices throughout the country and 12 software plants. It also has operations in Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia, Mexico, United States, Spain, Italy and Portugal. The company has estimated revenue for 2005 of R$250 million.

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