ISO/IEC 25001 is officially titled:
"Systems and software engineering — Systems and software Quality Requirements and Evaluation (SQuaRE) — Planning and management"
This international standard provides guidelines and requirements for planning and managing the quality of software systems based on the broader SQuaRE series (ISO/IEC 25000 family).
ISO/IEC 25001 specifically focuses on:
It is applicable to all types of software — including enterprise systems, embedded applications, SaaS platforms, mobile apps, and more.
Organizations face challenges such as:
ISO/IEC 25001 provides a structured approach to managing software quality—from initial planning to continuous monitoring. It enables teams to:
Whether you're building your own software or procuring third-party systems, ISO/IEC 25001 ensures you’re building or buying the right quality software.
Organizations implementing ISO/IEC 25001 gain:
Define software quality in terms that are objective, measurable, and testable.
Use structured processes to monitor, evaluate, and manage software quality.
Ensure quality is considered at every phase of development, not just at testing.
Apply a repeatable framework to manage software quality across your portfolio.
Identify potential issues earlier and reduce time-consuming rework.
With GMC’s expert ISO/IEC 25001 consulting, your organization gains clear business advantages:
Improve development efficiency with clearly defined and managed quality criteria.
Deliver products that meet user expectations in usability, reliability, and performance.
Align with industry best practices, including ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 27001, and regulatory demands.
Catch quality issues early and avoid expensive post-release fixes.
Use ISO-based criteria to assess software vendors and tools.
Build a feedback loop into your software processes using real performance data.
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