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The main purpose of the Institute is to provide a focus in Queensland for expertise in software quality and to serve as a catalyst for innovations in software quality techniques. It is engaged in a program of action research with the local software industry and in basic research focused on rigorous computer-assisted program development. The Institute provides consulting and professional support to industry on setting up and managing software quality systems and on using national and international software standards. It has established specialist graduate training in software quality techniques and offers short courses on specialist topics as part of professional development programs.
The SQI provides a focal point in Australia for research, education, and government and industry liaison in a broad range of areas relating to quality in software and systems. Over the past ten years, the Institute has increased its national and international presence through its participation in the SPICE project, by managing the trials project for the Asia Pacific region and conducting a significant number of SPICE assessments and training programmes for government and industry bodies. The SQI is a Transition Partner for CMMI training and SCAMPI appraisal services with the Software Engineering Institute and has also taken a role as a transition Partner for Practical Software Measurement.
SQI affiliations with SEI, Standards Australia and other local and international organisations provide industry access to international best practices. The SQI has the capability to use these resources to provide a wide range of training and consultancy services tailored to local requirements.
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