Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V)

Before they put software into production, many enterprises conduct an Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) process to make sure it’s bulletproof.

To conduct IV&V testing, IT departments hire third parties with no ties to the professionals who developed the software. These third parties provide a clear, unbiased analysis of software solutions being built. Testers not only verify that software is built correctly, they make sure you’re building the right product.

When performed thoroughly, the IV&V process :

• Identifies defects before you roll out your system, reduces system life cycle risks, drives development along safe lines, and minimizes cost overruns
• Assures that the product meets your standards and policies conforms to your system requirements
• It supports the decision-making process by acting as a source for technical alternatives
• Determines whether product criteria meet your goals
• Ensures the end product meets stakeholder expectations
• Enhances employees’ of confidence in system performance
• Increases customer satisfaction / retention

With its years of experience in the IT industry, its multi-disciplinary expertise, and its capacity for qualitative and quantitative analysis and assessment, Netspective has developed strong IV&V capabilities. We offer everything you need to complete a robust IV&V process which will greatly improve the value you can realize from your system.

How Netspective can help

Netspective’s Independent Verification & Validation process covers the entire software development life cycle. Our core services include:

• Strategic reviews to ensure compliance with project management plans, schedules and the work breakdown structure
• Review of processes, milestones and various artifacts to ensure effective risk management
• Review of documented requirements specifications against expected outcomes
• Comprehensive audit of system architecture against architectural concepts and industry standards
• Analysis of system design document for completeness, appropriateness and compliance with industry best practices
• Code review to check adherence to industry coding standards
• Development of acquisition risk management plans covering design, coding, integration and testing