Our colleagues Ana Díaz, Moisés Rodríguez and Mario Piattini have published the article Towards a set of metrics for hybrid (quantum/classical) systems maintainability in volume 30(1) of JUCS - Journal of Universal Computer Science.
Given the rapid evolution that has taken place in recent years in the software industry, and along with it the emergence of quantum software, there is a need to design an environment for measuring quality metrics for hybrid, classic-quantum software. In order to measure and evaluate the quality of classic software, there are models and standards, among which ISO/IEC 25000 stands out, which proposes a set of quality characteristics such as maintainability. However, there is currently no consensus for the measurement and evaluation of quantum software quality.
In this paper series of adaptations to “classic” metrics, as well as a set of new measurements for hybrid maintainability is proposed. Additionally, a first prototype of a measurement tool developed as a SonarQube plugin, capable of measuring these metrics in quantum developments, is also presented.
Our scientific director, Mario Piattini, together with Ismael Caballero from DQTeam have edited the book "Data Governance: From the Fundamentals to Real Cases" published by Springer.
The book, aimed at academics, researchers and professionals involved in data governance (CIOs, Data Governors or Data Stewards), is divided into two parts:
Among the chapters of the book, written by different authors, there is a chapter on maturity models for data governance written by our colleagues from AQCLab and DQTeam Moisés Rodríguez and Fernando Gualo, together with the aforementioned Mario Piattini and Ismael Caballero. This chapter presents the best-known data governance maturity models, such as DAMA, DMM, DCAM or the Aiken, IBM, Gartner models, with special emphasis on the Alarcos Data Maturity Model (MAMD).
AQCLab has participated in the development of the new version 4.0 of the MAMD model (Alarcos Data Improvement Model), in collaboration with the Alarcos research group and DQTeam. This is a model that integrates the processes of data management, data quality management and data governance in a joint and coordinated way, so that any type of organization can evaluate and improve the capacity of its data related processes.
This model allows organizations not only to perform technological management of data infrastructures, but also to ensure that the design, management and exploitation of data is done in accordance with their organizational strategies (which implies data governance), and that the data used is suitable for the intended use (which implies data quality management).
The model is composed of a total of 22 processes grouped into 5 maturity levels, and it is aligned to the specifications UNE 0077, UNE 0078, UNE 0079 and UNE 0080 for governace, management, quality management and evaluation of data maturity. Based on it, companies can certify the maturity of their processes related to data quality, management and governance according to the scheme of the ISO/IEC 33000 family of standards. In addition, MAMD is also aligned with data quality evaluations based on ISO/IEC 25000, so that organizations that follow the model are in a position to obtain a certificate of data quality in their repositories.
You can request to download the model (in Spanish) though the form on the MAMD website.
AQCLab is collaborating in the organisation of the international meeting of the ISO/IEC JTC1/SC7 WG6 working group,made up of software quality experts from more than 20 countries.
The meeting, sponsored by the Alarcos Group and UNE, is taking place at the Escuela Superior de Informática in Ciudad Real in both in-person and hybrid mode between the 23rd and 27th of October, with more than 50 attendees between the two modes.
For AQCLab it is a pleasure as an accredited laboratory in the evaluation of software and data quality to be able to host this meeting with international experts who are working on the development and evolution of the ISO/IEC 25000 family of standards.
AQCLab has renewed its ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for software and data quality assevaluations based on the ISO/IEC 25000 series of standards. AQCLab remains the first and only laboratory accredited for this type of evaluations.
ENAC/ILAC accreditation provides confidence both in the competence of the laboratory and its staff to deliver reliable results, and in its ability to provide a service appropriate to the needs of its clients. To obtain and maintain accreditation, the Spanish accreditation body ENAC carries out audits to check that the laboratory has the technical competence through the availability of qualified personnel, adequate equipment, appropriate working methods and quality criteria for the management of its activity.
For companies, trusting in a laboratory that ensures maximum technical competence is essential to guarantee the reliability of their products, minimise risks and increase the confidence of their customers as well as the acceptance of their products in other markets.
Based on the results of the assessments performed by AQCLab, our clients can obtain a quality certification in accordance with ISO/IEC 25000. If your company is interested in assessing the quality of your software products or data, please contact us via the following link.
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