Future
This topic contains questions and answers about the future of CMMI models.
Contents:
- How are future CMMI requirements determined?
- How do I submit change requests?
- Will other areas of interest be considered for the CMMI Framework?
- Is the CMMI Framework robust enough to support future models?
How are future CMMI requirements determined?
CMMI users drive all requirements by submitting change requests. However, full implementation and expansion decisions derived from these requirements are made by the CMMI Steering Group.
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How do I submit change requests?
You can submit change requests and comments about CMMI using the CMMI User Feedback Process. Use the change request forms or the comment form. See the instructions at http://www.sei.cmu.edu/cmmi/models/change-requests.html.
return to topWill other areas of interest be considered for the CMMI Framework?
The CMMI Framework is designed to accommodate additional areas of interest. These new areas of interest will be added to the CMMI Framework as requested by CMMI users and approved by the CMMI Steering Group.
The process for adding new disciplines is documented in the Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for CMMI. This document is available at http://www.sei.cmu.edu/cmmi/background/conops.html.
return to topIs the CMMI Framework robust enough to support future models?
Yes. The architecture of the CMMI Framework is designed to allow the future addition of other disciplines and the coverage of other areas of interest within CMMI. To apply to multiple areas of interest, the framework groups best practices into what are called "constellations." A constellation is a collection of CMMI components that are used to build models, training materials, and appraisal documents.
Recently, the CMMI model architecture was improved to support multiple constellations and the sharing of best practices among constellations and their member models. Work has begun on two new constellations: one for acquisition (CMMI for Acquisition) and the other for services (CMMI for Services). Although CMMI for Development incorporates the development of services, including the combination of components, consumables, and people intended to meet service requirements, it differs from the planned CMMI for Services (CMMI-SVC) constellation, which largely focuses on the delivery of services. The CMMI models that have been available in the community prior to 2006 are now considered part of the CMMI for Development constellation.
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