FAIRFAX, Va. -

GeneralDynamics Advanced Information Systems announced that it has attained the CapabilityMaturity Model Integration (CMMI) Level 5 rating. CMMI is a business strategytool that provides guidance to effectively and efficiently improve processesacross the organization. A CMMI
Level 5 appraisal indicates that processes are controlled and measured andundergo continuous improvement. General Dynamics Advanced Information Systemsis a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD).'We are committed to helping our customers achieve mission successwhile managing program costs,' said Mike Tweed-Kent, vice president andgeneral manager of General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems MissionIntegration Systems division. 'As a CMMI Level 5 integrator, we establish,maintain and advance processes across multiple disciplines to improveproductivity, enhance quality, foster innovation, strengthen our competitiveadvantage and help our customers reduce risk and accelerate time to mission.

 

' Under the CMMI methodology, processes are rated according tomaturity levels on a five-point scale. With a CMMI Level 5 rating, GeneralDynamics Advanced Information Systems' Mission Integration Systems divisionreceived the highest appraisal indicating that it continually improves itsprocesses based on a quantitative understanding of its business objectives andperformance needs. For more information about General Dynamics Advanced InformationSystems, please visit
www.gd-ais.com. More information about General Dynamics is available online at www.generaldynamics.com.