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What is ASPICE?
Automotive SPICE ® (Software Process Improvement and Capability Determination) is a widely recognised framework for assessing and improving the quality of ECU-based software & system development processes in the automotive industry.
ASPICE provides a structured approach to evaluating the maturity and capability of ECU- based engineering processes within automotive systems. It is specifically designed to meet the requirements of the automotive sector, adressing the critical aspects of safety, security, performance, and regulatory compliance in automotive software.
The model defines specific process areas, including software and system engineering support processes such as configuration management, problem resolution management, and change request management. It also establishes key process attributes that organizations must develop and maintain to ensure high-quality, reliable, and efficient ECU-based systems development.
- Quality: By standardising processes and focusing on process improvement, ASPICE ensures higher-quality software and system development in the automotive industry.
- Risk Mitigation: By identifying weaknesses early in the development process, reducing the risk of failures and costly recalls.
- Compliance: By allowing companies to comply with industry standards such as ISO 26262, ISO 21434 and other automotive regulations, ensuring safety, security and reliability.
- Customer Confidence: By adhering to a standardised framework and obtaining third-party assessments, companies build trust with their customers, providing transparency about their processes and capabilities.
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As a trusted global partner for more than 100 years, DEKRA supports automotive suppliers and OEMs in achieving excellence through ASPICE assessments. Our structured, staged approach enables identify process weaknesses, implement targeted improvements, and elevate overall performance.
In a landscape shaped by autonomous driving, electric vehicles, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), DEKRA ensures your processes meet the demands of modern automotive technologies efficiently, confidently and safely.