The Goal of the SEM Development Method

The SEM® system development method is used as a process model for executing projects as part of the program and system development work of Siemens AG Österreich. An initial version of SEM was drafted back in 1983 and was made mandatory in this Group.

In 1993, SEM served as a basis for certifying the PSE Group in accordance with ÖNORM EN ISO 9001.

Why the need for a new SEM?
The SEM process model (SEM-VM) replaces SEM V3.0 as the PSE development method. The main reasons for the revision were:

  • To reduce the gap between the development method and the projects being executed.
  • To incorporate new trends and methods of software engineering.
  • To provide new tools.

Many ideas for revising the model were obtained from the seminars devoted to the SEM development method and the suggestions of PSE staff.


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