Assessment of safety-critical software or systems
Systerel evaluates control-command systems and software with high levels of safety integrity.
Evaluation activities include:
- assessment of the development process
- assessment of RAMS aspects (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety)
- assessment of software architecture and its impact on security and availability
- assessment of safety-critical systems
Systerel also supports its clients throughout the approval process of the safety case by the relevant certification authority.
Qualified Assessment Body
In July 2022, Systerel was awarded ministerial approval as an OQA (Qualified Assessment Body) for the safety of automated guideway transit systems.
Systerel can therefore evaluate the safety of these transportation systems within the field of “railway control-command and signaling” expertise, prior to submitting the safety case to the STRMTG (Technical Service for Mechanical Lifts and Guided Transport Systems) regulatory authority.
Audit
Systerel conducts audits to assess the compliance of processes with normative and regulatory requirements:
- compliance with industry standards (EN 5012X, EN 50716, CEI 61508, CEI 62138, …): RAMS, GAME, team independence, lifecycle, project management, change management, qualification plans…
- compliance with ISO 9001 quality standard: control of non-conformities, corrective and preventive actions, document management, backup management…
These audits are part of a continuous improvement approach. They help identify processes that are not implemented, poorly applied, or not applicable, and detect non-conformities that may impact the quality of deliverables — particularly regarding safety. As such, they serve as strong indicators of both overall quality and the audited entity’s ability to develop safety-critical software