Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) verifies that the appropriate processes have been adhered to and validates that the resulting product or service complies with the customers requirements.

IV&V provides an objective assessment of software products and process throughout the development lifecycle and an objective assessment to ensure requirements (such as system and software) are correct, complete, accurate, consistent, and testable. Independent Verification and Validation also provides early detection of software errors, management insight into process and product risk, and objective evidence of compliance or non-compliance) with program performance, schedule and budget requirements. IV&V may take place at various levels including; Project Level, Program Level, Division or Enterprise Level, and Corporate or Agency Level. The implementation of Independent Verification & Validation is done by deciding what is the coverage needed, generating and IV&V Plan, executing the IV&V plan, and providing feedback on IV&V results. Matrix Systems IV&V Services: Our Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) services span through the complete product life-cycle, primarily focusing on formulating test plans, test strategy documents, execution, defect analysis, defect tracking and risk assessment. Our IV&V team works along with the development teams to understand and validate requirements and develop a high level test strategy document. Some of our key considerations while providing Verification & Validation services are: Selection of the best testing strategy and building a mapping test plan Appropriate use of tools & automation expertise to ensure that testing productivity is increased Set up and maintain test environments which are used for executing various product testing activities.