Dependable systems review
Early analysis and progressive monitoring of complex system
risk
Increasing reliance on complex, computer-assisted systems
presents a problem for most maritime stakeholders. The combination
of complexity, use of computer hardware and software, and sector
practice in the purchase and operation of computer-based systems
results in a wide range of potential defects, which cannot be
guarded against by prescriptive standards.
Lloyd's Registers dependable systems review offers you essential
advice to support the key phases of system development throughout
the concept, specification and design stages helping you to get it
right first time.
What is dependable systems review?
Dependable systems review is based on two international
standards: ISO 17894, General principles for the development and
use of programmable electronic systems in marine applications and
ISO/IEC15288 System Lifecycle Processes.
These standards promote a total-system, human-centred approach
to software-intensive marine systems and concentrate on managing
the major risks in the use of complex computer-based systems. Using
this approach, in which people and technology work together
successfully and cost effectively, we can help you achieve optimum
performance from computer technology. Through focused risk
evaluation at each stage in the life of your developing system from
initial concept to de-commissioning we help to assure system
dependability.
What are the benefits?
- Dependable systems review promotes a systems-oriented view of
software-intensive systems development, taking account of operation
and maintenance.
- It allows developers to innovate and supports the assessment of
innovative designs.
- It provides a set of dependability requirements that owners can
request for all systems.
- Dependable systems review helps reduce through-life costs by
minimising the risks of in-service failure and human error, and by
reducing production losses at the newbuild stage.
How does Lloyd's Register help?
Working together for dependability
Communication and teamwork are essential features of effective
systems engineering. Modern systems are highly integrated, with
equipment typically sourced from numerous suppliers worldwide. We
can draw on our resources as an independent provider of marine risk
management solutions to refine key processes and help ensure that
stakeholders work together towards a common goal. We can bring our
practical and research experience to help solve the real problems
of system integration, not only in terms of hardware and software,
but also in the human element so critical to task
effectiveness.
Helping you manage throughout your systems lifecycle
Our experience and research in the field of marine systems
engineering provides an in-depth understanding of when and how risk
is introduced, and how this risk can be better managed at source
before it leads to fault or failure. We can identify and trace the
risks throughout the acquisition, specification and operation of
your complex software-intensive systems.
What next?
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