MSG Reaches New Milestone With International Certifications and CMMI Level 3
June 03, 2025

Manhattan Strategy Group LLC (MSG), a strategy and operations improvement consulting firm, firm based in Bethesda, MD, is pleased to announce that our Technology and Digital Services team has earned globally recognized certifications for how we integrate best practices into our everyday operations in software development, engineering, and business operations.

The certifications from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and ISACA’s Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) appraisals are independent validations of how well MSG manages risks, fosters continuous improvement, and meets the needs of customers and other stakeholders.

ISO awarded MSG three certifications, affirming that the team complies with internationally recognized business standards for ensuring quality, efficiency and compliance: 
•  ISO 9001:2015: Quality Management System
•  ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018: IT Service Management
•  ISO/IEC 27001:2022: Information Security Management System

MSG was also appraised at Level 3 under CMMI® for Development, Services v3.0, Supplier v3.0. This achievement certifies MSG’s proactive efforts to improve its key business processes, providing consistent and quality services and experiences.

Together, the ISO certification and CMMI® rating reflect MSG’s balanced business approach: complying with international standards, fostering innovation and efficiency, and maintaining high performance levels.

“Backed by over a decade of successful technology engagements with federal, state agencies, and companies of all sizes, MSG's dedicated Technology and Digital Services team invested significant time in rigorously documenting and refining our systems to meet the stringent requirements of these certifications,” said Vadi Ranganathan, Vice President of Technology and Digital Services for MSG.

With MSG being an ISO-certified organization, MSG’s clients and customers can be assured “of our unwavering focus on identifying inefficiencies, cost reduction, and delivering consistent quality management—a globally recognized testament to our international trade credibility,” Ranganathan says. “Furthermore, our CMMI certification guarantees our commitment to best practices and continuous improvement, providing a solid foundation for your sustainable growth alongside ours.”

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