Of the more than 13,000 standards that are monitored by the International Organization for Standardization the one that is recognized by companies worldwide as being synonymous with quality is ISO 9001:2015. Being certified to this standard is a key part of doing business in today's global marketplace.
Since 2001, IBM has maintained a Corporate Certificate and a Corporate Policy on Quality. A four-tiered Global Quality Framework model has been established that provides direction to IBM employees on quality system initiatives.
Subcertifications or country- or unit-specific certifications can be found at the following links: