The TickIT Guide provides guidance in understanding and applying ISO9001 in the IT industry. It provides detailed information on how to implement a Quality Management System and the expected structure and content relevant to software activities.

Part E of the TickIT Guide is: Software Quality Management System Requirements – Standards Perspective.

This contains guidance to help organisations producing software products and providing software- related services interpret the requirements of ISO9001. It follows the clause sequence of the Standard and provides details on how to comply with ISO9001 regarding software related activities.

Software companies implementing TickIT will be assessed and certified to both ISO9001 and the TickIT Guide.