History

1992

The roots of Reliametrics were established in a Nortel Networks research project aimed at improving component-level software reliability to assure carrier grade dependability for products with very large code bases

1993

Development project started (code-named EMERALD) to create new methodologies, processes and tools for software risk modeling that exceed the capabilities of commercially available products and services

1995

Initial software complexity tool (EMERALDview v1.1) available to Nortel Networks designers</

1996

Advanced Risk Models used to accurately predict fault-prone software in Nortel Networks highly successful DMS-100 Class 5 central office switch

1997

Success in DMS-100 initiative results in extending quality/reliability prediction to other Nortel Networks product areas

Software development process and product data are incorporated in risk assessment

Automated Parsing EDEN (EMERALD Data Engine) significantly accelerates code analysis process

1998

Patent filed for Dynamic Automated Software Risk Assessment

1999

First external licenses and commercial implementations of Reliametrics in mission-critical aerospace software development projects (Lockheed Martin and Orbital Sciences). Delivered EMERALD V1.8 to Nortel Networks April 16

2000

Reliametrics expands internal Nortel Networks customer base to include new and emerging product development initiatives, such as OPTera and Shasta, and begins extending its software reliability assessment and risk modeling approach to complex network infrastructures and the Internet.