ARD Group Information Technologies Inc.
Quality Documents and Certificates
Facility Security Clearance Certificate – NATO Secret / National Secret
A Facility Security Clearance inspection was conducted by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of National Defense’s National Security Authority, in accordance with Law No. 5202 and related NATO Security Directives regulating activities in the defense industry. The inspection verified that the measures and practices implemented at the facility, as defined in the company’s Facility Security Handbook, are adequate for the protection of classified information, documents, projects, materials, and equipment.
TS ISO/IEC 15504 (SPICE Level 2) / (CMMI 3)
ARD Group, which has long prioritized software engineering processes, has been certified under the international ISO/IEC 15504 standard—commonly known as SPICE (Software Process Improvement and Capability Determination). This certification places ARD Group among the limited number of companies in Türkiye recognized for their capability maturity in software process improvement.
ISO 9001 Quality Management System
The ISO 9001 Quality Management System is a globally recognized standard designed to meet customer expectations, comply with regulatory requirements, and enhance customer satisfaction through continuous improvement and consistent quality management practices.
ISO 14001 Environmental Management System
ISO 14001 is a management system developed to systematically reduce or, where possible, eliminate the environmental impact and potential harm caused by an organization’s activities.
ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System
This system aims to identify, eliminate, or minimize occupational health and safety risks under applicable legal requirements, ensuring a healthy and safe working environment for employees.
ISO/IEC 20000 Information Technology Service Management
This standard covers software development, software integration, and system integration processes, ensuring that IT services are delivered efficiently and consistently.
ISO 27001 Information Security Management System
The Information Security Management System ensures the protection of corporate information by integrating people, processes, and IT systems—supported by top management—to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility.
TSE Service Qualification Certificates: 13242 – 12498 – 13149 – 12540
These certificates demonstrate compliance with relevant Turkish Standards and criteria for services offered to consumers.
- TSE 13242: Authorized Services
- TSE 12498: Authorized Services – Computer and Environment Units
- TSE 13149: Workplaces – General Rules for Service Providers
- TSE 12540: Authorized Services – Rules for Security System Devices
European Standards Conformity Certificate (CE)
The CE Conformity Certificate indicates that a product manufactured by a qualified company meets the relevant Turkish and European Standards. It is issued under a licensing agreement granting the right to use the TSE Mark, specifying details such as the product’s trade name, type, and validity period (typically one year).
Production Permit Certificate
This certification confirms that the organization has been inspected under Law No. 5201 concerning the control of defense industry manufacturers producing military vehicles, weapons, ammunition, and explosives. As of June 7, 2018, and Official Gazette No. 30444, the company is authorized to manufacture and supply military weapons, ammunition, spare parts, and related technologies under approved national and international safety regulations.
ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management System
This management system establishes a comprehensive framework for identifying potential threats to an organization’s operations and ensuring business continuity. It safeguards critical activities, protects the interests of stakeholders, and supports organizational resilience through structured planning and response.