Berlin, June 11, 2026 – The International Software Architecture Qualification Board (iSAQB) and the International Assessor Certification Scheme (iNTACS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), establishing a strategic partnership to strengthen cooperation in professional education and certification.

The agreement was signed in Berlin by Dr. Guido Gryczan, Chairman of the Executive Board of iSAQB, and Dr. Stephan Müller, Vice President of iNTACS.

At the core of the partnership are the joint alignment of curricula, exchange of knowledge and experience but also the development of a common terminology, with the aim of further enhancing the quality of both organizations’ education and certification offerings.

iNTACS specializes in designing and evaluating development processes and provides guidance on what needs to be done, when it should be done, and which best practices should be followed. The iSAQB curricula deliver in-depth knowledge of how software solutions are architected and implemented, including the soft skills required to align architectural decisions with stakeholders and successfully put them into practice.

Commenting on the partnership, Dr. Gryczan emphasizes its cross-industry benefits: “We are the ones who know about software architecture and iNTACS’ role is: we know about processes. […] Our customers are interested in both qualifications and so it’s a natural fit that our organizations work together and align what we have to offer for our customers”.

Dr. Müller highlights the value of the collaboration for both industry and customers, stating that “we need to deliver high quality and that is our aim. From a customer perspective, you want to get products that work”.

According to both organizations, closer collaboration has the potential to increase efficiency and create additional value. Dr. Müller is confident that “working together with iSAQB and iNTACS, we think that here really we can make the shortcut in order to achieve this”.

The partnership reflects both organizations’ shared commitment to advancing professional excellence through internationally recognized education and certification. iSAQB and iNTACS expect the collaboration to deliver lasting benefits for the European economy, while also investing in the next generation of highly skilled IT-professionals.

On 29 and 30 June 2026, members of the association and the INTACS leadership team gathered for the INTACS20 Conference to celebrate the 20th anniversary of INTACS^® and reflect on the achievements while shaping its future direction.

The conference focused on the INTACS^® Certification Scheme, reviewing two decades of success and discussing the strategic development of the international INTACS^® community. Participants reflected on key milestones from the past 20 years and explored the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. The main topics were future technologies and AI. The keynote speeches by Professors Stummeyer and Piwinger highlighted the current state of development, but also pointed out the opportunities and risks associated with their application.

The INTACS20 Conference provided an excellent platform for professional exchange, international collaboration, and personal networking. It celebrated the achievements of the past two decades while generating valuable ideas and momentum for the continued evolution of INTACS^® and the global quality community. We will provide a detailed report on this in our next newsletter.

Eberhard Hübner was representing INTACS at Vehicle Tech Week Europe in Stuttgart. 

The event, which took place this year in conjunction with VDA SYS, provided a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in Autonomous Vehicle Technology, Automotive Testing, and Automotive Interior. Key topics included AI-driven development and testing solutions, the growing complexity of modern vehicle systems, and the increasing demands on safety, validation, and regulatory compliance.

A central theme was the transformation of development processes toward data-driven, continuous verification and validation. Although process frameworks played only a minor role throughout the exhibition, Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) was referenced in several presentations as an important foundation for ensuring quality in software-intensive vehicle development. Discussions with industry professionals also revealed growing interest in related topics such as Data Management SPICE, IT Services SPICE, and the emerging concept of AI SPICE.

iNTACS e.V. is represented at the VDA Automotive SYS Conference 2026. The conference offers an excellent platform for discussing current developments in Automotive SPICE®, software quality, functional safety, cybersecurity, and AI. As always, exciting discussions are taking place on-site, and new ideas and exchanges with the international community are underway. The event will be open to the public through June 25.