iStrat views "Quality as a Foundation" and hence it pervades throughout the Technology Development Cycle (TDC) in contrast to "Quality as an Afterthought" which is put in place at the time of testing. Due to this emphasis on Quality iStrat spends a considerable time and effort in analyzing and understanding the client requirements before embarking on the design & development phases.

iStrat involves experts in TQM, ISO and other quality systems from the beginning of the Technology Development Cycle and they monitor the progress and quality of the project throughout the TDC. Besides technology development personnel, the iStrat team includes certified ISO auditors.

iStrat ensures Quality at each stage through documented agreement sign-off between the Customer and iStrat at each stage of the TDC. The next phase is started only after the Customer signs-off on the satisfactory completion of the previous phase and the detailed plan for the next phase.