From the PEDCO Frontlines: Innovations, Events & Global Growth
As we approach the mid-point of 2025, it’s clear this year is shaping up to be one of the most transformative in PEDCO’s journey. From launching powerful new AI-driven tools and expanding our global network of partners, to hosting international trainings and contributing to key industry conversations—we’ve been busy laying the foundation for the future of quality and agility.
None of this would be possible without your trust, collaboration, and ongoing support. We deeply value your partnership and are excited to continue this journey with you. Whether it’s embracing innovation, navigating new standards, or scaling agile practices, we look forward to achieving even more—together—in the months ahead.
Upcoming Events – Join us!
SAFe in Government: Quality in the Age of AI Webinar. Hosted by PEDCO & Scaled Agile Inc.
Join PEDCO and Scaled Agile Inc. for an insightful webinar exploring how SAFe® (Scaled Agile Framework) provides a foundation for balancing agility, compliance, and quality in public sector initiatives—especially in an era shaped by AI.
For more information: SAFe in Govt-Quality in the Age of AI
ASQMS Training: Embracing Quality in Automotive Software Development: Hosted by PEDCO.
Join this comprehensive training session to gain an understanding of the new Automotive Software Quality Management System (ASQMS) standard where you will learn ASQMS principles and their application in the automotive industry, enhanced ability to integrate quality management systems with agile methodologies, and insights into leveraging AI and other technologies to improve quality management processes.
For more information: ASQMS Overview Training | PEDCO AG
AI & Quality Training: Foundations, Concepts & Solutions at a Glance: Hosted by PEDCO
Join this one-day training to explore how Artificial Intelligence is transforming quality management systems (QMS). You’ll gain a solid foundation in AI concepts, experience hands-on tools like ChatGPT and PEDCO AuditPro, and learn how AI accelerates learning, enables decentralized decision-making, and drives continuous quality improvement. With a strong focus on regulated industries such as MedTech, Finance, and Automotive, the training also covers governance strategies for trustworthy AI and how quality assurance must evolve in response. No prior AI knowledge is required.
For more information: AI & Quality Training | PEDCO AG
Product Updates
Recognizing the need for advanced tools in this new landscape, PEDCO has developed a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to empower businesses in their transformation towards Business Agility.
The PEDCO Suite, comprising PEDCO AuditPro, AI Companion, and Applied SAFe® is at the forefront of this quality revolution. There are many exciting updates and happenings with the PEDCO suite that we are excited to share with you.
Audit Pro
PEDCO AuditPro is a newly released tool which is set to transform traditional auditing approaches. It can be used with any QMS system and enables a structured understanding of data and evaluation criteria. By automatically generating evaluation reports for any standard, PEDCO AuditPro significantly reduces the time and potential for errors in auditing processes. It is a next level solution that helps you ensure transparency, consistency, and control across your organization.
We are excited to welcome new customers with this new and it is energizing to see their enthusiasm:
“PEDCO AuditPro makes it possible to use resources more efficiently and thus promote the sustainability of quality systems in the long term. The time-consuming, manual and error-prone work of comparing the requirements of a standard with the QMS can be significantly reduced with AI.”
Explore how PEDCO AuditPro Can empower your compliance journey. PEDCO AuditPro – Revolutionizing Compliance Audits
AI Companion
Our AI Companion has transformed how organizations interact with their QMS — delivering instant, accurate answers from trusted internal documentation, improving onboarding speed by 67%, and cutting coaching costs by 25%.
Now we’re taking it to the next level with the brand-new AI Companion Dashboard: An analytics-driven cockpit that allows AI to analyze how people use AI! It is an innovative leap forward in how organizations understand and improve the usage of their Quality Management System.
Discover what your teams are searching for, which topics spark the most questions, and where your QMS can improve.
Explore more: AI Companion – PEDCO
Applied SAFe
PEDCO releases an updated version of Applied SAFe 6.0 – Druesberg!
This minor update incorporates the latest SAFe 6.0 changes since the last public release. The new version has all the new content from the SAFe website incorporated and implemented new aspects and concepts in Applied SAFE. Check it out today! Applied SAFe 6.0 Druesberg (Minor Version) – PEDCO
ASQMS update
ASQMS (Automotive Software Quality Management System) is a newly established standard dedicated to enhancing software quality management in the automotive industry. Developed by the China Association of Consumer Products Quality and Safety Promotion (CACPQSP), ASQMS is intended to address the unique challenges and opportunities presented by Software Defined Vehicles. The standard establishes requirements for robust management systems and processes that drive software quality throughout the entire vehicle lifecycle.
ASQMS Deutschland GmbH launched the first global ASQMS 1st/2nd Party Auditor Training in April, 2025. PEDCO’s Peter Pedross and Sheila Schultz were honored to attend this initial session, where both successfully completed the training. PEDCO is proud to be the first external global partner to be trained on this important new standard. We’re proud to share that ASQMS is fully integrated into our product suite, enabling organizations to automate and accelerate their compliance journey—with the power of AI.
Introducing the NEW Global PEDCO Representative Network
This year, PEDCO has taken a bold step to ensure comprehensive global coverage by significantly expanding our network of official representatives. Our strengthened team now spans key regions worldwide, enabling us to deliver even greater value and support to our clients-wherever they are. Meet Our Global Representatives:
PEDCO Africa – Myles Hopkins – Director, myles@pedco.eu – Be Agile
PEDCO Americas – Sheila Schultz – Director, sheila@pedco.eu – Realize Agile LLC
PEDCO Asia/Pacific – Ola Gedenryd – Director, ola@pedco.eu – Enterprise Movement.
PEDCO Brazil & LATAM – Roberto Argento – Director, roberto@pedco.eu – ValueFlow.
PEDCO China – Marsha Xue – Director, marsha@pedco.eu
PEDCO Europe – Peter Pedross – CEO, peter@pedco.eu
PEDCO Scandinavia – Harri Lehti – Director, harri@pedco.eu
With this expanded network, PEDCO is uniquely positioned to deliver local expertise backed by global best practices, ensuring our clients receive tailored support for their agility, compliance, and quality management needs-no matter where they operate.
We are excited to welcome our new representatives and look forward to driving innovation and excellence together across the globe!
Feel free to reach out. To learn more about the team: About Us | PEDCO AG
Training, Webinars, Articles and more…
Global Partner Training – Jan 2025
This comprehensive global training session that spotlighted the PEDCO Suite consisting of PEDCO AuditPro, AI Companion, and PEDCO Applied SAFe®. Traditionally a two-day, in-person course, this recent iteration was adapted into an extended virtual format to accommodate participants from around the world. The participants attained the “Applied SAFe Quality Manager” certificate which equips quality professionals with the expertise to guide organizations through scaling agile frameworks while rigorously maintaining compliance and regulatory standards.
Webinars: A few highlights
Empowering Agile Transformations with Software: PEDCO hosted. Sheila Schultz and Peter Pedross explored modern agile software platforms and AI-driven tools which could accelerate and enhance business transformation, optimize agility, compliance, and innovation. Empowering Agile Transformations with Software Platforms and AI Tools
Increasing Organizational Adaptability in a SAFe Environment – Rimagin/Scaled Agile (PEDCO Partners) hosted. Feb, 2025. Manfred Becking (partner) and Richard Butler presented on strategies to boost adaptability.
Quality in the Age of AI – ValueFlow/PEDCO hosted. March, 2025. Roberto Argentino (South America PEDCO representative) along with Peter Pedross discussed how to balance agility, compliance and quality in an era driven by Artificial Intelligence.
Quality in the Age of AI for China: PEDCO hosted. March, 2025. PEDCO representative Marsha Xue along with Peter Pedross, discussed Quality evolvement with AI.
Agile Audit A-Z – hosted by our Partner AgileMind May 9th, Adriana Weih presented together with Peter Pedross some know hacks from the field.
We’re in the News…
Tech Topics: Michael Ferrera recently interviewed Peter Pedross for an article about quality in today’s world. See Michaels article “Why Every Tech Team Should Care About Quality In The Age of AI”. Why Every Tech Team Should Care About Quality In The Age of AI | LinkedIn
ASQMS Site: Peter Pedross authored an article for the Tech Talk series. See Tech Talks Article #11: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asqms-deutschland-gmbh/posts/?feedView=all
MQ Magazine: The Swiss Association for quality highlighted PEDCO and it’s AI focus on quality in the MQ Magazine. How AI is changing quality systems – MQ Management and Quality
Conferences – We appreciate interfacing and meeting you!
We have enjoyed interacting and chatting with you at recent conferences and events. Stay connected with us on LinkedIn to get updates on upcoming events, and don’t hesitate to stop by and say hello when we’re in your area!
SAQ Swiss Association Celebration Series: Feb, 2025. This celebrated 100 years of collective experience for Quality (60 years) and Xelyo (40 years). We were honored to have Peter Pedross present on Quality in the Age of AI as part of the event.
Process Insights Europe: March, 2025. Munich, Germany. We joined many of you for this event, hosted by UL Solutions, which focused on processes for future product development, best practices, and showing how efficient processes help simplify and accelerate.
SAFe Summit Europe: April, 2025. Sorrento, Italy. Feliz Rüssel (Keegan AG, Partner) presented on the topic of compliance and in the post-conference AI workshop, he introduced PEDCO AuditPro. Kurt Jager (PEDCO Board member) was invited to demonstrate the PEDCO AuditPro tool at SPCT days.
UPCOMING:
5/6/2025: SAFe for Government Conference. Düsseldorf, Germany. Hosted by Deloitte and Scaled Agile. Thomas Karl (PEDCO Board member) to participate as part of the panel discussion. Discussion expected on SAFe for Government and agile transformation for the future. Peter Pedross plans to also attend.
5/15/2025: AI Future Day 3.0. Hamburg, Germany. Hosted by Q.beyond. Peter Pedross is the Key Note speaker for this event which focuses on “Beyond the Hype – AI That Works!” KI Future Day 3.0: Beyond the Hype – AI That Works!
5/16/2025: First International ASQMS Day. Raitenhaslach, Germany. Hosted by ASQMS Deutschland GmbH. This event is intended to kick off the full scope of opportunities offered by the ASQMS standard and to offer mutual learning. Peter Pedross is presenting Audit Pro as a QMS efficiency booster at this inaugural event. The First International ASQMS Day
Want to organize the participation of PEDCO at your events?
Get in touch if you want us to present topics from our experience around Quality in the Age of AI. Contact us.
Use of New Media
You may have seen some changes in our LinkedIn posts over the last months. We have explored and leveraged a variety of media to highlight the PEDCO offerings. From very short video clips, to longer Youtube full webinar videos.
Forward into 2025!
Thank you once again for your valued partnership and trust in PEDCO. As we look ahead, we’re excited to continue supporting your journey toward Business Agility, compliance, and innovation—powered by our growing suite of AI-driven solutions. From PEDCO AuditPro and the AI Companion to Applied SAFe®, our mission remains clear: to help our customers navigate complexity with clarity and confidence. With new global representatives, expanded trainings, and continued product evolution, 2025 promises to be a milestone year—and we’re thrilled to move forward together.
