Verification measures are specified for software verification of the software based on the software requirements. Verification measures are selected according to the release scope considering criteria, including criteria for regression verification. The integrated software is verified using the selected verification measures and the results of software verification are recorded. Consistency and bidirectional traceability are established between verification measures and software requirements; and bidirectional traceability is established between verification results and verification measures. Results of the software verification are summarized and communicated to all affected parties.