In an analysis of 18 third-party testing firms accross the globe, based on criteria that include people management, domain expertise and ability to innovate, NelsonHall, the renowned independent analyst and advisory firm, has recognized AppLabs as the largest Software Testing Services (STS) pure-play for a second year in a row
Philadelphia, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/29/2010 -- AppLabs today announced that NelsonHall, the leading analyst and advisory firm, in its report - Software Testing Assessment and Forecast, 2010-11, named AppLabs as the largest Software Testing Services (STS) pure-play globally.
Dominique Raviart, Analyst with NelsonHall and the author of this report said “The true differentiating factor of AppLabs is its scale: AppLabs is the largest (by headcount) software testing pure-play globally. Currently, 25% of clients deliberately award their application development/systems integration and software testing to two different parties. The approach is in particular in use by organizations that want to control the software development activities of their (internal or external) developing organization, want an objective and external view of the quality of the software developed, or prefer using a software testing pure-play with a focused approach. For this client segment, AppLabs, with its positioning as multi-sector specialist, is a strong option.”
The report highlights AppLabs’ scale and multi-sector specialist tag, more focused and deeper offering around key client verticals such as stock exchanges, ecommerce web sites, Siebel application testing in the insurance sector in addition to considerable investment in software testing automation through development tools and reusable artifacts. In the client engagement section of the report AppLabs’ Test Center of Excellence and proprietary SCORE (standardization-centralization-optimization-review and expand) methodology has received considerable attention.
“We are delighted to be recognized as the largest Software Testing Services company by NelsonHall”, said Sashi Reddi, Founder, Chairman and CEO of AppLabs. “We will continue to invest in innovation so that our customers can benefit from productivity enhancing tools and methodologies that AppLabs has pioneered. Our mission remains driving quality in our customer’s IT applications using global best practices.”
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About AppLabs
AppLabs is the world’s largest software testing and quality management company. With over a decade of experience, AppLabs has become a trusted partner to more than 600 companies, providing both quality assurance and third-party validation. Clients include American Airlines, Experian, JP Morgan, VocaLink, and National Australia Bank amongst others. AppLabs goes beyond technical expertise when it comes to IT services and offers customers rigorous risk mitigation processes, a singular focus on quality, expert project management, communication and global delivery capabilities. It is the first software testing company to get appraised at SEI CMMI Level 5, the highest quality standard attainable in software engineering. Headquartered in Philadelphia, the company maintains advanced testing facilities in the US, India and the Europe. For more information, visit http://www.applabs.com
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