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Experimentus (www.experimentus.com), the software quality management consulting firm and PureTesting (www.puretesting.com), a prominent software test consulting and services company announced today the launch of their joint venture Purementus. The joint venture between Experimentus and PureTesting offers access to accredited TMMi Assessments and Process Improvement capabilities to the IT industry throughout India. TMMi® has become the de facto standard against which organisations can measure and improve Testing and Quality related processes and activities. Experimentus, accredited by the TMMi® Foundation for both its assessment method and consultants, has obtained global recognition for the work it has conducted with the Test Maturity Model integrated, by helping organisations understand how they can move away from, the traditional and costly Defect Detection approach to implement quantitative improvements through Defect Prevention techniques and processes. PureTesting is known for helping its clients plan their test investment and manage critical testing processes to reduce the cost of producing quality software. Julian Clarke, Director of Sales & Marketing at Experimentus said, "This is an exciting time for the Testing Industry, we have the ISTQB to accredit people, TMMi® to assess and certify process capability and the tool vendors are relaxing their licensing terms, which combined is transforming the industry from ‘Body Shop' based suppliers to those delivering solutions aimed at improving quality as well as addressing the organisations commercial & process improvement demands. Many organisations have used TMMi® to independently measure and identify improvements in their own capabilities but more recently we have seen TMMi® become part of the evaluation criteria when selecting a supplier. To meet an increasing demand for our Assessment & Certification solution from both Captives and Service Providers we needed to expand our delivery team within India. PureTesting was the ideal company to set up a joint venture with; they have an excellent reputation for delivery and are very well respected throughout India". Commenting on the alliance Anil Baid, Co-founder of PureTesting said, "Organisations today don't want to just test, they want to continuously optimise the cost of testing. To do that they need to understand where they are and where they want to go. TMMi is the best way for them to independently assess themselves and improve. TMMi is also likely to help increase customer confidence in these certified companies".
Experimentus (www.experimentus.com), the software quality management consulting firm, announced today that they have hired Clive Bates to the delivery team supporting clients across the globe.
Clive's primary role will be a Managing Consultant, reporting to the Director of Consulting with specific focus on managing test and quality process improvement assignments and looking at developing the TMMi training offering. In addition to this he will support the presales function within Experimentus and will be an additional speaker for Experimentus at international conferences.
Clive joins Experimentus from a consulting firm dedicated to Testing where he had been a partner for the last 8 years as both an accredited ISEB/ISTQB trainer and a consultant. His practical testing experience covers banking, insurance, retail supply chain systems and internet applications. Clive has also undertaken a number of assignments for organisations wanting to understand their current testing capabilities, reporting on appropriate improvements and providing ongoing support during the implementation of the recommended changes. He has presented at the leading testing conferences over a number of years namely the International Testing Automation conference Washington, StarWest, StarEast and EuroStar as well as smaller specialist testing conferences in the UK, Sweden and Holland. He has also contributed articles in various magazines and journals including Better Software. Clive is one of the founder members of the board that developed the original ISEB/ISTQB Foundation certificate and ISEB Practitioner certificate and is now fully involved with the UK Testing Board for the International Software Testing Qualification Board (ISTQB).
Speaking about his appointment, Clive commented "It is a real honour to be joining Experimentus which is seen by many in the industry as a progressive company. I have a real passion for the industry and this new appointment will give me the opportunity to get fully involved and help clients benefit from my experiences"
Geoff Thompson, Director of Consulting of Experimentus commented "The demand for independent TMMi assessments has grown across the globe, with an increasing requirement from large IT services companies to be accredited against the industry standard. Clive's experience and knowledge will play a key role in helping us to achieve our growth targets in this area and we are delighted to have him in the team going forward"
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Experimentus (www.experimentus.com), the software quality management consulting firm, announces that they have partnered with Edista Testing Institute (www.edistatesting.com), - a 100% subsidiary of QAI Global (www.qaiglobal.com) to implement TMMi (Test Maturity Model integrated) all across the Asia Pacific region. TMMi is the de facto standard that organisations can use to measure and enable them to improve Testing and Quality related activities. The partnership between ETI and Experimentus, offers access to accredited TMMi training and Assessments to QAI and ETI clients.
As a part of the alliance, Experimentus, using their team of accredited TMMi Foundation appraisers will offer a 1 day Overview Program on TMMi, a 3 day Program on TMMi, Assessment Services for TMMi. ETI will provide follow on consulting activities.
Experimentus, with its accredited in-house assessment method and consultants, has obtained global recognition for the work it has been doing with the Test Maturity Model integrated and has helped many organisations clearly understand their level of risk across the development lifecycle, reducing cost and improving software quality.
ETI is fully focused on Operational Excellence and Workforce Development with specific focus on Testing Organizations. ETI Currently works with over 54+ and has trained over 3000+ professionals across India, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, UAE, UK and USA.
Julian Clarke, Director of Sales & Marketing at Experimentus, commented, "We are delighted to be working with ETI and QAI to promote TMMi across the Asia-Pacific region. Delivering IT projects to market on time and of an acceptable level of quality is even more paramount to the business in the current climate. Testing is all about Risk Mitigation, validating the level of quality achieved in development before a software application goes live. The cost of rework, loss of benefit to a business as well as the potential damage to an organisation's brand can have significant commercial ramifications. This is even more so in today's "dog eat dog" environment. Therefore, ensuring that Testing is effective and efficient is a must for corporate survival."
Commenting on the partnership, Pradeep Chennavajhula, CEO of ETI said, "Testing is a critical function, and a growing business area for many IT service providers in India. Many of the Asian IT service providers, and Independent Testing service providers are in need of a structured framework for improving efficiency, and continuously improve their testing process. TMMi will play a crucial role in filling this gap. Just like CMMI for Software Engineering, TMMi will act as a key differentiator for winning large scale contracts with customers from UK and USA."
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Geoff Thompson, Director of Experimentus (www.experimentus.com) will give a keynote speech to fellow international software testing experts at today's ANZTB software testing forum in Sydney.
ANZTB is the regional body representing software testing professionals in Australia and New Zealand. ANZTB offers sought after certification, dependable training accreditation and carer- enhancing support for software testing professionals throughout Australia and New Zealand.
Mr Thompson commented:
"My speech will focus on the benefits of software test process improvement which include repeatability, reusability and financial savings.
I will also be speaking about software testing career developments in relation to my role as Chairman of The UK Testing Board and Founding Member of the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB).
The Experimentus team are continually working to improve the maturity, repeatability and understanding of software testing and quality across the world.
In September 2008, Experimentus became the first UK organisation to be awarded accreditation by the TMMi® Foundation for its in-house developed TMMi assessment method.In December 2008, the Experimentus team became the first consultants worldwide to become accredited TMMi Assessors.
Experimentus will be holding a TMMi workshop in London on the 20th May. For further information, please contact the Experimentus London head office.
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The software quality management consultancy, Experimentus (www.experimentus.com), announces today that four of its senior consultants have been accredited by the TMMi® Foundation to use the Experimentus TMMi assessment method.
The accredited Experimentus TMMi assessment method is one of the most effective methods to assess and improve software quality processes.
This prestigious endorsement confirms that Experimentus and its team of consultants adhere to the highest professional standards in test and quality related process assessment.
Martin Adcock, Experimentus Managing Director, commented:
‘‘This award once again highlights the expertise, experience and high standards we have in-house here at Experimentus."
The TMMi® Foundation (www.tmmifoundation.org) is a non-profit making organisation, founded by a number of leading European test and quality practitioners and is dedicated to improving software test and quality related processes and practices. The Foundation owns and supports the TMMi model, provides an independent accrediting service for lead assessors and assessors, along with the structure to accredit assessment methods.
Experimentus' TMMi assessment method and its consultants will be reassessed by the Foundation every three years, as well as undergoing annual internal reviews to ensure all new industry changes and innovations are adhered to.
To mark this Accreditation, Experimentus is conducting a survey to identify the maturity of software testing and quality across industry sectors in line with the Test Maturity Model (TMMi). Upon completion, Experimentus will produce and provide participants with two valuable pieces of information:
For more information and to carry out the short survey please go to either:
or
http://experimentus.tmmibenchmark.sgizmo.com/
Geoff Thompson wins 2008 EuroSTAR Award
Recognition of his leadership and contribution in software testing
Geoff Thompson, Director at Experimentus (www.experimentus.com), the UK’s leading software quality management consultancy has won this year’s European Testing Excellence Award.
Mr Thompson received his award at the European EuroSTAR event held in Holland. The theme of this year’s conference was “The Future of Software Testing” - a topic that Mr Thompson has addressed recently within various industry speeches and articles.
The European Testing Excellence Award is presented annually to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the field of software testing within Europe. The award recognises individuals who have demonstrated leadership and excellence in solving testing challenges through innovative approaches and solutions.
Martin Adcock, Managing Director of Experimentus, commented:
“This is a great achievement and great recognition from the industry for the work Geoff has done to help develop the software testing and software quality management industry in Europe and in particular the work he has put into the BCS SIGiST, UK Testing Board, TMMi Foundation, ISTQB and ISEB over the years.”
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Experimentus is an IT solutions and services company that specialises in software quality management. The range of solutions it provides helps organisations to reduce the risks associated with software development lifecycle and enables organisations to properly manage, control and measure existing IT applications.
Geoff Thompson has been involved in testing for over 20 years. He has a track record in Test Analysis, Test Management, Programme Management and Test Strategy Development. He is a trained Test Maturity Model integrated (TMMi) assessor and can perform Test Maturity Assessments.
Obtaining the accolade as Test Manager of the Year 2004, he was also one of only three testers in Europe nominated for the European Testing Excellence Award in 2003. Geoff serves in several professional IT and testing associations. He is a founder member of the ISEB Software Testing Board, International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) and TMMi Foundation, of which he is currently Treasurer. He is Vice Chairman of BCS SIGiST (Specialist Group in Software Testing) and most recently, Geoff was appointed Chairman of the UK Testing Board (UKTB).
Geoff is the co-author of ISEB – A Software Testing Foundation – the best selling Software Testing book on Amazon.co.uk
By Geoff Thompson, Consultancy Director, Experimentus
At today's Test2008 conference (Test Excellence through Speed and Technology Conference) at The Gandhi Darshan Complex in New Delhi, India, Experimentus (www.experimentus.com) will give a Keynote speech on how to make outsourcing software testing work.
Geoff Thompson, Director at Experimentus, one of the UK's leading software quality management consultancies, comments:
"My keynote speech will focus on UK outsourcing software testing to India. At Experimentus we have worked on a number of projects where testing is outsourced to India using Captive outsourcing and Pure outsourcing.
"Today, I will highlight the key reasons why numerous worldwide organisations have decided to outsource both their testing and development to ‘onshore' and ‘offshore' organisations:-
" I will be discussing the impact outsourcing has on the outsourced organisation and the outsourcer and also some of the pitfalls that with a lack of agility have ensured that some outsource arrangements were doomed to failure. I will explain how it is possible, with the right focus, to stop the outsource failures, as well as to look to the future to speculate on what will happen to outsourcing over the next few years."
Testing experts from all around the world will join Experimentus at Test2008 to share strategies, trends and insights into world class testing. Speakers from around 10 countries such as USA, UK, France, Sweden, Italy, Israel and India will participate. The Conference will provide a platform for international and national test professionals to interact and participate.
Mr Thompson added:
"As cost is one of the drivers to outsource, the immediate impact of the lower cost base in India will be seen to add value for a few years. Innovation is the next big step in Outsourcing. To sustain a long and prosperous relationship outsource organisations must strive to always innovate and thereby continue to add real value to the partnership bringing efficiencies across the board."
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Experimentus joins fellow software quality experts at London's SQC conference
Geoff Thompson, Director at Experimentus, a leading UK software quality management consultancy, joins fellow software quality experts at today's London SQC Conference to discuss:
The Software and Systems Quality Conference (‘SQC'), at London's QE11 Conference Centre in Westminster is one of Europe's leading international conferences on software quality management, testing and process optimisation. This year's conference will focus on the role of testing in improving productivity and will consist of various presentations, experience reports, tutorials and round table discussions.
As UK Testing Board Chair and UK ISTQB representative, Geoff Thompson, will participate in the Round Table discussion on certification and testing. Mr Thompson will highlight the various software testing certification schemes currently available across the world including the ISTQB syllabi which he is directly involved in managing and formulating. To date over 90,000 IT professionals hold the Foundation exam. Mr Thompson will be addressing the current state of test certifications, the desired future state of test certifications, if there is a need for alternative certification approaches and what they might be.
Mr Thompson wants the IT industry to understand the importance of test certification and how: "Certification is a necessary step in growing a profession. The ISTQB Foundation exam is equivalent to a GCSE, and the Advanced Practitioner to an A Level. So, IT students should know this before they leave school!"
Experimentus as a company is dedicated to raising industry wide awareness of the importance of testing and testing qualifications and how this ultimately benefits clients.
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Experimentus (www.experimentus.com), a leading UK software quality management consultancy, today announces that it is the first IT solutions and services provider in the UK to be awarded accreditation by the TMMi® Foundation for its in-house developed TMMi assessment method. This prestigious endorsement confirms that Experimentus' TMMi assessment method adheres to the highest professional standards in test and quality related process assessment.
The TMMi® Foundation (www.tmmifoundation.org) is a non-profit making organisation, founded by a number of leading European test and quality practitioners and is dedicated to improving software test and quality related processes and practices. The Foundation owns and supports the TMMi model, provides an independent accrediting service for lead assessors and assessors, along with the structure to accredit assessment methods.
In accordance with ISO 15504, the Foundation created TAMAR - the global standard requirements for TMMi assessment methods. Today's accreditation confirms that Experimentus' TMMi assessment method complies with TAMAR.
Geoff Thompson, Experimentus Consultancy Director, commented:
''This Accreditation further illustrates our commitment to delivering a consistent and "best in class" service to our clients. It provides them with the assurance that, as a service provider, we are adhering to the assessment standards required by the Foundation. Moreover, whatever your approach to testing and quality, be it structured or agile, the systematic and disciplined structure of the method means that irrespective of who conducts the TMMi assessment the service will be identical.''
Mac Miller, of the TMMi® Foundation, commented:
"This is a real milestone not only for Experimentus but the testing community as a whole. TMMi has real value because it is the first industry testing model to be owned and actively managed by an independent organisation, which will ensure its longevity and credibility. The TMMi Foundation (www.tmmifoundation.org) creates an environment where all companies, irrespective of size, can have the opportunity to validate their test process against an Industry standard model and provides a roadmap for future improvement. Over time it will also enable companies to compare how well they are performing against others in their industry."
Experimentus' TMMi assessment method will be reassessed by the Foundation every three years, as well as undergoing annual internal reviews to ensure all new industry changes and innovations are reflected in it.
Martin Adcock, Managing Director of Experimentus commented:
''We are delighted; our goal has always been to deliver effective and valuable technology services to our customers. As a leader in software quality management, Experimentus must meet the global demand for knowledgeable, educated professionals, utilising thorough, repeatable Industry recognised methods.''
Experimentus delivers four types of TAMAR compliant assessments across the five levels of TMMi:
To mark their Accreditation, Experimentus is today launching a survey to identify the maturity of software testing and quality across industry sectors in line with the Test Maturity Model (TMMi). Upon completion, Experimentus will produce and provide participants with two valuable pieces of information:
For more information and to carry out the short survey please go to either:
www.experimentus.com
or
http://experimentus.tmmibenchmark.sgizmo.com/
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Geoff Thompson, Director at Experimentus, the leading UK software quality management consultancy, will be giving a tutorial on Software Test Management at today's SEETEST conference in Sofia, Bulgaria.
The two day international South East European Software Testing Conference, held in Bulgaria's capital will be the first conference ever in South East Europe in the area of Software Testing and Software Quality Management.
Mr Thompson will be joined by fellow leading industry experts from 12 different countries to share the latest news, practical and research insights, experiences and advances in software quality and testing. The conference will feature keynote speeches and tutorials covering a broad range of topics including Test Management, Test Methodology, Automated and Performance Testing, Test Metrics and Test Process Improvement.
The Experimentus half day tutorial will be part lecture and part practical focusing on the key things that make the management of a test project successful. This will cover five areas:
Mr Thompson commented:
"I want to leave the attendees with a greater insight into what makes a good Test Manager great. In fact what makes a Test Manager the programmes Trusted Advisor."
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With the credit crunch affecting IT budgets, Experimentus, the leading UK software quality management solutions consultancy, highlights ten ways to reduce software development lifecycle costs within IT departments :-
Martin Adcock, Managing Director of Experimentus, comments:
"At Experimentus we ensure our clients have the strategies and the most appropriate processes in place to get the most out of their software. In the current economic climate, more for less or finding areas where our clients can reduce cost across the development lifecycle are increasingly becoming the business drivers."
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Geoff Thompson, Director at Experimentus, the UK software quality management consultancy, highlights the value of testing qualifications at today's SQC Conference.
The Software and Systems Quality Conference (‘SQC'), in Dusseldorf, is Europe's leading international conference on software quality management, testing and process optimisation.
The Experimentus specialist presentation will focus on the importance of software testing certification schemes and the role of the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB).
As UK Testing Board Chair and UK ISTQB representative, Geoff Thompson, will comment on ISTQB's work across Europe, the ISTQB syllabi which he is directly involved in managing and formulating and how to date over 60,000 IT professionals hold the foundation's exam.
Mr Thompson wants the IT industry to understand the importance of testing qualifications and how: "The ISTQB syllabi and exam offers high quality training, recognition of ability and competence, assists with professional career development and sets an industry standard."
The Experimentus presentation will also focus on the benefits of internationalisation and the various software testing certification schemes currently available across the world. Global recognition will enable qualified testers to move across country borders more easily and international projects will have a common understanding of testing issues.
Experimentus as a company is dedicated to raising industry wide awareness of the importance of testing and testing qualifications and how this ultimately benefits clients.
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Clive’s primary role will be a Managing Consultant, reporting to the Director of Consulting with specific focus on managing test and quality process improvement assignments and looking at developing the TMMi training offering. In addition to this he will support the presales function within Experimentus and will be an additional speaker for Experimentus at international conferences.
Clive joins Experimentus from a consulting firm dedicated to Testing where he had been a partner for the last 8 years as both an accredited ISEB/ISTQB trainer and a consultant. His practical testing experience covers banking, insurance, retail supply chain systems and internet applications. Clive has also undertaken a number of assignments for organisations wanting to understand their current testing capabilities, reporting on appropriate improvements and providing ongoing support during the implementation of the recommended changes. He has presented at the leading testing conferences over a number of years namely the International Testing Automation conference Washington, StarWest, StarEast and EuroStar as well as smaller specialist testing conferences in the UK, Sweden and Holland. He has also contributed articles in various magazines and journals including Better Software. Clive is one of the founder members of the board that developed the original ISEB/ISTQB Foundation certificate and ISEB Practitioner certificate and is now fully involved with the UK Testing Board for the International Software Testing Qualification Board (ISTQB).
Speaking about his appointment, Clive commented “It is a real honour to be joining Experimentus which is seen by many in the industry as a progressive company. I have a real passion for the industry and this new appointment will give me the opportunity to get fully involved and help clients benefit from my experiences”
TMMi® has become the de facto standard against which organisations can measure and improve Testing and Quality related processes and activities.
Experimentus, accredited by the TMMi® Foundation for both its assessment method and consultants, has obtained global recognition for the work it has conducted with the Test Maturity Model integrated, by helping organisations understand how they can move away from, the traditional and costly Defect Detection approach to implement quantitative improvements through Defect Prevention techniques and processes.
PureTesting is known for helping its clients plan their test investment and manage critical testing processes to reduce the cost of producing quality software.
Julian Clarke, Director of Sales & Marketing at Experimentus said, "This is an exciting time for the Testing Industry, we have the ISTQB to accredit people, TMMi® to assess and certify process capability and the tool vendors are relaxing their licensing terms, which combined is transforming the industry from ‘Body Shop' based suppliers to those delivering solutions aimed at improving quality as well as addressing the organisations commercial & process improvement demands. Many organisations have used TMMi® to independently measure and identify improvements in their own capabilities but more recently we have seen TMMi® become part of the evaluation criteria when selecting a supplier. To meet an increasing demand for our Assessment & Certification solution from both Captives and Service Providers we needed to expand our delivery team within India. PureTesting was the ideal company to set up a joint venture with; they have an excellent reputation for delivery and are very well respected throughout India".
Commenting on the alliance Anil Baid, Co-founder of PureTesting said, "Organisations today don't want to just test, they want to continuously optimise the cost of testing. To do that they need to understand where they are and where they want to go. TMMi is the best way for them to independently assess themselves and improve. TMMi is also likely to help increase customer confidence in these certified companies".
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13th May 2010 - Experimentus adds Clive Bates to the Global Delivery Team
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