Website Development Software ensures accessibility to disabled.
Press Release Summary:
Using Worldspace Sync, enterprises can manage website accessibility during every phase of software development. CloudScale feature enables use of Amazon's cloud-based computing resources on-demand when accessibility test is run, automatically scaling up computing power during test. Software checks page developer is working on and visually highlights areas that need attention, while screen reader simulator emulates what users with assistive technology would experience on site.
Original Press Release:
Deque Systems Announces Major Product Upgrade
Worldspace Sync software release greatly expanded accessibility toolset for organizations
SAN DIEGO, -- Today at the International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference, Deque Systems has announced a major upgrade to its Worldspace enterprise software platform. Worldspace Sync dramatically enhances the toolset that organizations have to make their websites accessible to users with disabilities, resulting in lower costs, more sustainable results, and greater ease of use.
"The release of Worldspace Sync brings powerful new tools to organizations who have a commitment to making their websites accessible for all users," said Preety Kumar, CEO of Deque Systems. "With the introduction of Worldspace Sync, we are providing new technologies for development teams that are truly groundbreaking."
A New Approach to Accessibility
Most software tools take a 'scan and report' approach to ensuring accessibility. They provide a static report during the creation of the website, but do nothing to help large dynamic websites remain accessible over time. Worldspace Sync introduces a range of new features that help the enterprise manage accessibility in every phase of the software development lifecycle.
For example, after a website launches, site-wide accessibility tests can be scheduled and run automatically, and they can even test interactions and inputs that a user would make, like going through a log-in sequence or filling out an online form. Many of Deque's customers have websites with millions of pages, and a complete site test can require a large amount of computing power. Worldspace Sync includes a new feature called CloudScale, the ability to use Amazon's cloud-based computing resources on-demand when an accessibility test is run, automatically scaling up the computing horsepower when it's needed during the test, and dialing it back down once the test is complete.
Other tools within Worldspace Sync are targeted at the developers responsible for creating accessible websites. The software checks the page the developer is working on and visually highlight areas that need attention, and shows the area of code the developer should focus on. New features include the ability to test rich Internet content for accessibility, and improvements to the screen reader simulator, which emulates what a user using assistive technology would experience on the site.
Tools for development managers who oversee website creation and revision include enhanced project goal setting and reporting, and the ability to integrate Worldspace Sync to popular services that track bugs.
Worldspace Sync Availability
Worldspace Sync will be available to customers in March, 2012.
About Deque Systems
Deque Systems, Inc--headquartered in Herndon, VA, and opening an office in Ann Arbor, MI, this spring--is a leading technology provider of Web accessibility solutions. Deque's unmatched abilities have earned the trust of government agencies, Fortune 500 companies and small to mid-sized businesses. Deque is an SBA 8(a) and SDB Certified woman owned business that values diversity.
