Original Software Launches Testing Proficiency Certification Program for iSeries Users
Hands-On Training Enables Valok GMSS to Improve Software and Consultation Offerings
CHICAGO, Sept. 6 / -- As automated software development tools have become commonplace, proven proficiencies are increasingly being required by employers. Original Software (http://www.origsoft.com/), a leader in software test automation, is providing developers, testers, quality professionals and consultants with hands-on training and certification for their automated software testing platform, TestBench for iSeries systems.
The certification program is comprised of printed education materials, 'class time' and hands-on automated test training time. As one of the only software testing certification programs that requires participants to actually use an automated tool, Original Software certified professionals are recognized as having proven real-world experience. Robert Stammel, founder of Valok Global Midrange Software Solutions (Valok GMSS), is the first recipient of Original Software's TestBench certification.
"Best-practices and hands-on experience are in demand throughout the testing industry, both from corporations and consultancies," said Stammel. "TestBench certification was undertaken in line with Valok GMSS policy on customer support to provide high quality pre and post sales support for our customers through vendor accredited support staff. By adding certified representation of our proficiency with automated testing tools from Original Software, we're able to provide extra 'peace of mind' to our customers."
"Testing software can be a complicated business -- compounded by the 'mechanic effect'. Very few people in an organization can make sense of developer-ese, making it difficult to know if potential employees or partners have the expertise they say they do," said Colin Armitage, CEO, Original Software. "With an actual certificate of aptitude from a leading automated testing provider, companies can be at ease about the credentials of those they wish to hire."
For more information about Original Software's certification program or their automated software testing solutions, please call (630) 321-0092 in the U.S., +44 (0)1256 338666 in the U.K. and Europe, or visit www.origsoft.com/. Requests for additional information can also be emailed to solutions@origsoft.com.
About Valok GMSS
Valok Global Midrange Software Solutions (Valok GMSS) was first incorporated in 1987. The focus of the Valok GMSS software portfolio offering centers around IT Services and Software Management solutions for Software Change Management, Testing, Monitoring and Automation, Performance and Capacity Management as well as Audit and Security.
Valok has a diverse customer base, which includes Financial Institutions, Pharmaceutical and Food Manufacturers, Automotive and Transport, Manufacturing, Health Care and Insurance Companies in addition to the Public Sector. Customers are situated throughout the Asia/Pacific region in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan, Macau and the United States.
Valok GMSS staff have extensive experience in the IT industry, across a variety of platforms including Windows, Linux & UNIX in addition to IBM's zSeries and System i.
About Original Software
The Original Software Group provides software systems that simplify the testing of application software throughout its lifecycle.
OSG develops and markets automated software testing solutions that let organizations improve processes and application quality while simultaneously reducing the costs associated with repairing software defects. OSG offers: Advanced test planning, defect tracking, data extraction, automated rules-based testing and reporting solutions with user-friendly controls, award winning technical support services, and flexible educational and consulting services.
Still a privately held corporation, OSG is headquartered near London, England, with US operations based near Chicago, Illinois. OSG products can be obtained through these offices or through a network of qualified and knowledgeable business partners in Germany, Holland, Italy, Indonesia, Australia, the UK and North and South America.
More than 350 organizations operating in 25 countries use Original Software products. Growth over the past six years has averaged 82% per annum. Current users range from small software development shops to huge multinationals, including: Cargill Global Financial Solutions, Circuit City Stores, Pfizer Pharmaceutical (Ireland), DHL, Coca-Cola and hundreds of others.
Website: www.origsoft.com
CONTACT:
Gus Kenyon of Original Software,
+44 (0) 1256 338689,
gkenyon@origsoft.com;
or Eric Seymour,
of Bridgeman Communications for Original Software,
+1-617-742-7270,
eric@bridgeman.com
