Archive for 2006

Original Software total testing to Oracle Systems

New approach dramatically improves test automation for any application running over an Oracle Database.

September, 18, 2006 – For Oracle users, balancing risk, resources and cost while attempting to deliver quality applications within ever reducing timescales is one of today’s key business and IS challenges. Test automation has the potential to make a significant impact but only if it addresses the whole challenge rather than delivering a complex solution to only part of the puzzle. Total testing embraces every element of the test process from test data management, through automation of the visual layer, tracking server and database activity to audit ready reporting. From today Original Software can now deliver these capabilities for any application that uses an Oracle database.

“Total testing is more than a philosophy, it’s a must-have practice for software development teams,” says Colin Armitage, CEO, Original Software. “It empowers QA, testing and development staff to test from keystroke to database. Now Oracle database users have the ability to put this philosophy to practical approach. As database-driven applications continue to prove their worth as critical day-to-day business tools, glitches or bugs missed due to inadequate software testing can only create costly and prolonged downtime. TestBench for Oracle delivers a depth of coverage and confidence in testing that has not been available to Oracle database users until now.”

TestBench for Oracle is implemented as part of Original’s complete solution suite including TestDrive for the dynamic testing of the visual layer and TestPlan to provide the management and communication framework. The solutions can be used by everybody within the testing process and uniquely empowers the QA and UAT teams who have been disenfranchised by the existing tools. “We are very proud of the technology that underpins our solutions,” says Colin “but there is no reason why our customers should be exposed to it or require programming skills to use it.”

TestBench for Oracle allows Oracle development teams to quickly and accurately map all interactions from ‘key stroke’, through database request, while capturing the generated database and log activity. TestBench for Oracle also provides users with a wide range of data handling facilities never before available for Oracle-based application testing. This includes:

* Data protection: Ensures no data is put at risk during any testing function during the entire testing process and guarantees a consistent starting point for tests
* Rollbacks and reusability: Enables ‘do over’ testing functionality for streamlined testing
* Data scrambling: Scrambles all real data to adhere to compliance regulations that prevent customer data from being used for testing.

TestBench for Oracle can be used by software managers, quality or testing professionals or software developers.

Original Software launches testing proficiency certification program for iSeries users

Hands-On Training Enables Valok GMSS to Improve Software and Consultation Offerings

September, 5, 2006 - As automated software development tools have become commonplace, proven proficiencies are increasingly being required by employers. Original Software 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.”

Original Software and SOSY provide advanced software testing solutions for Nordic iSeries users

June, 12, 2006 - Original Software, a leader in software test automation, today announced that their full line of automated testing solutions for the IBM iSeries market is now available to the Nordic market through IT services company, SOSY (sosy.net.dynamicweb.dk).

“Our partnership with the Original Software and their automated software testing brings a strong addition to SOSY’s software management,” said SOSY Managing Director Helle Maling. “Now we can provide project management of the entire development process from the initial specifications through development to roll-out of the new version of the software, check performance for the developed applications, and ensure they are properly tested.”

“Putting testing solutions that work in the hands of the QA and development team is critical to the software industry,” said Colin Armitage, CEO of Original Software. “Complications from poor testing practices are costly and can put a company in regulatory or even legal jeopardy. Testing must be done – doing it accurately, efficiently and cost effectively requires power tools.”

The complete line of Original Software’s IBM iSeries automated testing solutions are available today through SOSY. These solutions include:

* TestBench – The only iSeries-specific database, screen and report test tool
* TestDrive-Green – The only test solution requiring no coding expertise
* TestLOAD – The only iSeries-specific stress testing tool
* Extractor – Database analysis and extraction tool
* Extractor Compliance Edition – Compliance-led data extraction and management
* SimuSys – Fast applications design and prototyping

Original Software expands Americas operation

Greg Sengpiel Joins as General Manager, Americas

February, 7, 2006 – Original Software today announced that Mr. Greg Sengpiel has joined the company as general manager for the Americas, to spearhead the company’s continued expansion in the market. Mr. Sengpiel will focus on expanding Original Software’s customer base within the financial, healthcare and retail industries, and manage the sales and marketing teams in this region.

“The growth of complex web and internet applications is driving a need for reliable software testing solutions that accelerate go-to-market timelines,” said Sengpiel. “Compliance regulations, especially in the U.S., combine to create bottlenecks for IT departments, particularly in the financial and healthcare industries, and companies know that efficient testing is critical to this process.”

Mr. Sengpiel joins Original Software from senior management and sales positions with companies such as Compucom Systems Inc., Sungard Data Systems and Hitachi Computer Products. Mr. Sengpiel brings eleven years of sales and marketing experience in the high technology industry, working with large enterprises throughout North America.

Original Software focuses on channel and alliance relations

Stuart Lockyer appointed Channel and Alliances Manager of worldwide operations

February, 6, 2006 - Original Software today announced a new dedicated channel and alliance program, to be directed by the Channel and Alliances Manager, Mr. Stuart Lockyer. In this new position, Lockyer will expand and manage the company’s customer base throughout North America, the United Kingdom, Europe and Asia.

“The industry’s need for smart, simple to use automated software testing tools has skyrocketed over the past several years as IT development cycles are pushed to the limit and compliance regulations demand more from already thinned IT departments,” said Lockyer. “Our focus on a channel and alliance support program will bring our testing solution to a broader range of customers around the globe. I’m looking forward to the challenges of building our open platform customer base and continuing to expand our iSeries base.”

Mr. Lockyer moves into his new role after two years as head of customer service at Original Software. Prior to joining Original Software, he developed and managed the U.K. services business at business intelligence company, Business Objects. Mr. Lockyer brings eighteen years of business development, marketing and management experience in the software industry, working with business including Compuware’s Test Automation Division and Intersolv’s PVCS Change Management group.