Software quality assurance association recognizes industry leader Questcon
at annual dinner
Stamford, Conn. and Greensboro, N.C., Jan. 23, 2006 - Questcon Technologies, a premier provider of innovative software Quality Assurance (QA) and process improvement solutions and a division of Howard Systems International, Inc. (HSI), today announced Triangle Information Systems Quality Association (TISQA) awarded the company with Presentation of the Year at the organization's annual dinner meeting on January 19. Director of Quality Solutions for Questcon, Shaun Bradshaw, was recognized from a competitive presenter pool of noted software development experts for his presentation 'Test Metrics: A Practical Approach to Tracking and Interpretation' delivered in May 2005 at a TISQA general meeting.
More than 200 members strong, TISQA is dedicated to the development of quality software and has been a fixture in the Research Triangle Park area of North Carolina for more than 13 years. The impact of software errors is a growing concern as virtually every business depends on software for the development, production, distribution and after-sales support of products and services. In pursuit of software quality, TISQA hosts meetings, seminars and promotes software quality education among its members and the Triangle business and technology community.
"Shaun is a dynamic speaker and recognized expert on the topic of test metrics and his presentation stood out among an impressive pool of 2005 presenters," said Bob Galen, board member for TISQA. "His efforts along with Questcon's continued support of TISQA have been invaluable in educating our members on how to implement a sound risk management process throughout the software development lifecycle."
Questcon Technologies offers innovative services and support for QA and process improvement solutions to organizations seeking to enhance their business and software development processes. The company has actively participated in past TISQA events, providing practical solutions and educating practitioners on how to create an environment of continuous improvement. Bradshaw will continue to lend his expertise through speaking engagements at 2006 industry events and conferences including Quality Assurance Institute's (QAI) 26th Annual International Software Quality Assurance Conference in April and Software Quality Engineering's Software Testing Analysis and Review conference in May.
"It is often difficult for QA departments to demonstrate the impact improved software quality bears across an organization," said Bradshaw. "Identifying, instituting and properly tracking test metrics provides management with tangible evidence of how enhancing software quality ultimately affects the bottom line."
In addition to presenting Bradshaw and Questcon with the top honors for the year, TISQA also used the annual dinner as a time to thank its members and board for a successful 2005. A federation chapter of QAI, TISQA has a busy year ahead and will round out 2006 with its annual conference slated for October 5, an event featuring keynote presentations, multiple track sessions and a vendor expo.
Triangle Information Systems Quality Association (TISQA) is dedicated to the development of quality software and has existed in the Research Triangle Park area for more than 13 years. As a federation chapter of the Quality Assurance Institute (QAI), TISQA hosts meetings, seminars, promotes software quality education and gives awards all in the name of software quality. For more information on QAI visit www.qaiworldwide.org and for information on TISQA www.tisqa.org.
Headquartered in Stamford, Conn., Howard Systems International, Inc. (HSI) and our affiliated companies have become leaders in providing consulting and IT solutions. For 30 years, HSI has not only provided customers with a Return on Investment, but also a Return on Relationship. Our national network of offices and affiliated companies, quality methodologies, and industry best practices, enables us to focus on the integrity of our customers' software and systems, so that our customers can focus on the core business. For more information, please call (203) 324-4600 or visit us on the Web at www.howardsystems.com.
Questcon Technologies, a division of Howard Systems International, is a premier provider of innovative Quality Assurance and Process Improvement solutions for organizations looking to improve their business and software development processes. Since 1991, we have delivered strategic, client-driven solutions focused on quality and based on years of experience with Quality Assurance and software development and testing best practices. Our mission is to help companies increase business performance through innovative quality solutions, and we have helped hundreds of organizations with everything from strategizing for quality to creating an environment of continuous improvement. For more information, please call (888) 339-0600 or visit us on the Web at www.questcon.com.
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