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Delhi: March 17 - 18, '06
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March 13 - 22, '06 
 
     
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About Sponsors


 
Event Sponsor  
 
Rational software from IBM helps organizations create business value by improving their software development capability. Rational tools and best practices power the IBM Rational Software Development Platform, the premier platform for teams who build, extend, modernize, integrate, and deploy software in business applications, embedded systems, and software products. This cross-platform solution offers IBM customers and Business Partners an integrated application development environment that is based on open standards, including the universal Eclipse framework. With it, organizations thrive in an on demand world by being more responsive, resilient, and focused. 98 of the Fortune 100 rely on Rational tools to build better software, faster. Additional information is available at www.ibm.com/rational and www.therationaledge.com, the monthly e-zine for the Rational community.

IBM Rational automated testing tools help test teams gradually adopt automation, find more defects in less time and improve testing skills on-the-job. Rational system testing tools:
• Provide the means to gradually introduce automation
• Transform the test plan into the guide for all daily work
• Automatically track requirements’ changes and communicate defects to developers
• Enable testers to expand test coverage and depth without adding time to the schedule
• Build testers’ skills on-the-job

Become a Better Tester
IBM provides a rich online resource of testing articles, plug-ins, code samples, white papers and more from testing industry thought-leaders via the Rational Domain on developerWorks.
The self-paced enrichment on automating testing, trends and test issues includes links to testing training and to Webinars on current topics of interest.

For more details log on to www.ibm.com/rational. Additional information on Rational Testing tools can be found at http://www.ibm.com/software/rational/offerings/testing.html

 
Platinum and Kit Sponsor
Compuware Corporation (Nasdaq: CPWR) maximizes the value IT brings to the business by helping CIOs more effectively manage the business of IT. Compuware solutions accelerate the development, improve the quality and enhance the performance of critical business systems while enabling CIOs to align and govern the entire IT portfolio, increasing efficiency, cost control and employee productivity throughout the IT organization. Founded in 1973, Compuware serves the world's leading IT organizations, including more than 90 percent of the Fortune 100 companies. Learn more about Compuware at www.compuware.com
 
Platinum Sponsor  
 
   
 
Since 1995, Aztec Software has built, tested, released over 1500 world-class products. We provide the best-in-class services in the software product lifecycle – Architecture, Design and Development, Independent Testing, Documentation and Release, Implementation.

We provide core and expert test services to ISVs in a range of technology domains – Web, Infrastructure, Networking, Enterprise, Storage, Mobility, Gaming, Embedded Systems & Device Software and Wireless. Our core test services include BVT/Smoke, Functionality, Localization/Globalization, Regression, Integration, Compliance, Acceptance, User Interface (UI).

Additionally, the decade-long focus powers us to provide unmatched Expert Services such as Performance testing, Compatibility testing, Security testing, Pre-logo certification, Interoperability testing and Sustenance engineering, etc.

With a client list that includes many of the largest global software product companies and a wide range of emerging technology start-ups, Aztec software has the best combination of expertise, experience and depth of services to make it the technology partner of choice for ISVs today. To learn more about Aztec Software, a multiple-award winning company, please visit www.aztecsoft.com or email testexperts@aztecsoft.com
 
 
Mercury provides world-class software solutions spanning from functional, performance testing, optimization solutions for performance process, ability to view key business process , system indicators in real time to enabling customers to make informed ‘go live’ decisions, decrease software defects, reduce time and cost of deployment of new software or software upgrades thereby ensuring businesses deliver the intended results.
Mercury is the world leader in Application Delivery, with 58 percent market share (according to IDC). Mercury also has 77 per cent share in the load testing segment (Yankee report).Mercury is also the fastest growing provider of Application Management software
Mercury has a simple and powerful commitment: to help customers increase the business value of IT.
Business Technology Optimization (BTO)is about ensuring that every dollar invested in IT, every resource allocated, and every application in development or in production is fully aligned towards business goals. In other words, BTO is about maximizing the business outcome of IT.
Mercury BTO solutions are essential to helping CIO’s achieve their top objectives:
  • Maximize and demonstrate the business outcome of IT.
  • Align IT strategy with business priorities.
  • Reduce IT spending.
  • Control risk and improve regulatory compliance.

For more information on the company and its India operations, please visit www.mercury.com/in or email info.india@mercury.com

 
Gold Sponsor
 
 

Birlasoft is a part of the CK Birla Group with a 150-year history. Backed by two of the largest industrial conglomerates in the world, namely, General Electric and CK Birla Group, Birlasoft has grown rapidly investing in specific verticals and technology areas model. Birlasoft is engaged in executing software development projects across the globe. Some of our international clients include GE, McKinsey & Co., Caterpillar, P&O Ned Lloyd, Countrywide and American Express.

The Mission of Birlasoft is to be a significant international Information Technology company offering cost effective, high quality and commercially viable software services and solutions. Birlasoft has over 3000 technical personnel deployed around the globe and associated in executing projects in different technologies. It has the ability to execute projects in an onsite / offshore model driven by a robust project methodology. It is an ISO 9001:2000 certified company.

Birlasoft has also been appraised at SEI-CMMI Level 5 (Continuous Representation). Birlasoft is headquartered in New Jersey, USA, and is a global software company with offices in US, UK, India, Singapore, Saudi Arabia and Australia. Through these offices, Birlasoft is able to take care of all software related efforts for clients across the globe.

 
Sliver Sponsor
 
WebTek Labs Private Limited is a specialized software services company. We help e-businesses and organizations by improving the performance, availability, reliability, adaptability and scalability of their applications. WebTek Labs brings to bear technology, process and methodology oriented practices in ensuring that software works the way it is intended to. Our services and expertise enable business houses to outsource the testing process of the software applications from Business Modeling till the Deployment phase, which we accomplish with rich proficiency by using sophisticated tools and processes to focus on the intensive job of testing and adhering to software quality assurance. Having been in the area of application testing, with a proven track record in testing services, has enabled us to earn a valuable business partnership with Rational Software in December 2002. Rational has chosen WebTek Labs as a partner to leverage on its strengths of domain knowledge and expertise in the area of Software Development Lifecycle Automation.

We today stand as IBM Rational’s Value Added Service Providers. Rational has solutions covering Software Development Lifecycle right from the stage of Requirements Management, Design & Analysis and Construction, Application Testing and Version and Configuration management. We also deliver instructor led trainings for software quality professionals on ‘Principals of Software Testing’. There is an emphasis on basic fundamental processes. We deliver the process base for complete Software Development Lifecycle based on Rational Unified Process and deliver fundamentals of testing in a process driven fashion.

We also offer our services to Microsoft for Technical requirements. We have been recognized as one of the prestigious recruiting organization for Microsoft.

 
 
(ITB) is the International Software Testing Qualification Board (ISTQB)approved national board for India.ITB is responsible for the "ISTQB-Certified-Tester"Certification in India. Please visit http://www.indiantestingboard.com or http://india.istqb.org for more details. ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board) is an international not-for-profit organization having participation from over two dozen countries including India. Many testing professionals of repute such as Rex Black, Erik Van Veenendaal, Randy Rice, Dorothy Graham, Rick Craig etc. are associated with ISTQB. ISTQB Certified Tester is first truly-international tester certification.
You may visit the ISTQB site at http://www.istqb.org
 
 
PureTesting is a Test Consulting and Services company that helps clients plan their test investments and manage critical testing processes to reduce the total cost of producing quality software. The founders of the company include internationally renowned testing experts Vipul Kocher and Rex Black.

The company uses a fundamentally different approach to get to the right answers and overcome top reasons for failure. We have a responsive and agile mindset that provides a focused "will succeed" approach to each engagement resulting in customer satisfaction and repeat business. We have a proven track record of delivering on-time and on-budget fixed bid projects.

We specialize in Consulting, Testing Services, Trainings and Product services. Our partners include IBM-Rational and Mercury.

 
 
Shreema Software Solutions Pvt Ltd, is the Indian subsidiary of Isardata Software Quality Engineering GmbH. The company employs a team of information technology specialists with expert know-how in the field of software quality engineering. The continual development and expansion of this team ensures a top-quality, continually updated knowledge base. Shreema Software is the R&D center for testing tools development, specializing in the field of software automation, providing consultancy on the usage of Segue testing tools, training on the usage of test tools, testing services and consultancy towards planning, creation and implementation of testing environment.
 
T-Shirt Sponsor
Satyam Computer Services Ltd. (NYSE: SAY) is a global IT consulting and services provider, offers a range of expertise aimed at helping customers reengineer and reinvent their businesses to compete successfully in an ever-changing marketplace. Over 23,000* highly-skilled professionals in Satyam work onsite, offsite, offshore and nearshore, to provide customized IT solutions for companies in several industry sectors. Satyam Development Centers across the globe serve 452* global companies, of which 155* are Fortune Global 500 and Fortune US 500 corporations. Satyam’s presence spans 53 countries, across six continents.

To foster Satyam’s Quality Consulting Mandate, QEdge focuses on providing high quality, high grade testing facilities to clients’ onsite, offshore as well as offsite. The practice leverages on Satyam’s RightSourcingTM model and breaks down cultural and language barriers by encouraging global sourcing of resources.

Starting off as a Testing Solutions Provider, QEdge has rapidly grown from stage to stage and has metamorphosed into a practice that not only provides Testing facilities to customers but to a valued consulting organization, where experienced consultants provide consulting services on Test planning, execution, methodologies and processes. Expertise in various businesses such as Banking/Finance/Health/ Manufacturing and a sound understanding of client’s needs form the base of solutions provided by QEdge.

 
Lunch Sponsor
Polaris Software Lab [POLS.BO], the world's first CMMi (Capability
Maturity Model Integrated) Level 5 Company is among the leading providers of
comprehensive products and solution offerings in the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance domain. Polaris provides high quality products and customized information technology (IT) solutions to several multinational clients. Polaris, with around 6000 professionals, is among the top 10 global companies focused in this space. Headquartered in Chennai, Polaris Software Lab has ten engineering centers in India, offices in Hong Kong, London, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Mumbai, Dubai, and four in the US, and wholly owned subsidiaries in Canada, Switzerland, Germany, Australia, Singapore, UK, Ireland and Japan..
Visit us at www.polaris.co.in
 
Online Media Partner
CIOL is the online division of CyberMedia Group, Asia’s largest speciality media house with over 23 years of publishing experience and popular titles being Dataquest, PCQuest, Voice&Data & others.

Set up in 1996, it is India’s leading & first IT portal carrying over 5000 pages of IT content every month and generating about 7 million page views & 8 lakh unique visitors every month, registered newsletter subscriber base close to 400,000. It addresses the IT and business information needs of ICT Community. CIOL offers its customers interactive communication solutions, lead generation programs, awareness building campaigns and many more.
 
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