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Skytap is the leading provider of cloud automation solutions for businesses to develop, test, train, demo, migrate and support any application in the cloud. Users are empowered with a 100% self-service model to create and run scalable virtual data centers. IT gets complete visibility and control over cloud security and usage policies. Using Skytap, businesses can move to the cloud in a day and reduce costs by up to 70%.  skytap.com

 
   

Techwell is the newest interactive community from the publisher of StickyMinds.com and Better Software magazine. We've created TechWell to make it easier for you to find resources on topics like testing, project management, and agile software development. Together, TechWell and StickyMinds.com expand the great information and resources that you’ve known to include enhanced content, streamlined organization, and improved networking features. Explore new ideas and solutions today at techwell.com

 
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ASTQB is the American arm of the International Software Testing Qualifications Board in 40+ countries with over 135,00 software testers certified worldwide. We develop the body of knowledge and glossary that a software tester should understand, and test to it with an examination to grant the professional credential. astqb.org/

 
    CollabNet has transformed software development at thousands of companies around the world, enabling them to develop better software faster, and for less. CollabNet supports organizations using Agile, traditional methods, and combinations of both. CollabNet products are offered in the Cloud on the Codesion™ hosting platform and also in on-premises versions. collab.net  
   
    Founded in 1974, Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX) is the leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and camera-based active safety systems to the global automotive industry. The Company also provides commercial smoke alarms and signaling devices to the North American fire protection market, as well as dimmable aircraft windows for the commercial, business and general aviation markets.  gentex.com/careers  
   

 
  LDRA has developed and driven the market for software that automates code analysis and software testing for safety-, mission-, security- and business- critical markets. Working with clients to achieve early error identification and full compliance with industry standards, LDRA traces requirements through static and dynamic analysis to unit testing and verification for a wide variety of hardware and software platforms. ldra.com  
   
  Hansoft, winner of the Best Tools Provider-category in last year’s Develop Industry Excellence Awards, is an integrated solution for agile and lean development, collaborative scheduling, real-time reporting, bug tracking / QA, workload coordination, portfolio and document management, used by the most demanding software developers in Europe, Asia, Australia and North America.  hansoft.se  
   
  Logigear is a global software testing company and developer of the TestArchitect™ test automation framework. TestArchitect™ allows test teams to automate more tests, decrease automation maintenance time as apps change and allows reuse of tests over multiple platforms. LogiGear also provides testing resources and training to help achieve clients goals.  testarchitect.com  
   
    At Net Objectives, we are committed to delivering the principles, practices and perspectives that businesses must know in order to maximize their return on their technology solution and software development efforts. We combine our experience and a time proven approach based on lean thinking to continuously extend the capability of what is possible in creating effective technology delivery organizations (IT or product).  netobjectives.com  
   
    Parasoft is recognized by software development professionals as the leader in software development lifecycle automation.  By integrating software development management, quality lifecycle management, and dev/test environment management, we help teams deliver better software faster.  Since 1987, over 10,000 companies—including 58% of the Fortune 500—use Parasoft. parasoft.com  
   
    Perforce, the Fast Software Configuration Management System, versions and manages source code and all types of digital assets. Perforce SCM improves team collaboration, increases productivity, improves software quality, and enables companies to quickly adapt to market changes.  perforce.com  
   
  QSM Associates help solve the toughest deadline and budget challenges on software projects, through use of state-of-the-art software measurement and estimating tools combined with techniques from modern negotiation science. We’ve been helping our clients achieve this for over 15 years. We offer the SLIM Tool Suite, a powerful knowledge-based family of project measurement, estimation, and control models. qsma.com  
   
  Quantitative Software Management Inc. (QSM) was established in 1978. Our principal business centers around helping organizations reduce the overall expense of software and systems development projects.  QSM’s SLIM software tools and consultative approach enable organizations to effectively estimate, track, and benchmark their software projects. QSM clients include corporations and government organizations in the US and abroad. qsm.com   
   
 
TechExcel, Inc.
is the leader in unified Application Lifecycle Management as well as Support and Service solutions that bridge the divide between product development and service/support. This unification enables enterprises to focus on the strategic goals of product design, project planning, development and testing, while enabling transparent visibility with all customer-facing initiatives. TechExcel has over 1,500 customers in more than 42 countries.  For more information, visit
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  ThoughtWorks Studios is a global leader in Agile ALM tools and training. Its products and services are used by organizations as a foundation for sustainable Agile adoption, where project management, automation and engineering best practices are required. The company’s Adaptive ALM™ solution provides a platform for managing all aspects of the software development lifecycle, from requirements definition and project management to test automation, quality assurance and release management.  thoughtworks-studios.com.  
   
  Upstart views Project Relationship Management as the next evolution in managing projects. Upstart’s Vantage software promotes cross project collaboration and visibility. With “in the cloud” accessibility, critical information can be created and consumed anytime, anywhere.  Integrating project oversight with Web 2.0 social media engagement: Vantage - Your Projects. Connected.  upstartindustries.com    
   
      VersionOne.com is recognized by agile practitioners as the leader in agile management tools. By simplifying the process of planning and tracking agile software projects, we help development teams consistently deliver software faster. Since 2002, companies such as Adobe, Boeing, bwin, Intuit, Lilly, Lockheed Martin, McKesson, Oppenheimer, Qualcomm, Sabre and Siemens have turned to VersionOne to help provide greater value to their customers. Agile Made Easier @ VersionOne.com.  
   
      XBOSoft: software quality improvement.  XBOSoft raises the quality of your software throughout the entire quality lifecycle. From quality assurance assessments and advice on best practices, to implementing process improvements followed by flawless test execution. XBOSoft has offices in the US, Europe and China.  xbosoft.com  
   
      Zenergy Technologies is a specialty QA and testing firm that places high value on practical solutions. With emphasis on strategic thought leadership that steers tactical implementation, Zenergy creates optimized practices that assist project teams while helping them avoid the pitfalls that typically challenge organizations.  zenergytechnologies.com  
   

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Acmqueue provides a critical perspective on current and emerging information technologies, highlighting the technical challenges and problems that software engineers are likely to encounter when using them. In doing so, Queue helps readers sharpen their own thinking and pursue innovative solutions in their own work. queue.acm.org

 
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Better Software magazine delivers relevant, timely information to tackle the challenges of building better quality software, regardless of your role in the software development lifecycle. Bringing you in-depth articles on agile methods, people and teams, CMM®, software process improvement, ROI, and coverage on emerging technologies, Better Software is the only magazine for software professionals who care about quality. BetterSoftware.com

 
    International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®) was formed in October 2003 and has become the leading international association for the business analysis profession. We help business analysts develop their skills and further their careers. IIBA has created the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge®  (BABOK ®  Guide), plus certification programs for the recognition of practitioners. theiiba.org
 

               

IT Today informs readers of best practices, as well as of research into current and upcoming issues in information and communication technology (ICT). Articles take a how-to approach to their topics. They help readers solve problems and are applicable to on-the-job situations faced everyday by IT management, staff and consultants in all areas. ittoday.info/

 
 

Methods and Tools is a free e-newsletter providing practical expert knowledge for software development professionals. Methods & Tools gives software development ideas more than one page to express themselves and covers all aspects of software engineering: project management and planning, methodologies (UML, Agile), software quality & testing, configuration management, etc.  methodsandtools.com

     
   
SearchSoftwareQuality.com
is a free online community for developers, architects and executives interested in building secure and quality software. The one-stop shop provides news, guides, white papers and other great resources on software quality management, software testing and quality assurance (QA), software maintenance, and the entire software development life cycle. searchsoftwarequality.techtarget.com
 
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