Segue Software And HCL Technologies Partner to Optimize Software Quality for Outsourced Projects
April 12 2004 - 9:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Segue Software And HCL Technologies Partner to Optimize Software
Quality for Outsourced Projects With SilkElite, HCLT Customers Who
Outsource IT and Software Development Benefit from Quality-Tested,
Reliable Business Applications LEXINGTON, Mass., and CHENNAI, Tamil
Nadu, April 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Segue Software
(Nasdaq-SCM: SEGU), the application reliability experts, today
announced that New Delhi-based HCL Technologies (HCLT), a global
provider of IT solutions and services, has joined Segue's SilkElite
consulting partner program. HCLT's Testing Center of Excellence
(CoE) will utilize Segue's technology to expand its independent
testing and quality assurance services for outsourced IT and
software development projects. HCLT's CoE tests outsourced custom,
Web and enterprise applications for ERP, CRM, SCM, workflow and
other business systems. Through Segue's SilkElite partner program,
HCLT will have access to Segue's quality assurance and testing
technology, allowing HCLT to pass on the benefits of
quality-tested, reliable products to its customers. "Testing, when
outsourced, demands a 'bullet proof' level of quality," said T. S.
Krishnakumar, head of HCLT's Business Solution Centre. "Besides the
clear benefit ofsoftware quality and precision, savings in time and
cost contribute a significant part of the test deliverables that
can be addressed using Segue's advanced technology. We intend to
leverage Segue's expertise in testing technology to optimize
software quality for our customers in the banking and financial
services sectors, as well as in CRM, ERP and EAI markets." The CoE
has a proven methodology, which is well knit with IEEE, ISO and CMM
frameworks and processes. Further, the CoE provides a variety of
testing services, including test consultancy, portfolio assessments
and end-to-end testing -- which includes functionality testing,
performance testing, system testing and UAT, in both manual and
automated modes. There is well-documented research to show that
CMM-certified companies like HCLT not only produce higher quality
software, but also do so within a lower cost structure than non-CMM
service providers. As a member of Segue's SilkElite program, HCLT
now has access to technologies that provide its customers with
quick returns from an improved end-product and faster time to
market. The SilkElite program includes access to all of Segue's
products, including: *SilkTest for functional and regression
testing; *SilkPerformer to determine how an application performs
under expected usage conditions and scales under load. "The
effective roll out of any business application depends on proper
planning, testing and management of applications, both before and
after deployment," said Rohit Gupta, vice president of Alliances,
Segue Software. "HCLT's CoE can now rely on Segue to further
enhance its service offerings and ensure the reliability and
quality of its IT and software development projects before those
projects are deployed to HCLT customers. Segue's solutions help
optimize software quality, thus enhancing the quality branding many
Indian offshore service providers have attained throughout global
markets." HCLT boasts of a global customer base, with a majority of
its projects coming from customers located in the United States and
Europe. About HCL Technologies HCL Technologies is one of India's
leading global IT services and product engineering companies,
providing value-added, software-led IT solutions and services to
large and medium-scale organizations. Founded in 1991, HCL
Technologies focuses on technology as well as R&D outsourcing,
with the objective of working with clients in areas at the core of
their business. HCL Technologies delivers these services through
anextensive offshore software development infrastructure and a vast
global marketing network that enables scalable, flexible and
cost-effective delivery. The company's well-defined business
strategy has enabled it to build domain expertise across a host of
chosen verticals including banking and financial services,
insurance, retail, life sciences, aerospace, automotive and
semi-conductors. As of 31 December 2003, HCL Technologies Limited
along with its subsidiaries had 13,065 employees. The HCL
Technologies team today has operations spanning 26 offices in 14
countries -- covering over 80% of the world IT market. Together
with its knowledge of embedded systems, core technologies and
application development expertise, HCL Technologies is positioned,
as a composite solution provider equipped to cater to the entire
gamut of IT needs. For more information, visit HCL Technologies at
http://www.hcltech.com/. About Segue Software Segue (Nasdaq-SCM:
SEGU) is a world expert in delivering software and services that
ensure accuracy and performance in enterprise applications. Segue
provides comprehensive scalability, performance, monitoring and
verification solutions -- all aimed at ensuring reliable and
predictable outcomes for fundamental business processes. A
technology innovator setting new standards for higher levels of
application reliability, Segue helps companies reduce risk and
increase their return on investment associated with deploying new
applications. By ensuring performance, accuracy, reliability,
scalability and usability of core business applications, Segue
helps protect all that today's companies have at stake: their
enormous investments in IT infrastructure, competitive edge and
brand reputation. Headquartered in Lexington, Mass., with offices
across North America and Europe, Segue can be reached at
+1-781-402-1000 or http://www.segue.com/. Segue, SilkPerformer and
SilkTest are registered trademarks of Segue Software, Inc.
Editorial Contacts: Heidi Gilmore Erica McShane Segue Software,
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