Daily Archives: March 14, 2014

Technology

QASymphony and Doran Jones Partner to Resell Best-in-Class Software Testing Tools

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Strategic technology partnership marks Doran Jones the first U.S. reseller of QASymphony products into the financial services sector.

Atlanta, GA (USA), March 14, 2014 — QASymphony ( http://www.qasymphony.com ), a developer of QA software testing tools for agile development teams, today announced a strategic partnership whereby Doran Jones, a full-service technology consultancy based in New York, will augment their Software Testing practice consultancy by deploying and reselling cloud-based and on-premise software testing tools developed by QASymphony.

Doran Jones offers test process consultancy that includes Agile adoption, tools implementation and process advisory. Test management, execution and training round out their Software Testing services. Effectively, the partnership makes Doran Jones the first U.S. reseller of QASymphony products, providing a sales channel into the firm’s established relationships with several tier-one banks, hedge funds and other global financial institutions.

Most recently, Doran Jones appointed a former Barclays executive, Keith Klain, to the role of COO and to run the firm’s software testing practice. Klain most recently ran the Global Test Center for Barclays and was responsible for implementing new testing strategies including context-driven testing principles across the bank.

“We’re excited to partner with QASymphony, as they reflect the revolutionary new approach to testing that we feel is necessary for our client’s success — especially those interested in Agile software development methods,” said Keith Klain, COO of Doran Jones. “Their on-premise and cloud-based testing tools were designed by experienced testers and offer enterprise-level features suitable for both small and large-scale organizations with in-house software development needs.”

“We’re pleased with the potential a partnership with Doran Jones offers. We have worked with Keith Klain in the past and highly respect his perspectives and vision. Our organizations are well aligned in our belief that the value of testing extends well beyond the QA department,” said Vu Lam, QASymphony CEO. “The evolution of software development in today’s rapid release environments requires a holistic approach that bridges the gap between development and testing teams. Our platform provides value across all stakeholders involved in bringing solutions to market, which provides Doran Jones with a unique value proposition to provide to their clients.”

Most recently, QASymphony announced general availability of their qTest test management platform. qTest is an enterprise test management platform that fully supports agile testing. qTest eXplorer, an add-on to qTest, automatically captures a tester’s actions in both text steps and screen captures. Together these integrated tools comprise a test management platform that offers complete support for Agile testing and provides the only consolidated testing platform to support both scripted and unscripted testing.

About QASymphony:
QASymphony is a leading provider of testing solutions that fit the needs of testing organizations at any level of maturity. Whether you are making the initial move from manual processes and need basic management help or you have processes and tools in place and are looking to enhance productivity, our test management and agile testing solutions can help you test more effectively. With HQ in Atlanta, GA, presence in Dublin, CA and operations in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, QASymphony is a software company built to revolutionize how software is tested, adopted, and supported. Empowering the QA testing teams for companies such as Good Technology, Silverpop, BetterCloud, and Zappos, QASymphony is a software-loving team, united by a common belief that software can be better and better tested.

Website: www.qasymphony.com | Facebook: www.facebook.com/qasymphony | Twitter: www.twitter.com/qasymphony

About Doran Jones:
Doran Jones is a technology consulting firm that aligns its success to that of its clients through innovative, commercial engagements. Our deep domain knowledge and close working relationships ensure that we understand your business and deliver value by creating high-quality software that truly makes a difference for our clients’ businesses.

Website: http://www.doranjones.com | Twitter: www.twitter.com/doranjonesjobs

Press Contacts:
Victor Cruz, Principal, MediaPR, vcruz@mediapr.net

Sarah Lander, VP of Marketing, QASymphony, sarahlander@qasymphony.com

Press & Media Contact:
Victor Cruz, Principal
MediaPR.net, Inc
Essex, MA – USA
+1 (978) 768-6888
vcruz@mediapr.net
http://www.qasymphony.com

Telecom

Mobilink and Prepay Nation Launch International Mobile Top-Up Worldwide

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Partnership offers instant prepaid mobile airtime refills at over 175,000 retail locations in North America, Europe and the Middle East.

Berwyn, PA (USA), March 14, 2014 — Prepay Nation, a leading provider of cross-border microvalue and prepaid mobile airtime transfers, has announced its partnership with Mobilink, the premier mobile network operator in Pakistan. The two organizations are teaming up to make prepaid airtime on the Mobilink network available for purchase at over 175,000 retail locations throughout North America, Europe, and the Middle East.

“Mobilink is the undisputed market leader in Pakistan,” said Anurag Jain, CEO of Prepay Nation. “They are an ideal partner for us, and we anticipate significant demand from the global Pakistani expat community whose members are always looking for ways to support their loved ones back home. Now they can send airtime instantly, without fees, from any storefront in the world that is connected to Prepay Nation.”

Wasif Mustafa, Head of Marketing Mobilink said, “Mobilink constantly innovates in its voice and data services offers in order to enhance its customer experience. Prepay Nation’s platform and impressive distribution footprint to facilitate international mobile top-ups is yet another way to empower our customers and provide them with maximum flexibility.”

Utilizing the instantaneous, no-fee airtime transfers that the Prepay Nation platform is famous for, the expatriate friends and family of more than 37 million Mobilink subscribers in Pakistan can now purchase mobile airtime top-ups for their loved ones back home. The popular airtime refills will be available throughout Prepay Nation’s expansive global distribution network of retail locations.

About Prepay Nation:
Prepay Nation is a fast growth company in the business of enabling micropayments from one person to another across international borders. Prepay Nation utilizes the prepaid mobile ecosystem to transfer values in the form of international airtime remittance. With mobile operator partnerships in Central America, South America, Caribbean, Asia, and Africa, and a varied distribution channel spanning the US, Canada, and Middle East, Prepay Nation offers its innovative services to expatriates who financially support their loved ones back home. Prepay Nation’s unique business model, highly scalable processing platform, and interconnectivity with mobile operators, allows for instantaneous and no-fee transfers for the consumers and an opportunity to generate significant revenues for the distributors. For more information, visit http://www.prepaynation.com.

About Mobilink:
Mobilink is Pakistan’s leading provider of voice and data services. With over 37 million subscribers, Mobilink maintains market leadership with coverage in over 20,000 cities, towns and villages across Pakistan. Mobilink continues to innovate through cutting-edge, state of the art technology, a portfolio of Mobile Financial Services, strongest brands, the largest portfolio of value added services, as well as the country’s largest network with over 9,000 cell sites. The company also has the largest distribution and call center network that enables it to offer wider accessibility and quality customer services across Pakistan.

Press & Media Contact:
Sarah Feidt
Head of Marketing
Prepay Nation, LLC
1055 Westlakes Drive, Suite 300
Berwyn, PA 19312 – USA
+1 571 213 6609
sfeidt@prepaynation.com
http://www.prepaynation.com

Business

Easter Seals Serving DC | MD | VA to Host M&T Bank Bright Stars Night at the Circus

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Now in its 17th year, Bright Stars is a magical night at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus for children and adults with disabilities, including wounded warriors, military, veterans and their families.

Washington, DC, March 14, 2014 – On March 19, Easter Seals Serving DC | MD | VA will be hosting M&T Bank Bright Stars Night at the Circus at the Verizon Center. Now in its 17th year, Bright Stars is a magical night at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus for children and adults with disabilities, including wounded warriors, military, veterans and their families. With more than 10,000 in attendance, the fun-filled night supports Easter Seals programs throughout the year. Easter Seals provides exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities. Programs benefit children, adults, military, veterans and their families.

Two special events during the day have been designated for media opportunities:

Evening Event

WHAT: A reception will be held to build excitement around the circus and celebrate event sponsors, VIPs and friends of Easter Seals. Easter Seals Military Family Respite Services families, Easter Seals representatives and Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus performers will be available for interviews. Military Family Respite Services provides military families with “time off” from parenting and specialized support for their children, creating a healthy and stable home.

WHEN: Wednesday, March 19, 2013; 5-7 pm

WHERE: Acela Club, Verizon Center, 601 F St., NW, Washington, DC 20004

Morning Event
WHAT: Clowns from the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will perform for the children of the Easter Seals Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Child Development Center in Washington, D.C. The Center provides services for children ages six weeks to five years with disabilities, ranging from autism and Down syndrome to cerebral palsy. Clowns, children, Easter Seals representatives and a family served by the center will be available for interviews.

WHEN: Wednesday, March 19, 2014; 10:30-11:15 am (20 minute clown performance followed by 25 minutes of meet/greet)

WHERE: Easter Seals Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Child Development Center, 2800 13th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009

Contact: Steven Infanti, SMI Communications, 717.982.3772 or SMICommunications@Earthlink.net or Pamela Dalton 301.920.9716 (o); 240.285.3375 (c)

Contact:
Steven Infanti
SMI Communications
1420 Spring Street
Silver Spring, MD 20910
717-982-3772
smicommunications@earthlink.net
http://www.eseal.org