QWE2002 Sponsors

Quality Week/Europe 2002 (QWE2002) is run by Software Research Institute (SR/Institute), a not-for-profit subsidiary of Software Research, Inc. Organizations which have agreed to be sponsors of the QWE2002 event are given below.

The QWE2002 event is organized and presented in cooperation with certain other organizations, whose support is also acknowledged below. Note: Additional sponsors and cooperating organizations are expected to be added.

Organizations Sponsors | Industry Sponsors

In Cooperation with the following organizations:

Centre for Software Engineering (CSE), Ireland

Data Teknisk Forum (DTF), Denmark

The European Software Institute (ESI), Spain

The German Informatics society (GI), Germany

Oesterreichische Computer Gesellschaft (OCG)-Austrian Computer Society, Austria

SAST, Sweden

SOFT-ED, Finland

Studiecentrum voor Automatische Informatieverwerking (SAI), Belgium

TestNet, Holland

The Technologisch Instituut, Belgium

ABOUT CSE...
The Centre for Software Engineering (CSE) in Dublin-Ireland is a leading technology support centre in Europe for the industrialisation of software. The CSE provides advanced skills training, consultancy and evaluation services to software intensive organisations, typically in the ICT industry sectors. A comprehensive range of services addresses Software Process Improvement, Component Based Development, Engineering High Quality Products, and Project Management and People Issues. http://www.cse.dcu.ie

ABOUT Software Technology Forum...
The Software Technology Forum is a professional network, which consists of about 75 Danish companies. The forum organises ten experience exchange groups in areas like software quality, testing, metrics, object oriented methods, broadband communication, multimedia technology and software process improvement (the Danish SPIN-group). http://www.datatekniskforum.dk

ABOUT ESI...
The European Software Institute is one of the world's leading independent authorities on software process improvement. ESI is a non-profit-making organisation driven by the demands of European industry. It is supported by the European Commission, the Basque Government and through company membership. ESI's work is centred on products and services that are tied directly to core business objectives such as reducing costs and increasing predictability of results among others. ESI's headquarters are in Bilbao, Spain.
( http://www.esi.es)

ABOUT GI...

The German Informatics society (GI) is the association of about 21,000 men and women who, by their work, take part in the progress of informatics or who are interested in the development of informatics. The work of the GI ist mostly done in a decentralized way in divisions, expert committees, special interest groups, working groups, regional groups, advisory councils and in user groups. ( http://www.gi-ev.de)

ABOUT OCG...

The objective of OCG is the comprehensive and interdisciplinary promotion of information processing, with due regard to its effects on people and society, including technical as well as educational and legal aspects. In fulfilling this objective, the Society performs five primary functions: serves as an umbrella organization; represents Austria in IFIP, CEPIS, IMIA and ERCIM; provides members with services, information and consultation; promotes research and development projects; and it is an affiliate member of ACM (Association of Computing Machinery) and of the IEEE Computer Society. ( http://www.ocg.at)

ABOUT SAST...
SAST is a non-profit and independent organization open for all persons interested in software testing in Sweden. There are several goals for SAST: First of all to create a way for members to exchange experiences and knowledge related to testing. Secondly, to increase the status of testing by spreading information and knowledge about software testing. Also, creating a network among testers is important, both within Sweden and abroad. SAST was formed in 1995 by an initiativ from Anna Eriksson and Sigrid Eldh. Today, 6 years later, SAST has approximately 800 members and continues to grow, but the vision is the same - to increase the knowledge about Software Testing. ( http://www.sast.net/)

ABOUT Soft-ED Ltd...
Soft-ED Ltd
Description to be supplied. ( http://www.soft-ed.net/)

ABOUT SAI...
SAI (Studiecentrum voor Automatische Informatieverwerking) is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote the knowledge of Information. As far as the theoretical as practical aspects of information knowledge, the organization takes a stand on social questions that has to do with automation of information as far as it applies. The activities of the organization are focused on people who are specialists in information. SAI organizes discussions, meetings, seminars, workshops and a magazine called "Informatie". ( http://www.sai.be/)

ABOUT TESTNET...

The aim of TestNet is the professionalization of testing IT products, and an increase in the awareness and importance of testing as a profession in its own right. TestNet stimulates the exchange of professional knowledge and practical experience amongst testers, and stimulates research, from a scientific standpoint as well as from a practical perspective. (http://www.testnet.org)

ABOUT TI...
The Technologisch Instituut is active in all professional fields where technology and science play a central part. These include a wide range of activities, ranging from civil engineering, infrastructure, process technology, electrical engineering, telecommunications, computer technology, food and agricultural technology, the study of materials to general technologies such as management techniques, energy, safety and environmental technology (34 different sections). (http://www.ti.kviv.be)

Industry Sponsors:

ABOUT Computer Associates...
Computer Associates International, Inc. (NYSE: CA) delivers the software that manages eBusiness. CA’s world-class solutions address all aspects of eBusiness process management, information management, and infrastructure management in six focus areas: enterprise management, security, storage, eBusiness transformation and integration, portal and knowledge management, and predictive analysis and visualization. Founded in 1976, CA serves organizations in more than 100 countries, including 99 percent of the Fortune 500 companies. For more information, please visit ca.com

ABOUT CMG Information Technology...
CMG plc is a leading European IT services company, providing business information solutions through consultancy, systems and services to clients worldwide. Established in 1964, CMG now operates in more than 40 countries from its bases in the UK, The Netherlands, Germany, France and Belgium. The company is listed on the London and Amsterdam stock exchanges. CMG supplies services and products in the finance, trade and industry, transport, telecommunications, energy and public sectors. The Group also provides managed information processing services, including networks, payroll and personnel. One of CMG's many specialisations is the automation of structured testing. CMG has developed a very successful testing method TestFrame. CMG is dedicated to helping its clients and their people become more successful through the quality of its services and staff. Strong employee commitment ensures the Group's long term success and hence the success of its clients.

ABOUT SR/TestWorks...
Software Research, Inc. (SR) offers eValid - The Internet Authority- offers products and services to enhance the success of your e-business, by assuring that your WebSite is trouble-free, reliable, speedy and available 24x7. In a webpaced world, your WebSite is one of your key assets. eValid will change the way you think about assuring WebSite Quality . eValid is a test Enabled Web Browser(TM) that performs all the functions needed for detailed WebSite static and dynamic Testing, QA/Validation, page tuning and load generation. eValid has superior ease of use and runs on Windows 98/NT/2000. ( http://www.e-valid.com)

ABOUT Gitek nv...
Gitek nv was founded in 1986 in Antwerp, Belgium. Gitek is, in addition to the design and development of software, specialised in software testing. Gitek employs 40 professional software test engineers. Its customers include the pharmaceutical industry, the financial industry, the telecom industry and insurance companies. Employees of Gitek regularly speak at testing conferences in Belgium and Europe. Gitek is a partner of IQUIP Informatica B.V. and in Belgium exclusive distributor of TMap and TPI.

ABOUT ps_testware...
To offer the best solution to quality problems of computer systems by using its test expert knowledge in a professional way.

Best solution: the solution that provides the highest contribution.
Computer systems: hardware as well as software under all forms, such as IT, automation, embedded systems, etc.
Test expert knowledge: the intellectual asset of ps_testware, a profound and complete knowledge regarding verification and validation (testing).
Professional: the courage to really provide what has been promised.

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ABOUT Veritest...
VeriTest, VeriTest is the premium provider of testing services that enable technology companies to release proven enterprise-scale applications on a worldwide basis. With datacenter-equipped labs in North America and Europe, VeriTest delivers test consulting, test plan development, and test execution services through cost-effective, global processes. VeriTest is a service of Lionbridge Technologies, Inc.(www.veritest.com)