Welcome

The corporate adoption of mobile and wireless technology is growing at a phenomenal rate. From the increase in remote working to the wide spread use of mobile devices such as Blackberries, companies need to consider the impact, both positive and negative, this technology is having on their IT systems.

With these issues in mind, this edition of Perspective looks at the global rise of remote working and its effect on the security of data and IT networks. We also provide some insight into the types of testing that organizations need to consider when implementing WLAN technologies.

Perspective also features a case study from Broca, a provider of secure multi-channel communication solutions, demonstrating the important role testing played when launching a secure mobile solutions to the UK market.

Perspective interviews industry experts Bob Appleyard, Service Lead at Sun Microsystems, and AppLabs’ European-based Clive Grummett to gain their view on where the testing industry is heading.


Sashi Reddi
CEO, AppLabs

Service Update

Wireless LAN is the primary technology platform for improving the productivity of mobile workers. Companies need to ensure their WLAN implementation is improving the flow of communication and access to staff, as well as enhancing collaboration. As a result, AppLabs has developed a Wireless Testing service that ensures the WLAN implementation provides the essential capabilities to deliver business benefits more+

Business Insight

Consumers and employees alike are embracing the new mobile technology available in the market place. In this age of flexible working, the working day is no longer confined to the office environment. The adoption of Smartphone and iPhones means that mobile workers are skyrocketing in number. However, companies have to be prepared for any vulnerabilities that new technologies and the changing working environment may create for their IT systems. This article discusses how companies reduce risks and vulnerabilities created by new mobile technology and wireless working more+

Technical Viewpoint

The implementation of Wireless LANs (WLAN) has become the cornerstone of many organizations’ mobile computing initiatives. The pervasive WLAN is the primary technology platform for increasing the productivity of your mobile and distributed knowledge workers. This White Paper details the testing approaches organizations should take to ensure a trouble free implementation more+

Company News

AppLabs – global expansion plan announced

AppLabs recently announced its global expansion at a press conference in India in July. The expansion is four pronged with a new testing facility and training centre opening in India, along with a new testing facility in the UK and an organization wide increase in manpower more+

AppLabs attains ISO27001:2005 accreditation

In June 2007, AppLabs announced it attained ISO27001:2005 accreditation. AppLabs is the first global independent testing company to achieve the highest information security certification. Adhering to the strict certification which ensures confidentiality, integrity and availability of any information flow within an organization, AppLabs is among the few companies globally to be awarded the BS ISO/IEC 27001:2005 accreditation more+

AppLabs opens office in Dublin

AppLabs has opened a new office in Dublin, Ireland. The new office is in line with AppLabs’ European expansion plan and will help establish its footprint in the Irish marketplace. AppLabs is already working with two large organizations in Ireland and will continue to focus on the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) industries, where it has strong domain knowledge and a reputation for delivering successful projects. more+

Future of Retail Banking - 6 - 7 June 2007. London, UK

Graham Smith from AppLabs spoke at the Annual “Future of Retail Banking” conference at the London Marriot Hotel in June this year. The two-day conference examined innovation in the customer-centric banking market with Graham presenting on “Ensuring business continuity in times of change.” Other speakers included Alliance & Leicester, Halifax Financial Service, HBOS and the Financial Service Authority.

IT Services & BPO Connect - 12 July 2007. Bangalore, India

Sashi Reddi, Founder & CEO of AppLabs, was a panelist at the IT & BPO Connect event in Bangalore last month. Sashi’s presentation, entitled “IT Services: Where are the growth opportunities?" looked at the various opportunities that can enable medium-sized companies to flourish. Other speakers included Infosys, Ernst and Young and Aspire.

AppLabs in the News

Philadelphia Business Journal - AppLabs tests the philosophy of single-minded focus

Times of India - IT and BPO sector to grow 30 pc in next 4 years: Assocham

Computer Weekly - Define roles and benefits early for project success

The Economic Times - Testing waters in Europe and China

Industry News

Computing: Wireless email is major growth area

Network World: Will US mobile banking fly

Computerworld: Web apps over Wi-Fi 'puts data at risk'

Silicon: iPhone 'data-stealing' hack claimed

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Issue 02
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Case Study

In today’s convenience focused market place, consumers are demanding companies make it as easy as possible to make a purchase. As a result, consumers are looking towards mobile phone technology applications to purchase anything from concert tickets to paying utility bills. When Broca, provider of secure multi-channel communication solutions, launched its secure text message service onto the UK market place it knew it needed to undertake independent testing in order to ensure its application went to market problem free more+
Strategic Alliance Interview

Bob Appleyard
Service Lead
more+
Employee Spotlight

Clive Grummett
Senior Vice President, Europe
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Events

QAI's Software Testing Conference 25 - 27 August 2007, Bangalore, India

This event will look at the current state of practice in process improvement, latest techniques, tools and products around software testing. Sai Chintala and Nitin Chowdhary, both VPs of AppLabs will deliver separate speeches on performance testing and AppLabs’ services respectively. AppLabs is a Platinum Sponsor at this event.

Gartner Financial Services Technology Summit 27 - 29 August 2007, New York, USA

Based on high level and tactical insights Gartner has developed a financial service leadership series. This three-day Financial Services Technology Summit in New York will look at real world strategies and cutting edge financial service technology for today’s client driven world. Supported by the latest research, demonstrations and case studies, this AppLabs sponsored event, will focus on how firms can take advantage of new architectures and process management methods.

NASSCOM 5 - 7 September 2007, Bangalore, India

This three day summit will help organizations adopt new ways of being competitive and profitable by evaluating the practices and philosophies that help facilitate business excellence. Sashi Reddi, Founder & CEO of AppLabs, will chair the session on “Independent Verification & Validation” in which he will speak on “Opportunities in Testing” and tell delegates about how the delivery of quality can be a powerful differentiator.

Star West 2007 24 - 25 October 2007, California, USA

AppLabs is a Platinum sponsor of this year’s Star West conference, which will be held in Anaheim, California, USA. This long-running event will investigate the latest trends, technologies and strategies in the industry including test management, automation, SOA testing, model-based testing. Visitors to the event will find AppLabs at booths numbered 55 and 56.