Parasoft Signs Global Software Agreement with Wipro Wipro to use Parasoft Jtest across its Global Development centers

September 15, 2005 (PRLEAP.COM) Technology News
Wipro will use Jtest to perform the industry-respected best practices of coding standard analysis and unit testing on Java code before they deliver it to clients. Wipro selected Jtest as it also enables to achieve the following goals:

1. Automate and standardize the best practices that Wipro has developed for providing customers the highest quality code.
2. Deliver executable JUnit test cases to clients.
3. Effectively test project parts or components without having access to the complete application.
4. Ensure coding best practices are applied consistently by all Wipro developers worldwide.

"Over the years, Wipro has developed a tremendous knowledge base of best practices for preventing general and project-specific problems," said Thomas Chen, President of Parasoft Asia. "These best practices are key to their ability to provide clients with the highest quality code—an ability that separates Wipro from other outsourcing organizations. In addition to automating industry-standard best practices, Jtest also automates Wipro's unique best practices to ensure that they are all performed thoroughly and consistently by Wipro developers worldwide."

"Jtest has evolved well to become a comprehensive Java unit testing tool," said Sambuddha Deb,Chief Quality Officer,Wipro. "Wipro has been using Jtest successfully for years, and it is the perfect fit for Wipro's enterprise-wide Java development needs. By using JTest globally, we can increasingly satisfy our clients, that Wipro developed Java code complies with industry standards and best practices, satisfies the, functional requirements and does not crash when it is faced with unexpected or exceptional inputs. This will allow us to deliver top-quality code to clients faster and cost effectively."

About Wipro Limited
Wipro Limited is the first PCMM Level 5 and SEI CMM Level 5 certified IT Services Company globally. Wipro provides comprehensive IT solutions and services, including systems integration, Information Systems outsourcing, package implementation, software application development and maintenance, and research and development services to corporations globally. In the Indian market, Wipro is a leader in providing IT solutions and services for the corporate segment in India offering system integration, network integration, software solutions and IT services. Wipro also has profitable presence in niche market segments of consumer products and lighting. In the Asia Pacific and Middle East markets, Wipro provides IT solutions and services for global corporations. Wipro's ADS’ are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and its equity shares are listed in India on the Stock Exchange - Mumbai, and the National Stock Exchange, among others. For more information, visit www.wipro.com, www.wiprocorporate.com & www.wipro.co.in

About Parasoft
Parasoft is the leading provider of innovative solutions that automatically identify and prevent software errors from reoccurring in the development and QA process. Developed with Automated Software Error Prevention (AEP) methodologies, its award-winning, patented solutions enable software development organizations to reduce
delivery delays and improve the quality, security and predictability of enterprise applications. Parasoft has more than 10,000 clients worldwide, including Bank of America, Boeing, Cisco, Disney, HP, IBM, Lehman Brothers and SBC. Founded in 1987, Parasoft is headquartered in Monrovia, CA. For more information visit: www.parasoft.com.

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