BOSTON, MA--(Marketwire - April 23, 2009) - uTest®, the world's largest software testing
marketplace, today announced that it achieved a 300 percent increase in
quarter-over-quarter revenues during the first quarter of 2009. Since
launching in February 2008, uTest has created a buzz in the software
industry with its community-driven testing services and a unique
pay-for-performance model.
The company enables customers to get their web, desktop and mobile
applications tested through a global community of QA professionals. uTest
customers report increased application quality, faster time to market and
dramatically reduced testing costs.
"The software industry has changed dramatically in the past 12 months, but
we've been able to help our customers thrive in this environment," said
Doron Reuveni, uTest CEO. "Our crowdsourced testing services are being
adopted at an even faster rate than we expected and uTest looks forward to
continuing our expansive growth during the rest of 2009."
Rapid Growth:
During the first quarter, the company dramatically grew its marketplace,
successfully adding new customers, partners and testers:
- Won 36 new customers, including innovative leaders such as Intuit,
Authentium, Internet Brands and 1Cast, who adopted uTest to compliment
their in-house QA efforts.
- Signed strategic partnerships with software testing leaders,
AutomatedQA and Transition Consulting.
- Increased the uTest community of QA professionals by more than 3,000,
to more than 16,000 testers in 153 countries worldwide.
Expanded Service Offering:
Additionally, uTest added several enhancements to its services offering,
including:
- Vertical support to test gaming applications and mobile applications,
including popular iPhone, Blackberry and Android applications
- Seamless integration with leading bug tracking systems, such as Rally
Software Development's® Agile ALM solution
- Enhanced features allowing greater collaboration between testers and
customers
Organizational Growth:
- Added two new board members: Travis Connors, Partner at Egan-Managed
Capital, and Peter Roberts, Partner at Longworth Venture Partners.
- Grew its team by 40 percent to enable the company to keep up with
demand and further invest in its platform and community.
An online demo of uTest's services is available at
http://www.utest.com/demo.
About uTest. Inc.
uTest is the world's largest marketplace for software testing services. The
company provides real-world testing services through its community of
16,000+ professional testers from 153 countries around the world. More than
500 companies -- from web startups to global software leaders -- have
signed up for the uTest marketplace to get their web, desktop and mobile
applications tested. More information can be found at
http://www.utest.com.
Contact Information: Contact:
Jennifer Moebius
uTest, Inc.
508-480-9999 x114
jenniferm@utest.com