BOSTON, MA--(Marketwire - July 20, 2010) - uTest, the world's largest software testing marketplace, today reported that its community of professional testers and its customer base continued to grow rapidly in the second quarter of 2010. uTest also launched version 3.0 of its software testing platform with a revamped user interface and enhanced tester rating system, unveiled its new usability testing services, and received rave reviews from members of the media and awards organizations.
Customer, Community and Company Growth
During the second quarter of 2010, uTest grew its marketplace, and successfully:
- Signed more than 80 customer deals, including innovative category leaders Digg, MIT, Nielsen Mobile, AOL, SafeNet and Adela Voice
- Added more than 3,000 new software testers, growing its community to nearly 28,000 professional testers from 165 countries worldwide
- Partnered with cloud testing leader, SOASTA, to deliver on-demand load & performance testing
- Added Longworth Venture Partners Co-Founder Jim Savage to its Board Of Directors
- Opened Bay Area office to support expansive growth in the West Coast markets
- Unveiled MobileAppTesting.com to share tips, tricks & trends on building killer mobile apps
Adding New Platform Functionality
uTest launched version 3.0 of its software testing platform to provide its customers and testers with a faster and more intuitive user experience. The platform now includes a revamped user interface, easy-to-use wizards, an enhanced tester rating system and new collaboration tools. Additionally, a new API and improved infrastructure enable uTest to seamlessly add functionality, integrate with third-party apps, and support entirely new testing services in the future.
Launching Crowdsourced Usability Testing
uTest's new usability testing services help customers easily build teams to test and optimize the usability of their apps through targeted virtual focus groups. uTest also has dedicated usability experts who can create usability audits and surveys, and analyze results on demand. Through uTest's global community of 25,000 software-savvy professionals from 165 countries, customers can select their teams by:
- Personal Demographics: Age, Gender, Location, Languages, Hobbies and Education
- Professional Demographics: Years Experience, Industry Experience, Web/Mobile Devices
Recent Awards and Accolades
Additionally, uTest won several independent awards in Q2 of 2010, including:
- Red Herring 100 North America Winner
- OnDemand 100 List By AlwaysOn
- Winner Of Top Innovator Award At New York Venture Summit
- Finalist For "Most Innovative Company of the Year" By The American Business Awards
- Boston Business Journal's List of Best Places to Work In 2010
"With the number of social sites, mobile commerce apps, and location-based services exploding, uTest's customer base now spans six continents and dozens of industries," said Doron Reuveni, uTest CEO. "Getting high-quality web and mobile apps to market is more critical than ever for companies of all sizes. By enabling our customers to get their apps tested in as little as 48 hours -- and for a fraction of the cost of traditional outsourcing -- uTest is leaving a growing footprint across the testing industry."
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 25,000+ professional testers from 165 countries around the world. Thousands of companies -- from young 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 www.utest.com or the Software Testing Blog at blog.utest.com.
Contact Information:
Media Contact:
Jennifer Moebius
uTest, Inc.
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