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www.questcon.com - Questcon Technologies, a leading provider of innovative software Quality Assurance (QA) and process improvement solutions and an HSI Company, today announced the expansion of its onshore test center operations. Serving as a cost-effective quality alternative to offshoring, Questcon"s Greensboro, NC-based test center now provides customers with a full menu of advanced onshore and remote testing capabilities

that integrate proven methods of testing across multiple IT software applications.
Questcon has plans in place to fill 25 positions in its Greensboro location with additional expansion in other Questcon locations. The company"s unique talent acquisition approach focuses on emerging IT professionals and mentors these professionals through its proprietary QuestAssured" methodology. Testing consultants train first-hand with Questcon managers and directors, learning sophisticated test automation frameworks and emerging Agile methodologies. This successful program attracts some of the most knowledgeable young professionals in the area, adding to the state"s job force and keeping testing services cost-effective.
"Given the current state of our economy, the North Carolina Technology Association (NCTA) applauds Questcon"s commitment to onshoring during a time when many companies are choosing to move services overseas," stated NCTA President and CEO, Brooks Raiford. "Questcon"s services offer companies a viable alternative to offshore testing and provide a vehicle for economic growth with the expansion of its test center."
While many IT development services are being moved offshore, the long term effects of providing quality assurance offshore often bring higher costs to the development lifecycle. Lisa Lovas, Managing Director for Questcon, said, "Through our QuestAssured" program, Questcon provides a unique testing approach that ensures high levels of quality while testing remotely in our Greensboro Center. Preeminent educational institutions such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and leading companies including Misys Healthcare and Invensys have successfully implemented our proven techniques and have achieved a higher ROI as a result. Our remote testing concept using high quality resources serves as a timely solution for customers and we look forward to expanding our operations in other Questcon locations.?
About Questcon Technologies
Questcon Technologies, a division of Howard Systems International, is a premier provider of innovative Quality Assurance and Process Improvement solutions for organizations looking to improve their business and software development processes. Since 1991, we have delivered strategic, client-driven solutions focused on quality and based on years of experience with Quality Assurance and software development & testing best practices. Our mission is to help companies increase business performance through innovative quality solutions, and we have helped hundreds of organizations with everything from strategizing for quality to creating an environment of continuous improvement. For more information, please call (888) 339-0600 or visit us on the Web at www.questcon.com.


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