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QA Labs Named as One of the World's Top Outsourcing Service Providers
VANCOUVER, BC – February 20, 2006 – Vancouver-based QA Labs, the largest software-testing lab in Canada, has been named as one of the world's top outsourcing service providers for 2006 by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP), the global, standard-setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession. The Global Outsourcing 100 list recognizes the world's top outsourcing service providers and is based on applications received and evaluated by an independent judge's panel.
"Selection to The Global Outsourcing 100 was based on a rigorous application process based on the critical factors for long-term outsourcing success. As the global standard-setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession, IAOP is pleased to be able to recognize the industry's leading providers with this prestigious award," Michael F. Corbett, Executive Director, IAOP.
"To win a spot on The Global Outsourcing 100 is a great honor and confirms the value we offer customers. QA Labs has deep knowledge and expertise in software testing and has built a strong reputation as a thought leader in the industry. Being named to The Global Outsourcing 100 solidifies our reputation as a company that delivers quality outsourced testing for our customers," said Wolfgang Strigel, President, QA Labs.
The Global Outsourcing 100 list is devoted to today's leaders and tomorrow's rising stars in the outsourcing business and will be published in a special advertising feature in the April 3, 2006 issue of FORTUNE® magazine. Because of the rigorous application and judging process employed, The Global Outsourcing 100 defines the standard for excellence in outsourcing service delivery.
In 2005, QA Labs was named one of Canada's fastest growing companies on the prestigious PROFIT 100 list published by PROFIT Magazine and appeared on the Branham 300, a list of the top Canadian information technology companies.
QA Labs tests software for high-profile businesses around the world including Best Buy, Business Objects, Encyclopedia Britannica, McKesson, NDC Health and the Vancouver Coastal Health. The company developed the QA Track for the University of British Columbia Software Engineering certificate and sponsors the Vancouver Software Quality Assurance User Group.
About QA Labs Inc.
QA Labs Inc. is the largest independent software quality assurance and testing service provider in Canada, and is an international authority in the software industry providing contract testing, test automation, and test planning services, as well as QA process consulting and training. QA Labs Inc. helps clients make wise choices that reflect project constraints, industry trends and business considerations, leading to the critical competitive advantage needed today. For more information, please visit www.qalabs.com.
About IAOP
The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) is the global, standard-setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession. IAOP's global membership encompasses almost 200 organizations from around the world representing almost every industry segment and functional activity. In total, more than 37,000 individuals working in the field of outsourcing are members or subscribers. For more information, please visit www.outsourcingprofessional.org.
About The Global Outsourcing 100
The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) produces The Global Outsourcing 100. This list, devoted to today's leaders and tomorrow's rising stars, was published in a special advertising feature in the April 3, 2006 issue of FORTUNE® magazine. Because of the rigorous application and judging process employed, The Global Outsourcing 100 defines the standard for excellence in outsourcing service delivery.
