Questcon Technologies Announces Expansion Of Test Automation Services For A Major Financial Services Client.

STAMFORD, Conn. -- Questcon Technologies, a division of Howard Systems International Inc., (HSI) announced today that they have been awarded a follow-on contract to automate a large number of manual regression test scripts used in the Mortgage Settlement application for a major financial services client. The additional engagement was awarded to Questcon based on the recommendation of the company's Director of Quality Assurance as a result of Questcon's recent performance in critical Test Process Improvement and Automation projects.

"I'm very excited about this new engagement" said Chris Laney, VP of Sales for Questcon. "Repeat business is the most important measure of customer satisfaction. In every project we undertake our objective is to add value by enabling our client's QA and Testing organization to increase their ongoing contribution to the growth of their company. We know we've accomplished our goal when we are awarded additional opportunities to assist a customer in meeting this objective."

Questcon will utilize the QuestAssured(TM) Methodology, specifically their modular approach to prioritize test functions; create an automation framework, environment and data strategy; create automation modules and scripts; and develop and execute test plans in accordance with the overall project plan. The project will be implemented using Mercury Interactive's WinRunner and TestDirector products. Questcon is an active partner in the Mercury Interactive Channel Alliance Program.

In conducting this engagement the Questcon team will follow the same quality roadmap it has used in dozens of similar projects, working closely with the client's QA and Testing organization to ensure a smooth transition of the completed work product and processes. The engagement will be overseen by Questcon's Sr. Practice Manager to ensure all deliverables are completed within the required time and budget.

About Howard Systems International: Headquartered in Stamford, CT, Howard Systems International, Inc. (HSI) www.howardsystems.com and our affiliated companies have become leaders in providing consulting and IT solutions. For 29 years, HSI has not only provided customers with a Return on Investment, but also a Return on Relationship. Our national network of offices and affiliated companies, quality methodologies, and industry best practices, enables us to focus on the integrity of our customers' software and systems, so that our customers can focus on the core business.

About Questcon Technologies: Questcon Technologies (www.questcon.com), a division of Howard Systems International, is a premier provider of innovative Quality Assurance 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.