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Test Process Improvement

Author : Tim Koomen
Publisher : Addison-Wesley Professional
ISBN 13 : 9780201596243
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (962 download)

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Download or read book Test Process Improvement written by Tim Koomen and published by Addison-Wesley Professional. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Software Engineering / Testing Test Process Improvement A practical step-by-step guide to structured testing Tim Koomen Martin Pol ¿If competitiveness is an issue in your market, IT will be vital, and this book will help you to deal with the problems it will bring along.¿ Henk W Broeders, Executive Board, CAP Gemini ¿I was introduced to TPI and suddenly the penny dropped...This was quite a revelation... I recommend that you try the ideas suggested in this book... use the TPI method to improve your test process.¿ Stephen K Allott, Senior Consultant, ImagoQA Ltd ¿The application of TPI enables us to raise our global testing organization to the next professional level. I am absolutely convinced that everybody using TPI in a similar way will experience the same added value.¿ Dr Hans Voorthuyzen, Global Manager Product Testing Group, Baan Software testing is an essential part of software development but many organizations regard it as an uncontrollable part of the process and find it difficult to take steps to improve it. In Test Process Improvement, Tim Koomen and Martin Pol give practical suggestions for improving the testing process in a gradual and controlled manner, with realistic goals in terms of quality, lead time and costs. The book describes and explains the Test Process Improvement (TPI) model, tried and tested by numerous professional testers, which provides a structured framework to be used either for improving an existing test process or for developing a new process from scratch. The authors use their in-depth knowledge and extensive experience to provide practical guidance and a framework that enables the reader to adapt the model for use in his/her organization. If you are involved in testing software systems and are aiming to implement a successful and structured process, you will find this book an invaluable resource. About the authors Tim Koomen is a professional tester for IQUIP Informatica B.V. in the Netherlands, where he is a member of the R&D team covering issues such as automated testing and testfactories. He is currently advising organizations on how to improve their testing processes using the TPI model. He regularly presents at conferences and training sessions throughout Europe. Martin Pol has over 25 years of experience in structured testing, currently working as an R&D manager with responsibility for development and innovation of testing methods for IQUIP Informatica B.V. and GiTek Software N.V. in Belgium. He was involved in the development of the structured testing approach, TMap, and the creation of TPI. He is a highly regarded speaker at conferences and training courses throughout Europe and the USA, having twice chaired EuroSTAR. He recently received the European Testing Excellence Award for his contribution to the field of testing. [barcode box] Visit us on the World Wide Web at: http: //www.awl-he.com/computing http: //www.awl.com/cseng Back of Jacket

Software Testing and Continuous Quality Improvement

Author : William E. Lewis
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1439834369
Total Pages : 684 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (398 download)

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Download or read book Software Testing and Continuous Quality Improvement written by William E. Lewis and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-06-01 with total page 684 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is often assumed that software testing is based on clearly defined requirements and software development standards. However, testing is typically performed against changing, and sometimes inaccurate, requirements. The third edition of a bestseller, Software Testing and Continuous Quality Improvement, Third Edition provides a continuous quality framework for the software testing process within traditionally structured and unstructured environments. This framework aids in creating meaningful test cases for systems with evolving requirements. This completely revised reference provides a comprehensive look at software testing as part of the project management process, emphasizing testing and quality goals early on in development. Building on the success of previous editions, the text explains testing in a Service Orientated Architecture (SOA) environment, the building blocks of a Testing Center of Excellence (COE), and how to test in an agile development. Fully updated, the sections on test effort estimation provide greater emphasis on testing metrics. The book also examines all aspects of functional testing and looks at the relation between changing business strategies and changes to applications in development. Includes New Chapters on Process, Application, and Organizational Metrics All IT organizations face software testing issues, but most are unprepared to manage them. Software Testing and Continuous Quality Improvement, Third Edition is enhanced with an up-to-date listing of free software tools and a question-and-answer checklist for choosing the best tools for your organization. It equips you with everything you need to effectively address testing issues in the most beneficial way for your business.

Improving the Test Process

Author : Graham Bath
Publisher : Rocky Nook, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1492001333
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book Improving the Test Process written by Graham Bath and published by Rocky Nook, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-12-13 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers the syllabus for the Improving the Test Process module of the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) Expert Level exam. To obtain certification as a professional tester at the Expert Level, candidates may choose to take a course given by an ISTQB accredited training provider and then sit for the exam. Experience shows that many candidates who choose this path still require a reference book that covers the course. There are also many IT professionals who choose self-study as the most appropriate route toward certification. This book can be used both as a preparation guide for those planning to take the ISTQB Expert Level certification exam and as a practical guide for experienced testing professionals who want to develop their skills in improving test processes.

TPI® Next

Author : Gerrit de Vries
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789072194978
Total Pages : 293 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (949 download)

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Download or read book TPI® Next written by Gerrit de Vries and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years, the structured testing of software has grown to be a profession in its own right. Sogeti's Test Process Improvement (or TPI) methodology is a well-recognised tool in this field. Now TPI Next is providing the next step forward in raising the standards of the test improvement process.

Concise Guide to Software Testing

Author : Gerard O'Regan
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030284948
Total Pages : 309 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (32 download)

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Download or read book Concise Guide to Software Testing written by Gerard O'Regan and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-09-30 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practically-focused textbook provides a concise and accessible introduction to the field of software testing, explaining the fundamental principles and offering guidance on applying the theory in an industrial environment. Topics and features: presents a brief history of software quality and its influential pioneers, as well as a discussion of the various software lifecycles used in software development; describes the fundamentals of testing in traditional software engineering, and the role that static testing plays in building quality into a product; explains the process of software test planning, test analysis and design, and test management; discusses test outsourcing, and test metrics and problem solving; reviews the tools available to support software testing activities, and the benefits of a software process improvement initiative; examines testing in the Agile world, and the verification of safety critical systems; considers the legal and ethical aspects of software testing, and the importance of software configuration management; provides key learning topics and review questions in every chapter, and supplies a helpful glossary at the end of the book. This easy-to-follow guide is an essential resource for undergraduate students of computer science seeking to learn about software testing, and how to build high quality and reliable software on time and on budget. The work will also be of interest to industrialists including software engineers, software testers, quality professionals and software managers, as well as the motivated general reader.

Software Quality Engineering

Author : Jeff Tian
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0471722332
Total Pages : 440 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (717 download)

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Download or read book Software Quality Engineering written by Jeff Tian and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-05-20 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The one resource needed to create reliable software This text offers a comprehensive and integrated approach to software quality engineering. By following the author's clear guidance, readers learn how to master the techniques to produce high-quality, reliable software, regardless of the software system's level of complexity. The first part of the publication introduces major topics in software quality engineering and presents quality planning as an integral part of the process. Providing readers with a solid foundation in key concepts and practices, the book moves on to offer in-depth coverage of software testing as a primary means to ensure software quality; alternatives for quality assurance, including defect prevention, process improvement, inspection, formal verification, fault tolerance, safety assurance, and damage control; and measurement and analysis to close the feedback loop for quality assessment and quantifiable improvement. The text's approach and style evolved from the author's hands-on experience in the classroom. All the pedagogical tools needed to facilitate quick learning are provided: * Figures and tables that clarify concepts and provide quick topic summaries * Examples that illustrate how theory is applied in real-world situations * Comprehensive bibliography that leads to in-depth discussion of specialized topics * Problem sets at the end of each chapter that test readers' knowledge This is a superior textbook for software engineering, computer science, information systems, and electrical engineering students, and a dependable reference for software and computer professionals and engineers.

Critical Testing Processes

Author : Rex Black
Publisher : Addison-Wesley Professional
ISBN 13 : 9780201748680
Total Pages : 612 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (486 download)

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Download or read book Critical Testing Processes written by Rex Black and published by Addison-Wesley Professional. This book was released on 2004 with total page 612 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ••A must-read for software testers from a noted software testing guru•Examples, specifics, and a running case study bring the content to life•Separates software test processes into three categories: routing, highly-visible, and mission-critical

TPI next

Author : Bert Linker
Publisher : Uitgeverij kleine Uil
ISBN 13 : 9075414471
Total Pages : 299 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (754 download)

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Download or read book TPI next written by Bert Linker and published by Uitgeverij kleine Uil. This book was released on 2013-03-25 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TPI® NEXT, the Business Driven Test Process Improvement model Over the past ten years, TPI® has proved to be the leading methodology to assess the maturity of an organizations or projects test process. This is a success we, at Sogeti, are very proud of. But this success by no means implies that we are `done and can rest on our laurels. Sogetis answer to this need: TPI® NEXT, the Business Driven Test Process Improvement model (BDTPI). The strengths of the original model (Key areas, Maturity levels, Checkpoints, Improvement suggestions and Stepwise improvement) have been kept and have been made even stronger. The improvements that make the new model truly business-driven are the Clusters and the Enablers. Since business drivers change over time and from entity to entity, this model is flexible and adaptable, and works in synch with Sogetis other worldleading test methodology, TMap® NEXT. But the Business Driven TPI model is independent so no matter what test method is used, this approach can be applied under any circumstance. If you have not started improving your testing process, now it is the time to begin, and, with the TPI® NEXT book at hand, it is now even easier to do so and to convince all of your stakeholders of its business value. But also, if you are already on the way to improving your testing process, a close look at Business Driven TPI will help you focus even more on the goal of improving your testing process, namely bringing business value to your organization!

Systematic Software Testing

Author : Rick David Craig
Publisher : Artech House
ISBN 13 : 9781580537926
Total Pages : 584 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (379 download)

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Download or read book Systematic Software Testing written by Rick David Craig and published by Artech House. This book was released on 2002 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gain an in-depth understanding of software testing management and process issues that are critical for delivering high-quality software on time and within budget. Written by leading experts in the field, this book offers those involved in building and maintaining complex, mission-critical software systems a flexible, risk-based process to improve their software testing capabilities. Whether your organization currently has a well-defined testing process or almost no process, Systematic Software Testing provides unique insights into better ways to test your software.This book describes how to use a preventive method of testing, which parallels the software development lifecycle, and explains how to create and subsequently use test plans, test design, and test metrics. Detailed instructions are presented to help you decide what to test, how to prioritize tests, and when testing is complete. Learn how to conduct risk analysis and measure test effectiveness to maximize the efficiency of your testing efforts. Because organizational structure, the right people, and management are keys to better software testing, Systematic Software Testing explains these issues with the insight of the authorsOCO more than 25 years of experience."

Product-Focused Software Process Improvement

Author : Xavier Franch
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030353338
Total Pages : 774 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (33 download)

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Download or read book Product-Focused Software Process Improvement written by Xavier Franch and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-11-18 with total page 774 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Product-Focused Software Process Improvement, PROFES 2019, held in Barcelona, Spain, in November 2019. The 24 revised full papers 4 industry papers, and 11 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 104 submissions. The papers cover a broad range of topics related to professional software development and process improvement driven by product and service quality needs. They are organized in topical sections on testing, software development, technical debt, estimations, continuous delivery, agile, project management, microservices, and continuous experimentation. This book also includes papers from the co-located events: 10 project papers, 8 workshop papers, and 4 tutorial summaries.

Measuring the Software Process

Author : William A. Florac
Publisher : Addison-Wesley Professional
ISBN 13 : 0768684951
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (686 download)

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Download or read book Measuring the Software Process written by William A. Florac and published by Addison-Wesley Professional. This book was released on 1999-07-15 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "While it is usually helpful to launch improvement programs, many such programs soon get bogged down in detail. They either address the wrong problems, or they keep beating on the same solutions, wondering why things don't improve. This is when you need an objective way to look at the problems. This is the time to get some data." Watts S. Humphrey, from the Foreword This book, drawing on work done at the Software Engineering Institute and other organizations, shows how to use measurements to manage and improve software processes. The authors explain specifically how quality characteristics of software products and processes can be quantified, plotted, and analyzed so the performance of software development activities can be predicted, controlled, and guided to achieve both business and technical goals. The measurement methods presented, based on the principles of statistical quality control, are illuminated by application examples taken from industry. Although many of the methods discussed are applicable to individual projects, the book's primary focus is on the steps software development organizations can take toward broad-reaching, long-term success. The book particularly addresses the needs of software managers and practitioners who have already set up some kind of basic measurement process and are ready to take the next step by collecting and analyzing software data as a basis for making process decisions and predicting process performance. Highlights of the book include: Insight into developing a clear framework for measuring process behavior Discussions of process performance, stability, compliance, capability, and improvement Explanations of what you want to measure (and why) and instructions on how to collect your data Step-by-step guidance on how to get started using statistical process control If you have responsibilities for product quality or process performance and you are ready to use measurements to manage, control, and predict your software processes, this book will be an invaluable resource.

Software Testing and Continuous Quality Improvement

Author : William E. Lewis
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1351722204
Total Pages : 673 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (517 download)

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Download or read book Software Testing and Continuous Quality Improvement written by William E. Lewis and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-06-01 with total page 673 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is often assumed that software testing is based on clearly defined requirements and software development standards. However, testing is typically performed against changing, and sometimes inaccurate, requirements. The third edition of a bestseller, Software Testing and Continuous Quality Improvement, Third Edition provides a continuous quality framework for the software testing process within traditionally structured and unstructured environments. This framework aids in creating meaningful test cases for systems with evolving requirements. This completely revised reference provides a comprehensive look at software testing as part of the project management process, emphasizing testing and quality goals early on in development. Building on the success of previous editions, the text explains testing in a Service Orientated Architecture (SOA) environment, the building blocks of a Testing Center of Excellence (COE), and how to test in an agile development. Fully updated, the sections on test effort estimation provide greater emphasis on testing metrics. The book also examines all aspects of functional testing and looks at the relation between changing business strategies and changes to applications in development. Includes New Chapters on Process, Application, and Organizational Metrics All IT organizations face software testing issues, but most are unprepared to manage them. Software Testing and Continuous Quality Improvement, Third Edition is enhanced with an up-to-date listing of free software tools and a question-and-answer checklist for choosing the best tools for your organization. It equips you with everything you need to effectively address testing issues in the most beneficial way for your business.

Software Testing and Quality Assurance

Author : Kshirasagar Naik
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118211634
Total Pages : 702 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (182 download)

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Download or read book Software Testing and Quality Assurance written by Kshirasagar Naik and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-09-23 with total page 702 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A superior primer on software testing and quality assurance, from integration to execution and automation This important new work fills the pressing need for a user-friendly text that aims to provide software engineers, software quality professionals, software developers, and students with the fundamental developments in testing theory and common testing practices. Software Testing and Quality Assurance: Theory and Practice equips readers with a solid understanding of: Practices that support the production of quality software Software testing techniques Life-cycle models for requirements, defects, test cases, and test results Process models for units, integration, system, and acceptance testing How to build test teams, including recruiting and retaining test engineers Quality Models, Capability Maturity Model, Testing Maturity Model, and Test Process Improvement Model Expertly balancing theory with practice, and complemented with an abundance of pedagogical tools, including test questions, examples, teaching suggestions, and chapter summaries, this book is a valuable, self-contained tool for professionals and an ideal introductory text for courses in software testing, quality assurance, and software engineering.

Software Testing with Visual Studio 2010

Author : Jeff Levinson
Publisher : Pearson Education
ISBN 13 : 013218060X
Total Pages : 474 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (321 download)

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Download or read book Software Testing with Visual Studio 2010 written by Jeff Levinson and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2011-02-07 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Use Visual Studio 2010’s Breakthrough Testing Tools to Improve Quality Throughout the Entire Software Lifecycle Together, Visual Studio 2010 Ultimate, Visual Studio Test Professional 2010, Lab Management 2010, and Team Foundation Server offer Microsoft developers the most sophisticated, well-integrated testing solution they’ve ever had. Now, Microsoft MVP and VS testing guru Jeff Levinson shows exactly how to use Microsoft’s new tools to save time, reduce costs, and improve quality throughout the entire development lifecycle. Jeff demonstrates how Microsoft’s new tools can help you finally overcome long-standing communication, coordination, and management challenges. You’ll discover how to perform first-rate functional testing; quickly create and execute tests and record the results with log files and video; and create bugs directly from tests, ensuring reproducibility and eliminating wasted time. Levinson offers in-depth coverage of Microsoft’s powerful new testing metrics, helping you ensure traceability all the way from requirements through finished software. Coverage includes • Planning your tests using Microsoft Test Manager (MTM) • Creating test settings, structuring test cases, and managing the testing process • Executing manual tests with Microsoft Test Manager and Test Runner • Filing and resolving bugs, and customizing your bug reporting process • Automating test cases and linking automated tests with requirements • Executing automated test cases through both Visual Studio and Microsoft Test Manager • Integrating automated testing into the build process • Using Microsoft’s Lab Management virtualization platform to test applications, snapshot environments, and reproduce bugs • Implementing detailed metrics for evaluating quality and identifying improvements Whether you’re a developer, tester, manager, or analyst, this book can help you significantly improve the way you work and the results you deliver—both as an individual right now, and as a team member throughout your entire project.

The Power of Business Process Improvement

Author : Susan Page
Publisher : AMACOM
ISBN 13 : 0814414796
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (144 download)

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Download or read book The Power of Business Process Improvement written by Susan Page and published by AMACOM. This book was released on 2010-02-17 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Baffled by repeated mistakes in your department? Want to focus your employees' limited time on more valuable work? The answer to these challenges and more is business process improvement (BPI). Every process in every organization can be made more effective, cost-efficient, and adaptable to changing business needs. The good news is you don't need to be a BPM expert to get great results. Written by an experienced process analyst, this how-to guide presents a simple, bottom-line approach to process improvement work. With its proven 10-step method you can: Identify and prioritize the processes that need fixing * Eliminate duplication and bureaucracy * Control costs * Establish internal controls to reduce human error * Test and rework the process before introducing it * Implement the changes Now in its second edition, The Power of Business Process Improvement is even more user-friendly with new software suggestions, quizzes, a comparison of industry improvement methods, and examples to help you apply the ideas. Whether you are new to BPI or a seasoned pro, you will have business running better in no time.

Introduction to Software Process Improvement

Author : Gerard O'Regan
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0857291726
Total Pages : 255 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (572 download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Software Process Improvement written by Gerard O'Regan and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-12-16 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook is a systematic guide to the steps in setting up a Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) improvement initiative. Readers will learn the project management practices necessary to deliver high-quality software solutions to the customer on time and on budget. The text also highlights how software process improvement can achieve specific business goals to provide a tangible return on investment. Topics and features: supplies review questions, summaries and key topics for each chapter, as well as a glossary of acronyms; describes the CMMI model thoroughly, detailing the five maturity levels; provides a broad overview of software engineering; reviews the activities and teams required to set up a CMMI improvement initiative; examines in detail the implementation of CMMI in a typical organization at each of the maturity levels; investigates the various tools that support organizations in improving their software engineering maturity; discusses the SCAMPI appraisal methodology.

Software Process Improvement

Author : Rory O'Connor
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642041337
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (42 download)

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Download or read book Software Process Improvement written by Rory O'Connor and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-08-21 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook is intended for SPI (software process improvement) managers and - searchers, quality managers, and experienced project and research managers. The papers constitute the research proceedings of the 16th EuroSPI (European Software Process Improvement, www.eurospi.net) conference held in Alcala (Madrid region), September 2–4, 2009, Spain. Conferences have been held since 1994 in Dublin, 1995 in Vienna (Austria), 1997 in Budapest (Hungary), 1998 in Gothenburg (Sweden), 1999 in Pori (Finland), 2000 in Copenhagen (Denmark), 2001 in Limerick (Ireland), 2002 in Nuremberg (G- many), 2003 in Graz (Austria), 2004 in Trondheim (Norway), 2005 in Budapest (Hungary), 2006 in Joensuu (Finland), 2007 in Potsdam (Germany), 2008 in Dublin (Ireland), and 2009 in Alcala (Spain). EuroSPI established an experience library (library.eurospi.net) which will be conti- ously extended over the next few years and will be made available to all attendees. EuroSPI also created an umbrella initiative for establishing a European Qualification Network in which different SPINs and national initiatives join mutually beneficial collaborations (ECQA – European Certification and Qualification Association, www.ecqa.org). With a general assembly during October 15–16, 2007 through Euro-SPI partners and networks, in collaboration with the European Union (supported by the EU L- nardo da Vinci Programme) a European certification association has been created (www.eu-certificates.org, www.ecqa.org) for the IT and services sector to offer SPI knowledge and certificates to industry, establishing close knowledge transfer links between research and industry.