Worksoft

Worksoft, Inc. is a software testing company founded in 1998 and headquartered in Addison, Texas. The company provides an automation platform for test automation, business process discovery, and documentation supporting enterprise applications, including packaged and web apps.[2]

Worksoft Inc.
IndustrySoftware, Information Technology
Founded1998
HeadquartersAddison, Texas
Key people
Tony Sumpster[1] (CEO)
ProductsWorksoft Certify, Worksoft Analyze
ServicesSoftware Testing, Business Process Discovery
Websiteworksoft.com

In addition to its headquarters in Addison, Texas, the company has offices in London and Munich.

History

Worksoft was founded in 1998 as a software company with a unique automated functional testing framework.[3] Texas-based Austin Ventures and California-based Crecendo Ventures are major investors.[4] In 2010, Worksoft acquired TestFactory, a software testing company specializing in SAP.[5] In 2019, it was acquired by Marlin Equity Partners for an undisclosed sum. [6]

Products

Worksoft Certify is a test automation platform focused on business process testing. The solution helps companies ensure business processes continue to function as designed even as changes are made to underlying applications. Worksoft's patented object action framework technology eliminates traditional test coding, reduces test maintenance, and delivers reusable libraries of tests[7]. Worksoft Certify can be used to test ERP applications, web apps, mobile apps, and more. The software is SAP certified for integration with SAP applications[8].

Other products include: Worksoft Certify, Worksoft Analyze, Worksoft Business Reporting Tool (BPP), Worksoft Execution Suite, and Process Capture 2.0.

Awards and recognition

In 2015, Worksoft was recognized as a leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Software Test Automation[9] and in 2016 Gartner ranked Worksoft number one for packaged applications use case in Gartner's critical capabilities for software test automation.[10]

In 2018, Worksoft was recognized as a challenger in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Software Test Automation[11] and in 2018 Gartner ranked Worksoft number seven for packaged applications use case in Gartner's critical capabilities for software test automation.[12]

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References
  1. https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2020/02/04/1979492/0/en/Worksoft-names-Tony-Sumpster-CEO.html
  2. US patent US2012174070, Rodney Gene Jones, "Automated business process testing that spans multiple platforms or applications", published 2012-07-05, issued 2012-10-23, assigned to Worksoft, Inc.
  3. US patent US7917896, Rodney Gene Jones, "Extensible execution language", published 2011-03-11, issued 2012-10-23, assigned to Worksoft, Inc.
  4. Jean, Sheryl (October 9, 2010). "As founder of 3 software firms, Dallas-area entrepreneur perseveres through the ups and downs". Dallas News. The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
  5. Bounds, Jeff. "Worksoft buys TestFactory". Dallas Business Journal. Retrieved March 4, 2010.
  6. https://www.marlinequity.com/marlin-completes-the-acquisition-of-worksoft/
  7. "A Look at Worksoft Certify" (PDF). TechWell. January 13, 2005. Retrieved January 3, 2018.
  8. "Worksoft Certify by Worksoft, Inc. | SAP App Center". www.sapappcenter.com. Retrieved January 3, 2018.
  9. Murphy, Thomas E. "Magic Quadrant for Software Test Automation". Gartner. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  10. Herschmann, Joachim (April 7, 2016). "Critical Capabilities for Software Test Automation". Gartner. Gartner. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
  11. Murphy, Thomas E. "Magic Quadrant for Software Test Automation". Gartner. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
  12. Herschmann, Joachim (December 18, 2018). "Critical Capabilities for Software Test Automation". Gartner. Gartner. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
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