ZAP Technologies Announces Record Results and Releases for the Next Generation Solution Set

Revenue from Mobile Application testing grows 350%. Company announces solution to validate applications on real devices.

ATLANTA, Ga., August 9, 2011-- ZAP Technologies Inc., the industry leader in Mobile Application Testing, announces record results for the last twelve months of operation. Company revenue leaped 350% as global 2000 organizations rise to adopt mobile applications into their IT strategic plans. ZAP Technologies has also experienced record maintenance revenue, with 95% of customers entering into long term partnerships with the company.

According to industry analysts, mobile application development is expected to encompass over 75% of new application initiatives in the global 2000. However, a major issue to manage in mobile application development is quality, as these applications are used in revenue generating initiatives. ZAP Technologies provides the solution to this seemingly overwhelming problem by putting the tools of efficient quality testing into the hands of its clients. The company has been recognized for its progressive ideas and cutting-edge software, and sales have increased dramatically, with new clients being brought in daily.

One of the most recent markers of ZAP Technologies' success took the form of HP Discover. HP Discover is a trade show focusing on HP's diverse portfolio and how it can revolutionize the approach to IT management, networking, software, hardware, and much more. During this event, ZAP Technologies presented its innovative approach to mobile applications testing using ZAP-fiX; the track session was a huge success among attendees. Although ZAP-fiX was presented alongside hundreds of other HP partners, results showed that ZAP-fiX received the highest amount of leads out of all those in attendance.

"Mobile application testing has become a vital competency within organizations looking to release enterprise mobile applications," said Theresa Lanowitz, Founder and CEO of Voke Inc. "ZAP Technologies has created a way to automate the testing capabilities of mobile applications conveniently from the tester's desktop. With solutions such as ZAP-fiX, organizations are able to expand automated testing to validate mobile applications as part of their standard quality assurance practices."

Zap Technologies Introduces Real Device Test Automation

Recognizing and understanding the need for automated testing for mobile apps, ZAP Technologies has developed a solution called ZAP-fiX (ZPX) that extends the HP Quality Center or HP Application Lifecycle Management desktop testing environment to many mobile platforms: iPhone, iPad, WebOS, Android, BlackBerry, and Windows Mobile®.

ZAP-fiX allows users to efficiently carry out various, critical, tasks including automated test emulations of mobile OS-based applications using HP QuickTest Professional and performance testing and monitoring with HP LoadRunner via a graphical user interface. ZAP-fiX also provides an ergonomically friendly environment for manual testing of mobile applications on a client site, using tools such a PC monitor, keyboard, and mouse instead of testing on the mobile device itself.

ZPX Viewer– is a ZAP Windows based software that extends test framework development, execution, and result validation. It also allows instant interaction with Application Under Test on the device. ZPX Viewer connects wirelessly to Device Under Test through OS agents and allows the centralization of hardware environment worldwide.

ZAP-fiX is an extension to several HP products:

-Application Lifecycle Management– provides a centralized platform for managing and automating the application lifecycle from inception to retirement. ZAP-fiX Viewer extends the development, execution, and results validation of the test framework by providing snapshots of the mobile AUT's expected results.
-QuickTest Professional– enables building functional and regression test automation for software applications and environments. Featuring a graphical user interface, it captures, verifies, and replays user interactions automatically and quickly helps identify and report on application effects.
-Quality Center and Sprinter – is the market-leading Web-based quality management platform that enables you to manage application quality with a consistent, repeatable, process that reduces risk and costs while increasing efficiency across the entire application lifecycle. All of this is done within a single platform that provides traceability and visibility across your entire process – delivering the information you need to make informed application release decisions.
-LoadRunner – allows the prevention of application performance problems by detecting bottlenecks before a new system or upgrade is deployed. LoadRunner is one of the most widely used testing solutions in the world today. ZAP-fiX for LoadRunner enables performance testing through a GUI-based approach, extending the test strategy to include load and scalability testing.


ZAP-fiX seamlessly integrates with this software, extending each tool's capabilities by adding custom-support libraries for mobile application environments. ZAP-fiX is 100% keyword-enabled, giving QA engineers and analysts the ability to build logical test flows through drag-and-drop. ZAP-fiX test scripts are fully compatible with other environments, so it is easy to build end-to-end test cases that validate complete business processes.

ZAP Technologies has also introduced MAC test automation from Quick Test Professional. Now users – with these additions – can functionally test MAC applications from their desktop through the use of QTP.

"I am very pleased with ZAP Technologies' performance in the past year," said Alex Chernyak, Founder and CTO of ZAP Technologies Inc. "Today, we are expanding ZAP-fiX to support real device testing for Apple, Android, Web OS, and BlackBerry devices. We are excited about the company prospects as we accelerate our business plan."

ZAP Technologies has been developing and delivering leading consulting services through HP Software for more than a decade. ZAP's specialty is designing best practices around QA management, test automation, performance validation, and application management utilizing HP software products. ZAP experts are actively involved in and work closely with HP Software research and development and product marketing teams on the latest product innovations.

Company Announces Partnership with Apple Inc.

ZAP Technologies is proud to announce its new partnership with Apple Inc. This partnership will open new doors for the company, allowing ZAP Technologies to be presented to a much larger audience.

Now, with Apple extending its hand to ZAP Technologies in a new partnership, ZAP Technologies can explore new frontiers and make its revolutionary solution even more versatile and adaptable. Through this cooperation, ZAP Technologies has added significant extensions of ALM products for Apple environments, setting the stage for accelerating progress and the discovery of new frontiers in the Quality Testing field.

ZAP-fiX Makes Incredible Impact at HP Discover!

It has been exactly one week since HP Discover 2011 ended in Las Vegas. In our last installment, we spoke of ZAP technologies and its participation in this large-scale event. Now, we are here to share the news of our success and the incredible impact that ZAP-fiX made on hundreds of visitors at the show. According to HP’s statistics, ZAP technologies received the highest number of leads out of the lengthy list of Elite Partners in attendance!

We would like to extend our gratitude to those who visited us at our booth and attended our track session: “Application Transformation: How HP Customers are Modernizing Applications to Include Mobile Apps”. Our nightly ZAP Parties were also a huge success! We were excited and honored to share our evenings with all those who participated, and we appreciate all the wonderful feedback we received regarding the entertainment and performances.

We had a blast! Sadly, all good things must come to a conclusion – or do they? Here at ZAP technologies, we don’t believe that there can be too much of an amazing thing. Thus, we are hosting a live webinar next week – June 21st – to show all of our followers, new friends, and colleagues a more in-depth presentation of ZAP-fiX. Join us for 30 minutes to listen to Alex Chernyak as he walks through a breakthrough solution that extends HP Application Lifecycle Management to fully support manual, automated, and load testing of mobile applications for iPhone, iPad, Android, BlackBerry, and WebOS.

In this webinar you will learn:

• How to build a test framework for mobile apps with HP Quality Center and ZAP-fiX
• How to manually test mobile apps with ZPX and HP Sprinter
• How to perform load testing of applications with ZPX and HP LoadRunner
• How to automate mobile apps testing with HP QuickTest Pro using the ZAP-fiX add-in

The world is ever growing and ever changing. ZAP technologies fearlessly meets that change and growth head on and offers the tools you need to successfully stay ahead of the game. Join us for this incredible webinar and see for yourself how ZAP-fiX can radically improve your business.

We test the present, so that – together – we can build the future!

ZAP-fiX Celebrates Success at HP Discover in Las Vegas!

In our last installment, we discussed ZAP-fiX and its participation in the large scale event called HP Discover that will be hosted in Las Vegas. Now we would like to invite you to join us in spending your evenings with ZAP-fiX in our nightly parties.

Every night from June 6th through the 9th, we will be hosting magnificent evenings of entertainment including beverages, music, and Cirque du Soleil style performances. These events will be hosted at the Palazo – a beautiful hotel and resort located on the Strip.

Join us for our track session and visit us in booth 550 during the day, then spend your evening with us at our splendid celebrations of ZAP-fiX and its success!

ZAP-fiX Solves Even the Most Problematic Challenges!

Las Vegas has always been a city of beauty and allure. It draws in, not only gamblers and thrill-seekers, but fun-loving families, hopeful couples, and anyone who wants to find adventure. With the huge variety of performances, casinos, and incredible hotels, you can find yourself riding a gondola in Venice in the morning and browsing the streets of Paris in the evening.

Now, a new event is about to shake the foundations of the streets in this great city!

HP DISCOVER is a trade show focusing on HP’s diverse portfolio and how it can revolutionize the approach to IT management, networking, software, hardware, and much more. HP DISCOVER will be a hub for all leaders in their field who are looking to get an educational and unforgettable hands-on experience that will help set them apart from other organizations.

ZAP Technologies will be presenting ZAP-fiX as an elite HP partner. Learn more about ZAP-fiX than ever with an informative and in-depth track session that will show you how ZAP-fiX solves even the most problematic challenges of today’s mobile application world.

Learn:

-Why mobile application testing should be automated versus manual
-The three layer approach to testing mobil applications
-How a major airline used HP Unified Functional Testing and ZAP-fiX to automate mobile applications

Join ZAP-fiX for nightly parties with music, dancing, and stunning performances that will make this trip to Las Vegas and unforgettable and distinguished experience.

ZAP an App - Stay on Track

In a world that often leaves us breathless; from stress, demand, and the pressure of staying on top of the wave, our main source of oxygen is information. If we don’t know something or are unclear about how we can solve an unusual problem – we often rush to consult the internet, where countless search engines await our inquiries.

Where we used to crowd in the library for access to books and references, we now open up internet browsers and easily find the information we seek in online encyclopedias. Facing a challenge? It no longer takes guessing and endless rummaging through pages of un-needed information just to find what you need. Simply type your question into the internet browser, and you will be relieved to see that you are not the first to face the problem at hand. Forums and blogs sit ready with answers to all sorts of questions – both as profound as the meaning of the cosmos, and as common as the proper way to hold a knife while slicing a head of cabbage.

In this vast ocean and melting pot of words, suggestions, ideas, answers, and mysteries, it is rarely easy to stay afloat. These days, our main flotation devices come in the guise of mobile media. By this, I mean cell-phones, laptops, e-readers, pagers, and the like. If we’re lost, we turn to mobile GPS. If we want to make a memorable date for that special someone, we have the option of simply searching for that perfect place to go.

What makes this possible?

Apps of course! All gadgets and mobile devices rely on apps to give them life and vitality. A friend of mine recently said “there’s an app for everything!” From a technical standpoint, I can’t say that this is entirely true; however, if you’re seeking it, there’s a good chance you’ll find it – or at least something like it. Statistics show that over 300,000 apps have been developed in a three year period.

Pick up a virtual newspaper, tune in to the radio – without actually holding a radio, learn about animal tracks if you think a bear is nearby, learn to tie a knot in case you’re trapped on a cliff, plan a dinner party on your phone, track your package through the mail, impress your date by naming a constellation in the sky (with your phone hiding in your pocket), or even follow along with Yoga poses with music and the works.

The possibilities are endless – even more so because new apps are constantly created, with 2013 estimated to be the peak for their demand.

Yet, despite that “WOW” factor, apps tend to run into errors, just like all programs. Hundreds of forum and internet posts are dedicated to listing the many apps that have fallen short of the users’ expectations. In fact, numbers show that 1 in 4 mobile apps – once downloaded – are never used again. It makes sense. You don’t revisit a restaurant where the catering was poor. We expect to get our money’s worth if we’ve paid for the product.

Fortunately, many companies enforce strict testing before an app is launched and even after it has been around for some time. Testing is a rigorous, time consuming process. To keep up with the sheer volume of apps, this process must not only be done accurately, but also quickly and efficiently. ZAP-fiX, which flawlessly integrates with many different operating system platforms and a variety of HP software, allows its users to make this happen.

If you’re curious about how this works, visit our website and stay tuned for more exciting updates in our growing blog!

Automated Testing With ZAP-fiX: What Our Customers Are Saying

On Monday, we at ZAP technologies identified the top 7 quality issues with mobile applications (click here to read) and highlighted ZAP-fiX as a solution software to aid test automation to ensure quality and functionality  for mobile applications.

However, we could identify and comment on solutions each and every day yet it's customer feedback that ultimately determines the effectiveness and efficiency of a method or of a software. Today instead of exploring further quality issues, we're sharing comments from our customers and feedback we've received of those using ZAP-fiX as their test automation solution:

“Our Mobile Application test efforts follow an Agile methodology.   With ZAP-fiX and Quick Test Pro, we have been able to test for each and every sprint.”

“ZAP-fiX enables us to continue our test automation by re-using existing automated test scripts and extend them to validate mobile application testing.  It works with the assets we have already developed.”

“We are leveraging skill sets we have learned over the last five years using QTP on other environments.  ZAP-fiX allows us to pick up where we left off, and use what we know.”

“We have ZAP-fiX running 100% of our mobile testing assets in an automated way.   We are ensuring all of our testing is now validating functionality on both Android and iPhone platforms.”

“With ZAP-fiX, we are using Viewers Interactive Simulators) to leverage full-size keyboards, mouse, and side-by-side visibility to HP Quality Center.”

It's clear that customers needs are being met and that this solution, ZAP-fiX is solving the need for effective test automation. To further understand what ZAP-fiX can do and how it can help businesses stay competitive, please visit us at http://www.zap-fix.com 

The Top 7 Quality Issues With Mobile Applications

"Is there an app for that?" And more often than not, there is. However, what happens when "an app for that," turns into "don't download that..."?

As each new quarter turns out better, stronger, faster smart phones, tablets and computers, so come the better, stronger and faster applications--or so it seems.

Our customers tell us time and time again that mobile applications are not tested enough, so much in fact that we have identified the Top 7 Quality Issues with mobile applications and how these issues can easily be addressed and solved. In a world where 70 percent of major businesses applications need mobile applications and 48 percent of revenue from mobile applications is directly related to experience, poor functioning mobile applications are, if we may be so bold to say, unacceptable.

1. Time
Pressure to get to market leaves many application developers choosing to hit the 'fast forward button' on their testing process, as it occurs at the end of the cycle. Small glitches, crashes and malfunctions often get overlooked.

2. Inadequate processes
Mobile application testing is still in the infancy stage and to be honest, many QA teams haven't defined new processes to effectively test mobile applications.

3. Lack of  test plans

Traditional application testing plans are unfortunately still the guideline amongst many QA's and mobile application testing requires a fresh approach which few have implemented and/or are still learning.

4. Data Entry
Mobile devices are small (and getting smaller) and many have touch screen or miniaturized keyboards making data entry to be an untimely or a more lengthy process.

5. Validation issues

Understanding the results of processes and test scripts require articulate attention to detail on a mobile device and teams are still learning how to do this

6. Lack of physical devices

Gaining access to all the permutations for Android, Blackberry and iPhone could be an endless quest as each quarter turns out a new operating system, leaving developers as well as QA's scrambling

And lastly and the most important...

7. Lack of test automation

Without test automation, quality suffers in mobile initiatives, in all aspects.

So what's the solution? ZAP-fiX.

ZAP-fiX, a leader in test automation for mobile applications. ZAP-fiX provides an integrated environment that empowers both manual and automated testing of mobile devices from the desktop system.

ZAP-fiX allows for automation of all devices from one environment, can functionally test all devices (to include older versions iPhone and iPad iOs such as iPhone 3), allows for validation of test scripts and results and most importantly, works with HP Quick Test Pro and HP ALM

Poor functioning mobile applications will not only upset end users but will affect revenue, by automating testing for mobile applications and addressing and fixing these top seven quality issues, will ensure your business is staying competitive and ahead of the mobile application wave!