New VDC Report Says PolySpace is the Fastest Growing Vendor of Test Automation Solutions for Embedded Software

PolySpace Technologies, the worldwide leader in the automatic detection of run-time errors at compile time, announced today that Venture Development Corporation (VDC) - a prominent technology markets research firm - recognized PolySpace as the fastest growing vendor of test automation solutions for embedded software.

Boston, MA (PRWEB) September 14, 2004 -- PolySpace Technologies, the worldwide leader in the automatic detection of run-time errors at compile time, announced today that Venture Development Corporation (VDC) - a prominent technology markets research firm - recognized PolySpace as the fastest growing vendor of test automation solutions for embedded software.

The July 2004 release of VDCs World Market for Embedded Test Automation Tools Report" tracks worldwide shipments of testing products in 2003. It shows that PolySpace experienced a 66% growth in revenue from 2002 to 2003, the fastest growth rate among the 14 largest vendors listed in the report.

PolySpace is emerging as a strong supplier of test automation tools for static code analysis," commented Chris Lanfear, Embedded Systems Software Practice Director for VDC. The report also points out that PolySpace Developer Edition drastically reduces the need for robustness testing activities, including white-box testing. This provides for significant gains in productivity."

"Venture Development Corporation is one of the most trusted information provider in the embedded industry," says Daniel Pilaud, CEO of PolySpace Technologies. "This latest report proves that PolySpace has become the most dynamic vendor of test automation tools for embedded software. We will strive to remain in pole position by helping existing customers and prospects further slash their testing time and cost through on-going product improvement and innovation. This includes PolySpace for C++, which has been named as best tool of the show at the latest Embedded World 2004 in Nuremberg, Germany."

About PolySpace

PolySpace Technologies empowers companies building embedded software applications with the worlds first and unique solution for the automatic detection of run-time errors at compile time. It streamlines white-box and other types of conventional software testing to deliver unparalleled cost and time savings while improving the reliability of software applications.

Based on advanced semantic analysis techniques, PolySpace analyses the internal dynamics of applications by relying solely on their source code. Then, it highlights run-time errors directly in the code, following a proven time-saving process, dramatically reducing the need for lengthy debugging.

No test cases, instrumentation or execution is required. PolySpace is available in three different versions - C, C++ and Ada -- for Windows, Linux and Solaris.

PolySpace solutions are currently used by a premier roster of Fortune 500 companies located in North America, Europe and Asia, in such industries as Defense, Automotive, Aerospace, Consumer Electronics, Transports and Medical Devices.

Visit us online at: www.polyspace.com

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PolySpace Technologies

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