VMC to Host WTIA’s Quality Assurance Special Interest Group for a Cloud Computing Panel Discussion

VMC is hosting the panel discussion “Forecast for Testing in an Online Environment: Cloudy” to the Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) Quality Assurance Special Interest Group at their Redmond, WA headquarters on November 10, 2009.

Redmond, WA, October 30, 2009 --(PR.com)-- VMC is hosting an encore presentation of its well-received STAR WEST 2009 panel discussion “Forecast for Testing in an Online Environment: Cloudy” to the Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) Quality Assurance Special Interest Group at their Redmond, WA headquarters on November 10, 2009.

VMC’s panel will feature business leaders and quality assurance subject matter experts at a roundtable discussion on the best practices and pitfalls of testing in the cloud. Topics to be discussed include managing the interrelationship between software testing and hardware resources in cloud computing and mapping cloud architecture for deployment. Also being discussed is the need for a readiness assessment for cloud computing including current state analysis, infrastructure planning, implementation of services, security, and maintenance programs, and environmental planning. The discussion concludes with a discussion on how test engineering differs in a cloud environment, how automation is a factor, and the necessary environment and skill-sets for test programs in the cloud.

The discussion panel from VMC includes Eric Mead, Director, Consulting Services; Chuck Hobart, Manager of Business Development IT-Infrastructure Services; Bruce Gale, Project Manager; and Dean Biron Senior, Project Manager for QA and Development.

The mission of the WTIA’s QA SIG is to provide expert education and training on QA issues today through an informative and social event format. WTIA SIG events are free for WTIA members and their guests. VMC collaborates in managing the QA SIG with Quardev, and MindTree (formerly AztecSoft), in partnership with the WTIA.

About WTIA
The Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) is the leading networking and lobbying organization serving the technology community in Washington State. The WTIA provides education, special events, networking, advocacy, member discounts, and job and community forum opportunities for its members and the technology community at large. More information can be found at www.washingtontechnology.org.

About VMC
VMC Consulting, a Volt Information Sciences company, is a technology consultant that provides flexible and scalable development and integration, quality assurance, IT outsourcing and customer care solutions to businesses, providing a competitive advantage through the effective application of people, process and technology. Using an integrated PMO methodology and world-class talent and resources, VMC delivers targeted solutions for the unique business needs of our customers.

By tailoring solutions to address specific challenges, VMC becomes a true partner for helping businesses reach high performance goals. Our value is in our blend of proven experience, skilled expertise and defined thought leadership. VMC is positioned to help through both consulting and outsourcing that delivers results. Learn more by visiting our web site at www.vmc.com.

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