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SQS Software Quality Announces New Contract Wins

SQS Software Quality Systems Wednesday announces a new contract wins with a tier one investment bank; the U.K. operations of a global car manufacturer; a multinational supplier of precision bearings headquartered in the Nordic countries; and an eGovernment project in India.

Dow Jones Newswires, November 5, 2008


Small caps round-up: Entertainment Rights, China Real Estate, SQS...

Software testing company SQS Software Quality Systems has announced 'significant' new contract wins.

Share Cast (Web), November 5, 2008
City A.M., November 5, 2008


Software and Systems Quality Conference: Testing Times for Developers

Test early and test often. That was the message from a major international software testing conference. The two-day Software and Systems Quality Conference, at Canberra’s National Convention Centre, featured speakers from the United States, Asia and Europe as well as home-grown testing experts.

Canberra Times, November 3, 2008


NATO fills capability gap with new land forces component command and control

Nato Command, Control and Communications Agency contracted German firm SQS to conduct a concurrent independent verification and validation process on its behalf.

Jane's International Defence Review, November 1, 2008


SQS Software Quality Systems

The company has announced a new contract win with Hausärztliche Vertragsgemeinschaft (HÄVG) the association that manages the contracts for the German association of General Practitioners. A prestigious contract win for SQS that may well prove an introduction to other similar deals.

Techinvest, November 1, 2008


Small caps round-up: Xploite, Avanti Communications, Proximagen, SQS

Software testing specialist SQS Software Quality Systems has won a four year contract with HAVG, the organisation that manages the contracts for the German Association of General Practitioners.

Share Cast (Web), , October 14, 2008
City A.M., October 14, 2008


SQS Software:Wins Job With Hausärztliche Vertragsgemeinschaft

SQS Software Quality Systems AG announced Tuesday a new contract win with Hausärztliche Vertragsgemeinschaft eG (HAVG), the organisation that manages the contracts for the German Association of General Practitioners.

Dow Jones Newswires, October 14, 2008


Coding moves with the times

According to a recent survey from software testing specialist SQS, 62 per cent of companies still do all their software testing in-house

What PC, October 14, 2008


Testing the testers

There is an industry trend for testers and testing organisations to become more accountable, more active and responsible for overall software and systems quality. SQS is at the forefront of this new way of thinking.

ComputerScope, October 1, 2008


ITIDA leads Egypt's biggest delegation to Gitex

Companies using Egypt as a base for their software development and technical support contact centers as well as research facilities include SQS.

AME Info, September 29, 2008


SQS chief says firm can ride out economic downturn

Despite 40 per cent of its business coming from finance and insurance firms, Rudolf van Megen, founder and chief executive of software testing firm SQS, is quietly confident that he can ride out the economic downturn.

The Irish Times (Business), September 26, 2008


Technology

SQS Software Quality Systems, the software testing services group, has won contracts with Allen & Overy, the international law firm, and Port of Gborg, the Swedish port authority.

The Times, September 24, 2008


SQS Software Quality wins testing contracts with Allen & Overy

Software testing services provider SQS Software Quality Systems AG said it has won contracts with international law firm Allen & Overy and the Swedish port authority, Port of Gborg.

Interactive Investor International 2008
AFX News, September 23, 2008


SQS Software Quality Wins A Port And A Law Firm Contract

SQS Software Quality Systems, an independent software testing and quality management services, announces Tuesday that it has won a contract with international law firm, Allen & Overy, and the Swedish port authority, Port of Göteborg.

Dow Jones Newswires, September 23, 2008


McBride looks vulnerable while brand loyalty lasts – Software giant’s model for success

The world, and our lives within it, are even more dominated by computers. Of course, the software that we depend on doesn’t sprout fully formed. It all needs developing and testing. Which is where SQS is carving out a lucrative niche for itself.

The Weekly Telegraph, September 10, 2008
The Daily Telegraph, September 5, 2008


Steve Fice appointed UK managing director for SQS

SQS, a European software testing and quality management consultancy, announced on 8 September that it has appointed Steve Fince as managing director for its UK operations.

Telecomworldwire, September 8, 2008


Organic growth behind SQS lift

Shares in SQS Software Quality Systems rose 16½p to hit a record 320p after the company reported a jump in interim pre-tax profits from €4.3m to €5.9m (£4.8m).

Financial Times, September 5, 2008


SQS sees first-half profits jump 46% 

SQS Software Quality Systems the first German technology company to list its shares on London’s junior AIM market said fist-half profits jumped 46%.

Evening Standard, September 4, 2008


SQS Software H1 profit rises - Quick Facts

SQS Software Quality Systems AG (SQS.L) reported first-half profit of 4.26 billion euros or 0.19 euros per share compared to 2.92 billion euros or 0.16 euros per share last year.

Quote.com (USA), September 4, 2008


Hot small caps: SQS Software up after H1
Shares in SQS Software Quality Systems rise 4.3 percent to 317 pence after interim results from the company, with Altium Securities reiterating its 'buy' recommendation and 400 pence target price in response.

International Herald Tribune, September 4, 2008


SQS Software H1 adj pretax profit 6.7 mln euros vs 4.6 mln; sales up 23 pct

SQS Software Quality Systems AG said its adjusted pretax profit for the first half rose by 45 percent on a 23 percent rise in sales.

Sharewatch, September 4, 2008
AFX News, September 4, 2008


SQS passes test

SQS Software Quality Systems AG is a good example of how an international company can flourish on Aim.

City A.M.August 28, 2008

ShareCast, August 28, 2008


SQS Software Quality Systems 284.5p (SQS: AIM, Tech Software & Services)

The company said it has secured two long-term contracts, one with a major German car manufacturer, and the other with an international oil and gas company.

Techinvest, August 1, 2008


Eye on moving on

SQS the largest independent software testing an quality management consultancy in Europe, has appointed Phil Codd as managing director of SQS Ireland.

Business Eye, July 19, 2008


SQS signs two long term contracts

The contract with the German car manufacturer will involve SQS providing quality assurance services to the software development of a new generation of two car models. The contract with the international oil and gas company is also for a duration of four years and will provide the Company with revenues of €2 million.

Computer Business Review online, July 18, 2008


SQS bags two contracts

Shares in SQS Software Quality Systems edged higher after the software testing company announced it had won two new contracts.

City A.M. online, July 16, 2008


SQS secures long term contracts with car manufacturer, oil & gas company

SQS Software Quality Systems AG said it has secured two long term contracts, one with a major German car manufacturer, and the other with an international oil and gas company.

Interactive Investor International online, July 15, 2008


SQS secures long term contracts with car manufacturer, oil & gas company

SQS Software Quality Systems AG said it has secured two long term contracts, one with a major German car manufacturer, and the other with an international oil and gas company.

AFX News online, July 15, 2008


SQS secures long term contracts with car manufacturer, oil & gas company
Thomson Financial News, July 15th, 2008


Anglo Irish Bank has selected Software Quality Systems (SQS) as its testing partner
enn.ie, July 7th, 2008


DJ SQS Software Quality Secures 2 Long Term Contracts

SQS, a global leader in independent software testing and quality management services, Tuesday announced the securing of two long term contracts, one with a major German car manufacturer, and the other with an international oil and gas company.

Irish Computer, July 01, 2008


SQS Software Quality Systems 296p (SQS: AIM, Tech Software & Services)

SQS has agreed to buy Validate Technology Svenska, a Swedish software testing and quality management business. In a further deal, SQS has bought an initial 75% of India-based VeriSoft India business for up to € 1.8m.

Techinvest, July 01, 2008


Verisoft sold

Cologne-based software testing firm Software Quality Systems has acquired 75 per cent of VeriSoft.

Express & Star, June 17, 2008

Courier & Advertiser (Angus & The Mearns), June 17, 2008

Shropshire Star, June 17, 2008

Western Morning News (Devon), June 17, 2008


SQS Software buys initial 75 pct of Verisoft in India for up to 1.8 mln euros

SQS Software Quality Systems AG said it has bought an initial 75 percent of India-based VeriSoft InfoSystems and VeriSoft InfoServices for up to 121 million rupees, or 1.8 million euros.

Sharewatch online, June 16, 2008


SQS Software buys initial 75 pct of Verisoft in India for up to 1.8 mln euros

SQS Software Quality Systems AG said it has bought an initial 75 percent of India-based VeriSoft InfoSystems and VeriSoft InfoServices for up to 121 million rupees, or 1.8 million euros.

AFX News, June 16, 2008


DJ SQS Software Quality To Acquire Verisoft Of India

SQS Software Quality Systems said Monday it has acquired VeriSoft InfoSystems and
VeriSoft InfoServices, a group of independent software testing companies based in India.

Dow Jones Newswires, June 16, 2008


SQS snaps up Swedish rival

Software testing company SQS Software Quality Systems has extended its presence in Scandinavia through the acquisition of a Swedish software testing and quality management company.

Digital Look online, June 15, 2008

The Irish Times, June 13, 2008


SQS to acquire Validate Tech

Germany-based Software Testing business SQS Group has entered into an agreement to acquire at least 96 percent of Scandinavian software testing group, Validate Technology. 

Investors Chronicle, June 13, 2008


LAC Holdings, Inc.'s Subsidiary to Full Acquire Sub-subsidiary

SQS Software Quality Systems AG announced announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire at least 96% of the issued share capital of Validate Technology Svenska AB (Validate).

Reuters online, June 12, 2008


UK small caps close sharply lowe...

SQS Software Quality Systems rose 4 to 302-1/2 on news it acquired Validate Technology Svenska A.B.

London South East online, June 11, 2008

Interactive Investor International online, June 11, 2008

AFX News, June 11, 2008


SQS makes move to Sweden

SQS Software Quality Systems, the testing specialist that was the first German company to float on AIM is expanding into Scandinavia through an acquisition in Sweden.

Financial Times, June 12, 2008


German-based global software testing and quality management services provider SQS Software Quality Systems AG (AIM:SQS.L) announced on Wednesday (11 June) that it has agreed to acquire the Swedish company Validate Technology Svenska AB for EUR16.4m in cash and shares.

M2 online, June 11, 2008


SQS eyes France, Benelux after Scandinavian deal

SQS Software Quality Systems, a German software-testing company, acquired Nordic peer Validate Technology Svenska on Wednesday, and said France and Benelux are its next target markets.

Reuters Canada online, June 11, 2008


SQS snaps up Swedish rival

Software testing company SQS Software Quality Systems has extended its presence in Scandinavia through the acquisition of a Swedish software testing and quality management company.

City A.M. online, June 11, 2008


DJ SQS Software Quality Systems Acquires Validate of Sweden

SQS, an independent software testing and quality management services company,
Wednesday acquired Validate of Sweden, a software testing and quality management business in, for a total maximum consideration of EUR16.4 million

Dow Jones Newswires, June 11, 2008


SQS buys Sweden's Validate

SQS Software Quality Systems, a German software-testing company, acquired Nordic peer Validate Technology Svenska on Wednesday, and said France and Benelux are its next target markets.

Tiscali online, June 11, 2008


SQS eyes France, Benelux after Scandinavian deal

SQS Software Quality Systems a German software-testing company, said France and Benelux were its next targets, after it entered the Scandinavian market through the acquisition of Validate Technology Svenska on Wednesday.

Reuters UK online, June 11, 2008

Yahoo! Singapore online, June 11, 2008


Management Consultants prepare to go job-hunting at Virtual Careers Fair

Consulting recruiters from 37 organisations will be eagerly waiting to meet candidates attending
Top-Consultant.com's first virtual careers fair on 20th June.

Consultant-News online, June 04, 2008


DJ SQS Software Appoints Codd As MD For SQS Ireland

SQS, an independent software testing and quality management consultancy in Europe, has appointed Phil Codd as Managing Director for SQS Ireland.

Dow Jones Newswires, June 04, 2008


Anglo Irish Bank, Software Quality Systems

Retail Banker International, May 31, 2008


Bank names test provider

Anglo Irish Bank has selected SQS Software Quality Systems to provide a range of testing services for the next year.

Irish News Belfast, May 28, 2008

 

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