Worksoft

Worksoft Inc.
IndustrySoftware, Information Technology
Founded1998
HeadquartersAddison, Texas
Key people
Matt Schwartz[1] (CEO)
ProductsWorksoft Certify, Worksoft Analyze
ServicesSoftware testing, business process discovery
Websiteworksoft.com

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]

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

History

Worksoft was founded in 1998 by Linda Hayes, a co-founder of AutoTester, Inc, and was initially funded by a contract with Fidelity Investments for Y2K testing. Worksoft Certify was the first code-less automation tool designed for business analysts and is now a leader in the ERP automation industry.[3] Texas-based Austin Ventures and California-based Crecendo Ventures were major investors.[4] In 2010, Worksoft acquired TestFactory, a software testing company specializing in SAP.[5]

In 2019, Worksoft was acquired by Marlin Equity Partners for an undisclosed sum.[6]

Products

Worksoft Certify is a test automation platform focused on business process testing.[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 Analyze, Worksoft Business Reporting Tool (BPP), Worksoft Execution Suite, and Process Capture 2.0.

References

  1. ^ "Worksoft Names Tech Industry Visionary Matt Schwartz as CEO" (Press release). February 4, 2020.
  2. ^ US patent US2012174070, Rodney Gene Jones & Linda Hayes Schoendienst, "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 & Shawn Kersey, "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. ^ "Marlin completes the acquisition of Worksoft". February 25, 2019.
  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.