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The team here at Testhouse is excited to announce today that our Co-Founder and CEO, Sug Sahadevan, has recently been named on a list of the top 25 cyber security executives across the globe, by the IT Services Report.

Sug, who has led Testhouse for over 20 years, features on the list which celebrates companies, and their expert executives, who provide cutting-edge security solutions and services that protect their customers’ data and other assets.

With the ever-present threat of cyber-attacks at the forefront of the global business agenda, Sug and the other names on this list are recognised for their deep insights and the best-in-class security services of the organisations they lead.

The report said, “As companies look to digitize their operations, particularly with the increased prevalence of remote work, cybersecurity is more important than ever. This year’s awardees were selected based on their breadth and depth of knowledge in cyber security, the effectiveness of their services and solutions, and their demonstrated ability to lead high performing teams.

It went on to add, “Their expertise spans threat detection, quality assurance, systems monitoring, end-point security, and many other areas. The need for the services offered by these leaders and their organisations is increasing. This year’s awardees are among the most seasoned leaders who can meet the needs of business owners and executives seeking to protect their companies from future cyber threats.”

We were able to speak to Sug and get his thoughts on being named in this fantastic list. He said: “Being recognized as one of the world’s top 25 cyber security executives is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team. We will continue to innovate and push the boundaries of what is possible in this ever-evolving landscape of cyber security.”

Needless to say, we’re delighted to see Sug’s hard work and dedication acknowledged among a number of other global business leaders. Please join us in congratulating him on this excellent achievement, which comes as very well-deserved.

If you’d like to learn more about our extensive range of digital quality assurance and software testing services which have been helping businesses for over 20 years, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with a member of our team and we’ll be glad to talk.

We are proud to announce that Testhouse has successfully completed the rigorous Hellios FSQS (Financial Services Qualification System) certification process, a benchmark used by major UK banks and financial institutions when selecting suppliers.

FSQS provides a mechanism for financial organisations to collect and manage supplier compliance assurance information and meet the standards for ongoing supplier scrutiny expected by the FCA and Prudential Regulatory Authority.

FSQS is currently being used by major Banks, Building Societies and Insurance companies: Lloyds Banking Group, Metro Bank, Santander, TSB, Shawbrook Bank, Aldermore Bank, Clydesdale Bank, LV=, Arbuthnot Latham, Nationwide Building Society, Weatherbys, The Bank of England, Bank of Ireland, Tokio Marine Kiln, Virgin Money, Royal Sun Alliance, Hinckley and Rugby Building Society, BNP Paribas and NFU Mutual.

Accreditation requires suppliers to be audited against FSQS requirements in the areas of: Business continuity, Financial, Insurance, Health & Safety, IT Security, Anti-Bribery, Recruitment, Operational Risks, Fraud, GDPR, Responsible Business Governance, Environmental and Sustainability.

Testhouse Founder and Group CEO, Sug Sahadevan, commented, “FSQS accreditation is an important milestone for Testhouse, reinforcing our commitment to compliance and responsible business practices, which are at the heart of our business. Our customers can be safe in the knowledge that we adhere to all compliance and risk management processes required by the leading financial institutions in the UK.

Sug continued, “We are delighted that more organisations in the financial sector will now be able to access Testhouse quality assurance services, secure in the knowledge that they are working with a fully registered FSQS accredited business.”

Sydney – Tuesday, January 21, 2020 – Testhouse, the global leader in pure-play Quality Assurance and DevOps services, and Thompson QA Consultancy, the Australia’s leading strategy-led Quality Assurance consulting service provider, announced that they have entered into a strategic partnership.

The partnership will bring Testhouse’s two decades of global software testing expertise, intellectual properties, assets, best-practices and world-class talent pool to the Australian market. Combined with Sydney based Thompson QA Consultancy’s deep skills in QA advisory and consulting, niche services and local talent pool, this collaboration will offer best-in-class services to Australian enterprise customers.

“The Testhouse-Thompson partnership is a powerful combination. Together, we will bring next generation quality engineering, quality assurance and testing services to the Australian market to drive far more value to our clients and help them achieve significant return on investment”, said Rajesh Narayan, Testhouse chief executive officer for Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East.

“We have led large transformation programs across the region and together as one team, we will unlock the full potential of digital transformations and place our clients on the best path for success in the new digital business landscape” said Peter Thompson at Thompson QA Consultancy.

Sug Sahadevan, Testhouse Group CEO said, “Over the past year, we have made significant investments in Australia. Testhouse-Thompson partnership is a step-change in the way we will address the unique requirements and business needs of the market.”

About Thompson QA Consultancy
Thompson QA Consultancy offers Quality Assurance Management Delivery encompassing the whole SDLC (Software Development Lifecycle), including continuous delivery using DevOps and Agile practices; Program and Project Test Management services; for both delivery and governance. Thompson specialises in Digital Transformation, Change Management and transitioning to new ways of working.

About Testhouse
Testhouse is a pure-play Quality Assurance, software testing and DevOps company. Founded in 2000, Testhouse helps businesses across the globe deliver great user experience through innovative QA solutions and a unique off-site, on-site and offshore delivery model. The company’s highly customisable software testing and quality assurance solutions ensure the shortest turnaround times to improve business efficiencies and return on investment. Testhouse is a fast-growing global organisation, with a strong presence in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Australia, USA and India.

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Her Majesty The Queen has announced Testhouse Ltd. as a winner of the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for the year 2018 in the International Trade category. We will receive the award from HRH The Prince Of Wales on the 28^th of June, 2018, at the Buckingham Palace.

The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise are the United Kingdom’s most prestigious business awards. They are announced every year to recognise and celebrate enterprises and business leaders across Great Britain and Northern Ireland for their exceptional contributions to business. This year, the awards are presented in the categories of international trade, innovation and sustainable development. The awards have been presented every year since 1965.

For eighteen years, Testhouse has been a thought leader in the Quality Assurance and software testing space. We are a passionate bunch of testers with a mission to contribute towards a world of high-quality software. Our highly customisable software testing and quality assurance solutions ensure the shortest turn around times to deliver improved business efficiencies and return on investment. Through this, we help businesses across the globe deliver great user experiences to their customers. We are also a certified Microsoft Gold partner and a leading DevOps practitioner with a world-leading Dynamics 365 quality consultancy.

The Queen’s Award for Enterprise comes as a recognition for Testhouse’s continuing contributions to international trade. As a global organisation, we have presence in the Middle East, the USA and India in addition to UK and Europe. We are widening our international footprint by foraying into a number of new geographies to delight new clients. We are a trailblazer in the quality assurance industry in the Middle East with a firm presence in all the seven GCC countries for a decade and a half, providing services mainly in the Banking and Financial Services sector in areas as diverse as Islamic banking, channels, ATM, core banking services and private banking. We are proud to say that we count eight out of the top ten banks in the Middle East our clients.

Sug Sahadevan, founder and group CEO said, “We are delighted to be presented with this award. We have worked long and hard to reach where we are, and believe that this award is a recognition for the passion and commitment of our team. An award in international trade will definitely serve as a boost to our plans to expand into new markets and geographies.

“We are proud to be awarded this honour”, said Rajesh Narayan, CEO Middle East and India. “This award comes at the right time, as this is a very interesting time in Testhouse’s growth story. We are expanding our horizons with new offices, locations, clients and staff strength. This honour will be a shot in the arm for our ambitions to deliver outstanding client satisfaction through total quality management to our clients.”, Mr. Narayan said.

Shalu Niyad, Head of Sales for the Middle East said: “We at Testhouse always put our client needs first. We believe that our  client satisfaction and customer centricity will be automatically be rewarded as we are today. We consider this award a recognition and testimony to our persistence, hard work and dedication to enhancing software quality globally.”

On behalf of everyone at Testhouse, the director board and the management team would like to extend our thanks to all of Testhouse’s clients, partners, vendors, employees, well-wishers and everyone we have associated with over the years for their constant support, feedback, guidance and wishes that have made this moment possible. We will continue working towards delivering exceptional value for our clients and all our stakeholders for many more years to come.

Testhouse is glad to announce that it has achieved another major milestone in its journey. On Saturday, the 25th of November, 2017, Testhouse inaugurated its new, upgraded Middle East office on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE, in the heart of the most happening business district of the most dynamic city in the Middle East. This office will be henceforth the new center of operations and point of contact for all of Testhouse’s activities in the Middle East.

The Testhouse Middle East office was inaugurated by Mr. Andrew Buxton, CMG, Chairman of the Board at Testhouse and ex-chairman of the prestigious Barclays Bank, London, a well-known personality in the world of international finance. Mr. Sug Sahadevan, founder and group CEO, Mr. Rajesh Narayan, CEO Middle East and India, Mr. Ani Gopinath, COO and MD, Ms.Malini Valsala, Head of Delivery and Mr.Shalu Niyad Kassim, Head of Sales for Middle East and India were present at the occassion, along with a number of UAE-based employees of the company.

Testhouse has had a presence in the Middle East/GCC region since the year 2003 offering premium software testing, Quality Assurance and DevOps services and Microsoft solutions in an on-site, off-site and offshore delivery model. Today, it counts almost all of the major banks and financial organisations in the GCC among its clients. Its area of operation is spread across UAE, Oman, Qatar and Kuwait, employing more than 50 onshore and 100 offshore employees connected to the GCC market. As the company’s relationship with the region grew in leaps and bounds, it became imperative that it upgrade its physical presence to better reflect its stature and position in the market. Hence to better serve the interests of its clients, partners and vendors, Testhouse has taken this significant step, cementing its presence in its most important market, sending out a signal reiterating its focus and commitment towards the Middle East region. Testhouse is deeply honored and thankful to everyone for their support and patronage throughout the years, and hopes that those relationships can now grow to the next level in a mutually beneficial manner for all parties.

The office is located on the 14th floor (1403-27) of the City Tower 2 at the Trade Centre 1, near the Durrah Tower and Hotel Crowne Plaza, on the seaside (western side) of the Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), opposite the iconic Emirates Towers. The Dubai Metro station nearest to the office is the Emirates Towers metro station. The Durrah Towers bus stop is right in front of the office building, serviced by buses from Al Ghubaiba, Al Quoz and Satwa. The Testhouse Dubai office phone number is +971 551 196 916.