Going On Strong Testing

Outsourcing in the Indian IT sector might be on the down slide due to the global financial crisis and recession in the world economy, but the software testing industry and outsourcing in it is growing rapidly. The incessant pressure on increasing the performance of various software is ensuring that the software testing market is getting bigger. The business potential in this industry is also at an all time high.

Typically under software testing, an investigation is done to check the execution and capability of the software programmes for evaluating its performance. “The business potential in software testing area continues to grow, considering the growing complexity of software products and increasing expectations from the end-users demanding the best quality product, along with the increasing number of options available to them,” says Manish Rathi, head, delivery management (Version1.0/ New Venture Services), GlobalLogic Inc.

Software testing, according to Rathi, inherently remains complex and human intensive and software products now require strong domain experience. This has increased opportunities for businesses, which bring in new value propositions in software testing in terms of the processes, technology and business models.

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We are looking at smarter systems

With power generation high on the government's priority list, companies like ABB are hoping to play an important role in the entire value chain. And, having overseen ABB's China operations, Peter Leupp understands the enormous challenges and opportunities in the sector, especially in developing countries. Now, as head of the company's power systems division, Leupp discussed the energy imperatives for India as well as the future role ABB hopes to play in the country with FE's Anupama Airy. Excerpts:

How do you see the power scenario in India? And given your group's huge exposure in China, how do you compare the two?

India's per capita power consumption is among the lowest in the world (approximately 500 units, compared with a global average of 2,600 units and China's 1,100 units).

With an installed capacity of only around 1.5 lakh mw, the power imperative and the need to add capacity at a rapid pace is clear. But it is just as important for the country to utilise the scarce power it has more efficiently, cut unnecessary losses and conserve energy as it is to add new capacities because power is an expensive and highly capital-intensive proposition.

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