Wipro sets up UC testing lab

Wipro in partnership with Microsoft has set up Unified Communications testing facility to provide Microsoft Lync Server 2010 qualification testing services for unified communication products in Bellevue, WA, USA.This facility will help in faster product testing by around 50 per cent.

Wipro's Pre-Qualification Program can help the vendor assess the product's compliance towards the interoperability qualification. Changes required can be identified early on in the product lifecycle allowing quick turnaround for the interoperability qualification. Wipro's Bellevue testing facility will use Microsoft's testing procedures to independently test products submitted by manufacturers across the globe. Wipro has been involved in Microsoft Unified Communications Open Interoperability Program for Lync Server 2010 and developed in-depth expertise in areas like PSTN Gateways, IP-PBXs and SIP Trunking.

Warren Barkley, General Manager for Lync at Microsoft said, "Over the past five years, we have been on a journey to transform communications with the power of software". He added, "Lync Server 2010 delivers on this vision by unifying enterprise voice, instant messaging, and web, audio and videoconferencing into a connected communications experience."

C. S. Raghavendra, General Manager, Product Engineering Services, Wipro stated, "Wipro is happy to announce the launch a new testing lab for unified communication products/solutions. Our collaboration with Microsoft will help Wipro's Testing capabilities reach its zenith." He also mentioned, "The new testing facility supplemented by our offshore testing facility in Hyderabad presents a unique value proposition of round-the-clock productivity making 24x7 testing services a reality. This will help bring down production cycle time for customers developing unified communication solutions."