RTTS Introduces Expert-Level Course for XDE Tester
 IBM Rational Partner's Course Supports Leading-Edge Software Testing Tool
 
New York, NY, June 10, 2003 - Following the IBM RationalŽ software statement this week announcing the new enhancements to its Java and Web application testing tool, a new training course supporting this product with expert-level instruction was introduced by RTTS. RTTS' Advanced XDE Tester is a 3-day, hands-on course designed to familiarize users with programming concepts of IBM Rational XDE Tester. It is ideal for testing professionals or developers seeking to kick-start their usage of Rational XDE Tester, or users of competing products transitioning to the new IBM Rational solution.
IBM Rational XDE Tester is a functional testing automation tool, which leverages the full power of the Java language to deliver resilient test scripts for JavaTM and Web based applications. Rational XDE Tester is based on the IBM Eclipse Platform and runs inside IBM WebSphereŽ Studio 5.0 and Eclipse 2.0. Rational XDE Tester is an enhanced and updated stand-alone product based on the technology in Rational's RobotJ feature set. To learn more about the product's features, visit http://www.rational.com/products/xde/tester/index.jsp.
 
  Advanced XDE Tester is divided into two modules. Module 1 is a one-day introduction to Java for those lacking Java programming experience. Module 2 provides training in the Rational XDE Tester API and other Java programming topics essential when implementing the advanced functionality provided by the tool. Java-experienced testing professionals can opt to register for Module 2 only. In addition to class lecture, students complete labs to reinforce critical tool and language concepts, and gain hands-on experience guided by expert instructors. Selected topics include Rational XDE Tester regular expressions, Rational XDE Tester API, dynamic object tracking, file I/O, JDBC, Java to COM, Java to Win32, and more.  
  A leader in automated application and architecture testing since 1996, RTTS developed the core curriculum for its suite of advanced courses after years of successful testing engagements implementing Rational products for a range of clients across varied industries. In addition to this course, RTTS also offers other proprietary courses for Rational TeamTest products - TeamTest for Expert-Level Automation (for SQA Basic) and TeamTest for Expert-Level Automation for Performance Testing. These courses have attracted students from around the world and are taught through Rational University throughout the United States and Canada, on client-site and at RTTS' training center in New York.  
  To learn more about these courses, visit http://www.rttsweb.com/training/ibm/. Course descriptions, schedules and registration information can be found on the site.  
  About RTTS:  
  RTTS, a gold-level Rational Business Alliance Program partner, is a professional services organization that specializes in the testing, monitoring, diagnosing and tuning of IT applications and architecture. Serving Fortune 500 and mid-sized companies nationwide, RTTS has offices in New York, Phoenix and Orlando. RTTS draws on its expertise utilizing best-of breed products, expert test engineers and proven methodology to provide the foremost end-to-end solution that ensures application functionality, reliability, scalability and network performance.

From strategically planning testing approach to tactically implementing the effort in pre-deployment and then through monitoring transactions and diagnosing bottlenecks and other post-deployment problems, RTTS provides a full-cycle iterative solution for clients' software quality needs. RTTS offers full outsourcing of testing needs or can provide individual test tool product expertise. It offers expert mentoring and education services, along with a proven game plan for providing knowledge and skills transfer.
To learn more about RTTS, visit www.rtts.com.
 
   
  About the Rational Business Alliance Program:  
  Rational software from IBM provides a platform for software development that speeds time-to-market while improving software quality and predictability. The Rational platform for software development combines software engineering best practices, integrated market-leading tools, and professional services to help organizations accelerate success. The Rational Business Alliance Program continues to support over 500 participating members with marketing tools, knowledge transfer and skills-building benefits. The solutions and services provided by this program round out this open platform and ensure that our alliance members' products and services meet the high standards that customers have come to expect from Rational. Companies interested in learning more about becoming a partner and affiliating with Rational software from IBM can visit IBM PartnerWorld at www-1.ibm.com/partnerworld/pwhome.nsf/weblook/index.html.  
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