TestingWhiz™ Version 2.0 Released

With an objective to enhance the performance and impart better utility to end-users, Cygnet Infotech's test automation division released Version 2.0 of TestingWhiz™on 18^th Jan, 2013.  The major update in Version 2.0 demonstrates significant improvements and enhancements to increase the stability and usability of the tool for automation testing.

Read the full v2.0 Release Notes

The new version incorporates exciting features that promises to provide better web apps testing capability to test engineers, some of which are highlighted below:

• Database Integration with MySQL
• New Scheduler for easy scheduling of Test Cases
• Automated Email Reporting
• Inbuilt JavaScript Editor
• New Browser Selection Toolbar
• Export Wizard for exporting test data to XML and CSV files
• Support for Windows Authentication
• Automation for custom executable files in Windows including .exe file, .bat file, DOS commands

Other improvements include enhanced UI, facility to switch Active Screen Preferences, integrated keyboard inputs for frequently used actions and facility to schedule jobs and import reports.

The launch of new version denotes Cygnet’s aim to continually improve and provide more powerful, scalable and reliable test automation solution for web app automation.

Download the New Version Now

Catch the introductory webinar of Version 2.0 - 10:00 am GMT, 7th Feb, 2013
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TestingWhiz™ is a test automation tool built on a robust FAST® Automation Engine and supports intelligent recording techniques like Data Driven Testing, Keyword-Driven Testing, Excel Inputs, Object Recorder and Java Scripting.

Cygnet Woos Entrepreneurs and Industrialists at Vibrant Gujarat 2013

Cygnet recently participated at Vibrant Gujarat 2013 which was held between 8th Jan to 13th Jan, 2013 at the capital city of Gujarat i.e. Gandhinagar. Cygnet was present at D-18 Hall 9C GESIA Pavilion from where it exhibited its service offerings such as software engineering, software testing, dynamics crm capabilities, mobile application development, SAP ERP implementation services along with products like TestingWhiz and M1.

Cygnet's colorful booth displaying all the service offerings wooed hundreds of visitors which included businesses, entrepreneurs, industrialists as well as students. Shri D C Anjaria, the man behind Gujarat International Finance Tec-city and Minister for Revenue, Gujarat, Smt. Anandiben Patel also visited Cygnet at the event. 

Within the 6 days show, Cygnet booked more than 110 inquiries for its various services. On the whole, Vibrant Gujarat turned out to be a successful event and contributed in increasing Cygnet's exposure among different industries to a great extent.

Find out the pictures of the event : http://on.fb.me/Un3uL3

A Canadian Client Delighted by Cygnet’s Internet Marketing Services: SEO-First

It was 3 years back when a Canada based Ice Sculpture and Chocolate Fountain Company hired Cygnet’s internet marketing services called SEO-First. During  that period, the client’s website had meager traffic and lacked appropriate exposure on the web which made him engage with SEO-First  to enhance its position on the web and increase the traffic.

Since the start of the project, the SEO-First team employed various plans and optimization techniques to improve the client’s business listing.

Year 1 – During the 1^st year, the client was suggested to take up the Basic SEO plan which saw some increase in his website traffic.

Year 2 – In the 2^nd year, the internet marketing team focused on enriching client’s website traffic on a regional basis through Regional Plan which included submissions in regional directories, forums, blogs, theme based listing, etc. This helped in increasing traffic from targeted region and added more revenue to his business.

Year 3 – The 3^rd year contributed immensely in increasing client’s website traffic. In the 3^rd year, the team designed 3 sub-domain websites of client’s business targeting 3 cities and promoted the main as well as the sub-domain websites with local listing and submission. The team also did competitor analysis, video marketing and classified listing which increased the overall traffic towards the client website.

Over the 3 years, the  internet marketing and SEO strategy of SEO-First led to 30-50% growth in client’s revenue on Year-On-Year basis. Seeing such positive results for his business website, the client was highly delighted and appreciated the efforts of the whole team. As a part of the appreciation, he sponsored a dinner party for all the team members included in the project. 

View More Pictures of the Party

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SEO-First is an division of Cygnet-Infotech providing complete internet marketing solutions for enhancing your online business. To know more about SEO-First visit: www.seo-first-page.com

Cygnet to Assist Navjivan Trust in Publication and Portal Designing Work

Navajivan Trust, an Ahmedabad based publishing house founded by Mahatma Gandhi in 1929, has selected Cygnet Infotech to provide modern technology solutions for their publishing activities.

As a part of the project, Cygnet will play an important role in improving current publishing operations of the Navjivan Trust by providing the following services:

 

• Redesigning existing publications
• Developing soft copies by scanning old printouts and hard copies
• Publishing soft copy content and creating e-books for easy and quick sharing
• Reprinting previously published books
• Embedding new soft indices in books to redesign books without size constraints
• Formatting older books layout and standards using Akruti software and Adobe InDesign Format
• Archiving CDs, Positives, PDFs and Databases into the system
• Designing an online portal i.e. ebook store for online selling and maintenance of books
• Setting up solid hardware, network and security for better management of publication work

With the above services, Cygnet looks forward to contributing in the big picture of uplifting the complete operations and publishing work of the Navjivan Trust and help them spread their message.

Cygnet Re-launches its Website in a New Avatar

Cygnet on 14^th Dec, 2012 re-launched its website in a new avatar with an aim to endow visitors with complete information of the services which Cygnet has expanded over the years and provide innovative and fresh interface to them.

The new website has been developed on Umbraco 4.0 CMS and the graphical makeover has been done using Adobe Photoshop to provide user-friendly designs and navigations for a better browsing experience and cater to all the requirements of visitors at a single place. It contains services portfolio, technology expertise, forte and information about career opportunities at Cygnet to help visitors get all the information appropriately at a few clicks.

With the launch of the new website, the whole team at Cygnet is very positive and looks forward to foster new heights of the organization.

Take a look at the fresh makeover of Cygnet website.

Cygnet Becomes a Sitefinity Partner

Cygnet Infotech on 7^th December, 2012 became a Sitefinity partner. Sitefinity is an ASP.Net Content Management System offered by Telerik for enterprise usage. It is a web-based CMS that provides an exciting user experience to end users and gives flexible architecture for developers to extend functionalities and customize development.

So what does Sitefinity partnership entail for Cygnet?

As a Sitefinity partner, we become member of global community consisting more than 300 partners. This inclusion in the community gives us the chance to serve and bid for Sitefinity projects from various parts of the world. Moreover, we also get access to Partner Extranet, which gives us access to valuable sales, marketing and technical resources. The partnership also certifies us as Sitefinity experts which indicate our competencies in Sitefinity development, consulting and integration services. Our partner status also entitles us discount on Sitefinity products, upgrades and components for integration and development needs. We also get access to several product licenses which signify our authenticity in Sitefinity development.

In addition to these benefits, Cygnet also gets support from the Sitefinity technical team which supports in the event of technical roadblock and guides for rapid development of applications at reduced costs.

With this partnership, Cygnet is now more equipped to offer Sitefinity services to clients and give value to their business.

Check out our profile in the Sitefinity Partner Community.

Cygnet Scores a Century in Blood Donation

106 units of blood

were donated voluntarily by Cygnet employees at the annual blood donation camp organized by Prathama Blood Center.

This was the largest number achieved in the last 3 years that Cygnet has organized this camp in its premises. The exhuberant Managing Director, Niraj responded, " My heartfelt thanks for the amazing tremendous response to the Blood Donation camp today. I appreciate it a lot and lack words to describe my gratitude to you all."

Prathama's team leader for event, Mr Ashish Jadhav said,"It is difficult to procure blood during the holiday season since people are travelling or not available. Therefore, receiving such a large number of blood units from Cygnet Infotech is highly appreciated. We look forward to an even higher number in future."

As a company, Cygnet is committed to its CSR (corporate social responsibility) initiatives and encourages all employees to be a part of it. It contributes to various causes and blood donation has been one of the regular events on Cygnet premises each year. 

Three cheers to all the donors and all those who wished to donate but missed!

A Response from Facebook:

"That's

106 patients who get a unit of Packed Red Cells each

106 patients get a unit of Plasma each

106 patients get 4-6 units of Platelets each

You folks just made 318 patients healthier and their blessings with you & your colleagues."