Worksoft, Inc. is a

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company founded in 1998 and headquartered in

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. The company provides an automation platform for test automation,

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, and documentation supporting enterprise applications, including packaged and web apps. In addition to its headquarters in Addison, Texas, the company has offices in London and Munich.

History

Worksoft was founded in 1998 by Linda Hayes, a co-founder of AutoTester, Inc, and was initially funded by a contract with Fidelity Investments for Y2K testing. Worksoft Certify was the first code-less automation tool designed for business analysts and is now a leader in the ERP automation industry. Texas-based

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and California-based Crecendo Ventures were major investors. In 2010, Worksoft acquired TestFactory, a software testing company specializing in

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. In 2019, Worksoft was acquired by Marlin Equity Partners for an undisclosed sum.

Products

Worksoft Certify is a test automation platform focused on business process testing. Worksoft Certify can be used to test ERP applications, web apps, mobile apps, and more. The software is SAP certified for integration with SAP applications. Other products include Worksoft Analyze, Worksoft Business Reporting Tool (BPP), Worksoft Execution Suite, and Process Capture 2.0.

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