AppLabs Technologies, the world’s largest independent software testing company, has recently named Gary Davies to head up business development in Europe. Davies brings more than 15 years of business development and management experience to AppLabs’ expanding European operations and this appointment represents AppLabs’ continued commitment to growth in Europe. Davies will initially be based in London, UK.

Davies joined AppLabs through its acquisition of IS Integration where he had been a member of the Board since 2001 as Business Development Director where he was responsible for the delivery of new and existing service developments, marketing and partnership management. In his nsew role Davies will be driving the development of new business across the whole of Europe.

Commenting on the appointment, Sashi Reddi, Founder Chairman & CEO, AppLabs Technologies, said “Europe is one of the largest markets for testing and expanding our European operations is a natural progression of our business plan. We are keen to establish our existing footprint and have ambitious plans for growth. With the appointment of Gary Davies to head up business development in Europe, AppLabs also makes clear its intention to increase its global momentum”.

“We now have the most complete range of testing solutions on offer globally, with an equally impressive implementation experience. The market can now expect to see an increase in activity from AppLabs” said Adam Ripley, Senior Vice President – Marketing, AppLabs Technologies. “The leadership and experience that Gary Davies brings to AppLabs will be an invaluable asset to AppLabs’ growing European business,” added Adam.

Gary has a broad base of IT and business experience. He spent the first ten years of his career working in the utilities sector, working on large implementations of new integrated customer systems. He then moved into the financial sector managing several large testing projects for blue chip organisations. Gary Davies has a degree in business from the University of Wolverhampton.

About AppLabs Technologies
AppLabs Technologies is a global IT services company specializing in quality management, testing, and certification solutions. With over a decade of experience, AppLabs has become a trusted partner to more than 600 companies, providing both quality assurance and third-party validation. Customers include American Airlines, American Stock Exchange, Royal Bank of Scotland, VISA, HP, Novell and SAP. AppLabs goes beyond technical expertise when it comes to IT services and offers customers rigorous risk mitigation processes, a singular focus on quality, expert project management, communication and global delivery capabilities. It is the first software testing company to get appraised at SEI CMMI Level 5, the highest quality standard attainable in software engineering. Headquartered in Philadelphia, the company maintains advanced testing facilities in the US, India and the UK. For more information, visit www.applabs.com.