- VI Technology
Infobox_Company
company_name = VI Technology
company_
company_type = Private
foundation = (1991)
location =Austin, Texas ,USA
homepage = [http://www.vi-tech.com/ www.vi-tech.com]VI Technology is a privately-owned company based in
Austin, Texas that provides enterprise test solutions and services. ["Company Profile" [http://goliath.ecnext.com/coms2/product-compint-0000435465-page.html Goliath Business Knowledge on Demand, 30 October 2007] Retrieved on 2007-11-23.] These solutions range from benchtop test systems to enterprise-wide test solutions. VI Technology's main product, Arendar, is used by engineering teams in design, characterization, validation, and manufacturing. Working together with key partners,Microsoft [ "VI Technology Earns Microsoft's ISV/Software Solutions Competency in Certified Partner Program" [http://www.mirror99.com/20051122/vi_technology_earns_microsoft_s_isv_software_solutions_competency_in_certified_partner_bija.jspx Worlds Technology News 22 November 2005] Retrieved on 2007-11-23.] andNational Instruments [ "Alliance Program Directory" [http://sine.ni.com/apps/utf8/niaa.com_view?p_all_id=5651 National Instruments] Retrieved on 2007-11-23.] , VI Technology has worked with companies from the semiconductor, communications, high-tech electronics, defense, biomedical, and automotive industries. VI Technology corporate headquarters are located inAustin, TX , with branch locations inDallas, TX andMountain View, CA .History
VI Technology was founded in
Austin, Texas in 1991 by anelectrical engineer and acomputer scientist from theUniversity of Texas . Founded to develop software instrument drivers for measurement instruments, the company expanded to develop automated test systems and enterprise test data management solutions for industry. ["Company History" [http://www.vi-tech.com/company/default.aspx VI Technology] Retrieved on 2007-11-23.] Today, VI Technology offers customized solutions covering all aspects of Enterprise Test.Enterprise Test
Enterprise test is a concept that combines automated test systems and information technology to solve company-wide test problems. This concept extends the main goal of traditional test instrumentation and software which solve the problems related to individual test stations.
The idea of enterprise test encompasses multiple aspects such as enterprise test software, enterprise software platforms, engineering and business intelligence consulting services, data management, collaboration, workflow, reporting capabilities, and asset management all focused on solving the enterprise-wide testing needs.
Arendar
Arendar is
Enterprise test software which enables users to make reports and share test data throughout the organization through drag-and-drop report creation and Web-based accessibility. The enterprise test solution consists of a server module built on Microsoft SQL Server database with extensions for SQL Server Reporting Services and interfaces to standard automated test software includingNational Instruments LabVIEW , TestStand, LabWindows/CVI, andMicrosoft Visual Studio .NET. Arendar uses a Web dashboard that enables users to display test results over the Web in advanced reports which automatically update with the latest data acquired from all test systems. Authorized users can access test results from anywhere on the network using aMicrosoft Internet Explorer orMozilla Firefox Web browser. ["Investigate and report test data" [http://www.tmworld.com/article/CA6439960.html Test and Measurement World 8 May 2007] Retrieved on 2007-11-23.] Arendar was a Test and Measurement World Award Winner for Best in Test in 2004 ["Best in Test: Archive of Past Winners" [http://www.tmworld.com/info/CA6447973.html?q=2004+best+in+test#2004%20Best%20in%20Test%20Winners Test and Measurement World] Retrieved on 2007-11-23.] and an Honorable Mention for Best in Test in 2006. ["2006 Best in Test Awards—Honorable Mentions" [http://www.tmworld.com/article/CA6291891.html Test and Measurement World 1 December 2005] Retrieved on 2007-11-23.]External links
* [http://www.vi-tech.com VI Technology]
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