Software Testing and Quality Trends to Watch , January 2012

Read Wayne Ariola's predictions re: switching costs, safety-critical compliance, and market-ready software.

SELEX Case Study , January 2012 - 714 KB PDF

SELEX wanted to eliminate software defects early in the SDLC. Learn how Parasoft static analysis helped them increase reliability while reducing reduced development time, costs, and resources.

Thales Case Study , January 2012 - 696 KB PDF

By applying Parasoft solutions to its Integrated Tramway Management Solutions project—then later deploying it across the entire Automatic Vehicle Location System division—Thales Italia reduced its rate of defective components by 30% and significantly increased application performance.

Making Unit Testing Practical for Embedded Development , Electronic Design, November 2011

Explains how to start verifying code as soon as it is completed—even if the target hardware is not yet built or available for testing. With this strategy, the majority of the problems with the application logic are exposed early and target testing can focus on verifying the interface between the hardware and the software.

Safety-Critical/Embedded Development Solution , September 2011 - 974 KB PDF

This data sheet introduces how Parasoft reduces the time, effort, and cost of satisfying strict quality demands for safety-critical/embedded development.

Safety-Critical & Embedded Software Development Solution , July 2011

Introduces the Safety-Critical & Embedded Software Development solution, which provides the the comprehensive process visibility & control needed to effectively satisfy quality and compliance requirements for DO-178B, JSF, MISRA, ISO 26262, etc.

Software Development Standards Compliance Solution , July 2011

Introduces the Compliance solution (for FDA, DO-178B, MISRA, JSF, PCI-DSS, ISO, IEC...), which ingrains compliance tasks across the SDLC & into the team workflow.

Static Analysis for Safety-Critical Development , July 2011

Introduces Parasoft's static analysis capabilties for safety-critical development (MISRA, ISO 26262, JSF, more)

Inomed Case Study , May 2011 - 152 KB PDF

Inomed wanted to streamline the risk management processes they established for IEC 62304 medical device software certification. Learn how they increased efficiency through automation—and also achieved full requirements traceability.

New Release of Parasoft C/C++test Certified by TUV SUD , March 2011

TÜV SÜD certified the latest version of Parasoft C/C++test (9.0) is qualified for safety-related software development according to IEC 61508 and ISO 26262 standards.

Safety-Critical Development Starter Kit , December 2010

This 18 page eKit introduces proven strategies for controlling safety risks and complying with DO-178B, MISRA, JSF, ISO 26262, IEC 61508 or other guidelines.

Satisfying SIL Requirements: Ensure Functional Safety of E/E/PE Safety-Related Systems , Parasoft White Paper, September 2010

Outlines how Parasoft addresses the requirements for achieving each SIL safety integrity level as defined by the IEC 61508 standard.

Satisfying ASIL Requirements: Ensure the Functional Safety of Automotive Software , Parasoft White Paper, September 2010

Outlines how Parasoft addresses the requirements for achieving each ASIL safety integrity level as defined by the ISO/DIS 26262 standard.

Parasoft C and C++ Safety-Critical Testing Solution Certified by TUV SUD , September 2010

Parasoft announced that Parasoft C/C++–an integrated solution for automating a broad range of best practices proven to increase software development team productivity and software quality for C and C++–has been certified by TUV SUD for the IEC 61508 standard.

ISO 26262 Software Compliance: Achieving Functional Safety in the Automotive Industry , Parasoft White Paper, September 2010

Outlines how Parasoft addresses the development process functional safety aspects that are outlined in ISO/DIS 26262.

Integrating Parasoft C++test and MDK-ARM for Achieving Higher Quality and Safety Verification , July 2010

This paper introduces C++test integration with MDK-ARM

Practical Unit Testing for Embedded Systems - Part 2 of 2 , July 2010

Demonstrates how to prepare, maintain, and benefit from setting up unit tests for a simplified simulated ASR module. Learn how to achieve particular goals with unit testing (like a certain level of code coverage) and explore the safety relevance of unit testing.

Bovie Medical Case Study , June 2009 - 162 KB PDF

Bovie Medical had been using an outside vendor to perform the software validation required for FDA compliance, but they wanted to improve the effectiveness of testing while at the same time reduce testing costs. Learn how Parasoft helped them move verification and validation testing in-house—cutting costs approximately in half and getting to market 6 months sooner.

Implementing the UK Ministry of Defence Standard 00-56 (Issue 4 Publication Date 01 June 2007) , Parasoft White Paper, December 2007 - 475 KB PDF

This paper describes how Parasoft helps organizations comply with the UK Ministry of Defence standards document, which defines how its contractors should manage risk within their projects.