Big Data refers to the collection of information that is so massive that traditional data processing applications are ill-equipped to handle it. And are WE equipped to handle impact it will soon have on our planet? The author of this blog post gives us the 411 (pun intended).vent it from being compromised. The author of this blog post explains what steps can you take to keep your content secure in the digital age.
2017 Jan 20 | Strasz Assessment Systems signs computer-based testing agreement with Pearson VUE |
BLOOMINGTON, MN, Jan. 19, 2017 – Computer-based testing company Pearson VUE has entered into a multi-year agreement with Strasz Assessment Systems, a leading provider of products and customized solutions for exam and assessment development, to deliver exams for Strasz’s clients via computer-based testing (CBT).
The new agreement means that Strasz Assessment Systems’ clients will benefit from using Strasz’s technology solutions and delivering their programs via Pearson VUE’s network of over 5,000 test centers in 180 countries around the world. Candidates are offered the convenience of scheduling their exam on-demand at a local and highly-secure test center with faster results turnaround time.
“We selected Pearson VUE because of the strategic advantages they offer in terms of test center reach, secure test delivery and the flexible range of technology services and options we can utilize,” said Carrie Tuck, business development executive at Strasz Assessment Systems.
Bob Whelan, managing director of Pearson VUE, added: “Our new partnership with Strasz Assessment Systems is good news for the Strasz’s clients and I am delighted that this will have a positive impact on those being assessed around the world as they advance in their careers.”
Read the full press release here.
For more information, contact:
Lisa Everts
direct: 609.520.8522 x 265
e-mail: leverts@strasz.com
2016 Dec | Strasz Test Delivery Selected by the International Federation of Technical Analysts |
The International Federation of Technical Analysts began delivery of the Certified Financial Technician examination (CFTe) in December of 2016 with the Strasz Consolidator Service. Tests are delivered in the candidate’s choice of English, German, Arabic, Spanish, French and Chinese in test centers around the world.
2016 Nov 7 | Strasz To Deliver CCIFP Exam |
We are excited to announce that the ICCIFP Board of Trustees and Executive Committee has chosen Strasz Assessment Systems to deliver the CCIFP exam! Read the article by the Chairman of ICCIFP. (© 2016 by the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA). All rights reserved. This article first appeared in CFMA Building Profits and is reprinted with permission.)
How is maintaining a spider plant like writing code? The author of this blog posts makes this comparison to illustrate the single responsibility principle – the first of the SOLID design principles.
2016 Sep 9 | Congratulations to Certified ScrumMasters |
Strasz is committed to continuing education in the workplace. Ensuring that our employees have the skills and competencies needed to succeed is imperative to our company’s competiveness and growth.
We congratulate Frank Corso and Mital Patel on their recent designation as Certified ScrumMasters with Scrum Alliance. Both Frank and Mital are instrumental to delivering our products using the best set of principles and tactics available in agile development.
Leading the Strasz Exam Management Suite team is Gary Spivack, who added the Scrum Certified Product Owner to his portfolio of accomplishments as well. As Product Owner, Gary conveys his vision through development of our computer based testing solutions including item authoring and banking tools, test drivers, scoring and score report systems.
The majority of our staff is located in our Princeton, New Jersey office where we house multiple Agile teams, marketing, sales, HR, operations, customer support and one of our data centers. Additionally, we have a small team providing development, customer support and sales support from our Boca Raton, Florida office.
When writing multiple choice test items, how do you make sure the answers aren’t “too hard” nor “too easy,” but “just right?” The author of this blog post recommends using a Goldilocks standard.
The author of this blog post gives us a lesson in the concept of ubiquitous language, and the differences between the way programmers speak to each other versus how they communicate with their customers.
2016 Jul 18 | CQRS With Decoupled Messaging Part V |
Follow this link to read the fifth and final post in a series of articles that show practical application of CQRS architecture with emphasis on decoupling messaging as infrastructure component.
2016 Jul 11 | CQRS With Decoupled Messaging Part IV |
Follow this link to read the fourth post in a series of articles, written by Strasz Senior Software Engineer Rishabh S. Ajmera. In this article, we will look at Inventory Manager Application with focus on implementation of Aggregates and Event sourcing.
