Following the recent opening of a new office in the Australian city of Perh, software quality engineering solution provider TTC Global has now set its sights on New Zealand.
The Houston-based company confirmed it has struck a partnership with AI automation testing firm Leapwork to target financial services firms and other clients in New Zealand.
“The collaboration will empower businesses in New Zealand to embrace smarter test automation solutions,” stressed Paul Whiston, TTC Global CEO for New Zealand and Asia.
He pointed out that with Leapwork’s no-code, AI-driven automation platform, TTC Global will be in a better position to streamline testing processes, as well as boost efficiency and scalability.
“By eliminating the complexity of traditional automation frameworks, this solution enables faster adoption and makes automation more accessible to both business and technical teams alike,” Whiston said.
TTC Global, which specialises in software quality engineering, AI-driven testing, and enterprise test automation, is seen as an expert in enterprise application testing. It has been particularly active in the banking and finance space in recent years, as well as energy.
Aus and NZ markets
TTC Global, which has offices in New Zealand, Australia, the US, Canada, Europe and the Middle East, has set out ambitious growth plans.
Most recently the QA market down under has been firmly on its radar as the Leapwork deal comes after TTC Global rolled out ambitious plans last year to expand its operations across Australia. As part of the strategy it opened a new office in the western Australian city of Perth.
The expansion was aimed at strengthening the company’s presence down under and enhancing service delivery to clients in a range of sectors, with the financial services space being its most important market.
“The expansion into Western Australia represents a significant milestone for TTC as we continue to extend our reach across Australia and bring our consulting expertise to more clients,” explained Matt Wiggins, since 2020 the chief executive officer of TTC Australia.
The Perth office, which opened late last year, serves as a hub for TTC’s operations in Western Australia, providing local and regional clients with direct access to industry-leading expertise and support in quality assurance and software testing, Wiggins stressed.
Don Sharp and Bryan Tan are leading the new Western Australian division, as chief operating officer and general manager of client delivery, respectively.
New chief
In addition to the company’s ambitious growth plans, TTC Global also recently appointed a new CEO as former Tricentis executive Thomas Hadorn was made the multinational’s next group chief executive officer.
TTC Global, founded in New Zealand in 2004, said Hadorn has been active in the software testing space as a tech executive for close to 25 years, primarily in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.
Most recently, he led the Asia-Pacific expansion of Tricentis, focused on automation, continuous testing, and quality engineering, embedding AI-based testing solutions to accelerate customer software delivery.
Prior to Tricentis, Hadorn held European leadership roles at HP Enterprise/Mercury Interactive and IBM/Rational Software.
Hadorn said late last year that “having been part of the testing ecosystem for over two decades, I have witnessed many evolutions of the industry. The QA field is now experiencing a significant shift due to AI advancements.”
The company’s founder, Grant Borrie, who is also executive director, explained that “when the TTC Board chose to appoint a global CEO, it was a tall ask. TTC is a rapidly evolving organisation, with an innovative culture spanning multiple geographies.”
Ultimately, Thomas Hadorn appeared to be the board’s favourite candidate.
“He possesses extensive global market experience, has an exciting vision for the future, and is deeply aligned with TTC’s people and culture,” Borrie claimed.
“His business acumen, market knowledge, empathy for people and customers, and proven leadership were all important attributes,” he concluded.
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