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Centercode is a software and professional services company which offers beta test management solutions. Centercode's offerings are the Centercode Connect SaaS based beta test management platform and Managed Beta Testing professional services. Centercode was founded in 2001.

Centercode Connect
Centercode Connect is a web-based based platform for managing beta tests, including:


 * Community Building - Tools to build and maintain a beta customer community
 * User Management - User monitoring and management with automation capabilities
 * Recruitment - Targeted beta tester recruitment
 * Content - Text and file based content (beta project news, tutorials, etc.)
 * Releases - Secure beta build download, product key distribution, and release information
 * Digital Agreements - Management of confidentiality agreements (NDAs)
 * Discussion Forums - Moderated beta tester communication and support
 * Feedback - Feedback and work-flow engine for bug reports, suggestions, etc.
 * Surveys - Custom beta tester questionnaires
 * Tasks - Activities for beta tester direction and regression testing
 * Wikis - Collaborative resource building (e.g. product manuals, support materials)
 * Reporting - Custom reports for feedback and activities

Managed Beta Tests
Centercode provides outsourced managed beta tests. These include the following phases:


 * Project plan design
 * Beta product distribution
 * Beta participant recruiting and selection
 * Beta participation management
 * Closure reports
 * Beta product collection
 * Incentive program

OnlineBeta.com Beta Tester Communities
Centercode's OnlineBeta.com is a free service which provides individuals world-wide with the opportunity to participate in beta tests. Members of this community are invited to apply for Centercode managed beta tests. Members may also opt-in for notifications of new beta testing communities built using Centercode Connect, offering additional opportunities to participate in beta tests.

Competition

 * VOConline (formerly BetaSphere)
 * Prefinery
 * Customer Feedback Solutions