TechExcel Software Named Finalist In Game Developer Magazine's 2006 Front Line Awards

(PRWeb) December 21, 2006 -- Game Developer magazine has named TechExcel DevTrack software as a finalist in their 2006 Front Line Award program for outstanding achievement in the Programming category. The award is the CMP Technology magazine's ninth annual evaluation of the year's best game-making tools. Finalists and winners are selected based on utility, innovation, value, and ease of use.

TechExcel's DevTrack is used by the world's leading game developers for the development of interactive games for the retail market. Current gaming customers of TechExcel use DevTrack to provide clear communication, and create efficient workflows between the game publishers and video studios.

"We are honored have DevTrack recognized by the readers of Game Developer," said Tieren Zhou, CEO and Chief Software Architect at TechExcel. "Our software offers game developers a high-performance solution to manage the uniquely rigorous software development lifecycle found in the gaming industry."

TechExcel, Inc. is the leading provider of knowledge-centric Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) and support and service software solutions. Part of the DevSuite ALM platform and its core implementation management product, DevTrack comprehensively tracks and manages all product defects, change requests, feature implementation, product documentation, and all other development work items. DevTrack features powerful workflow and process automation, robust searching and reporting, and comprehensive point-and-click customization. The company's software is used by a large number of Fortune 2000 companies.

Game Developer magazine honors the achievements of companies striving to advance and innovate for the gaming industry. TechExcel's DevTrack was selected as one of the 35 finalists in the 2006 Front Line Awards by the editors of Game Developer magazine, with input from a select group of judges who are all game development professionals. Winners for the 2006 Front Line Awards will be announced in the January 2007 issue of Game Developer. Developers can try DevTrack by downloading the software here.

About TechExcel:
TechExcel, Inc. is the leader in unified Application Lifecycle Management and Support and Service solutions that bridge the divide between product development and service/support. This enables enterprises to focus on strategic goals of product design, project planning, development and testing, as well as enabling transparent visibility with all customer-facing initiatives. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Lafayette, California, TechExcel maintains over 1,500 customers in more than 42 countries worldwide. For more information, visit TechExcel or call 925-871-3900 in the United States or +44 020 8322 7700 in the United Kingdom.

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