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Platform Lab is the nation’s only state-funded IT test & training facility; we provide a competitive advantage our clients by offering short term physical or remote access to IT hardware, software and massive bandwidth for all types of companies for the explicit purpose of IT testing and projects.

The value proposition is clear: if access to IT test infrastructure is exceptionally affordable, more companies will verify solutions prior to production. Robust testing leads to better processes,better people, higher quality applications, fewer mistakes and less waste from under-utilized assets.Platform Lab provides the best value -- for any company, anywhere -- to conduct IT test projects

 
   
 
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Events Calendar

09/08   *Sharepoint Server 2007 and Windows Sharepoint Services Bootcamp*

09/09   CISSP Prep Class offered at Platform Lab - Columbus, Ohio

09/10   David Christiansen - Exploratory Testing Practicum

09/10   GDITA - Extreme IT in Iraq and Afghanistan

09/12   TechColumbus Technology Leaders Luncheon

09/13   Go Bucks! Beat USC!!

09/16   VMWare classes monthly at Platform Lab's Training Room

09/17   Microsolved - Quarterly State of the Threat

09/18   Central Ohio SharePoint User Group - Monthly Meeting

09/18   IT Martini - Happy Hour 2

09/19   The Circuit - Regional Entrepreneur Forum

09/19   TechColumbus - e-Track Luncheon - "The Funded"

09/22   2008 Central Ohio ISSA Golf Outing

09/23   CBTS - Dayton Business Technology Solutions Symposiums

09/24   TechColumbus After Hours with Quick Solutions

09/25   The Circuit - Breakfast Bytes

09/26   TechColumbus 'Special Event' Luncheon:

09/29   2008 Annual Business Survival and Recovery Conference

09/30   BioOhio - 2008 Bioscience Career Fair


Platform Lab

Headquarters:
1275 Kinnear Road
Columbus, OH 43212
614-675-3711 phone
614-487-3704 fax

info@platformlab.org e-mail
Get locations and directions here.

Cleveland:
1255 Euclid Ave 5th floor
Cleveland, OH 44115
614-675-3711 x4 phone
614-487-3704 fax

Toledo:
1015 Research Dr
Toledo, OH 43614
614-675-3711 x5 phone
614-487-3704 fax

Cincinnati:

312 Plum St 5th floor
Cincinnati, OH 45202
614-675-3711 x6 phone
614-487-3704 fax
 
Platform Lab is managed and operated by TechColumbus. this resource was founded in 2001 by TechColumbus and Ohio Supercomputer Center, and funded by State of Ohio.

The Best Value in IT Testing

Conduct thorough Load Testing/Quality Assurance

  • Client-specific custom-built test environments provide knowledge of your application capability, numerous load test software resources available. More.
  • Use resources as needed; avoid purchase of under-utilized software, hardware and bandwidth.
  • Massive connectivity available at best value in the nation.More.
  • Learn all about Load Testing at Platform Lab. Click here.
  • Validate your Disaster Recovery plan

  • Fulfillment HIPAA/SOX requirements, troubleshoot, gain peace of mind.
  • Exercise your plan locally, avoiding travel cost, hassle and risk.
  • Have time to document, fail, retry and train without excessive cost.
  • Learn all about Disaster Recovery Testing at Platform Lab. Click here.
  • Prove IT solutions in an independent environment

  • Minimize risk by proving IT vendor solutions prior to purchase.
  • Discover problems in Platform Lab test environment, not in-house.
  • Client-specific proof-of-concept environment enables evaluation of new technologies.
  • Learn all about Proof-of-concept Testing at Platform Lab. Click here.
  • IT Classroom Training in a vendor-neutral facility

  • Best value in Ohio for IT classroom rental.
  • 16 seats in quiet, comfortable, secure room with great hardware and bandwidth, HD projector.
  • Custom configurations available.
  • Learn all about Classroom Training at Platform Lab. Click here.
  • Flexible client-driven test capabilities

  • Statewide consultant network enables clients to quickly find IT test professionals.
  • Outstanding vendor support structure provides depth of hardware/software resources.
  • Rental/Delivery of IT test infrastructure available within Ohio.
  • Cluster computing infrastructure available on-demand at outstanding value. Learn more.


  • Satisfied clients

  • Healthcare organizations
  • National retail firms
  • IT consulting firms
  • Finance/Insurance firms
  • Software development firms
  • State departments
  • National IT training providers
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