The following sections provide information concerning the
certification of office automation systems.
How is the testing carried out?HIMSA has developed a test procedure to check whether NOAH plus fitting and
measurement modules can run together with the Office Management System.
The test consists of two parts; the conformance test and the integration
test. Both tests are performed according to the HIMSA Certification Policy.
The conformance test, performed by the office system supplier, ensures that
the database interface between the Office Management System and NOAH is
compliant with the HIMSA Test Specifications and that the Office Management
System hosts the NOAH modules correctly.
The integration test, performed by HIMSA, ensures that all the certified
fitting and measurement modules can install and operate under NOAH software
implemented in the Office Management System.
Which fitting and measurement modules are used for testing the Office Management System?During the integration test, HIMSA tests the office system with the newest
versions of all the certified fitting and measurement modules. In addition,
every time a fitting or measurement module is submitted for certification, it is
also tested on all certified office systems as
well.
What kind of computers is the software tested on?HIMSA's only requirement is that the software is installed in a network, e.g.
with a server PC and two client PCs.
How can you verify that an office system is certified?Certified office systems display the "Tested and Certified for NOAH" seal.
Please note that the seal is only issued for a specific software version and
test environment. You should look for the seal on cassette boxes and in
marketing material.