Listen to this articleThe Beach at the University of New Orleans has added another technology company, this time a corporate player in the video game industry.
DAQA, a provider of player-centric test programs and technology-driven quality solutions for the video game industry, has announced the opening of a quality assurance center at The Beach at UNO. The center will serve as DAQA’s network operations hub, play test lab, and primary site for quality assurance operations, focusing on secure console and live testing for a roster of over 25 clients. DAQA was founded in 2017 and provides comprehensive quality assurance solutions, player research, usability testing, and live quality operations support across major gaming platforms, including PC, console, VR, and mobile.
Initially, DAQA’s New Orleans center will create between 15 and 20 direct jobs, including roles in software development, senior testers, and game QA, with a commitment to hiring local talent from across Southeast Louisiana. As client demand grows, the company anticipates steady hiring to meet the needs of its expanding operations and a continued focus on fostering local talent and grooming future leaders from within.
“We are excited to open our first studio location and have chosen New Orleans to be our network operations center and play test lab,” said Devin Seto, Managing Partner at DAQA. “Evolving from a purely remote business, the new studio allows us to increase our product and service offerings. We are continuing to build our high-performance team, leveraging the incredible talent and passion for games quality that can be found throughout the Greater New Orleans area.”
DAQA first learned about the growth opportunities in New Orleans after attending one of GNO, Inc.’s annual Game Fête familiarization tours. GNO Inc. is the regional economic development nonprofit serving the 10-parish region of Southeast Louisiana that includes Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington parishes.
“The decision by DAQA to establish their quality assurance center in New Orleans is the culmination of multiple long-term efforts: the recent development of The Beach at UNO as a home to companies like DAQA; GNO, Inc.’s hosting of DAQA at GameFête conference; and, the on-going cultivation of the tech and creative community in Greater New Orleans, which has been ongoing over two decades,” said Michael Hecht, GNO, Inc. President and CEO. “DAQA is well-positioned to thrive at UNO, while helping to elevate New Orleans’ profile in the global gaming industry.”
The Beach at UNO, located at 2021 Lakeshore Drive and owned by the UNO Research & Technology Foundation, is a research and technology park community bringing together academia, government, and entrepreneurial endeavors.
“The location is integral to our mission of helping studios meet their game quality and player research needs, furthering our mission to be the concierge of quality for the games industry,” said Seto. “We are grateful to GNO Inc., the City of New Orleans, and Louisiana Economic Development for their hard work and support. We could not have done it without them.”
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