<span style="line-height: 20.8px;">Global alternative asset manager The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ:CG) today announced it has taken a majority shareholding in TestPlant, a leading provider of functional, network and performance test automation software. The Carlyle Group is investing in partnership with the existing management team, which will continue to deliver the same innovative technology solutions and strong customer service that have led to a ten-fold increase in revenue over the last five years.</span>