FPGA's have become as complex at Gate Arrays and verification of FPGA-based systems has become just as difficult and time consuming as their standardized cousins. Every year, there are new companies that claim to make that verification process simple and effective, but are they right? Do all verification roads lead to the same place? Footwasher Media Editorial Director Lou Covey sat down with Altera's Phil Simpson, senior manager for software product planning, and looked at the state of the market and technology.