Solution Set

As software markets mature, the need for a high level of software quality steadily increases.

Tool

Info-Tech conducted a market evaluation of eight leading Software Test Management (STM) solutions. Use this tool to narrow the vendors to a shortlist of solutions that best satisfy the company's requirements, before sitting down with dealers and...

Note

As software complexity grows and test cycles shrink, the risk of untested code greatly increases.

Tool

The QA team plays a critical role on the day of the data center move to ensure all systems are up and running after the move has taken place. Establish test cases, scripts, and a minute-to-minute testing plan before the day of the move to ensure...

Note

Testing improves product quality, but there is rarely enough quality control time built into development projects. This storyboard will help your team identify the types and degrees of testing required for software and web development based...

Tool

With finite resources and infinite testing possibilities, software testing must be driven by a strategy unique to the project and application environment. Use this tool to identify risks and the qualities that will determine the types of testing...

Template/Policy

Testing of any software application is a critical component of the life cycle. If testing is not done with sufficient coverage, a substandard product may be deployed.

Template/Policy

Testing is typically limited by time and budget so testers and developers must use testing time wisely. Use this template to document what should be tested, by whom and to what degree.

Solution Set

This solution set will help your team identify the types and degrees of testing required for software and Web development based your unique scenario, and provides tools to improve your current testing process.

Video

Automating functional testing can improve software quality for the right shop, but the cost of automation tools and ongoing maintenance can outweigh the benefits. Assess your environment and team for appropriateness before investing time and...

(13-Apr-10) Anxious to reap the oft-touted benefits of Windows 7, you may want to jump right into a pilot implementation. But to realize the maximum and most effective return on your latest OS investment and to ensure user buy-in for the...

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Automating functional testing can improve software quality for the right shop, but the cost of automation tools and ongoing maintenance can outweigh the benefits. This solution set will help you identify whether functional testing automation...

Note

There are literally dozens of tools out there that can automate functional testing, and they come in a variety of flavors and size. Selecting the wrong tool is a waste of licensing and configuration costs. This solution set will help identify...

Solution Set

There are literally dozens of tools out there that can automate functional testing - and most do the job.

Tool

Deciding whether to move the QA team to an automated testing environment requires a thorough evaluation. Careful consideration is critical to making the right choice and to realizing the full benefits of an automated testing tool if test...

Testing tools are crucial for systematic and thorough unit testing. However, these tools can be expensive for small and medium sized IT shops. Save money and be confident that your code is well tested with open source unit test tools.

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Automated testing can be advantageous to small enterprises that develop their own software. However, IT leaders must take the time to balance the potential benefits against the common pitfalls. Use this note to determine the appropriate course...

Small enterprises interested in automated functional testing can find it hard to sort through the many vendors and product offerings. Differentiating between the various product features for an appropriate solution that meets internal quality...

For many IT leaders interested in automated functional testing, sifting through the available vendor offerings and features for the appropriate tool is a difficult task. This research note evaluates Seapine Software QA Wizard Pro. Determine if...

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Although automated testing involves a costly overhead, small enterprises considering automation in their quality assurance testing strategy can find that the potential long-term benefits outweigh the initial investment. Use this ROI calculator...

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Small enterprises interested in quality assurance testing can benefit by investing in an automated testing tool. Determine if the organization is ready for automation by balancing internal quality assurance requirements and capabilities. Use...

Software developers that have invested in an automated functional testing tool often experience difficulty during implementation. Consider the common deployment mistakes and manage expectations for best results in the small enterprise.

Small enterprise software development teams can shrink testing time and boost software quality with an automated functional testing tool. Use this vendor landscape to cut through the hype and gain clarity about recently refreshed testing tools...

Although automated functional testing tools can save testing time and bring software to production earlier, finding a tool that suits internal quality assurance needs can be a difficult task. IT leaders of small enterprises should consider HP...

Automated functional testing tools can be complicated to differentiate. With so many options on the market, decision makers can experience difficulty selecting a product that complements internal quality assurance testing processes. This...

(ITWorld Canada) - The IT consultancy has revealed its picks for the top five vendors in the quality management market. Find out who leads the pack Info-Tech Research Group Ltd. has unveiled its top five automated performance testing tools with...

(Network World) - Symantec Corp. has released the results of its fifth annual Global IT Disaster Recovery survey. According to the report, 93 per cent of organizations have had to execute their disaster recovery plans and the average cost of...

Podcast

Efficiently managing application development projects can be a challenge at the best of times. The cost-conscious and tactical advice in this podcast provides insight on how to develop a strategy to align app development with business-critical...

Micro Focus has bought the quality assurance (QA) division of Compuware and bid for the QA and application lifecycle management (ALM) developer Borland Software. This bold move gives software professionals an interesting alternative to market...

Premium Resource

The purpose of this bundle is to assist you in the care and feeding of the DRP after its creation and communication to the rest of the company. There is a series of tasks that must be completed in order to keep the DRP current and actively...