Technically sophisticated small enterprises with advanced Web application requirements that have invested in quality assurance (QA) can benefit from automated performance testing. An automated testing tool can help IT determine an application’s performance attributes and avoid performance bottlenecks before deployment, when debugging costs are less expensive. This research note discusses the leading tools and key issues in the automated performance testing market. Specifically, it helps IT leaders accomplish the following:
- Understand current market trends.
- Define key evaluation criteria.
- Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of products from HP, IBM, Borland Software, Micro Focus, and Microsoft.
- Select a tool that meets enterprise requirements.
Fast-forward sluggish selection processes by reviewing key vendor offerings and find an automated performance testing tool that meets QA needs in the small enterprise.