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Services Solutions overview Test Business Consulting Testing Service Offerings System Integration Testing Regression Testing Performance Testing Test Factory Continuous Integration Testing Functional Domain Testing atTest Database Application Migration Testing Localization / Globalization Testing Embedded System testing Test Center for Enterprise Applications Security Testing Solutions: Test Factory The Test Factory is a comprehensive Testing and Quality Management solution which offers a new approach to managing today’s testing services. Its logical framework is comprised of an infrastructure, resources and competencies. It is governed by a process driven methodology which provides integrated and comprehensive SLA driven and/or QA certification and is used for the automation of business processes. It occurs through the IT life cycle which covers the validation of pre-IT business needs to post-IT change management. The test factory framework enables the deliverance of unreliable applications which can have serious consequences for both businesses as well as to the Service Provider. Delivering applications on time, within budget and deploying reliable and dependable applications can be achieved by systematically following a combination of quality processes, as well as using the correct expertise. Features of the model include web portal operation and management, workflow automation, powerful metrics and reporting capabilities. The Test factory uses two types of Information flows. The first is from the customer down to QEdge Consultants, and the second moves upwards from Layer 1 to Layer 4. This second type of information flow is used for the implementation and operation of the framework. The Test factory framework lends itself perfectly to the entire scope of the IT group of an enterprise. However there are a number of cases where it is especially useful: End-to-End testing/IT Solution - The Test factory framework can be used at all stages of the IT lifecycle. This means that problem areas can be more effectively pinpointed and observed. Manage Heterogeneous IT Environment – The Test factory provides process framework and automation transparent to different IT environments which is the most significant aspect of the Test Processes layer of the Test Factory Methodology Model. Migration/Merging of multiple IT environments – The Test factory setup is especially useful in merging of applications to a standard environment. It enables the integration of new acquisitions by validating of the IT interoperability of disparate systems. QEdge has over five years experience in this area, has serviced over 80 customers, managed over 80 test automation engagements, set-up centralized test labs and has product testing capabilities. There are many benefits in using the Test Factory. It is consistently collating and storing reusable components. This greatly eases resource management and the sharing of the resources and tools available to Test Factory between different projects. The continuous collection and analysis of metrics undertaken by the Test Factory also provide useful insights which lead to more efficient work practices. These include improved estimates of work efforts, more accurately set expectations, and continuous performance improvements. Further benefits of the framework include the following; Reduced project management overheads Management level reports on key quality and performance metrics Enforced discipline through managed workflow Help in Capacity planning through load testing and network performance prediction Managed distributed test team members Increased team productivity and efficiency through repeatable processes with reusable assets
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