Feature: Software & Tools
Why business leaders need to
prioritise software testing By Anna McCowan, software marketing manager at Keysight Technologies
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n our digital world, software is the engine that drives us forward. Companies can only grow if their software infrastructure allows. But what happens when your
in-house tools cannot keep up with emerging technologies, software innovation or your future business goals? In today’s competitive business
landscape, businesses need to identify any outdated processes that are holding them back and look for transformative opportunities to scale, including software testing. Software testing is an essential
part of the software development lifecycle. It ensures that applications are high quality, meet end-user requirements and are free from defects or bugs. New research from Forrester has shown there are benefits to modernising software testing processes. In addition, the
research revealed that relying on in- house software testing tools can be a major limitation to business growth.
Key Opportunities for Improvement Organisations continue to evaluate the pros and cons of software testing solutions. While in-house solutions, for example, may seem cost-effective initially, they often fail to deliver on scalability promises and require more tools, leaving organisations to bridge the gaps with time consuming integrations or expensive manual testing. To be successful with software
testing and deliver high-quality products to customers, organisations need a solution that will allow them to scale adequately and affordably to meet current and future needs and requirements. Adopting a commercial testing solution can reduce time spent on manual testing, enable businesses to
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scale more quickly and reduce overall costs of testing.
Reduce time spent on manual testing Companies that build their automation in-house report having three or more development tools or automation solutions in their technology stack. However, despite having multiple tools at their disposal, the majority of those organisations are still heavily dependent on manual testing. Because most homegrown
automation is designed to test a specific use case, it requires manual intervention when any customisation is needed. As the number of devices, end users and operating systems increases, more customisation is involved.
Opportunity to scale more quickly Organisations typically rely on automation built in-house because it can be custom-built for a specific business need. However, most scripts built this
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