The Right Tools for the Right Job

One size does not fit all

Software test automation tools create excitement and anticipation for organizations that have a goal of improving and enriching their testing efforts. The capabilities of software test tools have made significant strides, introducing innovative and technologically advanced solutions to provide flexible and repeatable test automation. The expansion and integration of these tools across the software development lifecycle have also dramatically improved.

However, the due diligence performed prior to purchasing software test automation tools is usually focused on up-front acquisition and training costs. Little attention is spent on the bulk of the costs required to enable, support, and maintain the testing scenarios and scripts. Dazzling record/playback demonstrations contribute to the narrow vision of the overall investment picture because they can create unrealistic expectations of the complexity and costs of making these efforts successful. It takes management commitment, including making a significant investment in establishing the on-going staff to establish, support, and maintain the test strategy, to make the automation effort a successful one. Companies that haven’t planned realistically are now holding “shelfware” that does little to advance their testing efforts.

Systemware PS is focused on providing the insight to choose the right tools to fully realize the potential of test automation for each client. We do this by performing a comprehensive hands-on evaluation of the environment, and then consider the potential toolset(s) prior to initial investment. Only then can we truly compare the total cost of ownership with the projected benefits for your specific organization to meet your test automation goals.

The Systemware PS Tool Evaluation includes the following deliverables:

• Test Tool Evaluation Matrix which includes a variety of tools, their features, strengths & weaknesses, costs
• Recommendation of the appropriate tool(s)