Optimization of test management

Maximum reliability and availability, coupled with a high and consistent quality of system functionality – these are core requirements that broadcasters and content providers want to ensure in any case. This applies equally to the introduction, centralization or major update of systems, services or components.
We have observed in many companies that the test management required for this is project-specific and inconsistent. Valuable resources are wasted trying to solve the same tasks individually over and over again. The prerequisites for efficient regression testing are seldom met and, as a rule, rare experts instead of a multitude of testers have to check the quality. As a result, testing often becomes a critical bottleneck in a project and achieving the desired quality becomes a matter of luck. Insufficient productive stability and dissatisfied users are then the inevitable result.

In order to find out about the state of test management in our own company, we have developed a best practice test management model that serves as a benchmark for reviewing the respective procedure.

Based on this assessment, the customer itself examines the current state of test management in a first step. In this way, possible gaps in the procedure can be quickly recognized via a special dashboard and optimization potentials in the currently lived overall process can be identified.

The results of the assessment can be the first step towards a standardized test management. sommer + spohr is happy to support the change, which will ultimately lead to central know-how being built up and used in all projects. At the end of the day, the measures taken will reduce costs, free valuable personnel from ballast and ensure reliable operation.