Benefits of Independent Software Testing Outsourcing

Software Testing Outsourcing is the practice of assigning important tasks such as testing output and performance of software by a third party group or firm which had no hand in the entire software development process.

Outsourcing provides various benefits: Revenue gains Improved product quality High efficiency Increased productivity

Outsourcing reduces operational cost by reliving the companies of expensive functions.

Studies have shown that testing takes up more than 50% of the development effort.

The Benefits of Outsourcing Software Testing are…

Better Testing Quality 1.

When testing is outsourced, the outsourcing service provider will ensure the highest standard of testing quality for products that will compete in an active business landscape.

Cost Efficiencies 2.

By outsourcing testing, companies can save a large amount of money by not having to invest in in-house technical expertise.

Impartial and Autonomous Results

3.

You will get a clear and unbiased assessment of your product’s shortcomings and strengths.

Access to Best Policy 4.

Industry best practices are employed by the outsourcing service provider to test the software.

Improved Efficiency and Focus

5.

As the in-house IT team no longer bears the burden of testing, they can improve their productivity and develop robust software applications.

Improved Time to Market

6.

Companies can effectively reduce software development lifecycle as the outsourcing service provider will reduce the burden on the internal resources.

But there are many challenges faced during outsourcing such as

Gap in proper communication Quality shortcomings Ethical and cultural differences

To identify the right outsourcing partner you need to look at some qualities such as…

1.Experience

Range of expertise and skill set can be gained only through experience and an outsourcing service provider must have a successful history of handling software testing projects.

2. Comprehensive Testing Basket An independent software testing service provider must have experience in providing a wide range of services such as -Validating functionality -Scalability -Performance -Installation compatibility -User acceptance -Real-time defect tracking system

3. Flexibility

The testing team must be available for correspondence during your business hours and also during the time of product release.

4) Administration The outsourcing service provider must have a reliable QA administration system in place.

5) Security Measures

The outsourcing service provider must have adopted comprehensive security measures to prevent theft and leaks to safeguard intellectual property rights.

6) Cost- Effectiveness

After finalizing the technical aspects of the agreement, the outsourcing cost must be negotiated as per the convenience of both sides.

Software testing is a cyclical process for many businesses engaged in development and maintaining an optimal size testing team throughout the year may not be a viable proposition.

Utilizing the services of an expert independent testing outsourcing services company enables businesses to improve the quality of the final product and garner desired process efficiencies.

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Quality Assurance (QA) services for all your business needs.

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