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Optimize Your Current Testing Process for Enterprise Mobile ApplicationsOne-size-fits-all testing does not work – test for a mobile-specific context.Application development managers need to address the key business problems with the development and testing of mobile enterprise apps: workforce mobilization, bring-your-own-device (BYOD), and highly distributed mobile applications with various back-end APIs. They are looking for techniques to test for mobile applications prior to deployment and a comprehensive plan for implementation.You cannot implement mobile testing using only traditional methods; you need well defined contextual mobile testing. Understand your mobile testing knowledge gaps.Testing enables better development practices. In the case of mobile testing, it will include distributed application level testing. Optimization of mobile-specific testing tools will help the development teams better understand why mobile applications fail under certain conditions and will strengthen the development of such loosely coupled applications in the future. Proper mobile testing will refine institutional knowledge around development best practices and provide you with the opportunity to innovate with better practices:Testers will be able to work from a common framework with consistent processes and terminology across all types of applications.The IT organization will realize lower overall testing costs by refocusing and determining the appropriate testing techniques that are repeatable and scalable for current and future mobile enterprise applications. Engage a subject matter expert with extensive experience in mobile testing. A subject matter expert provides insights on approaches to bring about optimal results when implementing mobile testing processes.Issue: 48% of organizations lack mobile testing experts for their testing processes (Capgemini, World Quality Report 2013-14).“When developing and testing a mobile app, always engage individuals with mobile experience. Companies think that they can get away with not having any experience in mobile since they can translate their experience with traditional app dev, but it will lead to failure because it’s different in how you design/test the mobile app.” - JeanAnne Harrison, Software Testing Consultant at Project Realms Inc.“If you go off a ‘checklist’ of tests you need to run to determine if the functions work or not, then you’re only covering 10% of your mobile app test coverage.” - JeanAnne Harrison, Software Testing Consultant at Project Realms Inc. Stray from focusing on finding the industry-standard testing tools. Focus on developing a streamlined process and methodology for testing mobile applications.Issue: 56% of organizations stated that not having the right testing process/methods in place is the most prevalent barrier to successful mobile testing (Capgemini, World Quality Report 2013-14).Organizations are beginning to view mobile testing as an industry-wide discipline as they attempt to develop consistent and repeatable processes for testing.Failure to secure the right testing methods and testing experts prior to deployment can be detrimental for your mobile business initiatives. Prepare your testing team for mobile-specific testing to ensure successful support for enterprise mobile applications.3 seconds is the amount of time it takes for 60% of mobile users to abandon your application if it doesn’t load (uTest, The Essential Guide to Mobile App Testing). Organizations have embarked on the mobile trend by investing in their testing initiatives. 23% of organizations saw an increase in their budget for testing initiatives (Capgemini, World Quality Report 2013-14).36% of organizations expected an increase in business productivity by CIOs if key enterprise applications were mobilized (Mobile Helix, CIO Research).
