Next Wave in Software Testing - Automation and Use of Intellectual Property

Escape the bounds of linear growth.

The challenge facing application testing service providers today is similar to the application development vendors. Both the segments have matured to the point where services are highly similar and showcasing value and differentiation is becoming difficult. Most service providers are turning to automation and intellectual property development to address this challenge.   

At the kernel of automation and intellectual property development is the ability and willingness of a service provider to institutionalize the knowledge gained from serving multiple clients in as many verticals like technology, financial services, insurance, life sciences, retail, travel and hospitality, etc.   Further, the success of both the service provider and the enterprise depends on continuously building the knowledge repository and reusable test assets that can be used as a baseline for the expand phase and for new engagements. 

The third important facet for service providers to bring to bear the full potential of automation and artifacts is to be able to forge successful partnerships with technology and tool vendors that harmonize their existing competence.  

To escape the bounds of linear growth, manage complexities of distributed teams, complicated technologies and faster testing / development cycles, automation and use of intellectual property is proving to be a towering strength.