TEST AUTOMATION

Test automation, when implemented correctly, can lead to huge gains in testing efficiency and effectiveness. When incorrectly implemented, test automation can end up costing organizations far more than they could have imagined. By following established best practices and methodologies Proticom consultants have consistenly enabled our clients to realize these testing efficiencies as well as ROI much sooner than they could have expected.

What sets the Proticom approach apart is the process by which we implement automation for our clients. Our service offerings below outline the steps necessary for automation success:

Test Automation Feasibility Assessment:
Not every application can be automated or can benefit from automation.
If automation is possible, Proticom will assess the ROI that can be
realized. We will also determine the suite of tests that will provide
you with the greatest value when automated.

Functional Automation Tool Assessment:
Each tool has it's strenghts and weaknesses. But not every automated
testing tool will work for every application or situation. Proticom
will impartially assess which tool will work best with your applications,
staff skill set, and existing tool suites.

Functional Automation Framework:
The most important element in functional test automation is the
development of a framework. This is also the most overlooked and
difficult part of automation. Proticom does not provide an out of the box
cookie cutter framework. Rather we will develop a custom tailored framework
for you that works best with your applications, current and future needs,
staff skill sets, and existing tool suites.

Automated Test Suites
Once the framework has been developed, Proticom consultants can
provide completely outsourced scripting of your applications tests.
Those tests which are chosen to provide the greatest ROI can be
developed and executed by our consultants or your own staff with
the guidance of our highly experienced resources.

One of the solutions that Proticom offers our clients encompasses all of the services above into a Pilot Functional Automation project. The benefits of engaging our consultants on a pilot project for your test automation needs is that throughout the process your staff is mentored, and you have a usable automation framework and suite of tests.