In the field of Information Technology, Quality Assurance forms the most important aspect of any technically sound software. However to ensure delivery of a bug-free application it takes a lot of effort, time and labor. In order to gain maximum advantage in these areas, and to ensure a high-quality product, several global business mammoths prefer offshore software testing to in-house software testing.
The multi fold benefits of offshoring the Quality Assurance activities are as follows:
Round the clock testing – Most software companies that offer offshore software testing have required facilities to run round the clock testing activities such as a stable test environment, sample test data and experienced testers as well as test analysts. Such long hours of testing and defect reporting aids in quick fixing of the bugs leading to a quick release of the product into the market.
Pre-defined methodologies – Being experts in the field of offshore software testing, most software companies have pre-defined testing models and defect tracking mechanisms. This guarantees 100% test coverage and ultimately an error-free product.
Duplicate test environment – When offshore software testing is opted for, there is a duplicate test environment available that can be used to run sample tests, examine test data and test any new releases. It is also possible to experience how the live environment would function using the offshore software testing environment. Also, creation of test data and maintenance of the same is done by the offshore software testing team ensuring that the developers do not have to be concerned about them.
Agile Testing – This form of testing accommodates frequently changing business needs and so the number of releases is more, consequently the number of times the test set needs to be run is increased. In this case, offshore software testing makes the whole testing activity much cheaper and more robust.
Expertized advice – Since experts in the field of offshore software testing handle the testing activities, they can come up with effective and alternative means of performing the Quality Assurance activities that save costs and ensure an error-free product such as automation testing. Such a specialized and focused attention provides customers more leverage in terms of technical concepts, innovative ideas and cost-cutting mechanisms when offshore software testing is chosen.
Cost and Time Savings – The most obvious advantage is with respect to cost and time saving achieved. By opting for offshore software testing, the cost of carrying out the QA activities is considerably reduced. Also, the customer does not need to worry about hiring and training in-house testers when offshore software testing is considered.
Complete Test Coverage – Most companies offering to perform offshore software testing will provide functional and non-functional testing such as stress testing, performance testing and regression testing as a whole package. This ensures full test coverage from all aspects.
Apart from these, once offshore software testing is chosen, the business analysts and employees of the company can concentrate on the core business needs, and if needed on enhancing the development activities.
Resource:
Cygnet Infotech, an India based Microsoft Partner with Gold and Silver competency provides offshore software development and skilled resources to its clients in 20 countries globally. Having developed a mature global delivery model, Cygnet has also earned ISO 9001, ISO 27001 and CMMi Level III certifications. Visit http://microsoft.cygnet-infotech.com
