Capitalize on New Trends in Testing
Quality Assurance (QA) organizations must address business risks and enhance agility while minimizing costs. In an article published in DevX.com, Infosys' expert identifies the emerging trends in testing and Quality Assurance validation services:
Early lifecycle validation: Risk-based security testing, predictive performance modeling and other methodologies identify and rectify defects early in the lifecycle thereby lowering total cost of quality
Testing metrics and automation: Test lifecycle management, automation technologies, and new dashboards for testing metrics enhance traceability, efficiencies and the Return on Investment (ROI)
Domain-based testing: Point/ platform-based solutions that combine core business processes with advanced testing frameworks ensure superior testing
Non-functional testing: Non-functional validation services and solutions to test usability, accessibility and performance that enhance the customer experience are gaining importance
New frameworks: New models are required to address challenges in testing in emerging technologies such as Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and cloud computing
ERP Testing: Specialized testing skills and methodologies are imperative for a smooth rollout and upgrade of ERP packages
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Expert
Aparna Sharma, Head of Client Services, Independent Validation and Testing Services, Infosys Limited
Aparna Sharma joined Infosys in 2006. She is responsible for testing services and client engagements. Her team is also responsible for consulting, taking testing solutions to the market and ensuring successful delivery.
Prior to joining Infosys, Aparna was the Vice President in a multi-national company and was responsible for service delivery, services sales, account management and IP development. Aparna has been a software reliability and QA/testing advisor for several Fortune 500 organizations. She has international experience in Asia, Europe and North America and has developed global delivery strategies. Aparna can be reached at
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