QA transformation

  The healthcare industry has witnessed significant innovations in recent times. Medical devices must comply with numerous compliances and standardizations, ranging from improved connectivity to accurate readings, effective performance to safe usability. Therefore, it is important for the devices to have a proper testing strategy in place. In this blog, we will outline some of the best practices for  medical devices testing . Following these strategies will ensure that the device fulfills its requirements and drives value for the patients. Effective Strategies for Medical Device Testing  #1 Microprocessor Testing  Microprocessor testing is one of the most critical  medical device testing methods .   It should allow access to the interconnections in order to perform effective testing of the transistors inside the microprocessor. The testing team needs to test the chips of the microprocessor before installing it on the Printed Circuit Board (PCB). The...

  Organizations, these days, implement agile methodologies to enhance the speed of software delivery. Agile software development is much more than various practices like test-driven development, planning sessions, pair programming, stand-ups, and sprints. The term denotes a set of practices that include promoting sustainable development, maintaining a constant pace, gaining a competitive edge, attention to technical excellence, ensuring customer satisfaction, and more.  Now, with the progress in time, advancement in technology, increased competition in the market, and customer satisfaction becoming a priority, DevOps and Continuous Delivery (CD) have emerged to streamline the entire process of software development and delivery and maximize its efficacy. The blog explores the way to extend Agile with DevOps for continuous delivery. How DevOps amplifies Agility Agile methodologies encouraged teamwork and smart results. By breaking down software development into smaller chu...

  Today’s tech-savvy users on the go want quality mobile applications to do a host of activities. These include playing games, browsing on social media, paying utility bills, transferring funds, booking cabs, watching movies, and many more. To cite statistics and highlight the importance of such apps, read the following: ·          The Google Play Store offers around 2.87 million apps for download. ·          The Apple App Store offers nearly 4.4 million apps. ·          More than 100, 000 Android-based apps are launched every month on the Google Play Store. (Source: Statista) ·          Around 21 percent of millennials open an app more than 50 times a day (Source: Buildfire.com) ·          Around 90% of internet browsing time on mobile is spent on apps (Source: eMarketer) ...

  During the pandemic, many businesses embarked on a digital transformation journey. From online education to traveling through virtual reality, telemedicine services to online gym training, and work-from-home in the IT sector - technology is at the heart of this revolution. And such a landscape demands out-of-the-box ideas.   QA testing  lies at its core for validating these ideas and driving further innovations. Global Market Insights predicts that the software testing market is about to grow at a CAGR of over 6% from 2020 to 2026.  In this article, we will explore some important software testing trends or strategies to look out for in contemporary times and beyond.  Important QA Trends to Consider  #1 Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence The usage of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning will grow in every aspect of technology in the coming years. In fact, by 2025, the global investment in AI is expected to reach approximate...

  The retail industry has been one of the foremost industries to embrace digitization in a big way. While this created stiff competition among the retailers, it brought about a bonanza of sorts for the customers with plenty of options to choose from. So, should you happen to be a retailer with a website and/or mobile app to boot, you need to deliver superior customer experiences to stay at the top of your game. Also, make sure the software is updated and in sync with the latest technology and design trends of the day. Since retail applications are accessed by people across device platforms, they need to function seamlessly on such devices and deliver great user experiences. Hence, it calls for applying continuous testing throughout the SDLC in order to detect and fix any underlying vulnerability or errors. Why continuous retail testing? The technology-savvy customers of today want to have the best navigating experience across devices, browsers, operating systems, and networks....

  The banking and financial services have seen a paradigm shift towards the use of digital technology to make things simpler, convenient, accurate, and seamless for every stakeholder. The successful functioning of these services has ramifications for other sectors of the economy such as manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, entertainment, education, hospitality, and aviation, among others. Just think of these sectors leveraging banking and financial services in various ways; taking loans, paying salaries and utility bills, doing bookings, running savings and current accounts, and many others. Customers too have taken to online banking as if there is no tomorrow. The seamless ease through which banking apps have facilitated transactions (and other banking-related activities) for customers and other stakeholders has made these apps immensely popular. So, whether it is about checking the balance amount, managing transactions using a digital wallet, transferring money, or paying util...

  Healthcare is one of the many industries to experience IoT’s dynamic influences. The interconnected technological ecosystem facilitated by the Internet of Things (IoT) contributes to managing several bottlenecks and streamlining the medical care service. IoT has further proved its merits in ensuring service continuity and driving value during the pandemic. A report by MarketsandMarkets anticipates growth of the IoT healthcare market size from $72.5 billion in 2020 to $188.2 billion in 2025.   Due to the immense potential and extensive usage of  IoT in healthcare , consistent testing and improving operational efficiency have also increased. This blog will explore various aspects of  IoT testing in healthcare . Challenges in IoT Testing Here, we outline a few challenges usually faced by testers when performing Internet of Things testing . In the next section, we will discuss an effective approach to overcome these challenges. §   A Wide Array of ...