Acutest (Part of Trustmarque)

Want to know an Acutest (Part of Trustmarque) pro tip for successful testing? Always tackle high-risk areas first. Our principle of ‘beginning with the big risks’ helps us address common testing issues like inefficient test sequencing, misleading progress metrics, and ambiguous success criteria, which makes it difficult to pinpoint whether we have undertaken sufficient testing. Unfortunately, these challenges often lead to delays and late-stage defects. By utilising our principle, and focusing on what matters most, we ensure that our testing efforts are aligned with the highest impact areas. This approach not only saves valuable time and resources but also mitigates go-live risks. We achieve this through continuous risk assessments and tailored testing strategies, allowing for informed resource allocation and confident project decisions. The outcome? Enhanced risk mitigation through testing, which enables more informed go-live decisions to be made and improves the allocation of finite resources. This contributes to significant time and cost savings in performing QA on your delivery. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/erw-SDpv #QualityAssurance #RiskAssessments #ITTesting

🎃 This Halloween, avoid these common testing mistakes that could come back to haunt you! 🎃 As the spooky season rolls in, it’s not just the ghosts and ghouls you need to worry about. The real horror stories come from testing mistakes that could turn your project into a nightmare. 👻 Not testing early in the project Only testing in the final project stages is a grave mistake. By the time issues arise, it’s too late to escape the horrors of delays, budget overruns, and system failures. Don’t let this spectre of inefficiency creep up on you - test early and fail fast! 🕸️ Unprioritised test coverage Not prioritising your testing effort leaves your project exposed to hidden bugs, which could emerge at the worst possible moment. Ensure your testing effort is always focussed on what is most important to minimise the risk of surprises lurking in the shadows. 💀 Poorly understood requirements Without a clear understanding of what your users need, it’s like wandering through a haunted house without a map. You won’t know what dangers lie ahead, and your team will be lost in the process. Always seeing through your customers eyes ensures that testing is focused, strategic, and efficient. 🧛♂️ Not working with a professional testing team The real fright comes when projects are handled by those lacking experience in proper testing. Don’t risk letting your project become a horror show. Professional testers bring expertise, strategy, and insight to avoid costly, scary surprises. At Acutest (Part of Trustmarque), we specialise in taking the fear out of testing. Our expert team ensures that your project is protected from hidden bugs and disastrous delays - before it’s too late. Don’t get caught in a web of mistakes; let us help you navigate the dark corners of testing IT and business change with precision and expertise. Visit our website today to find out more: www.acutest.com

"Our testing process seems inefficient, missing key bugs and causing production issues.” Over 15 years in Quality Assurance and Testing, Acutest (Part of Trustmarque)'s Principal Consultant, Alan Mason, has heard many client raise this concern. Here's his approach to addressing them: “Our first step as Quality Assurance professionals is to focus on the critical areas, from requirement gathering to implementation and early life support, and deliver an immediate improvement plan, ensuring measurable success along the way. The Acutest team implements the principle-led approach by Assurance Advancement Programme to offer a rapid, structured assessment of your testing capabilities and quality service.” Learn more on our website www.acutest.com. #Acutest #QualityAssurance #ITTesting #AssuranceAdvancement

“We have heard all the hype surrounding AI, but we are struggling to understand how to leverage generative AI to streamline our in-house QA in test processes” Our Principal Consultant, Alan Mason, has heard many clients and prospects sharing similar concerns over the past 15 years working in the Quality Assurance and Testing industry. Here is Alan’s take on how to address the client’s challenge: “We can accelerate your QA and software testing by harnessing the power of generative AI. Acutest's AI in QA service can automate critical tasks and the production of deliverables, enabling you to streamline your QA processes. This means you can deliver results much faster and free up your hardworking teams to be more productive.” Visit our website to learn more: https://lnkd.in/edH7YnNN #Acutest #QualityAssurance #ArtificialIntelligence #ITTesting #AI

"This was my chance to merge my personal experiences with NHS Wales and my professional expertise in Software Testing and Quality Assurance to make a real difference." Learn how Jessica Winfield, a Senior Assurance Consultant at Acutest (Part of Trustmarque), garnered insights on digital transformation in healthcare in this blog series. In article three, Jessica shares her experience of joining the Patients and Public Assurance Group (PaPAG) after expanding her network on LinkedIn with key leaders in NHS Wales. She also explores the positive impact that contributing an external QA perspective to the NHS Wales App committee had on the healthcare service. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gWYGfbxt #NHSWales #QualityAssurance #ITTesting #DigitalTransformation

Do any of these issues resonate with you? ❌ Testing performed in a sub-optimal sequence, leading to extended periods of test execution ❌ Over-reliance on numerical tracking of test case completion, which can provide a false sense of confidence, often resulting in critical defects being discovered late in the development cycle or, even worse, in production ❌ Ambiguity around what constitutes “good enough” in terms of success criteria, leading to misallocation of time and resources In our experience, we've often seen these issues result in costly project overruns, or delivery delays. This is why one of our core principles is ‘begin with the big risks’. We partner with business and IT teams to focus on identifying and testing the high-risk areas. This strategy ensures that developers and testers concentrate on components most likely to fail and those with the greatest impact on your business. By focusing on these critical areas, we streamline the testing process and address potential issues before they escalate. Find out more about our approach on our website. #Acutest #QualityAssurance

🎉 What a way to start the week! We are thrilled to announce that we have two finalists in the European Software Testing Awards 2024! 🎉 Join us in congratulating the wonderful Asma ZOGHLAMI and William Longman for being shortlisted as Testing Newcomer of the Year. This recognition underscores the importance of nurturing innovation and collaboration across Acutest (Part of Trustmarque) to support our quality assurance and testing experts in delivering the best outcomes to our customers. Congratulations Asma and Will 👏 - wishing you both the best of luck on 19 November in London! 🤞 #awards #softwaretesting #qualityassurance #QA #softwaretestingawards

In the digital age, the scope and influence of data are growing rapidly. But how can we safeguard big data? Our latest article, written by Dr Asma ZOGHLAMI, delves into how advanced technologies, like multi-layered data processing and storage solutions, help make sense of big data, and the steps we take to ensure quality through rigorous testing in big data projects. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/eJ5MM7Si #Acutest #QualityAssurance #BigData #DataPlatform #AI #DataStorage

What does “begin with big risks” mean in the Quality Assurance and Testing field? As one of the core principles which Acutest (Part of Trustmarque)'s expert testers apply to our clients’s projects, it has the following benefits: ✅ Efficient Test Sequencing: By prioritising high-risk areas from the start, we ensure that the most critical components are tested early. This means we avoid the costly delays that often arise when defects associated with critical functionality are found late in the delivery, usually because time has been wasted testing less impactful areas first. Streamlining the testing process leads to quicker identification of potential issues and more efficient project timelines. ✅ Accurate Metrics: Focusing on high-risk areas prevents the problem of misleading metrics. Traditional testing can sometimes give a false sense of progress based on the number of test cases completed. By visualising test progress against high-risk functionalities, our metrics reflect real progress and quality, helping you make better-informed, more confident decisions and avoid last-minute surprises. ✅ Clear Success Criteria: Starting with the big risks helps in defining clear and precise success criteria. When success criteria are ambiguous, it leads to misallocation of resources and potential confusion among stakeholders. By focusing on high-risk areas, we ensure that everyone is aligned with clear, actionable goals, which streamlines resource allocation and time management. Find out more: www.acutest.com #QualityAssurance #ITTesting #Acutest

“There are people within NHS Wales who are striving to make a difference” Learn how a personal NHS experience led to insights on digital transformation in healthcare. In this article, Jessica Winfield, a Senior Assurance Consultant at Acutest (Part of Trustmarque), explores challenges like login difficulties and data loading issues faced by healthcare staff using new technology. Read more to understand the ongoing efforts to enhance patient care and the journey towards digitalisation in NHS Wales: https://lnkd.in/e6tSKKur