SQS PractiQ® - Health Check
Sixty per cent of IT projects fail to reach their targets, according to Gartner market researchers, and half of them overrun their budgets. Aberdeen analysts say as many as ninety per cent do not meet their schedules. In view of figures such as these, companies are increasingly focussing on the quality of software testing.
Poor software can have a direct effect on a company's market position so it is important to have a mature process for assuring quality before delivery into production. The SQS HealthCheck provides a pragmatic service offering with a proven record supporting test process improvement.
SQS HealthCheck has three stages:
- Preparation and kick-off:
- Agree on objectives and scope
- Define support requirements
- Identify client "sponsor" for the review
- Complete kick-off
- SQS HealthCheck:
- Interviews based on the SQS HealthCheck list and processes
- Identification of (risk) areas requiring detailed analysis
- Feedback and discussion with the client
- Review of assets, processes, deficits and service issues
- Report & recommendations:
- Presentation of the HealthCheck report
- Determination of the risks in the QA procedure Improvement proposals, potential ROI
- Proposal and agreement on measures to reduce risks
The SQS HealthCheck is a flexible solution that can focus on particular areas of concern, risk or opportunity. Providing an independent, industry strength view it enables immediate tactical changes as well as longer term strategic improvement measures
Reduce cost with SQS
Use SQS PractiQ® – Performance Testing as a Managed Service to outsource your Performance Testing flexibly and save up to one third of costs.
Training
SQS also offers training on testing and quality management topics. Training takes place in various cities all year-round.