We recently spoke to a municipality about their current IT practices and came away with several interesting pieces of information that point to the probable future of a lot of the software industry. (more…)
Category: QA
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Still time to Enrol for Fall 2017
Enrolment for Fall 2017 courses on the following topics is still open:
- Test Leadership
- Manager’s Test Planning
- Effective Software Testing
- Boot Camp for Testers
- CSTE Certification Training
- CSQA Certification Training
- CAST Certification Training
- Other courses on request
Courses are continuing from September to November of 2017.
Take your opportunity to get training created by experts in the field. Make 2018 your best Quality Assurance year by being prepared and ready for whatever might come your way in terms of Software Testing or Quality Assurance. Waiting to next year puts you behind when a problem does occur.
Quality Assurance is not just a solution to a technical software problem. It is a consideration for the entire business. Software Quality Assurance failures impact the entire business and can lead to large problems if not addressed.
Training testers using NVP supplied courses provides testers with the techniques, tools, and knowledge to select the best method for testing – not the one that has been used for the last 15 years that’s falling short!
When you work with an experienced software testing trainer you benefit by:
- Creating more valuable employees that pays back more than investments
in any test tool! - Getting real value from testing
- Enhancing speed, accuracy and results from your testing processes
- Seeing larger profits
Quality assurance training is a great way to help ensure your systems are working for you while supporting and contributing to the growth of your company.
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Struggling with Software Testing?
Businesses, organizations and corporations purchase software in hopes of bettering existing processes, but sometimes the data is suspect and manual processes have to be put in place to fix errors caused by the new software tools. If software was implemented to help you operate more efficiently and grow as an organization, why is your new software slowing you down? Perhaps it’s time to look to your software testing team! (more…)
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JobBOSS Certification under ISO 13485 and FDA QS 21 Parts 11 and 820
Software like JobBOSS is an integral part of many shop processes. While it may not be as ‘visible’ or ‘apparent’ in many situations, it is often key to scheduling, controling, recording, and maintaining many of the results of work completed in various shops.
As a result, regulatory agencies like the FDA and ISO require proof that the software is in compliance with regulations like FDA Quality Systems regulation 21 Parts 11 and 820 and ISO 13485 if the products from the machine shop are used for registered industries. Your surveillance audits, and the client audits that are requested by customers to ensure that the supplying shop is in compliance, may include the software such as JobBOSS. The audit pertains to the actual use of the software in the shop, including installation, maintenance, and upgrade processes. The auditor looks for proof of due diligence with regard to the above processes and requires proof from the audited organisation. In software, this proof generally takes the form of screen shots showing unchanged behaviour in major functionality after upgrades have occurred, and various supporting reports and documents. This constitutes a Quality Assurance program for the software. The auditor examines these proofs and evidence of the Quality Assurance program to provide a Pass on the audit.
If you have a concern about passing an audit for JobBOSS or have had an audit that has resulted in an NC rating, take a look at our service to see what can be done and how it can help you pass an audit. Contact us to follow up.
NVP has generated and maintains a regression package for JobBOSS to help organisations pass the audit. Since it is already built, the cost is restricted to customising it for your situation and gathering up the artifacts as proof. The cost of updating is borne by NVP.
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Reduce Business Risk with QA
The software your business relies on to operate successfully is crutial to the success of your company. Software RISK (a potential problem that may occur due to lack of information, control or time) is something that should be minimized wherever possible when it comes to your daily business operations.
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So you want to be a Software Test Manager?
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So you want to be a software test manager and are wondering about your decision?
There are plenty of ways to become a software test manager. If you ask current test managers how they got there, these are some of the answers you may get:
- Traditional: They started as a tester; became a test lead and ultimately a manager.
- They were a lead in some other area and a managerial role opened up which they took.
- They have no background at all in any sort of role but were seconded to a Test Manger Role.
- It is part of the career path (particularly applicable to larger organisations).
Regardless of which path you used to get to Software Test Manager there are several common aspects once you are there:
- Metrics are crucial at both the department and project level.
- Much of the management is similar to other management roles.
- Be prepared to communicate a lot and to explain over and over again why things are being done in a particular way.
There is a lot of conferences, user groups or LinkedIn groups that cater to Test Management. One of the better known ones is the QUEST Test Manager’s Workshop.
Due to ongoing evolution, it is critical not to lose your technical edge even as a manager. If you find yourself looking for a job later, it is helpful to be current with at least some aspects of technology. While it may not be an immediate concern it will certainly help..
Some companies will provide career paths for personal and technical development and improvement.
Make sure to join LinkedIn Groups and your local Quality Assurance group. These are great options for networking and finding out other information. Take a look also at straight management groups whether related to testing or not. They have lots of information for you.
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So you want to be a software test automator?
So you want to be a software test automator and don’t know how to start.
There are plenty of ways to become a software test automator and we’ve talked to a number of people curious about how to break into the field. If you ask current test automators what their background is here are some answers you may get: (more…)
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So you want to be a Test Lead?
So you want to be a Test Lead and don’t know how to start?
A Test Lead usually manages the testing for a project or a subset of a projects depending on how big it is and what’s required overall. A test lead role is not typically a managerial role but in some cases it may to lead to that. (more…)