There are many factors to consider when planning for test automation. It is important to understand the potential costs and benefits before undertaking the kind of change that automation implies. In this presentation, you will explore financial, organizational, and test effectiveness impacts observed when software test automation is installed. Listen to suggestions and examples to help you decide when automation is beneficial to your organization.

The Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) process was developed by the auto industry to prevent quality problems with their products. Discover how engineers in other industries use FMEA to analyze their manufacturing process or product and how to apply the method to software. Learn how to identify potential software failure modes and their causes, and assess the effects these failures might have on your customers.

Software development projects face a growing trend of tighter schedules, more complex environments, and increased time-to-market pressures. Thomas Poirier presents a composite case study that explores how frequently encountered situations can severely impact the duration of the Test Execution Cycle (TEC). Learn strategies and tactics to shorten the TEC to within a 24-hour cycle without sacrificing test coverage.

Drawing on his extensive testing experience at Ameritech, Dan Guss discusses considerations for building, managing, and coordinating the development of new or existing test environments and labs for large systems with an emphasis on the entire business solution. Examine the vision, components, approach and methodology, and business processes that are critical to a successful test environment.