Outsourced Agile Testing Services for SaaS Applications

Scio ConsultingSQA/Testing Services

Agenda
Intro to Scio
Testing Services
Clients/ Case studies
Questions
Next Steps
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Scio Consulting International, LLC. All rights reserved.

Scio Competitive Advantage
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Focused
Market and business model understanding
Technical skills
Ecosystem knowledge
Product Focused
Understand the product lifecycle and challenges
Agile Development Methodologies
Clearer communications and expectation management for quicker, better results
Nearshore Model = easier, cheaper, smarter
Same time zone > real-time collaboration > increased productivity > faster time to market & lower cost
Saves time and money on projects through more efficient communications
Perform your own TCE calculations here.
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Full Lifecycle IT Services
From Ideas to Product

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Broad Experience

Technologies
VB.NET, C#, Java,C++, J2EE, ASP.NET, ASP, PHP, JSP, ColdFusion, XML, SOAP
Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL
HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, Flash, AJAX, Flex, Adobe Air, Silverlight
Application Types
SaaS Applications
Web Applications
Rich Internet Applications (RIA), Web 2.0
Client- Server
Industries
Healthcare / Backup Care
Insurance
Mortgage
Telecommunications
Logistics and Distribution
Sports and Entertainment
Environmental
Government
Utilities
Education
Trade and Finance

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Development Center: Morelia
Population: 1 Million
Capital of Michoacan State
Government & college town
200 mi from Mexico City
Time Zone: CST
Altitude: 5,000 ft
Founded 1541
Direct Flights
Houston - 2h
Los Angeles - 2.5h
San Francisco - 4h
Chicago - 4h
Anywhere in the US within 6-7 hours

Benefits of Working With Scio
Get it right the first time
Get to market faster
Save 30% on avoided rework
Get it done faster
Reduce development time by 30-50%
Get it done cheaper
Reduce development costs by 30-60%
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Application Testing Services Overview
Our comprehensive testing solutions can enable companies to assess quality, develop best-in-class strategies, streamline automation and perform and manage application testing on a continual basis. Services include:
Testing assessment
Evaluation and strategy, testing models, tool selection.
Functional testing
Manual or automated: Acceptance Test User Story, UI Input, Regression, Smoke Testing.
Manual: UI Usability, Look and Feel Testing.
Coordination: User Acceptance Testing.
Performance testing
Automated: Load testing.
Testing management
Defect management, reporting and metrics.
Collaboration
Peer programming, Code review
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Testing Model Alternatives
Short term vs. long term
Quick visit, 3-6 months, 6 months or more
Onsite vs. offsite
Transition to offsite
Long term onsite
Team Management
Dedicated Team vs. Project Resources
Who manages the resources?
Subject Matter Expertise Required?
SQA, tools
SaaS / Web Applications
Healthcare / Medical Devices
Your methodology or ours
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Onsite Testing Scenarios
12 mo onsite w/ US-based resources
12 mo onsite w/ Mexico-based resources
Onsite w/ transition to offsite
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Testing Resource Rates
Rates are based on a 12-mo contract
Revised rates can be provided with a proposal following more needs analysis.
Assuming resources are managed by client
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Benefits of Scio’s Testing Services
We offer a full range of business benefits, which enable clients to:
Reduce baseline/ongoing costs by 25-50%
Decrease cycle time up to 75%
Improve quality and application availability
lower defect rates
Enhance flexibility through "on demand" access to nearshore resources
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Agile Application Development
Iterative Delivery
Value driven
Flexible
Transparent
Highly Integrated
Cost effective
Agile Coaching
Nearshore Development = easier, cheaper, smarter
Same time zone > real-time collaboration > increased productivity > faster time to market & lower cost
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Testing Life Cycle
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Agile QA and Testing
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Identify requirements
Define testing
strategy
Support to create
acceptance criteria