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overview, features and direction for its FasTest test automation software. It is intended for
information purposes only, and may not be incorporated into any contract. It is not a
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4. Astute Business Solutions - Overview
Business Transformation
Healthcare
Technology IntegrationCloud Enablement
Financial Services
Higher Education
Professional Services
PeopleSoft
• V9.2 Upgrade
• Health Check
• Business Process
Optimization
• FasTest Test
Automation Toolkit
• FLEX Application
Support
• Architecture
Assessment
Oracle Cloud
• FasTrack Rapid
Implementation
• Cloud Application
Management
• Cloud Integration
• Cloud Reporting/BI
• Migration to Cloud
• Cloud Training and
Change Management
Transformation
• Roadmap and Planning
• Value Creation
• Finance Optimization
• Procurement
Optimization
• Billing and Receivables
Optimization
• Data Privacy
Compliance
• SOX Compliance
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Retail
Public Sector
Non-Profit
OFFERINGSINDUSTRIES
Test Automation Managed Services
SOLUTIONS
5. Our Approach
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PROVEN EXPERTISE
DOMAIN EXPERTISE
AGILE METHODS
BUSINESS
TRANSFORMATION
Specialized in PeopleSoft, Test Automation,
Business Consulting and Oracle Cloud
Industry expertise in Public Sector, Domain
Expertise in Finance, Procurement, Projects
and Planning
Utilizing proprietary and Oracle rapid
implementation tools and accelerators
Combining Business Consulting, Change
Management, Technology Integration to deliver
true business value via the Oracle Cloud
8. FasTest – Value Proposition
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FasTest is purpose built to solve test automation challenges for
PeopleSoft applications while delivering significant cost savings,
guaranteed ROI and reduced TCO to its customers.
• Accelerators
While containing costs and minimizing overhead
• JumpStart Consulting services
Help our Clients in areas where staffing firms can’t
• Managed Services
Focus on long-term, Align with Client needs
Regression test automation
Integration test automation
Security and Compliance test automation
End-to-end process test automation
Tax Update regression test automation
9. FasTest – Test Automation Tools for PeopleSoft
Test Case
Generator
Instantly create multiple test
cases or test data sets to
improve test coverage,
increase assurance and de-
risk your project outcomes
Process
Sequencer
Sequence or group anything
from end-to-end process
tests to module tests and
configuration and integration
tests
Dashboards
Asset information coming via
AM/PO is not complete.
Unable to reset assets.
Incomplete data from PO to
WO to facilitate utilization
and record keeping.
TestPlosion
Automate test data mining
and test data creation by
leveraging your own
transaction history
Test Manager
Manage, copy, move, assign and
perform other maintenance tasks
in bulk instead of one at a time.
Use the latest Fluid interface to
use it on mobile devices.
Defect Manager
Create defects, assign it to
other PS users, use
workflow to route, add
attachments and
report/export defect data
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10. FasTest – Complete solution for PeopleSoft testing
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Pre-built tests available for all V9.1
and V9.2 features – Load and Use
VA N I L L A
Process Sequencer automates end-to-
end process tests
Pre-built SOX SOD compliance library
can be scheduled to run automatically
Modify pre-built tests to include custom
features. Create new tests as needed.
All PeopleTools based integration tests
can be automated with FasTest
C U S T O M
P R O C E S S
I N T E G R AT I O N
C O M P L I A N C E
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11. FasTest - creates positive Business Impact
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Instantly deploy 1000’s of tests for your
environment and save time and money
in recording tests. Convert your manual
tests into automated tests with FasTest.
Dashboards and pre-built metrics to
track test outcomes, progress and stats
in near-real time. Low overheads and
ease of use.
Regression test libraries for automatic
regression testing for patch/fix, PUM,
Tax Updates and more – all translate to
reduced costs
Automate security and compliance
testing for SOX SOD, Security, HIPAA,
EEO and other compliance needs.
Eliminate manual tracking and errors.
Build an expansive test repository in a
few minutes with automation and data
mining tools. No performance
overheads.
Time to deploy
Report and Track
High reusability
Compliance
Scalability
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12. Common challenges in PeopleSoft testing
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• Cost of recurring tests, test creation
Limited Reusability
• Cost of non-conformance, break fix, business disruption
Lack of Coverage
• Cost of modify tests to keep up with changes/updates
High Maintenance
• Project and test management overheads
Lack of Reporting
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Resource Intensive
• Resource costs, consulting costs, infrastructure costs
13. Plan
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Accelerate your 9.2 Upgrade Testing
• Standard pre-built test plans for V9.2
upgrade, implementation or production support
– can be tailored it to your project needs.
• Modify pre-built tests rather than create
• Automate test data mining with TestPlosion
• Create “batch” executions for tests
• Execute end-to-end process tests including
validation steps and pre and post test
scenarios
Track &
Report
• Dashboards with real-time test metrics
• Defect Manager to manage defects
• Workflow to assign, delegate and track
50%
Less
~ 1
Week
~ 2
weeks
~ 4
weeks
FasTest can cut your testing costs in HALF
Design
Execute
Astute Business Solutions
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FasTest – Consulting Services
• Staff extensions
to manage
peaks and
troughs
On-
Demand
• FasTest
• Upgrade
• Implementation
Solution-
Based
• Testing COE
• SLA-Based
Managed
Services
15. FasTest - Rapid Implementation Timeline
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M1
Install and
Setup
Test Data
Mining
Project Kick-off
Tweak
Integration, UAT, Automation
M2
Wk1 Wk2 Wk3 Wk4 Wk5 Wk6 Wk7 Wk8
M3
Checkpoint Checkpoint Checkpoint
Compliance
Security
Test
Cycle 1
Customization Review and Test Design
Test
Cycle 2
Validate
and Tweak
Test
Cycle 3
Covert
manual
tests into
PTF
17. Value Proposition
Astute has executed numerous test
automation projects using
FasTest/PTF and other industry
leading tools. Our PeopleSoft test
leads are also application savvy
with process/configuration expertise
Expertise
Astute’s team is comprised of senior
consultants with an average of 15
years of ERP Implementation
experience that includes a senior
core team of PeopleSoft technology
architects and analysts
Experience
Astute brings a highly collaborative approach to
implementation focused on knowledge sharing, managed
change, managed risk – with the goal of bringing the
customer to the same level proficiency as our team by the
end of the implementation.
Collaborative Engagement
18. Thank You
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