Are you sick of Jira test management solutions? You’re not alone. I speak to dozens of businesses monthly across all different sectors. Many have been forced to use Jira for test management. The more positive people I talk to say it is okay at best.
If you’re involved with waterfall projects, you may well be familiar with the test management tool ALM/Quality Center (ALM/QC), but you might be surprised at its capabilities. The latest release, Version 24.1, is a modern test management powerhouse.
Test management tools are a goldmine for your whole project team. In this insight I how you can implement techniques to transform your testing processes and move you from chaos to clarity, all while saving time and money.
Test management tools give unparalleled views of software development progress, provide quality assurance and peace of mind, and can generate positive returns on investment – more than just paying for themselves. This insight discusses some of the contenders and gives recommendations.
ValueEdge Quality is OpenText’s new quality management solution. If you’re running Agile, DevOps, or implementing Value Stream Management, you need to look at ValueEdge Quality. It will make your life much easier
In days gone by, every software tester knew about the Micro Focus test tools. Maybe they knew them as the Mercury Tools, the HP tools, or maybe by their product names – LoadRunner, WinRunner, QTP, TestDirector, Quality Center etc.
These days, it’s not so cut and dry.
A quick overview of the tools available.
Micro Focus has released ALM/Quality Center 17.0. This is the latest version of their class-leading software quality management/test management tool. To help you get acquainted with this new version, we’ve selected our top 3 release highlights: If you’re not familiar with ALM/QC, it is the direct descendant of HP Quality
There’s a high chance that poor test tools are preventing your success. Inadequate test tools are a contributing factor to a high proportion of project delays and major software failures. Thankfully it’s an easy problem to solve. Doing so will allow your businesses to accelerate faster than ever before. In
ALM revolutionised the test tool landscape when it launched and has maintained its position at the top of the testing tree for decades. Whether you know it as Application Lifecycle Management, Test Director, Quality Center or simply ALM, this tool is a genre-defining solution. Now at version 16.01, this tool
Micro Focus has recently announced ValueEdge. But what, exactly, is it? At first glance, ValueEdge may well look and sound like a brand new product, but it’s not quite as simple as that. In this blog we’re going to cut through the bluff and bluster to answer the important question,
Are you still using Word and Excel for test management? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. However, you do need to accept that testing with Office is killing your productivity and reducing testing time. Nowadays, software quality is more important and harder to achieve than ever. Modern software solutions can consist
Micro Focus have released the latest version of the class-leading ALM/Quality Center Test Management Tool. This release includes several changes. We’ve picked out our top 3 release highlights: You can view more release information in ALM/Quality Center 16 What’s New. About Quality Center 16 You might think you know Micro Focus ALM/QC,
Just because you can use Jira for test management, it doesn’t mean you should. Jira is not a test management tool. It will end up causing you more problems. If you’re running Agile projects, you need to take testing seriously. You need a genuine test tool. Jira is a Great
You’re moving to Agile. Your developers are using Jira. Your test tool is struggling to keep up. You need a new test management solution. Sound familiar? Maybe you’ve been using ALM/Quality Center. Many have. Previously I would have recommended this as my test tool of choice, but you need something
Despite what many project managers think, testing isn’t just a tick-box exercise. If it’s not done properly, you’re flying blind, you’ve no way of assessing your solution. When testing fails it can devastate your business. Does it all work properly? Only testing can tell you – Testers are your eyes
I’ve been an SAP test professional for well over a decade. During this time, I’ve seen a few iterations of Solution Manager (SolMan), and each one has given me cause to shudder. In this insight, I’m going to look at 4 reasons why SolMan is not a test tool. What
Interview with Rob Stock – Solutions Consultant with Micro Focus, talking about ALM Octane, the Micro Focus test management tool for Agile, DevOps and Waterfall. Why customers love it. A frank conversation. Rob has 15+ years experience working with all the Micro Focus software testing solutions and has worked with
When it comes to SAP Testing, Micro Focus have a longer history than any toolset. Due to new commercial agreement though, SAP can’t sell the Micro Focus Tools via SaaS. This begs lots of questions: The simple answer is this, don’t worry! Micro Focus SaaS – Still THE choice for SAP
No matter which Test Tools you end up choosing, you’ll inevitably come across the Micro Focus suite. They’re the industry standard and with good reason. Micro Focus makes the test tools that all others are compared against. Think Photoshop, Microsoft Office or Google. Sure, there are alternatives, but these are the most important tools
Question: If your results aren’t visible, are you even testing? I’ve seen so many occasions where testers do all the work, but the results stay locked up on their machines, not helping the project at all. Sure, major issues are flagged, but there’s no chance to get the overall view
Micro Focus have announced the availability of ALM Octane v15.0.60. As usual, this latest release includes a wide range of new features and enhancements. There’s a lot in there, so we’ve sifted through the detail for you and picked our top 4 highlights: If you’re looking for a more comprehensive
Finding the latest information on software products is often harder than it should be. Micro Focus have made it early to find the latest information on all their ADM (Application Development Management) tools. The Help Center is a great way to research and understand each tools capabilities. In my
Have you ever started a DIY job and just not had the right tools? Frustrating, isn’t it! You know that the right tool will get the job don’t faster and to a higher standard. If using Quality Center and you are moving or have moved to Agile, then that
Imagine you are buying a brand-new laptop. You wander over to the nearest computer shop… Take a look at what’s on display… And choose the cheapest one. That would be a crazy way of picking such an important item, wouldn’t it? You would never just pick a computer that “is
If you are running a test team what would you give for that clarity to know at the click of a button the status of all the test activity under your control. As a test manager, the reality is that you probably spend many hours each week checking on the
I didn’t realise until this year, but there are actually only 15 sports at the Winter Olympics, compared to 42 in the summer. That means that, as PyeongChang 2018 took place a few months back, you heard a lot about a tiny handful of sports, such as skiing, ice skating
Your company is shortly going to launch its new eCommerce website or application. You have to test it thoroughly and quickly, but either you don’t have tools, or you know that the current tools you have will not do the job. It’s already clear how it’s going to unfold. Everyone
One of your technical testers walks into your office. “Look, I know that you’re thinking about how we’ve going to test our mobile app, and I have a suggestion….. “I’ve found an amazing freeware testing tool that is almost perfect for the job.” You smile, because you can see how
Over the past year, I’ve caught up with many old contacts, some of whom have moved on to new companies. When I tell them that I’m now heading a HPE – Hewlett Packard Enterprise (now Micro Focus) Gold partner, selling testing software, many are very eager to hear more. But
It’s only natural that you have high expectations when you buy software to improve your testing. You want to improve your ability to test and to make life easier. You may be expecting to get greater traceability, visibility, test coverage, more automation, to save time – or all of these.
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