Still think testing is just a last-minute scramble? Think again. Robust test management is the bedrock for high-quality, bug-free software. It's essential to strategically controlling your application testing. By focusing resources on the most critical areas, teams can effectively manage, analyze, and trace testing efforts from start to finish, ultimately optimizing valuable testing resources. 

Beyond delivering what customers expect, test management tools deliver tangible wins that

• Meet deadlines faster: Proactive management keeps you on schedule. 
• Increase team collaboration: Everyone's on the same page. 
• Streamline project resource allocation: Your time, money, and talent go where they're needed most. 

For those considering test management software like OpenText™ Application Quality Management and OpenText™ Software Delivery Management, consider this your definitive wake up call. 

The two-punch combo: planning and execution 

Test management is a meticulously orchestrated two-part symphony consisting of planning and execution. 

Planning 

This is where you lay down the law for the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC). It includes

• Proactively sniffing out potential application software risks and security vulnerabilities. Tools like Static Application Security Testing (SAST) are your early warning system. 
• Calculating required resources, project timeline, and overall cost. Precision here is key. 
• Developing a comprehensive test strategy with risk analysis, estimations, detailing objectives and deliverables. 
• Building a skilled testing team, clearly defining roles, and articulating what each activity entails. 

Execution 

This is where your meticulously crafted plans transform into tangible results, such as 

• Continuous surveillance of software performance, metrics, and budget that promote course correction if you are off track. 
• Identifying, reporting, prioritizing, logging, and assigning issues to the right talent promptly. Fail here, and you risk blown deadlines and customer trust. 
• Verify your software does exactly what it's supposed to. 
• Compiling comprehensive reports, analyzing processes and software quality to learn from it. 

Bring it all together: Centralized test management software 

Managing this intricate dance is a lot. That's why relying on centralized test management tools isn't just helpful; it's mission critical for anyone serious about quality. 

Truly effective test management tools provide

• Improved visibility: See test cases, requirements, and defects at a glance. 
• Effortless progress measurement: Real-time analytics on progress and productivity. 
• Single pane of glass: A unified view of the entire testing cycle. 
• End-to-end traceability: Connect everything, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. 
• Workflow automation: Automate the mundane, freeing your team for critical thinking. 
• Enhanced collaboration: Seamless communication between team members. 
• Scalability and adaptability: Grow with your complexity and thrive in regulated environments. 
• Integration: Play nicely with open-source and third-party products. 

Get it done with OpenText 

At OpenText, we don't just talk a good game; we deliver. OpenText™ Software Delivery Management centralizes your test management, aligning quality efforts from development to release. We champion automation and continuous monitoring for higher throughput. 

We foster an open approach where quality is transparent, traceable, and constantly improving. By synchronizing quality and testing with Agile and DevOps using test management tools, you can mitigate risks early, speed up delivery, and improve customer satisfaction. 

Stop managing your tests in disparate spreadsheets. It's time to get serious. It's time for real test management.

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