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SQS PractiQ® - HealthCheck


Sixty per cent of IT projects fail to reach their targets, according to Gartner market researchers, and half of them overrun their budgets. Aberdeen analysts say as many as 90% do not meet their schedules. In view of figures such as these, companies are increasingly focussing on the quality of software testing.

The SQS HealthCheck is an immediate independent review of testing process and procedures and can help to reduce project risks and improve the quality of delivered applications. The assessment helps to identify ways to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of testing based upon 25 years of SQS experience.

Poor software can have a direct effect on a company’s market position so it is important to have a mature process for assuring quality before delivery into production. The SQS HealthCheck provides a pragmatic service offering with a proven record supporting test process improvement.

SQS HealthCheck has three stages:

  • Kick-off meeting:
    • Agreement on objectives and scope
    • Define support requirements
    • Identify client “sponsor” for the review

 

  • SQS HealthCheck:
    • Interviews based on the HealthCheck list and processes
    • Feedback and discussion with the client
    • Review of assets, processes, deficits and service issues

 

  • Report & recommendations:
    • Presentation of the HealthCheck report
    • Identification of the degree of maturity
    • Improvement proposals, potential ROI
    • Discussion of the next steps

 

The SQS HealthCheck is a flexible solution that can focus on particular areas of concern, risk or opportunity. Providing an independent, industry strength view it enables immediate tactical changes as well as longer term strategic improvement measures.

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