6 Most vital

Outsourcing Considerations

Introduction

• QA Outsourcing is a tactical management decision rather than just another way to cut costs.• Outsourcing QA has many benefits to

companies who are in search of improving the quality of their applications, reduce business risk through rigorous testing and enhance their product.• Many companies outsource QA and

testing, and if you are searching for a competent company then this presentation will help you immensely.

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#1 Engagement PlansSelecting an engagement Plan is a crucial aspect of outsourcing. This process involves several factors, including the extend to which the outsourcing should be done, the geographical location of the outsourcing company and the cost.

Engagement Plan

Incremental Plan

Total Outsourcing

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Incremental Plan Organizations can mitigate risks involved with outsourcing by dividing the whole QA testing into small, more manageable projects that they outsource to service providers. As and when you feel that you are getting the results, you can then totally outsource the whole QA of your product.

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Total Outsourcing

In this plan, multiple projects and programs running in the clients organization are outsourced to a service provider. Here sometimes a department is also outsourced for better results and rigorous QA and software testing 

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#2 Service Level Agreements (SLAs)The SLAs should feature the minimum level of services to be provided by the outsourcing company. The service they provide should be measurable and have no ambiguity. The SLA should include the following:

SLAs

Timely Delivery

Client Satisfaction

Regular Reporting

Quantifiable Results Sensitivity

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#3 Mobilize Quickly

After you have selected the service provider their will be a time where setting up communication protocol with the client, defining work breakdown structure, sharing standard templates and other similar activities will take place. Don’t waste valuable time and mobilize quickly for the best results.

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#4 Consider 3rd Party Services

Relying on a single service provider alone can result in a disaster, you should employ another QA testing service provider for the best results.

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#5 Seamless Communication

Choose only those Outsourcing providers who facilitate seamless communication. As communication is considered a key obstacle in outsourcing, service providers should maintain effective channels and points of contact (POC) open to clients at all times.

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#6 Flexibility and ScalabilityQA and testing outsourcing services demands a degree of flexibility and scalability to help ensure variations in scope and timescales. Some of the scenarios where flexibility is required are as follows:

• New or upgraded systems require revised testing commitments

• More releases require more testing phases

• Augmented levels of system or data incorporation necessitates wider scope and coverage in testing

• Regression test demands will grow as systems are developed

• Performance and load test and other special tests may place demands on the service

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About Nexiilabs

Nexiilabs began with an aim to deliver the best quality assurance services traversing development, consulting and management. We help businesses transform through cloud, analytics, mobility and social media strategies. We accelerate our clients Business efficiency and also help them get more business in short span of time.

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