For many applications, test Automation can be a strategic and effective way to reduce the resource requirements and cost for testing, increase coverage, reduce time to market, and improve overall product quality.  SPA’s test automation services help our clients achieve the optimum return on their test automation investment.   We have a very robust automation methodology and framework and a specialist team in place that allows for rapid assessment of the challenges, and design and execution of an optimal automation solution.

Our experience shows that the success of automation projects depends heavily on the alignment of the approach and tools to the real circumstances and needs of the business.  We often find that many organizations that have not had success with automation started with a focus on tools, without first assessing the environment (i.e. maturity level) and establishing the clear objectives. SPA works with clients to craft solutions that are in line with their business requirements and realities, providing guidance and answering fundamental questions up front including: 

• What is the overriding goal of automation?  Is it to reduce testing cycle time, improve test coverage, reach the market faster, or reduce cost? 
• What is the current maturity and stability level? Estimate the existing test suite with respect to effort and cost
• What test automation tools do you really need? Hint, it is not necessarily the commercial latest and greatest .
• Should you automate the entire system or take an incremental approach? Most of the time, the answer is a well-designed, phased approach that focuses on high-impact functionality first, expanding based on a defined prioritization scheme.
• What is the product and technology roadmap, short term and longer term?

SPA has extensive experience with a wide range of automation approaches and tools.   We have built high quality testing harnesses and frameworks for a wide range of applications in a wide range of domains, and can be an expert partner to make your project a success.