Whilst the digital economy accelerates, rigorous testing is essential to ensure every application brought to market performs effectively in real-world scenarios. With a staggering 500 million apps projected to be developed by 2040, the necessity for test automation is more significant than ever. Manual testing, which used to be the preferred method for system testing, integration testing, regression testing, exploratory testing, graphical user interface testing, and robotic process automation testing, faces numerous challenges such as cost, human error, and limited scalability. Automated testing, in contrast, offers a more dependable and streamlined testing process, allowing for comprehensive testing without concerns about human error and scalability constraints. Automated testing improves the overall efficiency of the testing phase and allows for quicker turnaround times. It proactively maintains quality to prevent production disturbances and ensures full requirement traceability and visual logging for expedited defect resolution. Test automation also connects seamlessly with the application lifecycle management (ALM) toolchain and integrates with tools like ServiceNow, SAP Solution Manager, Azure DevOps, and others. By employing test robots, organizations can establish teams of dedicated bots to carry out tests and perform standard tasks. Test automation typically features a low-code interface, synthetic test data generation, and an array of prebuilt activities, making it a suitable option for testing RPA workflows, web apps, mobile apps, SAP, Citrix, and other applications

In the realm of software development, test automation has emerged as an essential component. However, the implementation of test automation can be riddled with challenges for many organizations. One primary hurdle is finding the right help, as companies often struggle to secure experts with the necessary skills and experience to successfully establish test automation. The complexity of the process also presents a considerable challenge, as test automation requires the utilization of advanced technologies and a deep grasp of software development principles and best practices. The implementation process involves devising test cases, pinpointing testing scenarios, and choosing the most appropriate tools and frameworks to employ. This can be an overwhelming task for organizations that lack the required in-house expertise. Additionally, the cost of test automation can be daunting, particularly for smaller and mid-sized businesses. Investments in the right tools, frameworks, and infrastructure can be expensive, and the cost of hiring experts to implement and manage test automation can add to the overall expense.

Furthermore, integration is another obstacle, as test automation necessitates integration with other software development tools, such as continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) tools, defect tracking tools, and test management tools. Integrating these components can be complex and time-consuming, requiring a deep understanding of the software development lifecycle. Finally, addressing the challenge of maintenance is crucial, as test automation requires regular maintenance to ensure it remains effective and efficient. Test cases need to be updated continually to reflect software changes, and the testing framework must be updated to stay current with the latest technologies and best practices.

Valenta is the ideal choice for organizations looking to implement test automation. Our highly skilled team of developers, solution architects, business analysts, infrastructure engineers, and process heads have a wealth of experience in creating and deploying custom test automation solutions tailored to the specific needs of each organization. By working closely with businesses, we foster an automation mindset and aid in defining their test automation strategy. Embracing test automation enables organizations to significantly reduce testing time and costs, improve overall efficiency, and avoid costly production disruptions. Our team has extensive experience in setting up test automation for businesses of all sizes, and a deep understanding of the software development lifecycle. Utilizing cutting-edge technologies and best practices, we design and implement test automation solutions that are efficient, effective, and scalable. Additionally, we offer ongoing support and maintenance to ensure the test automation solution remains both effective and efficient. Valenta’s local Managing Partners are engaged in every project, collaborating with other local experts and onshore, nearshore, and offshore staff to provide top-tier test automation solutions for our clients. By partnering with Valenta for test automation, businesses can tap into the latest technologies and best practices to achieve their business objectives. Contact us today to discuss your specific needs.

Our approach
Valenta believes in designing, modernizing, and building mission Critical technology systems which most clients depend on every day. We are a focused, independent company, implementing Valenta’s Business-Unit Prototype, we make sure that strategic requirements are covered, and that the solution is built from end-to-end from a chosen business function.

Here are the three simple steps we take for Test Automation implementations :

End Results
The end results will consist of a centralized team in charge of finding and promoting interesting analysis across the entire organization.

Local teams will be empowered to create and innovate. The centralized team identifies the most successful work being done at a local level and provides a platform to share and promote this work at a corporate level.

Valenta’s Managed Automation service is designed to Measure and Govern automation programs to align with business outcomes. Using a Managed Service not only offers Companies a much faster ROI but it also enables organizations to repurpose their in-house resources to more revenue driven activities.

Also, the below steps help in providing right analytics capabilities for real-time marketing insights and decision making