Industry analysts predict that during the second half of this decade, increases in software testing activity will be fuelled by software testing automation. This will allow more people to be engaged in software test automation with better testing tools. Yet there are still far too many programs where automation is not delivering on this promise. The main drivers seem to be inflated expectations created by unrealistic ROI in business cases; poor planning and management; and poor skills in implementing the automated testing solution.

It is important to consider automation of the test environment as early as possible and design it into the system from the outset. It's also important to recognise that automation is not appropriate for every project or for all testing on any particular project.

We can help you achieve this balance so that the benefit from test automation at the right time and in the right way.