Stamping the Seal of Quality on Your Software 

Software testing consumes 40 - 50% of the time and effort in most software development and maintenance projects. Yet, the testing process is not well planned, has much wasted effort, and doesn't ensure the quality of the software products. Even worse, if the software effort is behind schedule, much of the planned testing is aborted, and the delivered software is only half-tested, which creates enormous risk. The quality of the ultimate software product depends on the thoroughness and effectiveness of the software testing.

Why SMS?
Software testing can be done efficiently, with minimum redundancy, to remove defects early and improve time-to-market.  SMS has experience with many facets of software process improvement & quality programs and we believe that software testing should not be done in isolation.  We understand that many other aspects of quality and process are integral to an overall software quality program and we are committed to helping your organization achieve software development excellence.

SMS employs highly respected industry standards including SEI CMM, ASQ, and IEEE, and our consultants have extensive experience in helping organizations improve their testing processes.

Software Testing Consulting
SMS has a wide array of software testing consulting services to address a variety of Software Testing issues.  Our services include:

• Assessing Test Processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Defining your current test processes and test "documentation" for all levels of testing.
• Developing and implementing new methods and procedures for your testing practices, including the use of structural testing, boundary testing, error testing, syntax testing, usability testing, and risk-based test planning.
• Planning for your most critical projects to allow for early integration of the testing process into the project development life cycle.

SMS can also provide your organization with staff augmentation during periods of peak testing activities from SMS' network of highly-qualified testers that can provide your organization with the skills needed for all phases of testing including Test Case Design, System Testing, Acceptance Testing and Independent Validation Testing.

Software Testing Training
Proper implantation of new testing processes requires good training. You can bring your employees up to speed on best-in-class practices with customized, on-site corporate team training. SMS offers over 30 courses related to software process improvement, including courses on testing topics such as testing fundamentals, strategies for effective software testing, use case testing and website testing. Team training by SMS reinforces your team's willingness and ability to follow the new procedures.  Our modular format allows you to tailor a training program that addresses your most pressing software testing challenges and helps bring your team up to higher levels of software testing maturity.