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  Original Software platform tour

  Ready to see the future of testing? Let's go! In this 2-minute tour of our code-free testing platform, see for yourself how your business can be more resilient to software updates and change. Start your journey to better testing today
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  How to automatically handle Infor CloudSuite updates with out-the-box-testing

  Watch our testing experts Carl Andrews, Michael Mochao and Jonathan Pearson demonstrate how simple it is to test across Infor ERP, and how using a dedicated testing platform can save you time... and hassle! You’ll see for yourself the power of our testing platform, and how it will build your resilience against SyteLine and Cloudsuite updates.

Featured Content

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  To the stars: Curtiss-Wright reach for Original Software test automation

  Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions has partnered with Original Software to develop test management and automation solutions, creating a self-learning knowledgebase for SAP processes that significantly reduces internal support time and prepares users for future changes.
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  The fight between Spreadsheets and Test Management software

  In this blog by Original Software, you can learn more about how to win the fight against manual spreadsheets and use specialized software in all aspects of your software testing. 
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  ERP Today Live! with Original Software

  Original Software on how to get on top of your updates and build a successful testing strategy in the cloud
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  How can users achieve streamlined UAT with automation?

  Automated testing solutions, such as those offered by Original Software, can significantly streamline user acceptance testing (UAT) processes for organizations facing challenges in digital transformation, ultimately enhancing software quality and user satisfaction.

Articles / Case Studies / Videos

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  Mastering Testing in an Update-Heavy Cloud Environment

  Frequent updates are among the benefits of cloud ERP systems, but they also create an issue for companies as they are tasked with adapting to a stream of new features and functionality. Testing processes become vitally important when it comes to incorporating frequent cloud updates. If companies are already struggling with testing, they are likely to struggle with cloud updates as well. That’s where it becomes important to refine manual testing workflows and scale testing automation when possible. In this webinar, testing experts from Original Software will unpack the most effective strategies for elevating your QA capabilities. They discuss proven testing processes, real-life examples of success to provide actionable guidance on the best methods and software to improve your software testing. Watch this session to: - Identify areas of improvement in testing. - Learn how to educate your business users on testing best practices. - Hear how to apply the best testing management practices proven by real-word successes.
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  Original Software Offers Free Tool for Checking Testing Health and Capabilities

  Original Software has launched a free online Testing Health Check tool powered by AI to help businesses assess their software testing capabilities and identify areas for improvement, emphasizing the importance of proper testing to maximize technology investments and avoid costly mistakes.
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  Are you ready for Infor’s April 2025 release? How to stay ahead of updates.

  As Infor prepares for its April 2025 release, organizations must be proactive in testing their customized setups to mitigate risks associated with major updates that could disrupt business processes and require a structured testing strategy.
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  How to up your testing game with a platform approach

  The blog post discusses the fragmentation of software testing terminology and practices across organizations, highlighting the need for a standardized, platform-driven approach to improve efficiency and effectiveness in testing.
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  10 software testing fundamentals everyone should know

  This article provides ten essential strategies for establishing an effective software testing function within organizations, emphasizing the importance of aligning testing with business processes, creating comprehensive test cases, facilitating user-friendly testing experiences, and integrating with development teams.
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  Scale your software testing on a single platform, here’s how

  Software testing has come a long way in the last ten years. Test automation has significantly eased the burden on test managers, for instance. But there’s further to go.
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  Most ERP transformations projects fail. Testing can change that

  According to McKinsey, the average success rate for transformation projects is only 31%, with significant value loss during implementation, underscoring the critical importance of effective software testing to improve ERP migration outcomes.
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  Should you be paying more attention to the risks of bad UAT?

  The article discusses the increasing risks to business continuity posed by user acceptance testing (UAT) as organizations shift core applications to the cloud, highlighting that inadequate testing processes may allow bugs to enter production, leading to costly operational disruptions.
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  Busting testing myths #1: “We can automate UAT”

  While test automation can assist with certain aspects of user acceptance testing (UAT), it cannot fully replace the human element required for effective UAT, though regression testing components within UAT can be automated to enhance efficiency.
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  Busting testing myths #2: “AI is about to transform software testing”

  The article argues that while there is much hype around AI's potential in software testing, the technology still has limitations, particularly in creating complex test cases and generating meaningful test data, advocating for a practical approach that utilizes AI only where it can truly outperform human efforts.
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  ERP migrations and the shifting dynamic between vendors and clients

  The shift to cloud-based ERP systems offers enterprises benefits like reduced capital expenditure and simplified management, but also results in less control over pricing and updates, potentially leading to vendor price increases that clients may feel compelled to accept due to the complexities of migration.
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  What’s the best test management process?

  This article outlines a simplified approach to managing software testing by addressing three key questions—what to test, how to test, and when to test—while emphasizing the importance of having a comprehensive testing plan, utilizing proper tools, and optimizing processes for better software delivery.
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  Test today. Or be in the news tomorrow 😥

  A recent wave of technical failures at major brands like McDonald's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Greggs, attributed to untested software updates, highlights the critical need for rigorous testing in the business sector to prevent revenue losses and damage to brand reputation.
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  Where does the time go in testing?

  Many software testing professionals face significant time constraints when building test cases, with a majority citing deadlines as their biggest challenge, but utilizing specialized testing tools can dramatically reduce the time required and improve efficiency in the testing process.
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  Benefact Group: Embracing no-code test automation

  Ecclesiastical Insurance has begun testing its applications using Original Software's platform, which promises significant time and cost savings through automation, with the aim of achieving near 100% automation for user interface testing.