Why Outsource QA & Testing.

Software testing is a vital phase in any software development project. Frequently changing requirements coupled with a reduced product development life cycle has increased the risk of application deployment before a product is ready for the market. According to different surveys, finding and fixing bugs accounts for almost 50 percent of the total cost of the software project. Studies also find that offshore outsourcing can save companies up to 75 percent compared to in-house costs. The direct cost of quality in terms of staff time by itself is a compelling reason for considering a new business model for QA & Testing.

More difficult to measure, though just as significant, is the lost revenue in terms of new business and current customer satisfaction that may have turned into increased revenue opportunities. Using an Offshore Outsourcing organization can reduce both direct staffing cost (by using less expensive resources overseas) and lost potential by assuring a higher quality product and ultimately more satisfied customers before the product is launched into the marketplace. Migration to a test driven lifecycle model with the goal of Independent Verification & Validation will give organizations that choose to focus on creating a culture of quality a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

The main benefits of outsourced QA & Testing can be divided into two categories: quantitative and qualitative.

Quantitative Benefits:
• Cost Reduction
• Cost Avoidance

Qualitative Benefits:
• Revenue Optimization
• Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V)
• Decreased Defects/Increased Application Quality

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