Big Data Testing
Big data has big value
It’s often a challenge for companies to find the link between the sheer volume of data they handle and the actionable insight they want. Consider this: While experts peg the big data market at more than $307 billion per year, other research suggests that “bad data” costs companies over $3 trillion annually, in the US alone.
Big Data Testing
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A major value of working with XBOSoft has been that we now release software with higher quality and we have reduced costs for testing.
If that number seems high, it is. But here’s the hard truth: It’s not unreasonable. Dealing with data that doesn’t make sense, isn’t properly formatted, or contains point-of-collection errors costs time and money. Managers, data scientists, frontline staff and third-party collaborators have to account for, adjust, and correct this data (when possible). Every. Single. Day.
This is why you need better big data testing to profile, prepare, and validate your data so you’re able to actively, and reliably, leverage this resource.
Importance
The 100 percent problem
Anything less than 100 percent isn’t good enough when it comes to data accuracy and validity. Why? Because you’re depending on this resource to inform both current initiatives and deliver ongoing business intelligence (BI).
So, what’s wrong with your data? Why isn’t it living up to expectations? Common causes include:
Variable sourcing
Your test data comes from everywhere. Emails, text messages, images, e-commerce transactions, social media sites and spreadsheets. The challenge? Format varies and most of this data is unstructured. If you can’t bridge the gap between data types and sources, you’re not getting the full value of the data you have.
Source data errors
For big data to have value, it must be error-free. But what happens when errors occur at the source? You need a way to detect, and correct for, source data errors as they emerge.
Unexpected results
What happens when your test data contains unexpected content such as bad email addresses, unpaired JSON data, or format inconsistencies? Left unchecked, these results could prompt everything from unnecessary data studies to strange modeling behaviors and even bad business decisions.
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Focus
Avoid the pitfalls
Data profiling
Data preparation
Data validation
Data verification
Tailored Testing
Why choose XBOSoft?
Testing is what we do. It’s how we’re built. It’s our mission to save you time and money. When it comes to big data, our software testing and QA services are designed to take your BI, analysis, and AI initiatives to the next level.
Why us? Because everything we do is built on our Service-as-a-Partnership (SaaP) model. You’re assigned an expert lead QA Engineer dedicated to understanding and meeting your business needs, backed by nearly 20 years of experience in end-to-end big data testing services.
Process
Extract (Data requests): Requesting data from a web service or extracting from a local database has many variables, including web service/database availability, data accuracy, etc., that all play an equal part in leading to a number of things that could go wrong.
Transform (Data calculation): Methods are performed on the raw data and then saved through stored procedures, triggers or other routines. Often times the data may have a timestamp or other environmental properties that need consideration among many other factors.
Load (Results): Results data is typically generated on-demand or stored in partial form. Many applications provide report functions by using temporary data, combined and filtered at various aggregation levels. Not only must the temporary data be tested, but the reporting function needs to be tested as well.
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Benefits
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Expert Assistance
While it’s possible to conduct software QA in-house, this process is time-consuming and resource-intensive. Using a QA-managed testing services company such as XBOSoft reduces the strain on local IT teams and improves outcomes by leveraging the experience of software testing experts.
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Detailed Planning
Planning is the cornerstone of any successful software testing solution. Our teams have years of experience designing and implementing plans across multiple markets and industries. This allows us to both reduce planning time and ensure your plan is designed with key business outcomes in mind.
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Single-Minded Focus
As noted above, we hire software testing experts who love what they do and are at the top of their game. From writing test cases and test execution, through test management. The result? You get a single-minded focus on your software testing and better outcomes.
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Innovation opportunities
When your IT teams spend all their time designing and implementing test plans or must shift resources away from new developments to fix old code, you’re losing valuable time that could be used to drive business innovation. Software testing outsourcing puts your teams back on track.
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Measurable progress
It’s not enough to simply test software. You need reliable test results to determine problem areas and define critical steps. XBOSoft has the expertise necessary to create achievable goals, measure current progress, and deliver regular progress reports.
Ready to improve your software?
Looking for expert testing, consulting, or industry insights? We’re ready to collaborate and create a solution that fits your needs. Contact our team today to take the next step toward enhancing your software.
Ready to improve your software?
Looking for expert testing, consulting, or industry insights? We’re ready to collaborate and create a solution that fits your needs. Contact our team today to take the next step toward enhancing your software.
Resources
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Certifications
Certified expertise, reliable results
We hold PMP, ISTQB, and ISO27001 certifications, reflecting our adherence to rigorous standards in project management, software testing, information security, and internal controls.