In today’s world, software is integral to nearly every aspect of business and life— from smartphones and tablet computers to financial institutions and aircraft control systems. Software companies must ensure that their code adheres to the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and security to maintain customers’ trust. However, achieving this goal can be challenging given the sheer number of product features that must be tested. This is why having a plan for software testing that might include some form of partnership with a provider of Quality as a Service (QaaS) should be considered somewhat early on.

Test automation is one discipline every QA team should practice and use productively. While automated checks are the tester’s companion, they extend support in reducing time spent on cumbersome, redundant tasks. QA teams are supporting businesses in achieving faster time to market by driving the left shift in their test strategy. A growing team is a clear indication of a growing business, and it’s a problem good to have. However, as the QA team gets into the growth spurt, managers have a hard time keeping up with the status quo of test automation.

One thing that COVID evidently changed forever is the way we work; remote and virtual teams are the new normal. COVID certainly pushed the Medicine practitioners to an edge, but also HR teams and Managers. From onboarding to exit processes, everything went virtual. As the famous saying goes, “every risk comes with an opportunity.” COVID allowed us to realize it is possible to run the show virtually.