According to the findings of several studies that have been conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of digital transformation projects, the general assumption is that around two-thirds of these initiatives will fail. The use of software testing to assist business and digital transformation may be seen as an insurance policy; thus, it is possible that software testing will prove to be the cure for increasing the success rate of transformation activities.
In order to allow and accelerate business transformation, testing must be at the center of the processes that are used to gather information that may be used to shift the way an organization runs, assist in the definition of its value proposition, or alter the way it competes in the market. Testing, in particular, is intimately integrated with business strategy and has a purpose more than just delivering technology. The management information (MI) generated by testing may also be used to spur innovation and discover possibilities for risk reduction as well as for capital expenditure.
This is especially relevant in cases when external disturbance is pushing changes in testing procedures and procedures. Take, for instance, digital payment technology as an illustration. A significant increase in the bundling of the capabilities required to create a smooth experience for digital transactions at the point of sale – both online and on mobile platforms – is very expected in the future. The mobile experience has surpassed branch location as the most important element in bank selection, and in the United Kingdom, over half of all bank accounts are digital-only in London (a figure that has more than doubled since 2010)! When you consider the complexity and interconnection of technology, having the correct testing strategy and technique is becoming more important as a differentiator in the marketplace.
So, how should the interruption influence our approach to testing? Your test strategy should be able to provide answers to the following essential questions.
How well does our test strategy match up with our overall business plan?
Misalignment between test and business strategy may cause critical risks to be missed, resulting in the introduction of unneeded risk into the organization. Identifying risks and possibilities as a result of coverage gaps may provide valuable information for your company to utilize in responding to changes in the marketplace.
Is our test strategy designed to consider risk from a systemic perspective?
To successfully transform an organization, a comprehensive testing strategy must be implemented, which incorporates system thinking to identify risks and opportunities via an examination of business processes, consumer insights, and areas of complexity.
Can you tell me how much operational information our testing strategy provides?
It is critical to the successful execution of any transformation program that we optimize the testing process in order to provide information on risk, quality, and delivery capabilities to the appropriate stakeholders at the appropriate time.
It is critical to ensure that testing supports your digital transformation program since it is a quick and comparably simple technique to speed benefit realization while also increasing the value of your present testing expenditure. Operational intelligence testing is required for a successful digital transformation since it gives your company insight into not just a comprehensive, end-to-end perspective of their goods but also the processes that go into their creation.
