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After leaving the Metaverse funeral, everyone jumped on the AI party bus. The confidence in artificial intelligence is now stronger than ever. And the renewed zeal for enhancing business efficiency and productivity motivates more companies to implement AI solutions. But as we’ve learned from the past years – there’s no magic potion to make your venture an almighty entity. And AI is no exception. Yet, unlike the Metaverse, AI’s active development gives the technology a solid base for advancement. Plus, its current benefits are acclaimed in all industries. Still, let’s avoid getting ahead of ourselves and planning for a utopian world. Instead, we shall focus on where AI stands now and what it means for the backbone of any business – the supply chain. AI Has Taken Supply Chain Management by Storm AI is the hot ticket in supply chain management (SCM). Gartner predicts that over 75% of SCM software providers will implement AI solutions into their products by 2026....

Your feature-rich, functionally- and UI-perfect software won’t last if users’ minds go blank when using it. Client expectations for UX have migrated from the B2C sector. Thus sparking enthusiasm around customer-centricity in the B2B field. Inherently complex, B2B projects’ CX scores are below average. And in 2023, 80% of consumers prioritize usability. So even intricate solutions, e.g., procurement software, ERPs, etc., must be intuitive, easy to use, and user-friendly. Securing these three elements in your product means developing with consumers at the core of any action. You can’t make users your business’ CEOs. But you can boost the focus on clients and deal with challenges that come with it through QA. Challenges in Balancing Complexity & Usability SAP, a leader in ERP software, was known for many usability issues. In the 2010s, the company received regrettable consumer feedback. The senior director at Varian Medical Systems, SAP’s loyal customer, noted t...

By Dmitriy Zholudev, AQA Lead at QA Madness If you’re reading this, you must be a software developer. It doesn’t necessarily mean you write code using programming languages; maybe, you take another position in a team – a Business Analyst, Designer, QA Engineer, Project Manager, etc. If you order/buy software, license, games, tools, or devices, in a way, you’re also a software developer. How’s so? You contribute to creating jobs for people who make all those things: for programmers, managers, software testers, and so on. As a regular user, do you want the phone or application you bought yesterday to work well today, tomorrow, and for the next few years? Do you want the chair you made yesterday to be useful tomorrow or next year? Well, laptops and chairs are surely fun to talk about, but being more specific, we are interested in software development in its primary understanding: writing programming code and testing it (via software automation services, in particu...

Usually, when we think of product differentiation, we imagine better prices, fancy features, unique brand messages, etc. But when the market is so rich, finding something to set your product apart from the rest is tough. However, your distinguishing characteristic can be quality. Sure, there are many quality projects out there. Alas, those created with sincere care and quality embedded into their essence – maybe a few. Leveraging quality as a competitive advantage calls for a bottom-up approach. It all starts with software manual testing services. With a quality culture founded upon acceptance testing, you can maximize the potential of your idea. The Value of Quality Culture All industries have set standards that a project should reach to compete. And, unfortunately, that has become the goal for many businesses – to be ‘good enough’ to enter the rivalry. But even when you implement unique functionalities for your users, there is no guarantee this will put you at the ...

Currently, the e-commerce sector is like a flower garden. We all adore roses for their richness. But the truth is, a multitude of petals is sometimes a disadvantage. Ornamental plants produce less nectar due to spending more energy on appearances. And more petals actually mean more ‘distractions’ for pollinators to go through to get to their target. With the intensifying progression of the industry, businesses see constantly expanding growth opportunities. SaaS, AR/VR, ERPs, headless CMSs, virtual shopping, etc., will make your head spin and question whether these options are worth their while. So, for e-commerce platforms, the goal is to find stable footing and build upon it, making sure that each decision is justified and valuable. Now, at the core of innovation is artificial intelligence. It has found its place in every new tech and trend. This means that establishing a sturdy AI technology is a certain, solid way to upgrade your business. Ergo, it is essential to know what it...

One look at the headline, and you might think we’re just trying to sell our mobile testing services. Well, our team’s always glad to work on new projects, but that’s not the thing. While more and more people have started to recognize the value of professional QA, some still may remain skeptical about it or don’t fully understand what they get. A while ago, a situation when everyone in the product team became a tester of their own software was quite common. In practice, being an active user of a particular kind of mobile apps or knowing the details of your product, unfortunately, doesn’t equal the expertise you get with QA providers. How’s so? You can read many books and watch many films, but that doesn’t make you a professional critic. You need to build a theoretical background, too. You can cook meals daily, but that still doesn’t make you a great chef. This list can go on, but you’ve got the idea. Proper theoretical knowledge, skillset, and experience a...

The procurement software development process is complex and comes with many challenges: balancing the high quality of the platform with competitive price, involving the right expertise, an ability to deal with a wide range of ongoing roadmap enhancements on several products or their variations, and so on. We faced a variety of those challenges while working along with the development and product teams that create digital procurement platforms. So this article is based on our observations, analysis, and clients’ feedback. We’ll share some tips our QA team has learned through the years. Hopefully, you’ll discover something new and handy. Best QA Practices in Procurement Software Development This article isn’t a definitive guide to building a successful procurement platform. Probably, what we refer to as “success” would require more factors to consider. Also, some of the advice below may seem too obvious for readers with a good understanding of the industry. Nevertheless, eve...

Whether you are a small e-commerce business still trying to figure stuff out or an established company looking for promising opportunities, the chances are high that you may want to consider the same solution – continuous testing. While CT originated at the start of this millennium, it gained significant popularity with the rise of DevOps in the mid-2010s. Today, it is the driver of innovation, guardian of best practices, and a competitive advantage – all in one package. But to puzzle out how it works and how it can transform your company, first, we need to go back to the source. Defining DevOps DevOps is a set of practices that strive to bridge the gap between development and IT operations teams with the goal of fast, reliable, and efficient product delivery. To better understand the core principle of DevOps, let’s break down how it operates. A simplified process of software development includes developers, quality assurance engineers, and IT operations specialists. ...

Within political unrest, growing recession, and environmental fluctuations, outsourcing has become an island of stability in the ocean of uncertainty. You can always rely on QA outsource to enrich testing expertise, speed up your STLC, and improve project quality. Still, you might have some concerns about managing a dedicated QA team, especially if this is a first for you. How to Manage an Outsourced QA Team So, to help you feel more confident when working with an offshore team, let’s review common concerns, how they can be addressed, and what insights may help you out. Communication When it comes to QA outsource, the main concern is communication. Quality assurance teams are not physically present. So, it may seem there would be the issue of waiting time, which is common with online messengers, and discussions might lose their effectiveness when you are not face-to-face. With a professional QA company, this worry is practically non-existent. QA experts are a...