Sogeti Group Launches New Testing Publication: TPI® NEXT - Business Driven Test Process Improvement
A fully revised version of the world-leading approach to Structured Test Process Improvement
Dayton, OH (Vocus/PRWEB ) November 21, 2009 -- Sogeti Group, a world leader in innovative, business-driven quality assurance and testing services, today launched its latest specialized testing book - TPI® NEXT - Business Driven Test Process Improvement (BDTPI). This book is a comprehensive update of Sogeti's original TPI® (Test Process Improvement) that established an international benchmark for assessing an organization's test process maturity.
TPI(R) Next - Business Driven Test Process Improvement Book Cover
TPI® NEXT - Business Driven Test Process Improvement, written by Sogeti test experts and validated by extensive customer field tests, builds on the strengths of the successful original model, but incorporates significant changes to reflect today's business dynamics and technology developments. The key enhancement is that the model is more closely aligned to an organization's business goals, so that improvements to the test process are focused on meeting these specific goals as cost-effectively and efficiently as possible.
The original TPI®, first published in 1998, has become the leading test process improvement model, used around the world, including China, with thousands of copies of the book sold. However, over the past 10 years, the testing world has evolved, with outsourcing, complex IT chains, Agile-based development methods and the user expectation of fault-free applications.
This led a team of international Sogeti experts to develop a revised version to accommodate these changes. At the heart of the model is alignment with business drivers incorporated with the enhanced strengths of the original model (Key Areas, Maturity Levels, Checkpoints and Step by Step Improvement Roadmap) and newly introduced elements.
The improvements that make this new model truly business-driven are:
| | - Introduction of Clusters (prioritized groups of Checkpoints) and Enablers to identify the impact on the broader Software Development Lifecycle
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| | - Clearer categorization of maturity levels - Controlled, Efficient and Optimized
- Easy-to-view representation of results for business management
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| | - Flexiblility - works well with both traditional and agile development methodologies, supporting existing business cultures and process
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Prior to launch, Sogeti tested the model with a number of client organizations, incorporating their suggestions. Their feedback has been very positive; one client commented: "BDTPI is our compass towards improvement. It's a small step for testers but a giant leap in improving our test process".
The benefits of TPI® NEXT have therefore been identified as helping a test organization:
| | - Develop a clear incremental path to improve quality, reduce time and save costs
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| | - Ensure that test processes support the most important business drivers
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| | - Gain a better understanding of correlation between testing and other software development processes
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| | - Allowing existing TPI users to use the new model without losing valuable historic information
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Nijs Blokland, Head of Sogeti's International Testing Community comments: "Testing should be a structured and controllable process, but that is not always the case. TPI® NEXT is an indispensable step-by-step guide for the hands-on test professional, providing practical descriptions, hints and tips to executing a test assessment and implementing improvements based on business drivers."
Published by specialist computer science and economics producer UTN (Uitgeverij Tutein Nolthenius bv), TPI® NEXT follows the recent publication of End-to-end testing with TMap NEXT® and is the latest in a series of ground-breaking thought-leadership books on test topics authored by Sogeti.
Contacts:
To arrange an interview with one of the authors, please contact: Kelly Maroney, Marketing Director - Sogeti USA: (937) 291-8190.
About Sogeti USA
Sogeti USA is a premier provider of information technology services to businesses and public-sector organizations. Operating in 23 U.S. locations, Sogeti's business model is built on providing customers with local accountability and vast delivery expertise. Sogeti is a leader in helping clients develop, implement and manage practical IT solutions to help run their business better. With over 40 years of experience, Sogeti offers a comprehensive portfolio of services including Engineering Services, Enterprise Microsoft Solutions, Enterprise Solutions Consulting, IBM and Open Solutions and Testing/Quality Assurance. For more, visit http://www.us.sogeti.com.
About Sogeti
Sogeti is a leading provider of professional technology services, specializing in Application Management, Infrastructure Management, High-Tech Engineering and Testing. Working closely with its clients, Sogeti enables them to leverage technological innovation and achieve maximum results. Sogeti brings together more than 20,000 professionals in 14 countries and is present in over 200 locations in Europe, the US and India. Sogeti is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cap Gemini S.A., listed on the Paris Stock Exchange.
For more information, please visit: www.sogeti.com.
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