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Software quality is important to an organization, everyone knows that by now. But cybersecurity is also part of it in today’s digital world. When customers trust that their data is secure, it reinforces their satisfaction and confidence in your brand. Pentesting helps perform that digital quality check.

December is a month of traditions, and at Brightest, it’s no different. As per tradition, our career conversations take place during this time. Guided by our core values—Excel Together, Treasure Quality, and Empower People—we help each other reach new heights. Aim high!

Black Friday is just around the corner. But can your website or application handle the the rush? One thing’s for sure, with software performance testing you can avoid a lot of stress.

Friday the 13th is associated with bad luck, superstition and spooky coincidences. While it’s mostly fun and games, there’s one area where you definitely don’t want any bad luck — your cybersecurity. Just as you avoid black cats and ladders on Friday the 13th, it’s important to avoid digital mishaps. Here are some tips on how to keep cyber bad luck away.

Companies are breaking traditional patterns in terms of software delivery. The need to deliver faster and more frequently contrasts with thoroughly tested software that follows a certain timeline. That’s why we offer you flex testing. Expertise in small doses when needed.

when we think about developing new software, the terms quality assurance and security often seem to belong to different worlds. But do they have to? Should we integrate our security into our QA processes or is it just a league of its own? In other words, does security also need to shift to the left?

In the rapidly evolving world of software development and testing, AI is playing an increasingly significant role. Read on to discover what it’s like to work with AI in software testing, with a focus on using AI for writing test cases.

Some Brighters attended the Test Automation Days in Rotterdam. During these two days they gathered several new insights that we would like to share with you. Here’s a summary of their collective experiences and key takeaways.

An increasing number of households and businesses are harnessing the power of Internet of Things (IoT). But how secure are these systems, and are hackers able to access your home or business through the back alleys of Internet of Things?

Three teams of Brightest colleagues will participate in the “100 km-run” event for Kom op tegen Kanker. Each team will represent one regional office: Kontich, Ghent and Genk. Do you want to show your support to our teams and to the cancer research?

As a company you need to have the right cards in hand. Today, one of those major trump cards is AI. In this blog we discuss how to effectively use AI for software quality and software testing.

If you ask anyone about the must have basic in a wardrobe our guess is that the classic white shirt would be listed as the number one. Let us change the wardrobe to an IT organization in any company, then the classic white shirt can be replaced by a BrightScan. Why? We’ll explain here.

Everyone knows GitHub as a platform for storing private and public Git repositories and collaborating with other developers. But besides storing repositories, GitHub also offers features like Issues, Project boards, Wiki’s and GitHub Actions. These last ones can be used to automate your workflows. In this article we will focus on a special kind of workflow and actions: Reusable Workflows and Composite Actions.

It’s not easy to become an ideal test solution architecture for ERP projects. But we have collected some key elements for you.

Unlocking the full potential of ERP systems is critical for modern businesses, with a focus on ensuring reliability and security. In this blog, we delve into the significance of testing strategies for enhanced ERP performance. Discover three strategic testing approaches aligning seamlessly with CIOs key priorities.

Cyberattacks underscore the critical need for strong cybersecurity practices. In many cases, phishing is the gateway through which attackers infiltrate systems, seeking to steal sensitive data. But what exactly is phishing, and how can businesses protect themselves from this growing threat?

At Brightest, we always seek to improve. That’s why we care about feedback (both giving and receiving). One of our main sources of employee feedback is our Bright Survey.

Talk of the town lately: the famous test automation framework. But what exactly is a test automation framework? What do we mean by it? And above all, why do we use it? What are the advantages and are there any disadvantages?

Something can only be judged to be good or bad after it had been tried or used. So, the best way to test the quality of a SAP system is to taste it rather than admire its appearance.

A fast ‘time to market’ combined with the expected quality and flexibility, are crucial for an organizations operating in the field of software development. Slow delivery can make that your competitors stay one step ahead of you. Test automation can help you with this, so you don’t fall behind on your competitors.

ERP testing doesn’t come without its challenges. Discover here the 5 most common challenges and, most importantly, how to overcome them.

In the fast-paced world of software development, automated web testing is a necessity for building robust products. Choosing the right automation tool is crucial, and Playwright, a cutting-edge framework from Microsoft, has swiftly become a formidable contender in the web automation landscape.

In healthcare environments, where sensitive patient data is involved, the need for quality testing is paramount. Traditional testing methods that rely on production data can be risky due to data privacy concerns. This is where synthetic test data can provide a solution.

The MQTT protocol is becoming very important in the IoT landscape which makes it important to test this thoroughly. Read on and know how!

Your soccer team’s championship celebration, the toll roads in France during the summer and online school platforms in times of the Covid crisis. They all have a similar problem. How can performance testing avoid this? Let’s find out!

Although OpenAI and Katalon Studio are different technologies, there are a number of ways they can work together. In this way, they deliver value in complex software testing environments such as ERP projects.

The list of articles related to application security and data protection is getting longer every day. To keep up with the latest developments in security risks and solutions, we can highly advise the OWASP standards.

Test automation often becomes a bottleneck. The reasons can be various, but very often the problem begins with the choice of tooling to support this process. How can we avoid test automation becoming a bottleneck for the organization?

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are the backbone of many organizations. They provide critical support for finance, human resources, supply chain management, and other functions. As these systems become more complex, testing them thoroughly seems to become increasingly difficult.

One of the understated truths about ERP systems is that they are ever-changing. A minor tweak in one module can impact multiple business functions. It’s hard for traditional ERP testing to keep up with this dynamic environment. Enter BrightSQAI, a combination of AI with years of software quality industry expertise.

Businesses are constantly seeking solutions that can increase their ERP testing’s efficiency and effectiveness while reducing the associated costs. This is where Delphix, an ingenious data virtualization platform, comes into play.

Organizations are often unable to manage software testing in an effective yet efficient way. This requires and initial investment. So, the million-dollar question arises: when does an organization need to make this investment and where to start?

Read this recap of the security session during our BrightNight here. During this session, Stijn Jans from Intigriti talks about how we are all hackers. He also discusses the difference between penetration testing and crowd hacking.

We want to take a moment to share our thoughts and insights from the recent BrightNight session, where we delved into the world of software testing in the era of AI. As individuals who have spent years as quality and test managers, we couldn’t help but be intrigued by, and also doubt, the potential impact of AI in our field.

Brightest is the knowledge centre on software testing in Flanders. With our three regional offices in Kontich, Ghent and Genk, we are perfectly placed for a structural partnership with Hogeschool PXL. During their studies, ICT students are introduced to the wonderful world of test automation.

In today’s rapidly evolving digital age, the energy sector stands at the crossroads of innovation and necessity. As this industry grapples with a myriad of challenges, from optimizing electricity production to achieving carbon neutrality and embracing renewable energy sources, one vital tool emerges to ensure its success: performance testing.

You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who hasn’t ventured into the realms of Artificial Intelligence nowadays (AI). Knowingly or otherwise. But how secure and reliable are AIs, and their underlying LLMs (large language models)?

Nowadays many companies are working Agile or are switching towards it. Agile allows you to deliver new features faster and more efficiently. This also means that the QA team is faced with testing against a constantly shifting target. So, you need agile testing as well.

Many companies don’t believe in the added value of testing. Even though, they see the importance of having a quality product. In this blog you can read about the most common excuses we have heard for not hiring software testers. Spoiler alert: they are wrong.

ERP systems contain sensitive business data and are often integrated with other critical systems, making them attractive targets for attackers. In this article, we discuss the most common security challenges in ERP projects.

Databox allows you to easily monitor and track KPIs that are important for your ERP system. This way it can add value to your ERP testing.

In today’s IT industry, companies look for ways and means to reduce costs. They do this in various ways, for example reducing infrastructure costs, shortening test cycles to reduce testing costs, introducing automation etc. One of the key factors in improving quality and reduce costs is (test) data management. So providing the right set of data at the right time to the right environment.

Low-code platforms offer an alternative approach to ERP test automation that adds value to the ERP testing process. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the added value of low-code platforms in ERP test automation.

Test data virtualization has several advantages, for example you can benefit financially from it. Discover here 4 methods to do so.

The ERP space is booming! There, we said it. But an ERP system upgrade or migration is never an easy lift and shift. Therefore, it is a wise decision to invest in professional ERP testing.

You know that feeling when third party ERP integrations are slowing down project progress? Then service virtualization might be the solution for you.

You should not over engineer a complex process or implement ‘the best’ (and usually most expensive) tools. However, you still need a process and preferably a test management tool when you want to measure the quality of your product. Sometimes we get the opportunity to help a customer in selecting a test management tool. Find out how we do it here.

In a recent poll on our LinkedIn page, we asked people what they believe the biggest security challenges in the coming years would be. The results are in: the majority of voters consider quantum computing to be the biggest upcoming challenge for securing our online world.

The financial sector is about 300 times more vulnerable to cyber-attacks than other sectors. By conducting regular security checks, banks can identify and fix vulnerabilities before they are exploited. 

If you ask anyone about the must have basic in a wardrobe our guess is that the classic white shirt would be listed as the number one. Let us change the wardrobe to an IT organization in any company, then the classic white shirt can be replaced by a BrightScan. Why? We’ll explain here.

Organizations are often unable to manage software testing in an effective yet efficient way. This requires and initial investment. So, the million-dollar question arises: when does an organization need to make this investment and where to start?

You should not over engineer a complex process or implement ‘the best’ (and usually most expensive) tools. However, you still need a process and preferably a test management tool when you want to measure the quality of your product. Sometimes we get the opportunity to help a customer in selecting a test management tool. Find out how we do it here.

Brightest is the knowledge centre on software testing in Flanders. With our three regional offices in Kontich, Ghent and Genk, we are perfectly placed for a structural partnership with Hogeschool PXL. During their studies, ICT students are introduced to the wonderful world of test automation.

Many companies don’t believe in the added value of testing. Even though, they see the importance of having a quality product. In this blog you can read about the most common excuses we have heard for not hiring software testers. Spoiler alert: they are wrong.

It’s not easy to become an ideal test solution architecture for ERP projects. But we have collected some key elements for you.

Unlocking the full potential of ERP systems is critical for modern businesses, with a focus on ensuring reliability and security. In this blog, we delve into the significance of testing strategies for enhanced ERP performance. Discover three strategic testing approaches aligning seamlessly with CIOs key priorities.

Something can only be judged to be good or bad after it had been tried or used. So, the best way to test the quality of a SAP system is to taste it rather than admire its appearance.

ERP testing doesn’t come without its challenges. Discover here the 5 most common challenges and, most importantly, how to overcome them.

In healthcare environments, where sensitive patient data is involved, the need for quality testing is paramount. Traditional testing methods that rely on production data can be risky due to data privacy concerns. This is where synthetic test data can provide a solution.

Although OpenAI and Katalon Studio are different technologies, there are a number of ways they can work together. In this way, they deliver value in complex software testing environments such as ERP projects.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are the backbone of many organizations. They provide critical support for finance, human resources, supply chain management, and other functions. As these systems become more complex, testing them thoroughly seems to become increasingly difficult.

One of the understated truths about ERP systems is that they are ever-changing. A minor tweak in one module can impact multiple business functions. It’s hard for traditional ERP testing to keep up with this dynamic environment. Enter BrightSQAI, a combination of AI with years of software quality industry expertise.

Businesses are constantly seeking solutions that can increase their ERP testing’s efficiency and effectiveness while reducing the associated costs. This is where Delphix, an ingenious data virtualization platform, comes into play.

We want to take a moment to share our thoughts and insights from the recent BrightNight session, where we delved into the world of software testing in the era of AI. As individuals who have spent years as quality and test managers, we couldn’t help but be intrigued by, and also doubt, the potential impact of AI in our field.

ERP systems contain sensitive business data and are often integrated with other critical systems, making them attractive targets for attackers. In this article, we discuss the most common security challenges in ERP projects.

Databox allows you to easily monitor and track KPIs that are important for your ERP system. This way it can add value to your ERP testing.

In today’s IT industry, companies look for ways and means to reduce costs. They do this in various ways, for example reducing infrastructure costs, shortening test cycles to reduce testing costs, introducing automation etc. One of the key factors in improving quality and reduce costs is (test) data management. So providing the right set of data at the right time to the right environment.

Low-code platforms offer an alternative approach to ERP test automation that adds value to the ERP testing process. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the added value of low-code platforms in ERP test automation.

Test data virtualization has several advantages, for example you can benefit financially from it. Discover here 4 methods to do so.

The ERP space is booming! There, we said it. But an ERP system upgrade or migration is never an easy lift and shift. Therefore, it is a wise decision to invest in professional ERP testing.

You know that feeling when third party ERP integrations are slowing down project progress? Then service virtualization might be the solution for you.

Companies are breaking traditional patterns in terms of software delivery. The need to deliver faster and more frequently contrasts with thoroughly tested software that follows a certain timeline. That’s why we offer you flex testing. Expertise in small doses when needed.

December is a month of traditions, and at Brightest, it’s no different. As per tradition, our career conversations take place during this time. Guided by our core values—Excel Together, Treasure Quality, and Empower People—we help each other reach new heights. Aim high!

Three teams of Brightest colleagues will participate in the “100 km-run” event for Kom op tegen Kanker. Each team will represent one regional office: Kontich, Ghent and Genk. Do you want to show your support to our teams and to the cancer research?

At Brightest, we always seek to improve. That’s why we care about feedback (both giving and receiving). One of our main sources of employee feedback is our Bright Survey.

Black Friday is just around the corner. But can your website or application handle the the rush? One thing’s for sure, with software performance testing you can avoid a lot of stress.

Your soccer team’s championship celebration, the toll roads in France during the summer and online school platforms in times of the Covid crisis. They all have a similar problem. How can performance testing avoid this? Let’s find out!

In today’s rapidly evolving digital age, the energy sector stands at the crossroads of innovation and necessity. As this industry grapples with a myriad of challenges, from optimizing electricity production to achieving carbon neutrality and embracing renewable energy sources, one vital tool emerges to ensure its success: performance testing.

Software quality is important to an organization, everyone knows that by now. But cybersecurity is also part of it in today’s digital world. When customers trust that their data is secure, it reinforces their satisfaction and confidence in your brand. Pentesting helps perform that digital quality check.

Friday the 13th is associated with bad luck, superstition and spooky coincidences. While it’s mostly fun and games, there’s one area where you definitely don’t want any bad luck — your cybersecurity. Just as you avoid black cats and ladders on Friday the 13th, it’s important to avoid digital mishaps. Here are some tips on how to keep cyber bad luck away.

when we think about developing new software, the terms quality assurance and security often seem to belong to different worlds. But do they have to? Should we integrate our security into our QA processes or is it just a league of its own? In other words, does security also need to shift to the left?

An increasing number of households and businesses are harnessing the power of Internet of Things (IoT). But how secure are these systems, and are hackers able to access your home or business through the back alleys of Internet of Things?

Cyberattacks underscore the critical need for strong cybersecurity practices. In many cases, phishing is the gateway through which attackers infiltrate systems, seeking to steal sensitive data. But what exactly is phishing, and how can businesses protect themselves from this growing threat?

The list of articles related to application security and data protection is getting longer every day. To keep up with the latest developments in security risks and solutions, we can highly advise the OWASP standards.

Read this recap of the security session during our BrightNight here. During this session, Stijn Jans from Intigriti talks about how we are all hackers. He also discusses the difference between penetration testing and crowd hacking.

You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who hasn’t ventured into the realms of Artificial Intelligence nowadays (AI). Knowingly or otherwise. But how secure and reliable are AIs, and their underlying LLMs (large language models)?

In a recent poll on our LinkedIn page, we asked people what they believe the biggest security challenges in the coming years would be. The results are in: the majority of voters consider quantum computing to be the biggest upcoming challenge for securing our online world.

The financial sector is about 300 times more vulnerable to cyber-attacks than other sectors. By conducting regular security checks, banks can identify and fix vulnerabilities before they are exploited. 

In the rapidly evolving world of software development and testing, AI is playing an increasingly significant role. Read on to discover what it’s like to work with AI in software testing, with a focus on using AI for writing test cases.

As a company you need to have the right cards in hand. Today, one of those major trump cards is AI. In this blog we discuss how to effectively use AI for software quality and software testing.

Some Brighters attended the Test Automation Days in Rotterdam. During these two days they gathered several new insights that we would like to share with you. Here’s a summary of their collective experiences and key takeaways.

Everyone knows GitHub as a platform for storing private and public Git repositories and collaborating with other developers. But besides storing repositories, GitHub also offers features like Issues, Project boards, Wiki’s and GitHub Actions. These last ones can be used to automate your workflows. In this article we will focus on a special kind of workflow and actions: Reusable Workflows and Composite Actions.

Talk of the town lately: the famous test automation framework. But what exactly is a test automation framework? What do we mean by it? And above all, why do we use it? What are the advantages and are there any disadvantages?

A fast ‘time to market’ combined with the expected quality and flexibility, are crucial for an organizations operating in the field of software development. Slow delivery can make that your competitors stay one step ahead of you. Test automation can help you with this, so you don’t fall behind on your competitors.

In the fast-paced world of software development, automated web testing is a necessity for building robust products. Choosing the right automation tool is crucial, and Playwright, a cutting-edge framework from Microsoft, has swiftly become a formidable contender in the web automation landscape.

The MQTT protocol is becoming very important in the IoT landscape which makes it important to test this thoroughly. Read on and know how!

Test automation often becomes a bottleneck. The reasons can be various, but very often the problem begins with the choice of tooling to support this process. How can we avoid test automation becoming a bottleneck for the organization?

Nowadays many companies are working Agile or are switching towards it. Agile allows you to deliver new features faster and more efficiently. This also means that the QA team is faced with testing against a constantly shifting target. So, you need agile testing as well.