BrightScan
A BrightScan – software quality assessment – executed by a specialist obtains an objective analysis of your current software quality organization. It allows you to improve your organization’s QA maturity and time to market, while reducing software quality costs.
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Frequently asked questions
Who conducts a BrightScan?
Experienced software quality specialists with expertise in various industries and QA / DEV practices.
What ROI can I expect?
BrightScan identifies inefficiencies and provides recommendations that can significantly reduce software quality costs and improve overall ROI on QA efforts. The exact amount depends on the improvements needed and the areas of improvement.
What is the process and the lead time?
The duration varies depending on the complexity and size of the BrightScan/assessment, but typically ranges from a 2 to 3 weeks. The process consists of following steps:
- Kick-off meeting with management
- Online surveys for all stakeholders
- 1-to-1 interviews with key stakeholders
- Roadmap with quick-wins and short & long term goals/improvements
- Roadmap implementation on your own or guided by one of our experts
What about the 💰?
The price varies depending on the complexity and size of your organization. For small organizations, it might involve as few as 1-2 interviews or a single workshop. For larger organizations, it could include 25-40 interviews and more extensive analysis. Pricing is tailored to the specific needs and scope of the assessment.
Who will be interviewed?
It’s crucial to interview a diverse group of key stakeholders across different roles and departments to gather a wide range of insights and perspectives on the current QA processes. This includes:
- QA Manager/Lead
- Development Manager/Lead
- key QA Engineers/Testers
- key Software Developers
- key Product Manager/Owner
- key Project Manager
- key Business Analysts
- Operations/DevOps Team representative
- Customer Support/Service Representative
- and IT/Infrastructure Team representative
This is not an exhaustive list and will be discussed together to ensure all relevant stakeholders are included. By interviewing these key personnel, BrightScan can obtain a holistic view of the software quality organization and identify areas for improvement across all stages of the software development lifecycle.
What will I receive afterwards?
You get a detailed report outlining the current state of your QA processes and their integration with your DEV workflows. The report will identify key issues and inefficiencies, provide tailored recommendations for improvement, and include a prioritized roadmap with actionable quick wins to enhance your QA maturity and efficiency.
Is it suitable for all types of (software) organizations?
Yes, the assessment is adaptable to various industries and sizes of organizations, from startups to large enterprises.