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Prioritizing security concerns in a complex software testing market

Expert John Overbaugh identifies the three top concerns of the test manager and offers advice on how to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to security and compliance. Continue Reading
How software testing managers can ensure security compliance

While security may be everyone’s job, the software testing manager holds particular responsibilities to ensure security requirements are met. Continue Reading
ALM tools: Is purchasing from a single vendor or multiple vendors better?

Integrating ALM tools from different vendors can be nearly impossible, yet buying a toolset from a single vendor poses problems as well. Expert Kevin Parker explores these choices. Continue Reading
Automation in your SDLC: Identifying vital ALM tools

Process-centric tools and dashboards are among the ALM trends identified by expert Kevin Parker. Here he discusses how these trends are now indispensable to automation in the SDLC. Continue Reading
Test management tools: Supporting your SDLC

Expert Kevin Parker delves into the importance of choosing test management tools that integrate with and support your organization’s SDLC. Continue Reading

Choosing an ALM tool for managing your software testing processes

ALM expert Kevin Parker discusses the different ALM tool features that teams should consider as well as the steps to follow. Continue Reading
The role of the software testing manager in gathering requirements

What are the responsibilities of the product manager, business analyst, and software testing manager in requirements gathering? Learn how the roles are distributed here. Continue Reading
How traceability benefits the software development lifecycle

Read expert Scott Sehlhorst’s explanation to learn how traceability of requirements improves visibility into building the right product as well as building the product right. Continue Reading
Managing software testing processes on an Agile development team

In Agile development, testing processes are addressed by the whole team, according to Lisa Crispin. In this expert response, she highlights techniques for teams to work together to improve their testing and QA, including story mapping and Community ... Continue Reading
Choosing the right test management tool: A team effort

Agile expert Lisa Crispin recommends that teams collaborate in choosing and implementing the appropriate test management tool. Read this response for insights into how test management tools can facilitate collaboration and enhance team productivity. Continue Reading
How test managers measure test team effectiveness

Software testing expert Pete Walen warns against cookie-cutter metrics for measuring team effectiveness. Read this response for advice on approaching the challenge of measuring tester efficacy. Continue Reading

What to look for in test management tools

According to expert Peter Walen, flexibility and ease-of-use need to be top concerns when selecting a test management tool. Continue Reading
Social media in business: Security versus function

ALM expert Kevin Parker discusses the importance of security and offers some tips to business leaders in this response. Continue Reading
How ALM teams benefit from social media features

In this expert response, Kevin Parker explores the current and potential uses of collaborative social media tools for ALM team members, including Twitter and instant messaging. Continue Reading
Leadership on the Web: Using social networking to teach and learn

In this response, expert Pete Walen describes how managers and decision makers can gain from regular interaction via social media. Continue Reading