Our client needed a test automation solution for their PLM upgrades. PLM upgrades that rely on manual validation cycles for business process use cases can take months. To address this, they turned to HCLTech for a rapid, codeless and seamless test automation solution to reduce the time required for Teamcenter implementation and upgrades.
The Challenge
Efficient PLM validation and integration
Our client aimed to address these challenges:
- Lengthy manual validation of PLM upgrades, taking months
- Need for a codeless, seamless integration for ease of use
- High testing effort in Teamcenter deployments without automation
The Objective
Automating PLM upgrades for efficient team center implementation
Our client needed support for their PLM upgrades. They were currently using manual validation cycles for business process use cases. To address this, HCLTech implemented a test automation solution to reduce the time required for Teamcenter implementation and upgrades.
The Solution
HCLTech’s Active Tester for rapid test automation
Implementing Active Tester allowed the QA team to automate test cases without needing coding skills. It included over 800 out-of-the-box scenarios and 600+ step definitions, streamlining the testing process.
Detailed HTML test reports and charts provided clear insights into test results, enhancing transparency.
Productivity and quality improvement tools, including Shift-left practices, ensured early defect detection and higher product quality.
The Impact
Improved product quality and productivity
By implementing Shift-left practices, the solution significantly enhanced the quality of the product for our client. In addition, other benefits include:
- Improved productivity: The automation framework boosted productivity by reducing manual testing efforts
- Considerable time and cost savings: The codeless solution led to substantial savings in both time and cost associated with testing. It helped our customer achieve a 70% reduction in testing efforts for Teamcenter deployments
- Empowered QA team: The existing QA team, equipped with domain knowledge, efficiently automated test cases, leading to better utilization of resources
