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Software Testing Nightmares

Software Nightmares



If only they had tested properly...


All of the companies in the stories below have suffered embarrassment and bad press that almost certainly could have been avoided with more efficient and thorough testing of their core business applications during the development and QA phases.


Bad press doesn't just mean embarrassment. It means lost confidence, loss of good will, lost opportunities - and ultimately lost revenue. Something that no business needs.


Don't let your company's name get into damaging headlines like these. Contact Original Software today about how you can revolutionize your approach to software development and the testing process.


IT fault causes millions to pay incorrect tax
(ZDNET, Apr 2008)

Technical glitches hit T5 opening
(BBC, Mar 2008)

SAP is being sued for 'untested' and 'defective' software
(ZDNet, Mar 2008)

Failed Carbonite upgrade lets customers down
(ZDNet, Mar 2008)

Software 'glitch' causes baggage chaos at Heathrow
(ComputerWorldUK, Feb 2008)

Testing Research
(intellectuk, Nov 2007)

Blackberry reveals failure cause
(BBC, April 2007)

Banking Hitch Delays Workers Pay
(BBC, March 2007)

US Airways System Snafu Delays Thousands
(CBS News, March 2007)

Supermarket workers assured lack of pay is 'temporary glitch'
(Northern Echo, March 2007)

Daylight-saving glitch threatens mini-Y2K
(msnbc, February 2007)

Australia at risk over customs glitch
(Australian Broadcasting Company, February 2007)

UK passport system hit by lack of testing
(Silicon.com, January 2007)


Although we check these links regularly, Original Software cannot be held responsible for the content, availability or performance of external websites. If they are unavailable or slow, perhaps they just haven't been tested properly...


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