White Papers
Welcome to our White Paper Section
Read about a wide range of topics related to the software testing industry and download the whitepapers (PDF).
What Yoda Can Teach us About Application Quality Management
The quality of application delivery is at the heart of many of the challenges faced in IT projects, and this paper reviews some of the most common pitfalls and pain points that often beset development projects. With the help of Yoda, Obi Wan and others from the Star Wars cast, we will learn how best to avoid these challenges and deliver your projects on time, on budget and most importantly with quality. read more
Throw Away Test Automation
Software test automation has been available for over a quarter of a century, but the practice still has many sceptics and the biggest barrier to adoption remains the level of maintenance required to sustain it. This Original Insight explores the adoption of automation and the challenges of implementing automation in an Agile environment. read more
The St. Valentine’s Day Data Massacre
Discover more about the data massacre and learn how to ensure data security, integrity & validity during software development. read more
The Reality of Software Testing in an Agile Environment
QA teams need to know what the real impact is of an agile methodology and there are boundless myths circulating within the industry. This white paper contains our reply to ten of our favorite myths. read more
Anarchy in the QA - The ongoing battle to improve software quality
This white paper looks at the issues surrounding software quality, understanding corporate attitudes and pinpoints the distinct advantages to getting software quality right (and the problems that can arise if things go wrong). read more
The Business Benefits of Software Test Automation
This white paper looks at how to get the most out of your test automation investment. Aimed primarily at IS and QA Management, it attempts to outline the main benefits of test automation as well as looking at the costs of poor quality software. read more
Software Quality and Testing Survey - A CIO perspective
Original Software conducted a qualitative opinion survey of senior IT executives and CIOs from organizations with an average annual revenue of $5.8 billion and an average IT budget of $764 million. This survey took place at the Richmond Events 2008 CIO Forum. read more
Data Strategies For Application Testing - Best Practice Guide
A guide that explores strategies and techniques which have been used to improve both test efficiency and software quality for applications based on iSeries, Oracle and SQL Databases, utilizing methods to create, manage and validate test databases. read more
The Great Software Testing Swindle
Eliminating the testing 'bottleneck' - This white paper questions the process of why software testing continues to be the major bottleneck of application development and looks at the antidote of next generation software testing solutions. read more
Software Testers Do Not Grow on Trees!
Exploring the continued reliance on manual testing in software quality and asks if there's a way to make it less manual? read more
Meeting Strategic IT Challenges Through Improved Software Quality
A CIO White Paper: Looks at key issues related to the improvement of software quality showing that, not only can these challenges be surmounted, but also that a significant, tangible financial benefit can be realized in the process. read more
The Seven Deadly Sins of Software Test Automation
Explores each of the seven deadly sins as they relate to software test automation. Instances that Original Software comes across time and time again; traps clients have often fallen into because of their earthly vices. read more
Software Testing Best Practice Poster
The Software Testing Poster can help guide you through the entire software testing lifecycle with tips to ensure your projects are a success.. Get yours today
Glossary Of Testing Terms
An invaluable reference Guide offering:
- 40 pages of definitions and explanations
- A guide to understanding new testing terminology
- Tips and tricks to improve your testing processes