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The test solution for eFront is a combination of specialized consulting and implementation services and software automation expertise. Depending on client needs, the solution can be consulting-based, software-based, or a combination of both.

Consulting & Implementation

Software Solutions

Case Study: Efront Regression Test Suite

EFRONT CONSULTING & IMPLEMENTATION

The consulting solution is focused on delivery of high-quality professional services around eFront implementations and upgrades, customization and integration, production support and adhoc projects.

SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION & UPGRADE

Comprehensive end-to-end solution from project inception to delivery, including project planning, requirements analysis, design, development, test execution, component integration, functional, regression and performance/stress testing, defect reporting and remediation, user acceptance testing, deployment to Production, and post go-live support

SYSTEM CUSTOMIZATION & INTEGRATION

Integration with other third-party vendor platforms. Design and develop new interfaces into existing applications. Develop new front-end or back-end custom software solutions as needed by the client

PRODUCTION SUPPORT

Daily operational and nightly batch support of system including monitoring, defect reporting, escalation and resolution

ADHOC PROJECTS

On-demand implementation of small to large scale enhancements as requested by the client e.g. regulatory reporting changes

EFRONT OUT-OF-THE-BOX COVERAGE

The software solution provides a multifaceted approach to test automation including front-end UI automation, end-to-end testing, data analysis, sophisticated reporting and automated documentation generation. Pre-built automation libraries comprising FTS scripts and datasources are also available out-of-the-box as part of the bundled package.

FRONT-END UI AUTOMATION

Comprehensive business functionality including deal capture, deal workflows (initiation to close), open and closed-ended funds, dashboards and report generation, static data i.e. company, property, contacts. Platform-agnostic support of Java, .NET, web-based and legacy applications thereby facilitating end-to-end testing of cross-technology interfaces around eFront

OUT-OF-THE-BOX LIBRARIES

Pre-packaged scripts/data sources covering a wide range of asset classes (Real Assets, Private Equity), lifecycle events (Prospect to Close), business functionality (Deal Flows, Funds and Transactions, Reports, Dashboards ) and system testing (functional, regression, integration, performance, overnight batch)

DATA ANALYSIS

Sophisticated, bulk data comparison of all standard file formats (xml,csv,tab,xls.etc). Support of numeric tolerances (absolute and percentage), mapping files across application versions, ignore column list, audit of analysis and comments’ entry

AUTOMATED REPORTING/DOCUMENTATION

Management-level reporting and presentation of test execution results, including dashboards, bar graphs/pie charts. Detailed log breakdown showing all PASS and FAIL scenarios. Historical reporting capability to track performance of regression test cycles. Automated audit- and compliance-ready Word document generated with test evidence such as real-time screenshots and embedded output extracts

CASE STUDY: EFRONT REGRESSION TEST SUITE

Large Financial Services company looking to support private equity and real asset management. Release cycle requiring a full regression test. Looking to reduce QA costs for releases & major upgrades.

Scope

Automation of eFront Front Invest

300+ test cases

Real Assets, Private Equity

Deal Flows, Funds and Transactions, Document Sharing, Reports, Dashboards, General Partners, Menus, Files, and Imports, Company, Contact, and Property

Solution

UI automation, report validation

Less than 100 Automation Scripts, Auto-Generated

Investment – 1 resource for 2 months + software license

Completely configurable, reusable regression framework

Complete with Regression Testing Results Reporting

Benefits

Execution Time – Days vs. Weeks

Increased Productivity / Quality – Resources better utilized

Repeatability / Reusability – Little maintenance required

Cost Savings

ROI: Investment recovered year 1

See how our unmatched technology and services increase profitability, dramatically reduce errors, ensure compliance and guard against reputational damage.