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FIDESSA IMPLEMENTATION

The test solution for Fidessa 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: Fidessa Regression

FIDESSA CONSULTING & IMPLEMENTATION

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

SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION & UPGRADE
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

FIDESSA 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.

FRONT-END UI AUTOMATION

Comprehensive front-to-back office functionality including trade capture, STP, life cycle event processing, portolio management, risk management, report generation, static data, etc

END-TO-END TESTING

Support and synchronization of cross-technology platforms and interfaces around Fidessa, i.e Java, .NET, web-based and legacy

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: FIDESSA REGRESSION

Test Automation Equities Business; Release cycle requiring a full regression test; Looking to reduce QA costs for overnight testing, releases & major upgrades.

Scope

Test Automation of Fidessa

Small Subset of Test Cases

Order Entry (single or basket)

Order Validation in Fidessa Grids

Order Actions (accept, reject, amend, route, split, broker fill, house fill, complete)

Order Verification and Validation after Actions

Verify Reporting and Validate against Fidessa Grids

Solution

UI automation, report validation

Less than 20 automation scripts

1 resource for one week

Completely reusable for future testing

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.