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The test solution for Linedata 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: Linedata Longview Regression Test Suite

LINEDATA CONSULTING & IMPLEMENTATION

The consulting solution is focused on delivery of high-quality professional services around Linedata 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

LINEDATA 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 front- to back-office functionality including trade capture, STP, life cycle event processing, portolio management, risk management, report generation, static data. Platform-agnostic support of Java, .NET, web-based and legacy applications thereby facilitating end-to-end testing of cross-technology interfaces around Linedata

OUT-OF-THE-BOX LIBRARIES

Pre-packaged scripts/datasources covering a wide range of asset classes (Fixed Income, Derivatives, FX, Equity), lifecycle events (Inception through Maturity), business functionality (front- to back-office) 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: LINEDATA LONGVIEW REGRESSION TEST SUITE

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

Scope

Automation of Linedata Longview Trading System, Eagle Pace, Proprietary Application

90 test cases, 100+ test trades

Equities, Options, Futures, FX

Order placement, trade lifecycle, downstream trade upload, trade validation (reports, grids, email, database), corporate actions, appraisal, security cross reference, benchmarks, commissions, data maintenance tools

Solution

UI automation, report and database-level 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.