Embedded Software Testing
Product quality and reliability are, ultimately, what differentiate competitors in today's marketplace. As a leader specializing in providing regulatory-grade software development, testing, deployment, and validation products and services for pharmaceutical, biotechnology and device companies worldwide, Arbour Group L.L.C. knows that testing is the single most important element in the product development process and is an integral part of ensuring product quality and reliability.
In search of the most advanced testing capabilities available, successful medical device and equipment manufacturers are looking beyond their internal resources for the leading edge in testing technology. The Embedded Software Testing professionals at Arbour Group have the technical expertise, the management foresight and the international support systems to address mission-critical details, user needs and compliance requirements as they impact embedded software used in the product development process. They understand the need for accurate and realistic product assessment. They focus not only on industry and regulatory requirements, but on user functionality and behavioral considerations as well.
Arbour Group's approach to Embedded Software Testing is based on the ability to function as an integral part of the client's project team. Our experienced professionals are equipped to analyze, plan and execute the appropriate testing methodologies to meet the client's goals and objectives and help in delivering high quality products that respond effectively to customer needs and compliance requirements. The process of Embedded Software Testing follows a logical and time-proven sequence of events:
Project Planning - capture product requirements and specifications, plan structured testing phases, determine critical test areas and risk reduction options, prepare test plan, schedule within project goals
Design Control - specify design inputs and design outputs and identify the appropriate level of design review based on the criticality and complexity of the product, as well as formulate a detailed plan for verification, validation and change control processes
Test Development - establish test protocol, create test cases corresponding to each product requirement and specification, formulate traceability matrix and develop error-tracking systems
Test Execution - conduct routine test meetings and promulgate appropriate communications, perform operational, functional and stress tests, implement error-tracking systems, launch test case studies and perform additional tests based on results
Testing Tools - select and use automated stress test cycling, code coverage analysis and proprietary and commercial testing tools
Test Deliverables - complete traceability matrix, present test case results and report on testing metrics
Our results-oriented Embedded Software Testing process not only assures compliance and functionality, but also responds competitively to the needs of customers by ensuring product quality and reliability.
