The tool selection and integration is often a complex and  time-demanding activity for the organization, therefore it should be carried out with according workmanship.

Here there are many connected questions and topics:

• Which business processes should be supported?
• What requirements must the software meet?
• Are the requirements recorded completely and accurately?
• Are the assessment criteria documented and traceable?
• Do you have an overview of the market?
• How complex and flexible is the offered software?´
• Which interfaces does the software offer?´
• To what extent is the offered software compatible with other systems?
• Can the provider demonstrate references?
• Who has the advantages of choosing a particular software product, or no software at all?
• ...

Software Quality Lab will guide you through the goal-oriented tool evaluation with its counsels and its Test Evaluation Center (TEC), a unique environment in the german-speaking area.

Our Services

• Preparing the tool evaluation
  - Getting market overview
  - Specifying the tool requirements
  - Selection of suitable tools for closer examination
• Preparing tools
  - Acquisition
  - Installation
  - Configuration and the creation of appropriate evaluation scenarios
• Execution of the tool evaluation
  - Comparison of the tools
  - Support with the pilot project
• Integration of the tools into your software environment
  - Creation of interfaces between tools
  - Guidance with the adaptation and deployment
• and more... 

Benefits for customers and interested persons

• Time saving by eliminating the usual preparation work.
• Direct comparison of multiple products in an easy way.
• No persuasion by the producer, but an examination and evaluation of the products without any press.
• All relevant products are already preconfigured and equipped with supportive examples for your avail.
• Consistent and reality-based examples same for every product, enabling an objective comparison of the products.
• Optional: Usage of our decision-support form, which includes a cost/benefit evaluation of the systems.
• A product evaluation study is elaborated every year by SWQL, which introduces all products of Test Evaluation Center in a detailed but neutral manner. 

Further information on this area of services

Additional details are also included in the presentation named Tool-Evaluation, which can be found in the Download Area - Performance Information.