Software Testing
Companies that invest in localizing their software products for multiple markets know how important it is to have their software tested by experts who specialize in localization software testing. That’s why so many companies rely on Merrill Brink International.
Merrill Brink has a proven track record of successfully managing large-scale software testing projects for Global 2000 companies. Our software localization and software testing services are backed by more than 30 years of experience.
A trusted software testing partner with 30+ years’ experience in 100+ languages
Due to the complexity of localizing software, there are a great number of potential failure points for any localization effort. For this reason, taking the time to test software is an essential component in the development cycle.
Merrill Brink is recognized for its superior software testing services. The following are the different types of testing we typically provide to our clients:
- Internationalization Testing – Our experienced test team can work with product developers to identify and eliminate core functional issues relating to the Internationalization of a product
- Localizability Testing - Our test team can test pseudo-localised UI to verify that the user interface of the software can be easily adapted and translated to any target language without re-engineering or code modifications
- Localization UI Testing – Process of testing which seeks to identify cosmetic defects in localised product, i.e. untranslated text, string truncations, misalignments, etc.
- Linguistic Testing – Verifies translation accuracy of localized text in running software and in context in comparison with the source product - performed by qualified native speakers
- Localization Functional Testing – Process of testing the localized product to identify, report and regress any functional defects which may be caused by the Localization effort
Additional software testing services
Not only do we test software, we also offer the following value-added testing services:
- Test planning
- Test kit preparation
- Testing and bug management
All software testing services are managed by in-house QA engineers and can be executed on high-performance hardware in our fully equipped test lab. Multi-platform software testing services are provided in virtual and traditional physical machine environments. Our image library contains the latest localized platforms in all major languages including:
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Test models
We work with a number of different test models that can be adapted for each project/client.
Robust ISO standards for quality systems and risk management
Merrill Brink International is committed to quality and risk management. We are certified to ISO 9001:2008, and also certified to ISO 27001:2005; registered to EN 15038:2006; certified to ISO 13485:2003, and registered to ISO 14971:2007. Together, these standards provide assurance that the most stringent process and quality standards for translation and testing are followed.
Therefore Merrill Brink uses an ISO-compliant process oriented test methodology.
To ensure quality of software products and related technologies, Merrill Brink test dept performs the following 3 key testing activities:
- QA Scope Analysis
- QA Preparation
- QA Execution
Choose an industry leader for localization software testing services
When you need an expert in localization software testing services, choose the market leader – Merrill Brink International.