Test Design Techniques: State Transition Testing
State transition testing is a test design technique based on the possible states of the system under test and the conditions and events that cause each transition into another state...
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Test Design Techniques: Decision Tables
Generating decision tables, or cause-effect tables, from a list of possible conditions is a valuable process to determine test case scenarios based on combinations of inputs and selections...
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Test Design Techniques: Boundary Value Analysis
Boundary Value Analysis is a useful technique to use alongside equivalence partitioning. With BVA, you choose the maximum and minimum values of each partition...
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Test Design Techniques: Equivalence Partitioning
Equivalence partitioning is a test design technique that is good to use first in setting up test data. With EP, you divide the range of input data into groups that can be considered the same...
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DeRisk IT is now DeRisk QA
DeRisk IT has changed its name to DeRisk QA in an effort to define our services more clearly for customers and clients...
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Agile vs Waterfall: The Pros, Cons, & How to Decide
Businesses sometimes struggle with their decision between using the Agile and Waterfall models. Evaluating the pros and cons of each can help make the decision...
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QA Outsourcing: Should You Use Offshore QA Testing Services?
Many American IT businesses use offshore Quality Assurance outsourcing, but are they truly saving money? Let's explore the hidden costs and why onshore outsourcing is a better alternative...
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Micro Focus Silk Test: Automated Functional & Regression Testing
Micro Focus Silk Test is an automated functional and regression testing tool that enables rapid test development, increased productivity and consistency, and shorter testing cycles...
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Thinking Positively and Negatively in Software Testing
Testers shouldn't just perform positive testing, i.e. testing whether a function works as expected with valid inputs, but also include negative testing, i.e. testing whether a function works as expected with invalid inputs...
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DeRisk IT Inc. Expands with Opening of Raleigh, North Carolina Office
DeRisk IT Inc. announced today the opening of their new office in Raleigh, North Carolina. The expansion comes after DeRisk IT Inc.'s increased service provision in the healthcare industry...
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Lorisa Fife Wins 2016 Clark Award
Lorisa Fife has been named the 2016 Clark Award winner by DeRisk IT Inc. The award is the company's highest honor and awarded to the employee most exemplary of the culture and mission of DeRisk IT Inc...
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SQL Skills for Better Software Testing
Back-end testing through SQL queries tests databases and tables, which increases test coverage, saves time, and ultimately helps achieve the goal of quality assurance: decreasing risk...
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Regression Testing: A Necessity for the Progression of Software
Regression testing is an essential part of the software development lifecycle because working functionality could be affected by new functionality or changes to other areas...
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Exploring the Importance of Exploratory Testing
Exploratory testing is an informal test approach for exploring how software is behaving, with goals of learning about the software, uncovering bugs, and documenting the findings...
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10 More Questions for the President of DeRisk IT Inc.
President of DeRisk IT Inc. Lann Stewart sat down with his employees for a Q&A session in 2013 to answer questions about management, values, and work history. Recently, another Q&A session was held to get Stewart’s thoughts on various aspects of the software testing industry...
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Not Everything is Black and White: Exploring Black-Box, White-Box, and Gray-Box Testing
Black-box, white-box, and gray-box testing are among the most commonly administrated types of testing, but their definitions are often confused or misunderstood by testers, developers, and managers...
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The Levels of Software Testing
In this article, we will explore the roles of Unit Testing, System Integration Testing, System Testing, Regression Testing, and User Acceptance Testing in the SDLC...
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Borland Atlas: Agile Requirements & Delivery
Atlas is a requirements management tool developed by Borland Software, a Micro Focus company, that was designed for flexibility and collaboration between teams...
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What is Software Testing?
What is Software Testing? Generally speaking, testing can be defined as a process undertaken to find out how well something works. Software testing is no different...
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DeRisk IT Inc. Honors John Measel for Contribution to Bevill State's Computer Science Internship Program
On Thursday, September 17, 2015, DeRisk IT Inc. honored instructor John Measel of Bevill State...
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25 Most Promising QA/Testing Service Vendors
Outsourcing Gazette Magazine has named DeRisk IT Inc. as one of the “25 Most Promising QA/Testing Service Vendors” for its July 2015 focus issue.
Read MoreThe Debate: Manual Testing vs. Automated Testing
The advantages and disadvantages of manual testing and automated testing are a topic of debate in the software development and testing industry.
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SEO Audits and Mobile Testing for Google's New Algorithm
On April 21, 2015, Google made a massive change to the way their algorithm ranks websites in their search engine.
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For a Successful Software Release, You Need an Advantage
DeRisk IT Inc. is an onshore, off-site testing facility dedicated to meet all of your company's software testing needs.
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Why Risk IT?
The quality of your software is crucial to keeping your customers satisfied, which is why delivering a product with minimal defects is a top priority.
DeRisk IT Inc. supports Row2Rio 2016
DeRisk IT Inc. is proud to be a sponsor of Row2Rio 2016, a rowing and cycling expedition that is intended to cross from London to Rio de Janeiro.
Case Study: DeRisk IT Inc. Tests for Major Retail Company
In 2014, software testers from DeRisk IT Inc. performed functional testing for a major retail chain of department stores located in the United States.
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Conrad Spear Wins 2014 DeRisk IT Inc. College Football Pool
Conrad Spear, software tester, received a check for winning the 2014 DeRisk IT Inc. college football pool.
DeRisk IT Inc. Supports BEST Fair
The Winfield Elementary School recently competed in the local BEST (Boosting Engineering Science and Technology) robotics competition at Muscle Shoals Community College.
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Certified Quality Assurance
Having trouble deciding between companies that provide software testing? Need a distinguishing factor to help you decide?
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Agile and Offsite Quality Assurance
Many companies have shifted their software development methodology from the traditional to the Agile process...
Read MoreDeRisk IT Inc.: Software Testing Solutions
View the embedded YouTube video above to see an explanation of the software testing services of DeRisk IT Inc. and why our services are important in any software development project.
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Derisking: Addressing the Problem of Risk in IT
The vast majority of IT projects still fail to deliver acceptable, high quality systems on time and within budget. This has an immediate negative impact on costs and revenue and increases time to production and time to market. Most defects are commonly discovered late in the development cycle, often in production, which exponentially escalates the cost of fixing the defects.
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DeRisk IT Inc. honors the graduation of Madeline Reaves
DeRisk IT Inc. congratulates marketing planner Madeline Reaves for graduating at the top of her class at the University of Alabama...
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2013 Clark Award Winner Sloan Harper visits London
Sloan Harper, DeRisk IT Inc. software tester, recently visited London, England as a reward for winning the 2013 Clark Award.
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Test Automation: The Whens, Hows, and Whys
Test automation has been a broad, polarizing topic for quite some time. Some people respond to the prospect of automated testing with...
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DeRisk IT Inc. Launches Survey and iPad Sweepstakes
DeRisk IT Inc.'s goal is to survey individuals within the software industry, gauge the awareness the pitfalls in offshore outsourcing, and indicate...
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DeRisk IT Inc. Expands Services with Project and Process Management
DeRisk IT Inc. can help you build your project management office (PMO), lead and direct projects, create and assist your team with documentation, evaluate your current processes, and implement...
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Keeping Business Onshore
Do you outsource your software testing to offshore companies? Are you thinking about replacing your in-house software testers with offshore software testers? If so, it may be time to rethink your strategy.
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All DeRisk IT Inc. Software Testers Now Certified in HIPAA Awareness
DeRisk IT Inc., an industry leader in onshore, offsite functional software testing, has taken additional steps to further the knowledge of its...
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The Truth About Offshore Contractors
There are not many months where we cannot go out on the web and find where a contractor with a company has broken some set of rules or had some type of trouble in the workforce that is not acceptable.
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Sloan Harper Wins 2013 Clark Award
Sloan Harper, ISTQB-certified software tester for DeRisk IT Inc., has been awarded the 2013 Clark Award. This award is given to the employee that best exemplifies the vision and corporate culture of DeRisk IT Inc.
DeRisk IT Inc. Participates in Bevill State Job Fair
On November 15, 2013, DeRisk IT Inc. participated in the annual Job Fair/Workplace Expo held at Bevill State Community College in Fayette, Alabama.
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The Need for Qualified Contracted Testers
How important is it to you that your doctor actually attended medical school? Would you just take the word of a person who shows up one day...
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DeRisk IT Inc. Hosts Block Party Cookout
In the spirit of football season, DeRisk IT Inc. recently threw a block party cookout for all of its neighbors.
10 Questions for the President of DeRisk IT Inc.
Lann Stewart, President of DeRisk IT Inc., recently sat down with his employees for a question and answer (Q&A) session.
DeRisk IT Inc. Employees Attend Atlanta Braves Game
Numerous employees of DeRisk IT Inc. recently attended a baseball game in Atlanta where the Braves hosted the Washington Nationals.
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2012 Clark Award Winner Sonya Carroll Visits England
Sonya Carroll, the 2012 winner of the DeRisk IT Inc. Clark Award, recently visited England in honor of her earning the award.
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DeRisk IT Inc. Announces Appointment of Lann Stewart as President
DeRisk IT Inc., a leader in software testing services, today announce the appointment of Lann T. Stewart as president, effective 15 July 2013.
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DeRisk IT “Bring the Brain” Conference a Success
DeRisk IT Inc., American-based Software Testing Services leader, held their annual “Bring the Brain” conference recently on June 13-18, 2013.
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Madeline Reaves Joins DeRisk IT Inc. Marketing Team
DeRisk IT Inc. is proud to announce the addition of Madeline Reaves to the marketing team. This addition to the team will provide an even stronger presence...
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DeRisk IT Inc. Runs Warrior Dash
Employees of DeRisk IT Inc.’s U.S. office recently participated in the world’s largest obstacle race, the Warrior Dash, in Jackson, Mississippi.
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Sloan Harper Teaches Agile
On April 4, Quality Assurance tester Sloan Harper delivered a lecture, titled “Agile 101,” to fellow DeRisk IT Inc. team members.
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Sonya Carroll Wins 2012 Clark Award
Sonya Carroll, Project Lead for the DeRisk IT Inc. Offsite Testing Facility, has been awarded the 2012 Clark Award. This award is given out each year to the employee that best exemplifies the vision and corporate culture of DeRisk IT Inc.
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Sloan Harper Wins DeRisk IT Inc. College Football Pool
Sloan "The Machine" Harper received a check for $100.00 after winning the annual DeRisk IT Inc. college football pool.
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Onshore Testing vs. Offshore Testing
There is an ongoing debate whether American companies benefit from offshore testing and deciding if software testing should be onshore or offshore.
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Malware Threats To The Work Environment
Not thinking of malware threats when dealing with customer data is a mistake that many companies cannot afford to make. This should be priority one...
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How Important is the Experienced End-User Tester in Software Testing?
With all the technologies in place today it is a known fact that more and more software testing is being...
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Automated Software Testing Life Cycle: Part II
The software testing life cycle has many phases. Recently, I wrote an article on the first phase which included scoping the project and Proof of Concept.
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Automated Software Testing Life Cycle: Part I
There are many cycles in Software Development, where should the automated life cycle begin? The first step is to scope the project.
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Pros and Cons of “Record and Playback” Testing
In the world of software testing, automated test tools play a very important role.
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Effective Communication and Testing
Effective communication is an important part of testing. Conveying your findings and exchanging information should always be done in a professional manner.
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Software Testing Certifications – Why all the Hype?
Imagine this scenario; you just found out you need open heart surgery and you must consult with your doctor.
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What’s Your Software Index?
What is your software index? Most companies intend to get the most value for their dollar when purchasing or developing software.
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Automated Testing and Defects: Back to the Basics
Test automation is the use of software to conduct testing that requires no operator input, however regardless of how testing is executed, the foundation of testing is still the same.
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DeRisk IT Inc. Announces SEO Audit Services Availability
WINFIELD — March 12, 2010 — Today at its Winfield, AL onshore, offsite testing facility, DeRisk IT Inc. announced the immediate availability of Search Engine Optimization Audit packages.
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Manual Testing vs. Automated Testing – from a Tester’s Perspective
In today’s business sector and economy, saving money is at the top of the list for any company.
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DeRisk IT Inc. Has Flag Dedicated for Continuing Support of U.S. Troops
DeRisk IT Inc., a software testing company, was recently honored by having a flag flown over a US military base in Afghanistan in the company’s honor.
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DeRisk IT Inc. Announces No Affiliation with DeRisk IT Solutions Ltd.
Winfield, AL - August 9, 2009 - DeRisk IT Inc. publicly announced today that...
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DeRisk IT Inc. Adopts a Soldier and Supports Its Own
DeRisk IT Inc., a software testing company, continues to support the Armed Forces deployed abroad by adopting SSGT. Russell Edmonson, who was recently deployed to Afghanistan for Operation Enduring Freedom.
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DeRisk IT Inc. Presents at Job Expo
Fayette, AL – 3 April 2009 - DeRisk IT Inc. recently participated in the Career Exploration at Bevill State Community College – Fayette Campus.
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DeRisk IT Inc. Supports Local Area Kindergarten Project
DeRisk IT Inc. proudly sponsored Mrs. Brandi Carothers’ kindergarten elementary class at Winfield Elementary School for a garden project this spring.
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DeRisk IT Inc. Begins SEO Testing for Clients
February 28, 2009 - With everyone trying to gain as much business as possible in these tough economic times, DeRisk IT Inc. has broadened its...
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DeRisk IT Inc. and Bevill State Community College Collaborate for Valuable Student Internship
January 20, 2009 - DeRisk IT Inc. and Bevill State Community College (BSCC) are pleased to announce their partnership to broaden awareness...
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Dana Edmonson Wins 2008 Clark Award
Dana Edmonson, Project Lead for the DeRisk IT Inc. offsite testing facility, has been awarded the 2008 Clark Award. This award is given out each year to the employee that best fits the corporate culture and best works to continue the vision of DeRisk IT Inc.
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DeRisk IT Inc. and AutomatedQA Announce Global Partnership
Beverly, MA / Atlanta, GA – July 15, 2008 – DeRisk IT Inc. announced today that it has partnered with AutomatedQA, a company that offers software products and services for development and quality assurance projects worldwide.
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DeRisk IT Inc. Donates Support for Miller Home for Girls
Lynchburg, Virginia - 11 April 2008 - DeRisk IT Inc. recently helped with the needs of young women by making a contribution to the Miller Home for Girls in Lynchburg, Virginia.
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DeRisk IT Inc. Helps Fight Methamphetamine Problem in Marion County, Alabama
Hamilton, Alabama – October 25, 2007 – DeRisk IT Inc. recently sponsored a hole in the first annual Marion County Drug Task Force/S.W.A.T. Golf Tournament.
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DeRisk IT Inc. Appoints McClelland as VP of Sales
Atlanta, GA - September 29, 2007 - DeRisk IT Inc, one of the world's leading independent software testing companies, has appointed Jim McClelland as the Vice President of Sales for North America.
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DeRisk IT Inc. Hikes French Alps for Charity
Celiac, France - September 18, 2006 - DeRisk IT Inc. recently completed a hike of the French Alps to help contribute to the Fredericks Foundation Charity.
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DeRisk IT Inc. Hosts First Annual Fishing Trip
Sandestin, Florida – July 31, 2006 - DeRisk IT Inc. hosted their first annual corporate fishing trip in early August. The fishing trip was accompanied by a week of meetings that involved...
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DeRisk IT Inc. Announces Partnership with Compuware
Atlanta, GA – June 17, 2006 – DeRisk IT Inc. today announced that it is partnering with Compuware to deliver the Compuware Application Reliability Solution (CARS) to its customers.
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DeRisk IT Inc. Appoints Lann Stewart VP for Global Sales
May 3rd, 2004 - Atlanta, Georgia – DeRisk IT Inc., one of the world's leading independent software testing companies, has appointed Lann Stewart as the Vice President for Global Sales.
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Compuware and DeRisk IT Inc. Announce Global Partnership
London, UK / Atlanta, GA, USA – November 3, 2003 - Compuware Corporation (NASDAQ: CPWR) today announced that it has partnered with DeRisk IT Inc....
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Eddie Clark Becomes New Executive Chairman of DeRisk IT Ltd.
London: Wednesday 14th April 2003, 0902 GMT - DeRisk IT Ltd. has appointed Eddie Clark as Executive Chairman of DeRisk IT Ltd. This appointment has been made with strategic and aggressive growth characteristics in mind, where Eddie will provide invaluable knowledge...
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DeRisk IT Inc. Launches Its Innovative 3 Layer DeRisking Model
DeRisk IT Inc. has pioneered a new 3 Layer Risk & Testing model known as DERISKING. This consists of our ground-breaking product, the DeRisk Modeler...
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DeRisk IT Inc. Partners with Sun Microsystems
DeRisk IT Inc. are exceptionally pleased to announce that they have just been awarded Strategic Partner status within the Sun Microsystems iForce Initiative. Read More
DeRisk IT Inc. Expands to the United States with Offices in Atlanta and Tampa
DeRisk IT Inc., the leader of IT solutions in the UK has just announced the expansion of their services to the United States.
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