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The Missing Guardrail for Non-Deterministic AI: Highlights from the SureWire™ Beta Unveiling

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Last week on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026, Inflectra officially unveiled SureWire™ beta, the world’s first quality assurance (QA) platform designed specifically for the era of AI agents. Hosted by Inflectra CEO Adam Sandman, CTO Simon Bor, and Global Head of Partnerships Jessica Moore, the event highlighted a critical shift in the tech landscape: the evolution from basic digital assistants to sophisticated, collaborative systems of autonomous agents.

13 Things Traditional QA Can’t Catch (But SureWire™ Can)

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Following our recent SureWire™ beta launch event on April 8th, 2026, we have seen a significant surge of interest from teams eager to move their AI agents into production with confidence. Relying on inconsistent performance is an unacceptable risk that traditional, static QA tools are simply not built to manage, especially in high-stakes regulated industries. We developed SureWire to solve these challenges by scaling your expertise through specialized testing agents that proactively probe for adversarial risks and auditability.

To provide more clarity on our mission, we have compiled the 13 most common questions we received during the event about how the platform works.

From Spec to MVP: Leveraging Agentic AI with Adam Sandman in Crystal City, Virginia

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The future of software development isn’t just about writing code—it’s about orchestrating intelligence. We are excited to announce that Adam Sandman, Founder and CEO of Inflectra, will be leading an exclusive session with the AWS DMV User Group in Arlington, VA.

In this hands-on exploration of Spec-Driven Development, Adam will demonstrate how to bridge the gap between high-level project management and rapid deployment using the latest in agentic AI.

The Global Premiere Of SureWire™: The First Platform Built To Verify AI Agent Safety And Consistency

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Your AI agents are only as good as your ability to prove them. While software was once predictable, AI agents reason and improvise, rendering conventional QA tools built for static code obsolete. Every day these agents run in production, they are exposed to adversarial inputs and behavioral drift your team hasn’t anticipated.

To meet this challenge, Inflectra is launching SureWire™—a brand new, first-of-its-kind platform built from the ground up to verify AI agent safety and reliability.

Join Inflectra’s leadership on Wednesday, April 8th, for the official unveiling of SureWire Beta, featuring a live product walkthrough and an essential deep dive on the evolving requirements for AI agent verification.

Roadmap for Inflectra.ai in Spira in 2026

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to announce the planned upcoming functionality in Inflectra.ai in our Spira software development lifecycle management platform. The initial functionality released in 2025 provided a series of high-impact Generative AI features that let customers generate test cases, BDD Gherkin scenarios, tasks, risks and other common artifacts using the data in their Spira products. For the next couple of quarters of 2026, we are focusing on some more complex and higher-value use cases.

Inflectra Launches Free Early Access for SureWire™: The First Specialized QA Platform Built to Stress-Test AI Agents

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 8, 2026 – Inflectra, a leader in software lifecycle management, today announced the launch of its Early Access Program for SureWire™. As AI agents move from research to production, SureWire provides the first dedicated quality assurance environment designed to handle the non-deterministic nature of systems that reason and improvise.

Inflectra at AWS BOX Riyadh 2026: Securing the MENA Region's Applied AI Future

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Our EMEA Principal Account Executive, Samy El Hassani, recently touched down in Riyadh for the 2026 AWS Partner Matchmaking Day. Focused squarely on the Business Outcomes Xcelerator (BOX) program, the event was a masterclass in the future of enterprise technology. But beyond the technical roadmaps, one reality became undeniably clear: the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is no longer just an emerging market; it is the undisputed global hub for next-generation digital development.

Maximize Your Success: Leverage Inflectra’s Complimentary Worldclass Expert Support Services

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

We understand you are solving complex business problems and providing Software QA and or Engineering Verfication and Validation.

Choosing a new platform is a transformation excercise. It is an opportunity to better your process and workflows to gain efficiency, test coverage, time and cost savings, tracebility and trust.....Therefore, we are here to maximize your success with Inflectra’s Expert Complimentary Support Services.

The Agent Leader: Shifting from Static to non Static Autonomous Innovation

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

As we watch the "Technical" tip over to non-technical disciplines with OpenClaw becoming personal agents, to NVIDIA's enterprise version. Claude infiltrating Excel wiping out any BA who once prided themselves on their superior spreadsheet skills. What should you do to alleviate anxiety from the everyday feeling that the floor is shifting right under your feet in as far as technical advancements of agents go in 2026? The biggest issue is the gap between AI speed vs Leadership speed to adopt any of this with safety.

What Rapise 9.0 Self-Healing Looks Like in the Real World

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

One of the most compelling things about Rapise 9.0 is that its new self-healing capability is not just a theoretical AI feature. It solves a very real automation problem: what happens when the application under test changes so much that a previously recorded test should, by all traditional standards, break. To illustrate that, we took our sample Library Information System, recorded a test using the original ASP.NET version, then tried the same recorded test against the newer React-based version and relied on the new self-healing functionality to adjust the test without any human intervention. The results were astounding!

GRC for Technology Advancement: Navigating the Age of Autonomous AI

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

With AI advancements moving at warp speed, is your organisation prepared, protected and prospering? Regulation is increasingly necessary more than ever as AI advancements will very soon have the ability to acquire its own resources, set its own goals, self-improve and act autonomously.

Is your team equipped with the right engine to comply with regulations and innovate to delight in real time? Join Inflectra for an intensive strategy session on integrating Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) into the heart of your technology lifecycle.

Inflectra Launches Rapise 9.0 with AI-Powered Self-Healing Web Tests and Enhanced Inflectra.ai Integration

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Next-generation SmartActions technology eliminates test maintenance burden while AiTester brings intelligent visual validation to automated test execution

Washington, DC – March 2026 – Inflectra, a leading provider of software testing and quality assurance solutions, today announced the release of Rapise 9.0, introducing breakthrough AI-powered self-healing capabilities that fundamentally transform how organizations maintain and execute web test automation.

Rapise 9.0 Reduces Test Maintenance with AI-Powered Self-Healing

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Automated UI tests are valuable when they run reliably, but in many teams the biggest challenge is not creating tests in the first place. It is keeping them working as the application changes. Rapise 9.0 addresses that problem with a new self-healing approach called SmartActions, designed to make automated web tests more resilient when buttons move, labels change, or elements are restructured in the interface. Instead of depending only on brittle technical locators, Rapise now combines stored object information with natural language action intent, then uses AI-based visual recognition to recover the correct element when the UI no longer matches the original test exactly.

Dystopia and the Boardroom

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

It's up to you now as to where you steer AI.

AI Testing Has Entered a New Era: Adam Sandman on TestGuild Discusses Non-Deterministic Systems and SureWire

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the way software is built, tested, and trusted. On a recent episode of the TestGuild Automation Podcast, Adam Sandman, co-founder of Inflectra, joined Joe Colantonio to discuss one of the most important quality challenges facing modern software teams: how to test non-deterministic systems. The conversation explored why traditional pass/fail approaches are no longer sufficient for AI-enabled applications, how quality teams need to think differently about risk, and how Inflectra’s upcoming SureWire product is being designed to help organizations move from AI experimentation to enterprise-grade reliability.

Recap | Breaking Free from Forced Cloud Migrations: Why Enterprise Teams are Moving to SpiraPlan

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

With Atlassian progressively phasing out Jira Data Center—setting a hard end-of-life date for March 28, 2029—many organizations are facing a critical choice: move to the cloud or find a new home for their on-premise data. In our recent webinar, Inflectra’s CEO Adam Sandman and Merito’s CTO Louis Tadman discussed why SpiraPlan is the premier choice for teams that need the flexibility of self-hosting without sacrificing enterprise-grade features.

Inflectra Releases New Enhancements for SpiraTest Integration with Atlassian Jira Cloud

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is pleased to announce a new set of updates to the integration between SpiraTest and Atlassian Jira Cloud, delivering meaningful improvements in performance, reliability, configurability, and usability. These enhancements are designed to help teams synchronize more effectively across platforms, reduce friction in day-to-day operations, and maintain greater confidence in the integrity of their development and QA workflows.

Rapise vs. Cucumber in the Age of Agentic AI

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

For teams planning for an agentic AI future, the core question is no longer just “How do we automate tests?” It is “How do we let humans and AI systems collaborate to create, execute, adapt, and maintain tests at scale?” On that question, Rapise has a stronger forward-looking position than Cucumber because it is built as an execution-oriented automation platform with embedded AI capabilities, while Cucumber is fundamentally a behavior-driven development (BDD) framework centered on plain-language specifications.

Delivering the Agentic AI SDLC with Spira, Rapise and Amazon Kiro

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Amazon Kiro, SpiraPlan, and Rapise are reshaping how modern software gets built - combining AI-powered code generation with the structure, traceability, and testing discipline enterprises need. Together, they create a connected path from requirements to release, helping teams move from idea to production faster without losing control of quality, verification, or compliance.

Introducing SureWire™: The Boundary Between Experimental Agentic AI and Enterprise-Grade Reliability

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

At Inflectra, we are excited to announce a whole new category of QA: SureWire™.

As Agentic AI moves from the lab into the enterprise, many teams are asking: Will our AI work correctly all the time? What risks do our AI apps have? Do our AI features give consistent great quality?

To bridge the gap between experimental models and enterprise-grade reliability, you need a quality assurance tool built from the ground up that leverages AI to dynamically probe and test AI. That is exactly why we built SureWire—to help you go from simply not worrying about your AI agents to knowing they are safe, reliable, and effective.

Join the waitlist today to secure your early access to the beta.

Webinar | Is Your Migration Plan Ready? SpiraPlan: The Powerful On-Premise Alternative to Jira Data Center

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The clock is ticking on your data sovereignty. With the approaching End of Life for Jira Data Center, enterprises are facing a forced migration to the cloud—a transition that can take up to two years to execute correctly. Don't wait until the deadline to realize your compliance, budget, and workflows are at risk. Join us for this exclusive webinar to discover why SpiraPlan is the ultimate on-premise successor. Adam Sandman, Founder and CEO of Inflectra, and Louis Tadman, CTO of Merito, will show you how to bypass the trap of moving to cloud, eliminate the hidden costs of third-party plugins, and start your migration journey now so you’re not left behind when the lights go out.

Turn New Regulatory Frontier into Innovation Advantage

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Is it time you stopped outsourcing risks or blindspots and take back command?

Turn the Speed of AI into Your Innovation Advantage with Regulatory Ready Software Development

Why Sensitive and Highly Regulated Industries Are Rethinking Public Cloud

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

As more vendors push customers toward cloud-first deployment models, organizations in regulated, scrutinized, or legally complex sectors are asking a tougher question than simple feature comparison: who controls the platform that governs our software delivery lifecycle? For companies operating in areas such as cryptocurrency, gaming and gambling, adult-content-adjacent services, fintech, and other high-risk markets, that question goes well beyond convenience. It touches legal exposure, operational resilience, compliance readiness, and business continuity.

Enhanced PyTest Integration: More Flexible, More Secure, More Powerful

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

We're excited to announce major improvements to our PyTest integration plugin for Spira. This update brings enhanced security, flexible test mapping options, and significant performance improvements for teams running large test suites.

Test Leadership and Management in the Age of AI

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Software Testing has a long history of automation and process improvement that has not always moved in one direction. Frequently the adage “One step forward, two steps back” could be applied to the history of test automation. Past methodologies have not always been successful and sometimes adoption of new methodologies has made the problems worse. Overall progress has often been achieved by taking the best parts of each methodology and incorporating them into the existing process.

The introduction of AI into software development and testing is disruptive and faster than any other automation experienced. The impact on Test Leads and Managers will be bigger and force many changes in how they operate. Written by Neil Price-Jones of NVP Solutions, this article addresses the challenges faced by Test Leads and Managers and provides some immediate steps that they need to take.

Showcase Your Success: Submit an Inflectra Case Study Today (Reward Included!)

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Are you an Inflectra user with a story to tell?

At Inflectra, we know that the best ideas come from our community. We value the unique ways you use our tools to drive success. By documenting your journey, you provide a roadmap for others in the industry while earning a reward for your contribution.

In just a few simple steps, you can submit a customer case study to showcase how you’ve slashed testing time with Rapise, mastered the agile lifecycle with SpiraPlan, or used our tools in other impactful ways to build better software.

Powering Saudi Vision 2030: Inflectra Launches on AWS KSA

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 26, 2026 – Inflectra, a global leader in IT software lifecycle management and test automation, announced it has launched on the AWS KSA Region. This marks Inflectra’s flagship platforms—SpiraPlan and Rapise—in the KSA Region to further support its growing local customer base.

The KSA Region will enable Inflectra to run workloads and securely store content in Saudi Arabia while serving end users with even lower latency. By hosting Inflectra’s platforms on the local AWS KSA infrastructure, organizations in the public sector and banking can meet NCA (National Cybersecurity Authority) and SAMA compliance standards natively, ensuring that sensitive data remains within the Kingdom.

Inflectra HQ Offices Closed for U.S. MLK Day Holiday - January 19, 2026

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's HQ Offices are closed on Monday, January 19th, 2026, in observance of the U.S. Martin Luther King Jr. Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday, January 20th, 2026.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Inflectra.ai Latest Update - AI Product Creation Wizard

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

As we enter 2026, we are excited to announce the release of a new AI-powered product creation wizard for Spira using Inflectra.ai. This groundbreaking new feature accelerates the instantiation of new products and ideas by allowing you to craft your new idea in natural language and then Inflectra.ai will build out an initial product definition for you, complete with requirements, test cases, tasks, and other artifacts. With this new feature, we are shortening the chain from ideation to delivery.

Inflectra Offices Closed for Holiday Season - December 25-26th, 2025

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Thursday, December 25th, through Friday, December 26th, 2025 to celebrate the holiday season.

We will reopen for business Monday, December 29th, 2025.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Our Holiday Present To You - Customer Delight

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

As we enter the final days of 2025, I am reminded of all the things that we are thankful for in 2025, our amazing, talented team, our loyal customers and our wonderful partners. In the spirit of giving back, I'd like to take this opportunity to talk about how we are different to other SaaS platforms, and how we put customer delight at the forefront of what we do.

So here are our 10 Gifts This Holiday Season....

Webinar Recap: AI, Agentic Development, and the Future of QA

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

The pace of change in technology has never been faster, and our recent webinar, "How AI-Powered Testing Can Transform Your QA Process," proved just how rapidly the software landscape is being reshaped. This recap explores the future of Quality Assurance (QA) in an era where AI agents are doing the coding. We reveal why the push for speed has led to a dangerous collapse in software quality, detail the critical shift toward Spec-Based Development—where robust requirements management becomes the most vital discipline—and show how Inflectra is using native AI in Spira and Rapise to empower human QA teams to manage risk and restore quality.

Introducing Spira Premium Services: We're Here to Maximize Your SDLC Success!

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

At Inflectra, we are thrilled to announce the launch of Spira Premium Services, our new, comprehensive suite of expert-led consulting and enablement solutions. We designed this offering specifically to help your team maximize the value of your SpiraPlan investment and truly streamline your entire software delivery lifecycle.

Whether you're navigating complex SDLC processes or struggling with requirements or test management maturity, our experienced team is here to help.

Inflectra Honored with the Intellyx Digital Innovator Award for Winter 2025

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

In today's market, executive focus is clear: accelerate time-to-market, manage compliance risk, and optimize resource allocation. The complexity of your software delivery pipeline is often the single biggest bottleneck to achieving these goals.

That’s why Inflectra is proud to announce our recognition as a Winter 2025 Intellyx Digital Innovator Award Winner. This is more than a trophy; it's a validation from a top analyst firm that our solutions directly address the strategic imperatives of modern enterprise digital transformation.

Reconnecting and Charting the Future: Inflectra's Crystal City Networking Event

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Recently, the Inflectra team successfully hosted a highly anticipated, in-person networking happy hour in the vibrant tech hub of Crystal City, VA. Held at the stylish HIGHLINE RXR, the event served as a high-value gathering for influential IT leaders from across the DC Metro area.

This evening was a resounding success, marking our first community event in over a year and providing a critical forum for building key relationships and sharing direct insights into the future of the software development lifecycle

Updated Synchronization for Jira Cloud and Server/DataCenter Now Released

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

This weekend we just released an updated version of our synchronization plugins for both Jira Cloud and Jira Server / DataCenter. Even though Atlassian has formally announced the end of life of all on-premise Jira products, we have many on-premise customers of both Spira and Jira, so we remain committed to providing enhancements and improvements to both platforms. The updates to the cloud version include support for mitigating the recently introduced Atlassian API rate limits.

Unlock Greater Software Testing Expertise with Checkpoint Technologies (Enhanced Training Offer Inside!)

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Tools matter, but they don’t create experts. A surgeon isn’t defined by a premium scalpel, and a software tester won’t become world-class just by adopting powerful QA solutions. Too many teams expect tools alone to deliver excellence, only to find that real capability comes from pairing them with education, experience, and judgment. This article breaks down why training is the true multiplier in QA and software testing — how experience builds perspective, how education provides structure, and how continuous learning elevates the craft. If you want to strengthen your testing practice, maximize the value of your tools, and learn about this exclusive offer then read on.

Connect, Collaborate, and Celebrate: Join Inflectra's Networking Happy Hour in Crystal City, VA!

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Elevate your professional impact by connecting with top-tier software quality experts, key IT leaders, and influential visionaries across the DC Metro tech community. Join the Inflectra team on Thursday, December 11th, from 6-8 PM, for an evening of curated networking. This is a unique opportunity to forge new professional alliances, exchange best practices, and gain direct Inflectra Insight into our product vision—all while enjoying complimentary refreshments in a sophisticated setting.

Advanced registration is required. Continue reading to RSVP!

Webinar | How AI-Powered Testing Can Transform Your QA Process

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

The AI revolution is fundamentally changing quality assurance. It means moving beyond faster development to strategically rethinking how we ensure quality and deliver measurable business outcomes. The old rules of QA are being rewritten, catalyzed by AI and a relentless focus on inflated execution costs. The future of quality isn't faster testing, it's Risk Engineering.

Join Inflectra Founder and CEO, Adam Sandman, as he draws on his extensive global experience to unpack the seismic, non-negotiable changes sweeping the QA landscape. This is not a theoretical discussion, it's a strategic roadmap with demonstrable insights and a concrete, live demonstration of the tools needed to navigate this shift.

This event has been concluded. Fill out our form to receive the recording!

Recap: Amazon Web Services (AWS) re:Invent 2025 - The Year of Agentic AI

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

What a momentous and epic week at Amazon Web Services (AWS) re:Invent 2025. Along with my colleagues Simon Bor, Jessica Moore and Mike Morrey, we have heard first-hand about the new and upcoming product and partnership announcements in the keynotes, made new connections with partners and customers, reconnected with colleagues, friends, and partners, and had those amazing "hallway" conversations with someone unexpected that sparks a new innovation, and changes the course of history in an instant.

Webinar Recap | Experience The Seamless, AI-Driven Workflow Across the Entire Inflectra Suite

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra CEO Adam Sandman recently hosted an insightful webinar detailing a paradigm shift in software development: the transition to a truly AI-driven workflow using the combined power of Spira, Rapise, and Inflectra.ai. The session demonstrated how development and testing teams can leverage agentic AI to significantly boost velocity while simultaneously minimizing project risk.

Continue reading to view the key takeaways and watch the seamless workflow in action.

My Top 5 Predictions for 2026

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

From my recent travels between Washington, DC, New York, Sydney, Manila, Dubai, the UK, Austin, Amsterdam, Milan, and Palo Alto, California - I've had hundreds of frank and insightful conversations about where people think the technology industry is going. From CIO/CTOs and technical leaders of companies of all sizes, to professional experts and thought leaders in AI, software development, and QA across all industries. Here are my top 5 predictions for software delivery and QA in 2026.

Webinar | Maximize Velocity, Minimize Risk: The Seamless, AI-Driven Workflow Between Spira and Rapise

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

The modern Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) is often fragmented, leading to hidden costs, inconsistent quality, and major compliance risk. This webinar presents a unified solution engineered for the demands of the modern enterprise.

Join Inflectra CEO Adam Sandman for a powerful live demonstration of the Inflectra Suite (Spira, Rapise, and Inflectra.ai)—the only platform that truly unifies Software Delivery, Quality, and AI to deliver higher quality software, faster, with complete executive oversight and operational stability.

Is Your Avoidance of GenAI Creating the Very Risks You Fear?

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

You’ve made the decision: a blanket ban on Generative AI in your Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Or worst: no decision to adopt GenAI yet. It seems like the safe, controlled choice. But what is the real cost of this caution?

Recap: AutomationSTAR, TestingUnited, CxO Roundtable and Meeting TXT Quence

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Last week #TeamInflectra spent the week in Europe, attending the AutomationSTAR software testing conference in Amsterdam, Netherlands, followed by hosting an executive roundtable with our partner AWS that focused on the "Journey to AI", with an emphasis on how you can deploy GenAI solutions safely and responsibly. After that, our team traveled to Milan, Italy to meet with our longtime services partner TXT Quence, and speak at the TestingUnited conference. This recap blog shares some of the key takeaways from the different events.

GITEX 2025: Applied AI is Here, and It Demands a New Frontier for Quality

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

We have just returned from an incredible week at the Dubai World Trade Centre for the 45th edition of GITEX Global 2025. The energy was astounding, and the theme this year went beyond simply imagining AI—it was focused entirely on its real-world application. This shift brings a critical, complex challenge to the forefront: ensuring quality, compliance, and testability in an AI-driven world.

It was a privilege to be at the heart of these conversations, anchoring the Inflectra booth alongside CEO Adam Sandman and Head of Global Sales Rick Baucom. Read on for the full recap.

Spira 8.15 Released: REST OpenAPI (Swagger) Documentation Available

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version (v8.15) of our award-winning test management SpiraTest system, application lifecycle management SpiraTeam platform, and enterprise agile planning platform - SpiraPlan. This new version includes a new documentation platform for our REST API that supports the OpenAPI (Swagger) standard, making it even easier to integrate Spira with other platforms and systems.

Webinar Recap: Unveiling the Power of Rapise 8.6 — New Features & AI Enhancements

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

We are thrilled to share the key highlights from our recent webinar, where we showcased the powerful new features and enhancements in Rapise version 8.6. This release delivers major advancements designed to make automated testing more intelligent, organized, and efficient for all our users.

Continue reading to see the event takeaways and access the full webinar recording!

Inflectra at AutomationSTAR 2025: Solutions for Modern Software Teams

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Get ready, because Inflectra is excited to announce our participation in AutomationSTAR 2025! This premier test automation conference is the perfect venue for us to showcase how our cutting-edge AI-powered solutions are redefining the future of software testing and development.

AutomationSTAR is the leading event for test automation engineers, developers, and QA professionals across Europe. Returning to the RAI Amsterdam from November 10-11, 2025, this conference is all about in-depth knowledge, new strategies, and the latest tools shaping the industry. We're looking forward to connecting with the vibrant testing community and demonstrating how Inflectra's platforms are enabling teams to achieve faster, more reliable, and more scalable quality.

Spira 8.15 Released: Ability to Define Default Dashboards for My Page, Products and Reports

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version (v8.15) of our award-winning test management SpiraTest system, application lifecycle management SpiraTeam platform, and enterprise agile planning platform - SpiraPlan. This new version includes the ability for administrators to define default dashboard views for their users in addition to users being able to customize them individually. We have had many customers request this feature over the past year, and we are excited to announce its availability.

Displaying DORA Metrics in Spira for DevOps Productivity Tracking

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

The DevOps Research and Assessment (DORA) metrics revolutionized how the software industry measures software organization performance and delivery capabilities. Developed through rigorous research based on data from thousands of companies, these metrics quickly became a standard for measuring software organization performance. In this article we explain what the four DORA metrics are, and how you can use Spira to report them for you.

Webinar | Secure, Context-Aware AI Testing: Driving Release Speed with Rapise 8.6 and Inflectra.ai

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Rapise 8.6 is Here: Unleash Secure Generative AI to Supercharge Your Testing!

Join us for an exclusive webinar unveiling Rapise 8.6, the latest version of our powerful test automation platform. Discover the groundbreaking integration of Inflectra.ai, our embedded, secure Generative AI engine.

Continue reading to register and learn more!

KronoDesk 5.0 Now Released - Service Desk SLA Tracking & Other Enhancements

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version of our award-winning customer support and IT service management platform - KronoDesk. The new version (5.0) includes major new features that allow you to manage Service Level Agreements (SLAs) associated with your service desk, with the ability to track the reaction and resolution times. You can specify the working hours per day, and the working days per week, allowing you to track your compliance with your SLAs. In addition, the new version includes many bug fixes and usability enhancements.

Pricing Changes for 2026, Lock In 2025 Pricing Now

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

As we head into the final months of 2025, we want to provide advance notice of some pricing changes we have planned for 2026.

For our cloud customers, we are planning only a small price increase of 2.5% to cover the increased costs of operating our services, mainly ensuring our employees are fairly paid and that we can continue to invest and innovate in both our core products and our new Inflectra.ai service. We have had frequent releases of our products during 2025 and we anticipate this continuing in 2026.

For our on-premise customers, unlike many of our competitors (e.g. Atlassian) that are deprecating their on-premise products, we have made a long-term commitment to support both cloud and on-premise customers. In fact we are enhancing our support for on-premise customers with new enhanced customer onboarding and premium support programs. In addition, we are even looking at ways to allow on-premise customers have access to generative AI from behind the firewall. So, in order to provide this long-term commitment to on-premise, we are increasing our on-premise prices to be closer to cloud, with an 8% increase in 2026. One exception is that the pricing for all editions of Rapise will only be increasing by 2.5%, the same as our SaaS/Cloud products.

On the integration side of things, we made large improvements to our Jira Data synchronization this year, and we anticipate making enhancements in 2026 to our GitHub and GitLab plugins as more customers migrate from tools like Jenkins, BitBucket and Azure DevOps. So we will be increasing the price for our data synchronization service in 2026.

Finally, we have some exciting news. We will be considerably reducing the price of Inflectra.ai. Thanks to our partnership with Amazon (AWS), we are able to offer generative and agentic AI capabilities at a lower cost. Amazon is providing increasingly powerful LLMs that run at a fraction of the cost of other models, and we are happy to pass on the cost savings to our customers. Starting immediately, Inflectra.ai will cost $1.99/user/month.

Inflectra Launches Rapise 8.6 with Inflectra.ai: Ushering in a New Era of Secure, Embedded Generative AI for Test Automation

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Washington D.C. – October 29, 2025 – Inflectra, a leader in quality engineering and software lifecycle management solutions, today announced the release of Rapise 8.6, the latest version of its powerful AI-augmented test automation platform. This major update is headlined by the deep, secure integration of Inflectra.ai, the company's embedded Agentic AI engine, designed to deliver scalable and secure software faster than ever before.

Local Expertise, Global Solutions: Inflectra & Mortoff at HUSTEF 2025

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra recently concluded a highly successful three-day trip to Budapest as a Gold Sponsor of HUSTEF 2025, Europe's premier software testing and quality event. For the first time, we co-exhibited with our trusted Platinum Partner, Mortoff Business and IT Consulting Services Ltd., marking a significant milestone in our commitment to the Central-East Europe (CEE) region. Held at the unique Hungarian Railway Museum, the conference attracted over 750 attendees from the global quality community. Our joint presence reinforced our dedication to the CEE market and provided attendees with a firsthand look at how our combined expertise is elevating software delivery across the region.

Inflectra.ai Latest Update - Release Analysis Tools

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to announce the release of the first version of our Release Analysis feature that is part of Inflectra.ai. This groundbreaking new feature will help you analyze your releases, phases and sprints, to bring their different parts together into a useful executive summary. This allows you to get a birds-eye view of a release or sprint.

Using the new Rapise MCP Server that Comes with Rapise 8.6

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

In the news announcement for our recent release of Rapise 8.6, in addition to the headline news that Inflectra.ai is now available in Rapise, there was also another AI announcement which is equally exciting. We have added an MCP Server to Rapise, to complement the one we already have in Spira. In this article we explain why this is important, and how you can use it for a couple of common use cases.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Outage may Affect Some Inflectra.ai Services

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

There is a major AWS Outage this morning worldwide. This is affecting many applications and services worldwide. At the present time the outage is not affecting Inflectra's core systems, and our website, support site, and cloud instances of SpiraTest, SpiraTeam, SpiraPlan and KronoDesk are all unaffected.

However there is some minor impact where our Inflectra.ai generative AI functionality may not be available for some users temporarily.

Discounted Pass Inside: See Inflectra at GITEX 2025, Unlock the Power of AI in Your Enterprise

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to announce we will be returning to GITEX in 2025, bringing even more innovation, particularly focusing on our AI-powered enterprise solutions.

GITEX Global remains the epicenter of technological evolution, a place where visionary ideas transform into tangible solutions. Building on the momentum of our successful participation the past two years, Inflectra is committed to showcasing even more innovative solutions, and importantly demonstrating how AI is transforming software development. Continue reading to see how you get 50% off your pass!

Inflectra & Mortoff: Partnering for Quality at HUSTEF 2025

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

We are delighted to announce that Inflectra will be attending the HUSTEF Conference 2025 as a Gold Sponsor! For the first time, we will be co-exhibiting with our trusted Platinum Partner, Mortoff Business and IT Consulting Services Ltd., at Europe's premier software testing and quality event. Join us in Budapest from October 14-16 to discover how our combined expertise can elevate your software delivery.

As a top three conference in Europe, HUSTEF is renowned for its commitment to the software quality community, attracting over 750 attendees from around the globe. As a nonprofit and "no-pay-to-speak" event, it stands as a testament to the industry's dedication to sharing knowledge and fostering innovation. Inflectra is proud to support this mission and contribute to a platform that truly prioritizes the advancement of our profession.

Rapise 8.6 is Here: Generative AI, Securely Embedded with Inflectra.ai

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is thrilled to announce the release of Rapise 8.6, the latest version of our powerful test automation platform. This release marks a significant leap forward in quality engineering, headlined by the deep integration of Inflectra.ai, our embedded Generative AI engine for scalable and secure software delivery. Rapise 8.6 is designed to supercharge your testing efforts, offering unprecedented efficiency, security, and context-aware automation capabilities.

Ready to see what else is packed into this release? Keep reading for the full breakdown!

Investing in Your Quality: What We Learned at STARWEST 2025 to Strengthen Our Solutions

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

The STARWEST 2025 Conference at the Disneyland® Hotel wasn't just a successful week for Inflectra—it was a strategic investment in our customers. By engaging with industry peers, showcasing our latest AI advancements, and strengthening vital partnerships, we solidified the blueprint for delivering the Intelligent Software Delivery solutions you need to succeed.

The core mission of the week was to ensure that every new development or solution we create, and every service we offer, directly solves the toughest challenges faced by your QA and development teams.

Inflectra Returns to STARWEST: Your Roadmap to Intelligent Software Delivery (Discount Inside!)

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

We are thrilled to announce that Inflectra will be a proud sponsor and exhibitor at the highly anticipated STARWEST Conference, taking place from September 21-26, 2025, at the Disneyland® Hotel in Anaheim, California!

STARWEST is one of the world's most trusted and longest-running conferences for software testing and quality assurance professionals. It's an invaluable event where top minds in the industry converge to discuss the latest trends, tackle challenges, and explore the future of software quality. From AI-powered automation to evolving QA strategies, STARWEST consistently delivers a comprehensive and forward-thinking program.

Webinar | Advance Your Automation: Master Cross-Platform and CI/CD Testing with Rapise 8.5

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Test automation is evolving, and so are the tools that power it. Join us for a deep dive into Rapise 8.5, where we'll showcase powerful new features designed to streamline your testing workflow and boost your team's productivity. You'll get an in-depth look at new capabilities like running tests across different operating systems and the object templates. These enhancements, from new cross-platform capabilities to a flexible test design, are built to help you accelerate your development lifecycle and achieve a faster return on investment.

Testing Chatbots with Spira and Rapise from Inflectra

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

We were asked by a client about using the Inflectra quality suite to help them test AI chatbots. Now to build and deliver any type of application, the Inflectra suite can speed up the design, development and testing:

Spira will let you design and spec the product, model the risks, write test scenarios and conduct manual testing and ensure compliance
Rapise will take those test scenarios and automate them against both the user interface (UI) and any API endpoints
Inflectra.ai speeds up both these tasks by using Generative AI to create all the detailed requirements, tasks, risks and test scenarios, and AgenticAI to convert the test scenarios into Rapise automated tests, and then execute them at speed and scale, with self-healing.

However when looking at testing chatbots specifically, there are some best practices in using the Inflectra suite that will be helpful:

Webinar | Faster, Smarter, Powerful: Unlocking the Advantage of Spira v8.12 and Inflectra.ai

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Discover a smarter way to manage your software projects.

Join us for a live webinar to discover Spira v8.12. We'll show you how to streamline your workflow and boost productivity with our powerful new features, including a new test set export that reduces manual effort and saves you time. You'll get a firsthand look at our more intuitive user interface, which now includes a smarter "Save" button. Plus, don't miss the latest updates to Inflectra.ai, our embedded generative AI engine. It's revolutionizing everything from test case creation to predictive risk analysis, accelerating your development lifecycle and delivering a faster ROI.

Atlassian Ends Jira Data Center – Why SpiraTeam Is the Best Choice for Self-Hosted ALM

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Atlassian has officially announced the end of life for Jira Data Center, marking a major shift in the software development landscape. For organizations that rely on Jira’s self-hosted deployment model to meet their compliance, security, or performance needs, this news raises an urgent question: What comes next?

Versioning SpiraApp Now Available for Requirements and Test Cases

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to announce the release of our new Versioning SpiraApp. This SpiraApp helps you create incremental versions for requirements and test cases. This allows you to easily mark a requirement or test case as a new version. Versioning can be restricted by workflow as well.

Connecting, Transforming, & Driving Success: Inflectra's AI Advancements at NEXP 2025

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT

We're thrilled to announce that Inflectra is proudly returning to Nimble Evolution Experience 2025 (NEXP) as a Silver Sponsor! We're excited to rejoin our cherished partner, Nimble Evolution, for what promises to be an impactful event in São Paulo, Brazil. NEXP has always been a beacon for connecting, sharing experiences, and inspiring transformation within the software development landscape, and 2025 marks a new, expanded chapter. This year, NEXP is reinvented and set to highlight how Nimble Evolution continues to propel companies toward new levels of success. We at Inflectra are incredibly proud to contribute to this mission.

Continue reading to see what you can expect at the event and Inflectra's booth.

Rapise 8.5 Released - Cross-Platform Test Execution, Containerization, Large Framework Support and More

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to announce the release of the Rapise 8.5, the latest version of our award-winning, AI-driven, codeless test automation platform. This new version includes support for cross-platform running of tests, with a new RapiseLauncher agent that can be deployed on Linux, Mac, Linux, Docker, and CI/CD Pipelines such as GitLab, GitHub, AWS CodeBuild, and Azure DevOps Pipelines. In addition, this new version handles support for larger test frameworks and parallel test execution using Spira with new agent pools.

Do You Own Quality Yet Tired of Your Tools Holding You Hostage? There's a Smarter Way.

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Modern teams face tool overload, compliance headaches, and mounting pressure to deliver flawless software fast. Inflectra’s SpiraPlan and Rapise offer a unified, all-in-one platform that blends codeless power with coder flexibility, ensuring end-to-end traceability, security, and compliance. With self-healing automation, seamless integrations, and enterprise-grade support, Inflectra helps organizations cut costs, accelerate delivery, and achieve quality at scale.

Jira Test Management Marketplace Add-On for Spira Just Got an Upgrade

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to announce a major upgrade for the SpiraTest add-on for Atlassian Jira that you can install from the Atlassian Marketplace. This plugin works in conjunction with the Spira data synchronization service for Jira to let teams work seamlessly across both platforms. The new functionality displays a grid of test cases associated with each user story, feature, or epic in Jira as well as the coverage indicator.

Level Up Your Testing Game: Meet Inflectra at TestMu Conf 2025 (and it's FREE!)

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Get ready! Inflectra is excited to announce our participation in TestMu Conf 2025, a premier virtual conference hosted by our partners at LambdaTest! We're ready to showcase our cutting-edge AI-powered platforms and demonstrate how they can revolutionize your testing workflows. This incredible online-only event, happening from August 19-21, 2025, is designed with "you" – the testing community – at its core.

And the best part? Registration is absolutely free! Read on to learn more about why you should join us at TestMu Conf!

Improve Your Requirements Against the Easy Approach to Requirements Syntax (EARS) Using Inflectra.ai

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to announce our August update to Inflectra.ai - The Embedded Generative AI Engine for Scalable, Secure Software Delivery. This new version allows Business Analysts (BAs), product owners and quality assurance managers to review and improve their software and system requirements against the EARS (Easy Approach to Requirements Syntax) framework. The new Requirements Improve functionality builds upon the Requirements analysis functionality released in July, and adds the option to auto-improve the requirements.

Testing Talks Sydney 2025: Inflectra’s Key Takeaways

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT

The Testing Talks Conference in Sydney recently brought together 450 software and systems quality engineers to share what's real versus what's hype in an AI-driven world. As a Platinum partner, Inflectra was on the ground, connecting with this focused and energetic community. The key message resonating throughout the conference was clear: while technology evolves at a rapid pace, our core mission to solve problems and deliver quality remains constant.

We've compiled our key takeaways and insights from the event—read on to discover the conversations, connections, and ideas that will shape the future of QA.

AI-Powered Platforms & Testing Expertise: Inflectra at Testing Talks 2025

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

TeamInflectra is pleased to announce our return to Sydney, Australia, as a Platinum Sponsor of the Testing Talks Conference 2025 for the fourth consecutive year. This sponsorship underscores Inflectra's ongoing commitment to the advancement of the software testing profession and its support for the technology community across the APAC region.

The Testing Talks Conference serves as a premier forum for professionals in quality assurance, software development, and related fields to exchange knowledge, explore emerging trends, and foster collaboration. Inflectra recognizes the significance of this event in promoting excellence and innovation within the testing landscape across this dynamic region.

Analyze Your Requirements Against the Easy Approach to Requirements Syntax (EARS) Using Inflectra.ai

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to announce our second July update to Inflectra.ai - The Embedded Generative AI Engine for Scalable, Secure Software Delivery. This new version allows Business Analysts (BAs), product owners and quality assurance managers to review their software and system requirements against the EARS (Easy Approach to Requirements Syntax) framework. The new Requirements Analysis functionality uses the power of Generative AI and the Amazon Nova family of LLMs to read your requirements, provide a score against the EARS framework, and suggest improvements.

Inflectra Strengthens Ties at Tezza Business Solutions Happy Hour in Lagos

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Earlier this month, Samy El Hassani, our Sales Account Manager, had the privilege of representing Inflectra at the Tezza Business Solutions Happy Hour in Lagos, Nigeria. This vibrant networking event, held at the Radisson Blu in Victoria Island, brought together thought leaders, QA experts, and IT professionals from across West Africa.

Hosted by Tezza Business Solutions, a leader in software quality assurance and digital transformation services across the continent, the event provided an ideal platform for cross-industry discussions, collaboration, and future-forward thinking. Samy’s presence at the event underscored our commitment to building strong regional partnerships and staying deeply connected to the evolving needs of our clients in Africa.

Streamlining Upgrades and Subscription Management - New Self Service Options

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

We are exciting to announce the release of some major updates to the customer portal sections of our website. In line with our mission to Delight customers, we have added new self-service options for upgrading cloud subscriptions, both monthly subscriptions paid automatically with a credit card on file, and those that are prepaid for one or more years in advance.

Limited Time Offer! Unlock Savings: Get 7% Off Inflectra Products on AWS Marketplace

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

We know how much you value productive and high-quality software development, and we're always looking for ways to make our powerful tools even more accessible. That's why we're thrilled to announce a special 7% discount on all Inflectra purchases made through the AWS Marketplace via private offer! Whether you're already leveraging Amazon Web Services (AWS) for your software development and quality needs or new to the cloud, this is a fantastic opportunity to snag some significant savings on our solutions.

From Partner Insights to Product Futures: Inflectra's Journey at AWS NYC Summit

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra recently concluded a highly insightful two-day experience at the AWS NYC Summit 2025 at the Jacob Javits Center, a major gathering that drew over 11,500 attendees to explore the cutting edge of cloud technology. Despite travel challenges posed by adverse weather, our team was fully immersed, eager to learn, connect, and share Inflectra's vision for the future of software quality and AI-powered solutions.

The two-day event kicked off with a focused AWS Partner Summit on Tuesday, July 15th, followed by the larger AWS NYC Summit on Wednesday, July 16th. Read on to learn what valuable take-aways our team, led by CEO Adam Sandman, Director of Global Alliances Jessica Moore, and Strategic Partner Manager Audrey Marcum, gained throughout both days.

Networking and Knowledge Sharing: Inflectra Sponsors IT Event in Nigeria

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

We're excited to announce that Inflectra is proudly sponsoring the upcoming Software & I.T. Specialists' Happy Hour, an exclusive event hosted by our valued Solution Partner, Tezza Business Solutions! This networking evening is specifically designed for I.T. and software decision-makers in Nigeria, offering a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and explore the future of technology, with emphasis on harnessing the awe-inspiring power of AI.

Using The Spira MCP Server in Visual Studio Code (VSCode) - Part 5 (Automations)

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Using The Spira MCP Server in Visual Studio Code (VSCode) - Part 4 (Workspaces)

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Create Requirements and Other Artifacts Using GenAI with the Inflectra.ai July Update

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to announce our July update to Inflectra.ai - The Embedded Generative AI Engine for Scalable, Secure Software Delivery. This new version adds the ability to perform all the existing requirements-based tasks directly from the requirements list page, allowing you to generate test cases, tasks, BDD scenarios and risks in bulk. In addition, it adds a completely new capability - the ability to create child User Stories and Features for a given Epic as well as create compliance requirements for a given framework or standard such as ISO27001 or 21 CFR Part 11.

Using The Spira MCP Server in Visual Studio Code (VSCode) - Part 3 (My Work)

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Auto-Generate Agile Sprints At Lightning Speed with Our New SpiraApp

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Our new SpiraApp for automatic Sprint creation is a powerful addition for Agile and Scrum teams, streamlining the process of planning and launching sprints tied to a specific Release. By instantly generating evenly distributed sprints with aligned durations and scope, teams save valuable setup time, maintain consistency across projects, and keep delivery on track. Designed with scale and simplicity in mind, this tool empowers teams to focus less on administration and more on delivering working software—making Agile faster, smoother, and smarter.

Using The Spira MCP Server in Visual Studio Code (VSCode) - Part 2 (Setup)

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

In this blog series we are introducing our new MCP Server for Spira, and demonstrating how you can use it to turbocharge your development processes. Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a new technology for connecting AI tools with backend services. This is the second article in the series, and covers how you can install the Cline collaborative development assistant into Visual Studio Code (VS Code), connect it to Claude Sonnet v3.7 hosted in Amazon Bedrock, and add the new MCP Server for Spira.

Using The Spira MCP Server in Visual Studio Code (VSCode) - Part 1 (Overview)

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

In this blog series we are introducing our new MCP Server for Spira, and demonstrating how you can use it to turbocharge your development processes. Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a new technology for connecting AI tools with backend services. This blog accompanies the video where I demonstrate the integration between our Spira project management platform, and Visual Studio Code (VS Code) running the Cline AI assistant. We showcase the system's ability to retrieve, analyze, and interact with project data using natural language queries, highlighting features such as task management, requirement analysis, and test case handling. As you will see in both the blog and live video, the AI-powered tool has an almost uncanny capability to intelligently interpret user intent when using the MCP server. This intelligence lets it combine multiple data sources, and perform complex operations autonomously, offering a significant improvement over traditional IDE integrations and plugins.

This first part of the blog series includes the Zoom recording and a summary of how you can use Spira with VS Code and Cline. The later parts will cover the setup in more detail as well as showcasing some of the use cases.

Inflectra Unveils Jira Cloud Data Sync v8: Intelligent, Bidirectional Integration for Scaling Projects

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

July 8, 2025 – Washington, D.C. – Inflectra, a leading innovator in software lifecycle management, is excited to announce the release of Jira Cloud Data Synchronization v8, a comprehensive update that transforms how teams integrate Jira Cloud with Inflectra’s Spira platform. Built for modern development environments, the v8 series introduces powerful new capabilities that deliver greater control, flexibility, and precision to project synchronization.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Independence Day Holiday - July 4, 2025

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's HQ Offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in celebration of U.S. Independence Day! 🎉

We'll be back and ready to assist you on Monday, July 7, 2025. If you have any urgent technical support needs during this time, please submit a help desk ticket on our website, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

Inflectra HQ Offices Closed for U.S. Independence Day Holiday - July 4, 2025

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Please note that Inflectra's HQ offices will be closed on Friday, July 4th, 2025, in observance of the U.S. Independence Day public holiday.

We will resume normal business operations on Monday, July 7th, 2025.

If you require urgent technical support during the closure, please submit a help desk ticket through our website, and our team will respond as soon as possible.

Updated Synchronization for Jira Cloud Now Released

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT

We're excited to announce the latest update to our Jira Cloud Data Synchronization tool: version 8.0! This release brings a host of new features and important bug fixes, designed to improve your experience and enhance the integration between Jira Cloud and Spira.

Inflectra HQ Offices Closed for Juneteenth Holiday | June 19, 2025

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra’s HQ in USA will be closed for business on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in observance of the Juneteenth federal holiday.

We take this opportunity to reflect on the importance of equality, justice, and the ongoing journey toward a more inclusive future.

We will reopen and resume business as usual on June 20, 2025.

If you have an urgent technical support issue during this time, please submit a help desk ticket via our website, and our team will respond as soon as possible.

Spira v8.11 Released: Timesheet Remaining Effort & Bug Fixes

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version (v8.11) of our award-winning test management SpiraTest system, application lifecycle management SpiraTeam platform, and enterprise agile planning platform - SpiraPlan. This new version includes the final update to the new Timesheets module, allowing timesheet submitters to also record the remaining effort on an artifact as well as the time spent.

Discount Code Inside! AI Con USA 2025: Inflectra to Showcase AI-Powered Solutions

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 30 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

We're thrilled to announce that Inflectra will be a Gold sponsor at AI Con USA in Seattle this June! This marks our first time participating in this exciting event, and we couldn't be more eager to connect with fellow innovators and thought leaders in the world of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. More than just a sponsorship, this is a valuable opportunity for our team to learn, grow, and bring back insights that will directly enhance our products and services. We're attending AI Con USA with a focus on absorbing the latest advancements, understanding emerging trends, and connecting with the brightest minds in the industry.

Accelerating Tomorrow: Inflectra's Showcases AI That Augments Software Quality

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT

As the sun set over Seattle on June 13, 2025, AICon by Techwell concluded its week-long exploration into the transformative world of artificial intelligence (AI). We at Inflectra, were proud to mark our inaugural sponsorship of the conference, showcasing our AI-powered solutions and thought leadership, particularly through the insights of CEO Adam Sandman.

See Us at EuroSTAR 2025: Get Ready for AI-Powered Testing with Inflectra (Special Offer Inside)

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is thrilled to announce our continued support of the EuroSTAR conference, marking our sixth consecutive year as a proud sponsor. We're eagerly anticipating the 2025 event in the vibrant city of Edinburgh, Scotland, where we'll have the opportunity to reconnect with valued industry peers and forge new, lasting connections. This ongoing sponsorship reflects our deep-seated dedication to the software testing community, and we're excited to participate in the exchange of valuable knowledge and expertise. We invite all attendees to visit our booth for engaging discussions on the latest advancements in testing technology and to experience firsthand demonstrations of our products.

Continue reading to see how you can score 10% off your admission!

Unlocking Australia's AI Leadership: Powerful Insights from AWS Summit Sydney

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT

What an inspiring privilege it was to join 9,000 innovators at the AWS Summit Sydney! While mainstage keynotes from giants like ANZ and Canva captured broad attention, I felt especially energized by the intimate Executive Summit, where 700 visionary leaders united around one compelling ambition: Australia’s potential to lead in the AI era.
Yes, recent data signals that we’re starting cautiously. Studies from the World Economic Forum and KPMG’s Trust in AI research show Australia taking a measured approach, highlighting our relatively lower AI literacy and confidence compared to global peers. But let’s reframe this positively: our careful approach isn’t hesitation—it’s thoughtful, intentional foundation-building focused on integrity, ethics, governance, security, and quality.

Navigating AI Hallucinations in Code Generation

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 29 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing software development. But with great power comes great... hallucinations. During a recent executive briefing with our partners at AWS and Cloud303, we shared some thoughts on this growing challenge—and how the structure of software development helps mitigate, but not eliminate, the risk.

Inflectra Earns AWS Generative AI Competency, Accelerating Innovation in Enterprise Software Delivery

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 26 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Washington, D.C. – May 26, 2025 — Inflectra, a trailblazer in agile project management and test automation, is proud to announce that it has earned the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Generative AI Competency. This prestigious designation validates Inflectra’s proven ability to deliver cutting-edge, generative AI-powered solutions that fast-track digital transformation and elevate software quality.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Memorial Day Holiday May 26, 2025

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 26 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

In honor of Memorial Day, Inflectra’s offices will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, as we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

We will resume normal business operations on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. For any urgent technical support needs during the holiday, please submit a help desk ticket via our Support Portal.

5 Ways You’re Wasting Time Without SpiraApp for Confluence

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 22 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

TL;DR: If you're juggling requirements in Spira and collaboration in Confluence, you're duplicating effort. Our brand new Confluence SpiraApp is here to streamline your workflow and give your team time back.

Crush Your GenAI Quota with Inflectra - A Virtual Event

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 07 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Accelerate AWS Sales with AI-Driven DevOps Solutions

📅 Tuesday, May 21, 2025 | 10:00 AM EDT | Virtual | 30 minutes + Live Q&A

Join Inflectra CEO Adam Sandman for a fast-paced, 30-minute virtual even designed specifically for AWS sellers and co-sell teams.

Learn how Inflectra’s AI-enhanced QA and DevOps platform, deployed on AWS and powered by Amazon Bedrock and Amazon Nova, helps you:

Land SaaS deals in the $50K–$400K range
Generate $0.85–$1.10 in AWS drag per dollar of Inflectra spend
Expand rapidly into industries like healthcare, energy, and government.

Register now!

Improvements to the Partner Portal for Co-Sell Referrals

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 21 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

At Inflectra, we believe that working with partners helps our customers be more successful with our products. In addition, we believe that making our partners successful is critical to our success, and we are always looking for ways to collaborate more effectively. Therefore, we are pleased to announce the release of a major new update to our partner portal to streamline the collaboration with our partners on customer opportunities.

Inflectra.ai Takes Center Stage: Revolutionizing the SDLC

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

The recent Inflectra webinar, "Your Tools Just Got Smarter: See Built-In AI in Action", offered attendees an exciting look at how artificial intelligence is being seamlessly integrated into the software development lifecycle. Adam Sandman, CEO of Inflectra, led the charge, showcasing how Inflectra.ai, powered by a strategic partnership with AWS, is set to transform the way teams work in Spira and Rapise.

New: Confluence SpiraApp — Requirements and Documentation, Finally Connected

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is excited to announce the release of the Confluence SpiraApp, a powerful new integration that transforms how teams connect requirements in SpiraPlan with collaborative content in Atlassian Confluence.

Designed for teams who live in both tools, this SpiraApp streamlines documentation workflows by enabling you to link, launch, and even automatically generate Confluence pages directly from within Spira* — no context-switching, no redundant work, and no broken links.

Webinar: Your Tools Just Got Smarter: See Built-In AI in Action

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Your tools just got a serious upgrade.

Imagine generating test cases, creating automation scripts, and surfacing risk insights — all without writing a single prompt or changing your process. AI is now natively built into Spira and Rapise, and it’s already reshaping how high-performing teams deliver software.

Don't miss this front-row seat to what’s next, offered at two different times to suit your schedule.

Coming Soon: Major Enhancements to the Spira Integration with Jira Cloud

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

We are thrilled to announce a major evolution in how Spira integrates with Atlassian Jira. Rolling out later this quarter (Q2), these updates are among the most requested features from our users—and we’ve listened.

Massive upgrades to the SpiraTest, SpiraTeam, and SpiraPlan integration with Jira Cloud
A brand-new SpiraApp for seamless linking between Spira Requirements and Confluence pages

These enhancements will unlock a more intelligent, efficient, and flexible way to manage your end-to-end application lifecycle.

Inflectra Unveils Inflectra.ai, Embedding AI Into the Software Lifecycle

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Washington, DC – May 13, 2025 – In a transformative leap for enterprise technology, Inflectra, the global leader in software lifecycle innovation, announces the launch of Inflectra.ai—a visionary new engine that integrates native generative AI into the Inflectra product ecosystem. Inflectra.ai is a bold reimagining of how software teams build, test, and deliver with artificial intelligence embedded from the inside out. This move positions Inflectra at the forefront of the AI-native technology revolution.

Inflectra.ai - Integrated GenAI Assistant for Spira Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 07 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to announce the formal release of Inflectra.ai, our new groundbreaking and integrated Generative AI capability. Building on the success of our existing SpiraApp based GenAI plugins, Inflectra.ai is available for our Spira* platform, but we plan on extending it to Rapise in the near future. This new integrated GenAI capability is available right now for all Spira cloud customers, both for new trials and for existing customers.

Inflectra Earns AWS Energy & Utilities Competency to Accelerate Digital Innovation in Regulated Industries

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Washington, D.C. — May 6, 2025 — Inflectra, a trusted global provider of enterprise software lifecycle solutions, proudly announces that it has achieved the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Energy & Utilities Competency. This recognition highlights Inflectra’s continued success in delivering tailored, cloud-optimized solutions that meet the specific needs of the energy and utilities sector.

AI Software Development: How It’s Revolutionizing Lifecycles, Testing, & More

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 05 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

What are AI & ML?

AI (Artificial Intelligence) and ML (Machine Learning) refer to the use of computer systems that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as understanding natural language, recognizing images, making predictions, and learning from experience. More specifically, “artificial intelligence” is an umbrella term that includes a variety of subcategories, such as machine learning, natural language processing, machine vision, and more (similar to our basic senses).

Rapise 8.4 Webinar Recap: Smarter UI, Dynamic Tests, AI, and More!

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 05 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

We recently hosted an insightful webinar that dove deep into the exciting new features and enhancements introduced in Rapise 8.4. The webinar provided a detailed look at how these improvements aim to streamline testing processes and offered a practical demonstration of the new capabilities. For those who could not join us live or are looking for a quick refresher, here's a recap of the recording and key takeaways from the session.

Inflectra at STAREAST 2025: Driving the Future of AI-Powered Software Quality

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 05 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra had a standout return to STAREAST 2025 in Orlando, Florida, showcasing our leadership in AI-driven software quality and test automation. As a sponsor for the 7th consecutive year, Inflectra broughts dynamic booth presence, engaging demonstrations, an insightful AI-themed session, and a compelling vision for the future of software delivery.

Inflectra Returns to STAREAST in 2025 – Showcasing AI-Powered Testing (Discount Inside!)

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT

We’re back and better than ever! #TeamInflectra is proud to return to the STAREAST Conference 2025, hosted by TechWell in sunny Orlando, Florida this April. This marks our seventh appearance at one of the US’s premier conferences for software testing and quality assurance—and we’re bringing the future with us.

Join us as we showcase how AI is transforming software quality, team collaboration, and project delivery. Whether you're a long-time Inflectra customer or exploring smarter solutions, this is your chance to see our AI-powered platforms in action.

Inflectra In the News - April 2025 News Roundup

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's CEO, Adam Sandman, has been actively sharing his expertise on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI, across various platforms in recent months. His engagements include in-depth podcast discussions on boosting software quality and navigating the evolving landscape of software testing, as well as insightful publications exploring AI's potential in network management and drawing parallels from eSIM technology for enhanced connectivity and security. To delve deeper into Adam Sandman's perspectives and explore the full details of these insightful discussions and publications, we invite you to read more about his recent engagements.

Webinar: Orchestrate, Optimize & Scale Your Automated Testing with Rapise v8.4

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Join Us for a Live Technical Deep Dive Into the Latest Release of Rapise (v8.4), Inflectra's flagship Test Automation system. As a single, most developer-driven release to date, this event will showcase how Rapise 8.4 empowers your team to build smarter, scale faster, and execute more precise tests inside your CI/CD pipelines.

Join Us for a Live Technical Deep Dive Into the Latest Release of Rapise, Inflectra's flagship Test Automation system.

📅 Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
🕒 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EDT

REGISTER NOW →

Inflectra Joins the Oracle Partner Network (OPN) to Streamline Testing of Cloud Migrations

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT

We are exciting to announce that Inflectra has joined the Oracle Partnership Network (OPN) as a new software partner. Many of our customers have been using Inflectra's software testing and quality assurance platform to test their Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Oracle Fusion implementations as well as cloud migrations from on-premise Oracle solutions to Oracle Cloud/SaaS. With this pedigree and experience, it made sense for us to formally join the OPN to better support and delight our Oracle customers.

Rapise 8.4 Released: Scalable Test Orchestration, Dynamic Test Sets & Enhanced UX

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is proud to announce the general availability of Rapise 8.4, delivering major advancements in test execution orchestration, dynamic test set management, and developer-friendly UI improvements. Designed for teams working at scale, this release helps QA and development teams integrate intelligent test execution directly into their CI/CD pipelines while maintaining the flexibility and control required for modern test architectures.

Coming Soon: Inflectra.ai - The New Integrated GenAI Assistant for Spira

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to announce the upcoming release of our new groundbreaking and integrated Generative AI capability for our Spira platform. Building on the success of our existing SpiraApp based GenAI plugins, the new Inflectra.ai feature will leverage our partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), and their Amazon Bedrock platform. The latest release of Spira (v8.9) this weekend includes the foundational components for delivering the new Inflectra.ai functionality, with the formal release of Inflectra.ai to come later this month as we deliver the GenAI functionality itself via a modern serverless cloud-native platform.

Learn more!

Inflectra Secures 4th AWS Competency with Government Designation, Expanding Trusted Cloud Offerings for Public Sector Agencies

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Washington, D.C. — April 8, 2025 – Inflectra, a leading software company specializing in agile project and lifecycle management solutions, is pleased to announce its latest achievement: earning the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Government Competency. This milestone marks Inflectra’s fourth AWS competency and reinforces its commitment to delivering secure, compliant, and high-performing solutions tailored for the public sector.

This distinction showcases Inflectra’s deep technical proficiency and track record of enabling government agencies—local, federal, and international—to modernize operations without compromising on regulatory or security standards. With this latest credential, public institutions can trust Inflectra’s flagship platforms—SpiraPlan®, SpiraTest®, and SpiraTeam®—to meet complex governance, risk, and compliance requirements.

Everyone’s a Coder, No One Owns Quality: Why Vibe Coding Needs a QA Revolution

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT

The rise of AI-driven development, or “Vibe Coding,” is changing how teams build software. Developers, testers, and even non-technical team members are now using natural language prompts to generate functional code. This shift—especially in Agile, DevOps, and B2B SaaS environments—delivers unprecedented speed but also introduces new risks for quality assurance, governance, and compliance.

Bridging the Gap Between Generations with Spira and SpiraApps

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Like many companies that have been around for many years (we are celebrating our 19th year in business), we have employees with us from many different generations. During conference travel, work trips and happy hours after work we realized that the different generations use different terms and phrases and sometimes even the same word can mean different things. For example, the phrase "out of pocket" means something complete different to Generation Z than Generation X or Millennials. Similarly, on recent trips, GenZ team members would often use phrases like "slaps", "rizz", or "drip" that had other generations a bit nonplussed. Therefore to streamline such communication and improve inter-generational collaboration, we have released a new SpiraApp that helps different generations work together. We call this our GenZ-Arator application.

Inflectra Unveils "GenZ-Arator" SpiraApp, Bridging Generational Communication Gaps

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Washington, DC – April 1st, 2025 – Inflectra, marking its 19th year as a pioneering force in software development and testing tools, today unveiled its latest innovation: the "GenZ-Arator" SpiraApp. This groundbreaking application represents a significant leap forward in addressing the increasingly prevalent challenges of inter-generational communication within modern workplaces. Recognizing the distinct linguistic nuances and evolving communication styles of Generation Z, the GenZ-Arator aims to bridge the gap by seamlessly translating complex technical requirements into language that resonates with younger team members, thereby fostering enhanced collaboration and understanding across diverse age groups.

Improve Your Testing Efficiency: Unfolding Spira & OctoPerf's Integration

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Struggling to keep performance and functional testing unified? In today’s fast-paced development cycles, ensuring applications are reliable under real-world conditions is critical. Join Guillaume Betaillouloux from OctoPerf and Simon Bor from Inflectra as they demonstrate how Spira and OctoPerf can simplify load testing while improving collaboration between testing and development teams. Learn how this powerful integration can streamline your processes, allowing you to manage and analyze performance tests directly from Spira.

Bridging the Gap: Integrating SpiraPlan with DevOps Tools for Seamless CI/CD - A Recap Blog

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

In a recent webinar, Adam Sandman, CEO of Inflectra, demonstrated SpiraPlan's crucial role in amplifying DevOps efficiency, specifically through its seamless integrations with GitHub, GitLab, and Azure DevOps. He highlighted SpiraPlan's ability to streamline CI/CD pipelines, improve traceability, and leverage value stream mapping for enhanced project oversight. Viewers delved into practical demonstrations of bidirectional synchronization, direct source code access, and real-time pipeline visibility, ultimately witnessing how SpiraPlan acts as a central hub for a more collaborative and efficient software development lifecycle.

Continue reading to watch the recording and learn more.

Conditional Lists SpiraApp Released: Let's You Handle Dependent Dropdown Lists

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

We’re excited to announce the release of the Conditional Lists SpiraApp, an advanced add-on for SpiraTest, SpiraTeam, and SpiraPlan designed to give customers more flexibility and configurability in their project workflows. It lets you conditionally control what values are available in one list dropdown, based on the selected values of other list fields. In other words, changing one list dynamically updates the options in other lists. For example, an incident of type "Enhancement" could have its owner field limited to a certain group of users, but an incident of type "Bug" could have the owner field limited to a different group of users. The SpiraApp is highly customizable using the product settings to meet a variety of different use cases.

Webinar Recap: Simplify Time Tracking & Keep Projects on Schedule with SpiraPlan

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

In our recent webinar, "How to Simplify Time Tracking & Keep Projects on Schedule with SpiraPlan," Inflectra's Founder and CEO, Adam Sandman, unveiled the latest enhancements in SpiraPlan 8.7, focusing on streamlined time tracking and a powerful new difference viewing functionality. Attendees from around the globe joined us to explore how these updates can revolutionize project management, improve team efficiency, and provide crucial insights for billing and reporting.

Continue reading to watch the recording and dive into the key takeaways from this insightful session.

Boosting DevOps Efficiency: SpiraPlan Integration for CI/CD with GitHub, GitLab & Azure

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

As organizations adopt multi-tool DevOps environments, managing CI/CD pipelines across GitHub, GitLab, and Azure DevOps presents significant challenges:

Lack of end-to-end traceability between issues, commits, and deployments.
Pipeline failures and inefficiencies due to siloed toolchains.
Time-consuming manual tracking of build statuses and issue resolution.

How can teams ensure seamless integration, enhanced visibility, and improved compliance without disrupting existing workflows?

Join us for a live webinar with Adam Sandman, Founder and CEO of Inflectra. He will demonstrate how SpiraPlan serves as a centralized platform for managing your CI/CD pipelines, linking issues to commits, and streamlining software delivery.

Inflectra Sponsors Digital Transformation Assembly: AI Challenges, Strategy, and IT Leadership

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is excited to announce our sponsorship of the Digital Enterprise CIO Transformation Assembly in Austin, Texas, taking place March 11-12, 2025 at the Omni Barton Creek Resort. This premier event brings together Fortune 500 executives and technology leaders to tackle the most pressing challenges and emerging trends in digital transformation, AI, and IT leadership.

As a global leader in enterprise software solutions, Inflectra will showcase how our AI-powered platforms—SpiraPlan and Rapise—are helping businesses drive innovation, optimize processes, and achieve their digital transformation goals.

Spira v8.8 Released: Custom Graphs Available on Dashboards, Cross-Product Incident Associations

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version (v8.8) of our award-winning test management SpiraTest system, application lifecycle management SpiraTeam platform, and enterprise agile planning platform - SpiraPlan. This new version includes support for adding custom graphs to the product homepage dashboards, link test runs to incidents in other products, and also foundational API and SpiraApp platform changes for some exciting new and updated product add-ons.

How to Simplify Time Tracking & Keep Projects on Schedule with SpiraPlan

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

For project-driven teams, professional services firms, and IT organizations, precise time tracking is critical for effective resource management, budget forecasting, and operational efficiency. However, traditional time-tracking methods often lead to incomplete data, poor visibility, and administrative overhead.

Join us on February 28, 2025, for this webinar, How to Simplify Time Tracking & Keep Projects on Schedule with SpiraPlan designed to help you streamline workflows, improve resource utilization, and enhance project profitability with SpiraPlan’s latest features.

Register now!

Updated AWS Bedrock SpiraApp Released to Enhance AI Software Delivery, Support Added for Nova LLMs

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to announce the release of the next version of our AI assistant for Spira using the AWS Bedrock Generative Artificial Intelligence platform. This new version improves the consistency of the artifact generation (particularly test steps and BDD scenarios), supports using requirement scenarios as well as name and description as possible inputs, and adds support for the new AWS Nova family of LLMs. In addition, our Rapise 8.3 release already supports using Nova LLMs for automated test script generation.

Inflectra and Quality Professionals Forge Strategic Partnership to Elevate QA Excellence Across GCC and US

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

February 20, 2025, Washington DC: Inflectra, a global leader in software test management and enterprise portfolio management solutions, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Quality Professionals (Q-Pros), a leading provider of QA consulting and software testing services. This partnership aims to leverage Q-Pros’ extensive regional expertise and Inflectra’s innovative technology solutions to deliver unparalleled value to customers across the GCC and the US. Together, we will empower businesses in key industries such as government, oil & gas, finance, telecom, and eCommerce with cutting-edge solutions and services.

Inflectra Expands Inflectra Campus – Unlocking Expertise with On-Demand Training & Certification

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Washington, DC, USA | February 25, 2025: Inflectra, a global leader in enterprise-level software test management, application lifecycle management, and test automation solutions, is proud to announce the completion of a comprehensive suite of courses on Inflectra Campus—the company’s on-demand training platform.

With this expansion, Inflectra Campus offers a complete, structured learning experience for users of Spira* and Rapise—ranging from fundamental concepts to advanced methodologies in quality management, requirements tracking, program management, and test automation.

Inflectra HQ Offices Closed for U.S. Presidents' Day Holiday February 17, 2025

info@inflectra.com — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra’s headquarters will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025, in observance of Presidents' Day, a U.S. public holiday. Normal business operations will resume on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

During this time, customers in need of urgent technical support can submit a help desk ticket through our website, and our team will respond as soon as possible.

We appreciate your understanding and wish you a wonderful holiday!

Inflectra Unveils Next-Gen Time Tracking to Maximize Performance and Compliance in Spira

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Driving Operational Efficiency, Resource Optimization, and Compliance for High-Assurance Industries

Washington, D.C. – February 11, 2025 – Inflectra, a leader in enterprise project management and quality assurance solutions, today announced major enhancements to the time tracking and timesheet capabilities within SpiraPlan v8.7. Designed to meet the stringent demands of regulated and high-assurance industries, these new features help organizations improve operational efficiency, ensure full traceability, and strengthen compliance—all while optimizing resource management.

Inflectra Joins AWS ISV Workload Migration Program to Strengthen Cloud Migration Offering

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

February 4, 2025 | Washington, DC, USA – Inflectra, a global leader in software lifecycle management solutions, announced today that it has joined the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Workload Migration Program (WMP). Through this program, Inflectra ensures a seamless migration experience for its customers, leveraging AWS’s advanced infrastructure to deliver enhanced security, global accessibility, and scalable performance.

Modernizing Source Code Traceability: The Future Beyond TaraVault

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

At Inflectra, we have always been committed to empowering your teams with innovative solutions that enhance productivity, adaptability, and collaboration. To continue delivering on this promise, we are excited to announce the next chapter in our journey: a strategic modernization of our technology stack.

This initiative represents an investment in the future—one that ensures our platforms remain fast, secure, and equipped to meet your business's evolving needs. By embracing the latest advancements, we aim to provide you with even greater value, ensuring your workflows are supported by cutting-edge technology every step of the way.

Spira v8.7 Released: Timesheet Approvals & History Difference Viewing

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version (v8.7) of our award-winning test management SpiraTest system, application lifecycle management SpiraTeam platform, and enterprise agile planning platform - SpiraPlan. This new version includes the final major component of the new Timesheets module, allowing resource managers the ability to review, approve (or reject) timesheets with comments. In addition, this new version contains a completely revamped history tracking display, that shows you the textual differences between artifact changes using a new difference highlighting user interface.

Recap: From Tedious to Seamless - AI-Driven QA with Rapise 8.3

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

The world of software quality assurance is constantly evolving, demanding smarter and more efficient solutions. Inflectra's recent webinar, "From Tedious to Seamless: How Rapise 8.3 Uses AI to Automate QA," hosted by Adam Sandman, Founder & CEO, and Denis Markovtsev, Chief Architect of Rapise, offered a glimpse into the future of testing, showcasing how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the QA landscape. This recap highlights the key takeaways and game-changing AI-powered features demonstrated during the webinar, proving how Rapise 8.3 is transforming tedious testing processes into seamless workflows.

A Hands-On Approach to API Testing with SpiraPlan and Postman

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Written by Vishal Deshapande and Manasa A at MVerve

APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are the unseen force that connects modern software applications, ensuring they function smoothly across platforms, devices, and systems. From mobile apps to cloud services, APIs power everything behind the scenes. But to keep them reliable, secure, and efficient, API testing is critical.

This article will explore why API testing matters, highlight its challenges, and provide a step-by-step walkthrough using Postman to access APIs with SpiraPlan, Inflectra’s robust agile lifecycle management (ALM) tool. By the end, you’ll have a clearer understanding of how to test APIs effectively and integrate testing into your broader development workflow.

Webinar: From Tedious to Seamless: How Rapise 8.3 Uses AI to Automate QA

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Software teams face increasing complexity as modern applications evolve with dynamic interfaces, rapid development cycles, and constant change. Traditional testing methods can’t keep up, resulting in inefficiencies, missed bugs, and overwhelming maintenance demands. Rapise v8.3 has changed the game.

On January 30, 2025, at 10 AM (EST), join us for an exclusive webinar to explore how Rapise’s AI-driven autonomous testing capabilities, powered by AWS Bedrock, are solving these challenges. Don’t let outdated testing methods hold your team back!

Register now!

Webinar Recap: Ask an Expert - How to Handle QA KPIs in Spira

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's recent webinar, "Ask an Expert - How to Handle QA KPIs in Spira," provided valuable insights into managing software quality. Dr. Sriram Rajagopalan, our global head of agile strategy, explained the importance of quality assurance in preventing defects and the impact of the cost of quality. He also highlighted key performance indicators (KPIs) for measuring software quality and demonstrated how Spira can be used to track and report on them. Watch the recording to learn how to improve your software development process with Spira!

Inflectra HQ Offices Closed for U.S. MLK Day Holiday January 20, 2025

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's headquarters will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a U.S. public holiday.

We will resume regular business operations on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

For urgent technical support, please submit a help desk ticket via our website.

We honor the legacy of Dr. King, whose unwavering dedication to justice, equality, and nonviolent activism continues to inspire positive change worldwide.

Ask an Expert - How to Handle QA KPIs in Spira

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Ready to revolutionize your approach to software quality? Join us for an exclusive "Ask an Expert" webinar where Dr. Sriram Rajagopalan, a leading authority in quality assurance, reveals the secrets to mastering QA KPIs within Spira. Discover how to leverage crucial metrics, interpret data-driven insights, and implement strategies to elevate your testing processes, ensuring your software meets the highest standards of quality and reliability. Register here!

Inflectra Unleashes Rapise v8.3: AI-Powered Test Automation Redefining Speed and Precision

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Washington, D.C., January 13, 2025 – Inflectra, a global innovator in enterprise software solutions, proudly announces the launch of Rapise v8.3, the latest version of its cutting-edge codeless test automation platform. Packed with advanced AI-driven capabilities, this release redefines how organizations worldwide approach software testing—delivering unprecedented speed, accuracy, and efficiency.

Inflectra Achieves AWS Competencies in Life Sciences and Education, Strengthening Leadership in Innovation and Compliance

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Washington, DC, USA — January 14, 2025 — Inflectra, a global leader in enterprise-grade software solutions, proudly announces that its flagship platform, Spira, has earned the coveted AWS Competencies in Life Sciences and Education. These prestigious designations underscore Inflectra’s deep expertise in delivering transformative, secure, and scalable solutions to highly regulated and collaborative industries.

Rapise v8.3 Mega Release - AI Autonomous Testing, AWS Bedrock, OCR Support

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to announce the v8.3 release of Rapise, our codeless AI-powered test automation platform. This new version promises to be a giant leap forward in autonomous test automation, with the introduction of AWS Bedrock-powered artificial intelligence using the Claude 3.5 Sonnet Large Language Model (LLM). This new AI capability includes the AI assistant we introduced in Rapise 8.2 now running on AWS as well as a completely new AI Tester and AI Robot capability that uses Anthropic Computer Use to perform automated exploratory testing and image recognition. We also have reintroduced Optical Character Recognition (OCR) using either Tesseract or Windows.

Inflectra and DORA Compliance: Enhancing Digital Operational Resilience

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) establishes a comprehensive framework for ensuring the digital resilience of financial institutions and ICT service providers across the EU. By addressing ICT risk management, incident reporting, operational resilience testing, and third-party oversight, DORA aims to secure financial stability and safeguard consumers in a rapidly digitizing world.

As a leading ICT service provider, Inflectra is committed to enabling organizations to achieve DORA compliance by the January 17, 2025, deadline. With advanced tools, including Spira, and Rapise, the Inflectra Platform provides modular solutions to meet and exceed DORA requirements, all while enhancing security and operational efficiency.

Inflectra in the News - 2024 December News Roundup

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra CEO, Adam Sandman, had a busy end to 2024 sharing his expertise on the latest in software development and testing across a variety of engaging platforms. He recently participated in a podcast, webinar, and contributed to a leading technology publication, discussing topics ranging from IT outsourcing and AI's impact on the industry to practical advice on managing tech platforms. Learn more about these insightful discussions and discover how Inflectra can help you stay ahead of the curve.

New Test Management Migration Tools for XRAY Cloud and QAComplete

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

We have had many customers over the past few months look to migrate their data from other test management systems to SpiraTest for its superior capabilities and ease of use. Therefore we are pleased to announce that we have upgraded our existing Jira migration tool to handle the XRAY Cloud test management extension as well as XRAY Server / Data Center edition. In addition, we have released a completely new test management migration tool for QAComplete (and ALMComplete) from SmartBear.

New Requirements Management Migration Tool for Jama Connect

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of our new Jama Connect migration wizard for SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan. This new application helps customers migrate from their existing Jama Contour or Jama Connect requirements management products to our Spira platform. Many customers are looking for a more streamlined, easier to use platform that combines world-class requirements management with powerful test management, project management and support for scaled agile frameworks. This new migration wizard makes migration of Jama projects a simple one-step process.

Quick Tasks SpiraApp Released to Streamline Task Management

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of our new Quick Tasks SpiraApp that helps you streamline your task management for simple task checklists. This SpiraApp adds a widget on the product home page where you and your team can quickly and easily create and work on shared tasks in a streamlined user interface. Creating and checking off tasks in Spira has never been faster.

Spira v8.6 Released: Timesheet Enhancements & Bug Fixes

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version (v8.6) of our award-winning test management SpiraTest system, application lifecycle management SpiraTeam platform, and enterprise agile planning platform - SpiraPlan. This new version includes major enhancements to the Timesheets module, giving users more power and flexibility in using timesheets and helping people get ready for full timesheet approvals coming in v8.7. In addition, this new version contains many other quality of life enhancements and bug fixes.

Top 5 Reasons to Migrate Your Spira Instance to Cloud

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

For organizations hosting their Spira workloads on-premise, the prospect of cloud migration often raises critical questions about security, control, and future scalability. Inflectra, powered by AWS hosting, addresses these concerns head-on, delivering a secure, scalable, and future-proof platform for SpiraTeam, SpiraTest, or SpiraPlan. Transitioning to Inflectra’s AWS-hosted solution unlocks substantial benefits that empower your team to focus on what matters most—driving innovation and delivering value.

This article explores the top reasons why migrating your Spira workloads to AWS with Inflectra is a game-changing move for your organization.

Test Configurations+ SpiraApp Launched to Enhance Data-Driven Testing

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

We’re excited to announce the release of the TestConfigurations+ SpiraApp, an advanced add-on for SpiraTest designed to enhance data-driven testing. This new feature addresses limitations in the existing functionality and offers users greater flexibility in managing test configurations.

Ensure Quality Delivery with Effective Test Design

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

By Guzal Khusanova at Smartesting

Delivering high-quality software on time is essential in today's competitive software development landscape. While Agile methodologies have transformed software delivery by emphasizing adaptability, collaboration, and incremental progress, they also introduce challenges such as maintaining alignment and managing long-term maintenance risks. So, how can teams achieve high-frequency delivery without compromising quality? The key is effective test design—a structured approach that links speed, quality, and collaboration, ultimately accelerating the delivery process. Modern tools like Yest, a visual test design tool, and Spira, a test management system, empower teams to enhance test quality and streamline the testing process from design to execution.

Inflectra Offices Closed for Holiday Season - January 1st, 2025

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's offices are closed on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025 to celebrate the new year.

We will reopen for business Thursday, January 2nd, 2025.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Inflectra Offices Closed for Holiday Season - December 25-26th, 2024

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Wednesday, December 25th, through Thursday, December 26th, 2024 to celebrate the holiday season.

We will reopen for business Friday, December 27th, 2024.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Accelerate Your Software Delivery with AI: Insights from Inflectra's AI Webinar

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT

The world of software development is rapidly changing, and AI is at the forefront of this transformation. Inflectra's recent webinar, "AI in Software Delivery: How to Adapt," provided valuable insights into how AI is revolutionizing the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and how organizations can leverage these advancements to their advantage. Led by Adam Sandman, Founder and CEO of Inflectra, the webinar explored the multifaceted impact of AI on software delivery and showcased how Inflectra's tools, Spira and Rapise, are leading the charge in AI-powered software development. Continue reading to watch the recording, read key takeaways, and more!

Level Up Your DevSecOps with AI: Webinar Recap

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT

In today's rapidly evolving tech landscape, staying ahead of the curve is critical, especially when it comes to software development. If you're looking to optimize your development lifecycle and bolster security, then you won't want to miss this recap of our recent webinar, "Elevating DevSecOps Standards by Integrating AI, Tools, and Requirements Seamlessly." We explored how cutting-edge AI tools and seamless requirements integration can revolutionize your development process, leading to increased efficiency, enhanced security, and improved collaboration. Dive in to discover key takeaways and watch the full webinar recording!

AI in Software Delivery: How to Adapt

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Software delivery is transforming at breakneck speed. Leading the charge are GenAI and multi-modal GPTs and cutting-edge AI solutions like SpiraPlan and Rapise—tools designed to make software delivery faster, smarter, and more seamless.

Are you ready to adapt to this new era of QA? Join a live conversation with Adam Sandman, the CEO of Inflectra, on December 12, 2024 at 10 AM (EST)! Register now.

Elevating DevSecOps Standards by Integrating AI, Tools, and Requirements Seamlessly

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Join us for an insightful event on Tuesday, December 10th, at 2PM (EST) exploring how the powerful combination of Deploy360 and Spira can revolutionize DevSecOps practices within government and defense organizations. Government and defense agencies face unique challenges in software development. Security is paramount, compliance is non-negotiable, and agility is crucial to stay ahead of evolving threats. This event will demonstrate how Deploy360 and SpiraPlan work together to address these specific needs. Read more to register!

DevSecOps Best Practices: Webinar Recap on Fortify and Spira Integration

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Our recent webinar, "Simplifying SDLC Security Testing with Fortify and Spira," offered a deep dive into integrating robust security practices within your software development lifecycle. Experts from Inflectra and Merito explored how to bridge the gap between development and security teams using Fortify's powerful static application security testing (SAST) capabilities and Spira's comprehensive SDLC management platform. This recap highlights key takeaways and practical demonstrations for those seeking to enhance their DevSecOps strategy, whether new to SAST or looking to optimize existing processes.

Simplifying SDLC Security Testing with Fortify and Spira

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT

What is your software development team doing to stay ahead of security vulnerabilities?

Join us on December 4th at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET as experts Ian Frazier and Dermot Canniffe from Inflectra, alongside Louis Tadman from Merito, explore how to integrate Static Application Security Testing (SAST) into your development lifecycle. Through live demos and actionable insights, you'll discover practical ways to streamline your security testing processes and improve software quality.

Reserve your spot today!

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Thanksgiving Holiday November 28-29, 2024

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Thursday, November 28th, and Friday, November 29th, 2024 in observance of the U.S. Thanksgiving public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Monday, December 2, 2024.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

New Email Integration Available for Spira & KronoDesk that Supports IMAP & OAuth

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of our completely revamped email integration service for our Spira lifecycle management platform (SpiraTest, SpiraTeam & SpiraPlan editions) as well as our KronoDesk ITSM solution. This new releases adds support for IMAP as well as POP3 and includes the ability to support multiple different authentication schemes, including Basic, OAuth, Google Workspace (Gmail) and Microsoft Exchange Web Services (EWS) / Office365.

Preview of New AI-Powered Requirements Analysis Add-On for Spira

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to announce our plans for integrating Requirement Quality Analysis into our Spira platform with a new AI-powered SpiraApp that will read your requirements, analyze them for consistency and quality, give them a quality score, and provide recommendations for improvement. Powered by the analysis engine QVscribe from our technology partner QRA Corp, this new SpiraApp will transform how you write, develop and manage requirements.

Inflectra on "AWS Howdy Partner": GenAI & Bedrock for Project Success

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is joining the AWS Partner Network’s "Howdy Partner" webinar series, where we’ll be diving into the game-changing power of generative AI. If you’re curious about how AI can transform project management, you don’t want to miss this!

On November 20, 2024, join us as we dive into the exciting world of generative AI and demonstrate how Inflectra leverages the power of AWS Bedrock to revolutionize project management. We will be showcasing our latest innovation, the AWS Bedrock SpiraApp, and how it can transform your workflows through AI-driven test case generation, automated task suggestions, and proactive risk management. Continue reading to learn more and access the event link.

Join here!

RemoteLaunch Update Released to Support SSO and Cross-Product Test Sets

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to announce the release of an updated version of RemoteLaunch. This new version enables support for connecting with user accounts configured for Single Sign On (SSO) with OAuth / OpenID Connect and the ability to schedule and launch test sets that contain test cases from multiple SpiraTest products.

Inflectra Gains Prestigious AWS Recognition for Spira and Rapise Platforms

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra has some exciting news! Our flagship platforms, Spira (SpiraTest, SpiraTeam & SpiraPlan) and Rapise, have achieved multiple recognitions from Amazon Web Services (AWS). These achievements include badges as an AWS Marketplace Seller, AWS DevOps Competency Partner, AWS Public Service Qualified Partner, and AWS Qualified Software provider. This highlights Inflectra’s drive to create secure, high-quality solutions that align seamlessly with AWS’s infrastructure.

Here’s how these AWS badges translate into tangible benefits for our customers.

Spira v8.5 Released: New Timesheet Functionality

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version (v8.5) of our award-winning test management SpiraTest system, application lifecycle management SpiraTeam platform, and enterprise agile planning platform - SpiraPlan. This new version includes a completed revamped time tracking system that lets users enter the time worked day by day against specific artifacts, with the time entries being recorded in a new centralized timesheet system as well as added to the running totals for the artifacts in question. This new functionality enables users of other systems such as Jira that have time tracking plugins (e.g. Tempo) to more easily migrate to the Inflectra platform.

Enhancements to the Inflectra Partner Portal - Redefining the Affiliate Experience

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT

At Inflectra we believe very strongly in the power of partnerships, and we have assembled a wide variety of channel, implementation and technology partners from around the world to help us deliver on our promise to help customers improve the quality of their delivery. However we are never content to rest on our laurels, and based on feedback from some of our key partners, we have just released some important updates to the Inflectra partner portal, focused primarily on improving the affiliate experience.

Inflectra in the News - October 2024 News Roundup

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Stay informed with the latest news and insights from Inflectra, curated in this month's roundup. Our CEO, Adam Sandman, has been prominently featured across various media outlets, sharing his expertise on a range of topics, from social media strategies to the future of software testing. In this roundup, we explore Adam's recent contributions to Forbes Technology Council and HostingAdvice.com, highlighting Inflectra's innovative approach to leveraging technology for business success.

Screams & Software: Inflectra Sponsors A Spooktacular Halloween Meetup

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Experience the eerie side of software development! Inflectra recently sponsored a spooktacular meetup at the AWS Skills Center in Arlington, Virginia, hosted together with DevOps DC. Local tech enthusiasts gathered to confront the "monsters" that haunt every stage of the software development lifecycle (SDLC). From the chilling specter of project management failures to the terrifying bugs that emerge from the depths of code, the event was a fun exploration of the challenges and triumphs of building software. Continue reading to see the ghoulish festivities and how Inflectra helped banish some development demons!

Horrors in Dev: A Spooktacular Evening for Technology Goblins and Ghouls

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Enter if you dare! 👻

Join us for Horrors in Software Development & Testing, a Halloween-themed evening of spine-chilling software challenges, where we’ll confront the "monsters" lurking in your SDLC processes. This spooktacular event is perfect for tech goblins, ghouls, and QA wizards looking to slay their biggest technology demons.

Sign up here!

Price Changes Planned for January 2025

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Firstly, we'd like to thank you, our valued customers for your ongoing business. As you know the economic climate this year has been challenging for customers in all industries. Hence, we did not increase our rates in 2024 (vs. 2023) for customers on current pricing, and in addition, introduced the multi-year discount to help our long term customers keep rates down in real terms. However as we continue to make investments in the security, reliability and capability of our platform, we will be reluctantly making some small price changes on the 1st January, 2025.

GITEX 2024 Highlights: Inflectra’s AI-Powered Innovation and Conference Takeaways

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

GITEX Global 2024 delivered once again as the world’s biggest tech event, and Inflectra stood out in a crowd of over 6,000 exhibitors. The excitement surrounding Inflectra's AI-powered solutions for software development and testing left a lasting impression. In this recap, we’ll cover the major booth highlights, AI advancements, and key partnerships that defined Inflectra’s success at GITEX.

Recap: Unlocking the Power of IEC62304 for Medical Device Software Development

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

In our recent two-part webinar series, hosted by our partner Vladimir Plotkin at Imarsys, we uncovered the keys to mastering IEC62304 compliance for medical device software and how this applies in SpiraPlan. If you're navigating the complex world of regulatory standards, this series is essential viewing. Dive into the highlights below to see why meeting IEC62304 requirements is critical to your success, and don't miss the chance to watch the full sessions!

Unveiling Our Newest TestRail Migration Tool: Upgrade Seamlessly to SpiraTest

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Over the past two months, we have had a surge in interest from current TestRail customers who are looking to change to a more reliable, modern, and better-supported test management system. As part of our commitment to customer obsession, we have been working with these customers to further enhance the previous TestRail migration tool so that we can more seamlessly migrate them onto the SpiraTest platform.

Inflectra at GITEX 2024: Find Your Free Ticket Inside

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Free pass update: all 100 free passes have now been claimed

GITEX Global is more than just another tech expo—it’s where the latest technology is unveiled. It’s the place to connect with industry leaders, discover innovative solutions, and forge partnerships that will shape the future. Inflectra's mission at GITEX goes beyond mere product demos; it is about immersing attendees in an interactive experience, fostering meaningful dialogue, and ultimately contributing to the collaborative evolution of tech.

Curious to see how Inflectra is driving change?

From Theory to Practice: Implementing IEC62304 in SpiraPlan

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Join Inflectra and Inmarsys for Part 2 of our two-part webinar series on IEC62304, where we’ll move beyond theory and demonstrate how this essential medical software development standard is applied in SpiraPlan. This session, held on October 17th at 10 AM ET / 4 PM CET, will feature a live demo showcasing how SpiraPlan supports key IEC62304 principles such as product structure, artifact relationships, and traceability.

Strengthening Partnerships and Forging New Connections: Inflectra’s Visit to Mortoff in Budapest

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra had the privilege of meeting with one of our longest-standing partners, Mortoff Business and IT Consulting Services Ltd in Budapest, Hungary on October 7, 2024. Held at Mortoff’s headquarters, this was not just a reunion of partners, but also an opportunity to engage with joint customers and prospects from the region. It was an exciting time to share our latest innovations and strengthen our collaboration, all just a short journey away from the upcoming Automation Star conference in Vienna.

Read more about the partner visit and key takeaways.

Inflectra Unveils Amazon Bedrock SpiraApp: Our Journey of AI Innovation Continues

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra proudly announces the launch of its latest AI innovation—the Amazon Bedrock SpiraApp. This is the third AI-powered integration within the Spira platform, following the highly successful releases of the ChatGPT and Azure OpenAI SpiraApps. The Amazon Bedrock SpiraApp marks another milestone in Inflectra’s commitment to AI innovation, designed to boost productivity, streamline workflows, and revolutionize project management.

With the integration of advanced models like Anthropic Claude and Meta Llama, teams can generate high-quality artifacts from requirements, test cases, and risks with greater speed and precision

AutomationSTAR 2024 Preview: How Inflectra is Leading Test Automation Innovation

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is excited to invite you to AutomationSTAR 2024 in Vienna, Austria, on October 9th and 10th! As proud sponsors of this prestigious event, we're unveiling the game-changing Rapise v8, our latest AI-powered test automation platform, built to revolutionize the future of software testing.

Continue reading to see how you can get 10% off your admission!

Inflectra at AutomationSTAR 2024: Big Innovations and Fun Vibes!

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

We just wrapped up our time at AutomationSTAR 2024 in Vienna, Austria and let us tell you—it was an amazing experience! This year, we were beyond excited to introduce two of our newest innovations: GenAI capabilities in Rapise and SpiraPlan. These aren’t just any tools—they’re the future of test automation and project management, powered by some seriously cool AI tech. Not only did we showcase some seriously cool tech, but we also brought our fun-loving attitude (and some sweet swag) to the event!

We continue to believe in helping teams work smarter, not harder. And at AutomationSTAR, we got to show how our tools are doing just that. So, if you weren’t able to join us in Vienna, no worries—we’ve got all the highlights right here!

AI-Powered Testing Takes Center Stage: Inflectra's STARWEST Recap

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra took center stage at STARWEST 2024, casting a spell on attendees at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim this past September! As a Gold Sponsor, Inflectra showcased innovative software testing solutions, including Spira, Rapise, and the latest updates in Generative AI. Read on to discover how we captivated software professionals from around the world and what’s next on our journey.

Updates to Spira's AI Assistant - Getting Things Done 10x Faster

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to announce the launch of the next generation of Generative AI functionality available in our Spira platform. The new features expand the initial release we announced late last year to include the ability to generate detailed test steps, suggest risk mitigations, reverse-engineer requirements from test cases, and even create initial code and unit test fixtures based on planned development tasks. In addition, the new AI features leverage our partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to include support for the AWS Bedrock foundational LLM models - Claude and Llama.

Unlocking the Essentials of IEC62304 for Medical Devices

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Join Inflectra and Inmarsys for Part 1 of a two-part webinar series on IEC62304, the essential standard guiding the development of medical device software. On October 2nd at 10 AM ET / 4 PM CEST, we will explore how IEC62304 supports compliance, quality, and safety in a highly regulated industry and how its principles are implemented within SpiraPlan. Discover the practices that make this standard indispensable for medical software development.

Register now!

Inflectra Unveils AI-Powered SpiraApps to Set New Benchmark in Critical Software Delivery

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Integrating AI into the Spira Platform with AWS Bedrock, Azure OpenAI, and ChatGPT for Faster, Smarter, and Compliant Product Development

Washington, D.C., October 2, 2024 – Inflectra, a leader in application lifecycle management (ALM) and DevOps solutions, has unveiled its latest innovation: AI-powered SpiraApps—the Azure OpenAI SpiraApp and ChatGPT SpiraApp. Leveraging the capabilities of AWS Bedrock, these new tools integrate foundational AI models into the Spira platform, setting a new standard for product development speed, accuracy, and compliance.

With the introduction of SpiraApps, Inflectra provides product teams with a unified, AI-driven platform to accelerate processes, enhance traceability, and ensure compliance. This is a game-changer for agile teams striving for higher performance and quality in software delivery.

Inflectra Achieves AWS DevOps Competency – A Major Milestone for Our Team!

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

We are thrilled to announce that Inflectra has achieved the AWS DevOps Competency for SpiraTeam!

This designation is a testament to our team’s dedication to providing solutions for continuous integration (CI), continuous delivery (CD), and infrastructure automation on Amazon Web Services (AWS).

QA Metrics for Software Quality & Testing

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Without clear and measurable data, your project’s quality assurance may quickly become unmanageable. When it comes to software development, effective QA metrics are not just about identifying areas of concern, they direct continuous improvement and deliver better products to meet (and surpass) user expectations. They also provide invaluable insights into your development process, turning the abstract concept of “quality” into concrete data points that can be analyzed and improved.

Time to Upgrade: The New Spira Plugin For Enhanced Jira QA

info@inflectra.com — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

We recently announced the launch of our new Spira QA plugin for Jira, available free on the Atlassian Marketplace. Built on Atlassian's cutting-edge Forge technology, this latest plugin will fully replace the older version on September 30, 2024.

Inflectra's Rapise v8 Ushers in the Future of AI-Driven Test Automation

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Washington, DC, September 16, 2024 – Inflectra proudly introduces Rapise v8, the next-generation test automation platform powered by cutting-edge Generative AI (GenAI). Designed to radically transform testing for web, desktop, and mobile applications, Rapise v8 empowers development teams to innovate faster, smarter, and more efficiently. This AI-driven platform offers unprecedented speed and intelligence, making software testing more streamlined than ever before.

Stay on Top of Your Work with the New 'My Assigned Work' SpiraApp

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

We are thrilled to introduce a powerful new SpiraApp for SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan users – the "My Assigned Work" SpiraApp. This interactive, easy-to-use widget is designed to simplify your task management process, bringing all your assigned work directly to your "My Page."

Are You Ready for the GPT Revolution? Inflectra at STARWEST 2024 Has the Answers

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

STARWEST 2024 is just around the corner, and we at Inflectra are excited to once again be a proud sponsor and exhibitor. Taking place from September 24 to 26 at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, California, this year's event is shaping up to be extraordinary. As always, it will be a hub of innovation where the software testing and quality assurance community comes together to learn, network, and explore the latest trends and technologies. From seeing our products in action to hosting insightful sessions, continue reading to get a glimpse into our conference activities and receive a promo code for 10% off your admission.

Inflectra Positioned as Technology Leader in 2024 SPARK Matrix for Enterprise Agile Planning by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Washington, D.C. – September 6, 2024 – Inflectra, a provider of agile project management and software lifecycle management solutions, has been named a Technology Leader in the 2024 SPARK Matrix for Enterprise Agile Planning by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions. The report evaluates vendors on technology excellence and customer impact, placing Inflectra’s Spira platform at the forefront of the market.

Inflectra’s 18th Anniversary: Celebrating “Dress Like Adam” Day

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

As Inflectra marks its 18th anniversary in 2024, we can't help but reflect on the incredible journey that brought us here. From a humble startup with big dreams to becoming a leader in the software development and testing solutions industry, we've always stayed true to one core belief: people make a difference.

At Inflectra, it's what we work on and how we work together. To celebrate this milestone, we decided to shake things up with a new tradition: "Dress Like Adam" Day! To honor our tireless founder and CEO, Adam Sandman, we invited the entire Inflectra family to channel their inner "Adam."

AI-Driven Test Automation: Rapise 8.2 Webinar Recap

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Looking to enhance your software testing through AI automation? Rapise is here to revolutionize the way you test with powerful, AI-driven tools. Watch the webinar and experience cutting-edge demos of AI automation, gain insights into Shadow DOM handling, and explore the flexibility of data-driven testing. Best of all, you can try Rapise for free today!

New Jira Marketplace Add-On Available that Displays QA Coverage in Jira

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of a new Jira Marketplace Add-On for the popular Atlassian Jira platform. This new add-on uses the latest Atlassian Forge technology and improves the user experience viewing key QA metrics inside Jira. This add-on replaces our previous Jira connector that was based on the older Atlassian Connect technology.

Harness AI to Simplify Test Automation: Discover What's New in Rapise 8.2

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT

We are proud to announce the v8.2 release of Rapise, our codeless, AI-powered test automation platform. Join us for a live demonstration of the new, groundbreaking AI features and quality-of-life improvements for Rapise, designed to streamline your test automation processes and skyrocket your team's productivity.

Register now!

How AI is Used in Education Systems

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

AI has become increasingly integrated into modern education, moving past the initial novelty to becoming a central factor in classrooms worldwide. Beyond the online assignment notifications and basic managerial tasks that have long been part of the educational toolkit, AI is now being leveraged to create personalized learning experiences, streamline administrative decision-making, and more.

For software developers focusing on EdTech, understanding AI’s huge potential alongside the complexity of its application is crucial. Today we’ll discuss how it supports teachers, the types of AI tools used in the classroom, and the important considerations for engineers developing these platforms.

Unlocking SaaS Success with Generative AI: Inflectra at SaaSOpen NYC

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is honored to be part of SaaSOpen in New York City from September 5-6, 2024. This SaaS founder conference provides an invaluable opportunity for business executives and growth teams to exchange ideas, showcase creative solutions, and forge new connections.

\We are particularly excited about our CEO, Adam Sandman's keynote on leveraging Generative AI for growth, as well as opportunities to network and share insights with fellow Saas founders.

Continue reading for additional details on our plans.

Inflectra in the News - August 2024 News Roundup

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

August was a whirlwind month for Inflectra's CEO, Adam Sandman, as he took his insights and experiences on leadership, software management, and innovation to a global audience. From podcasts delving into his entrepreneurial journey to thought-provoking conference presentations on the value of QA and the need for courageous leadership in today's world, Adam shared his wealth of knowledge across diverse platforms. Whether discussing Inflectra's origins or the challenges facing modern businesses, his engagements provided invaluable lessons for aspiring leaders and established professionals alike. Continue reading to access the recordings.

Top Ten Tips on Using Spira for the First Time

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Speed and quality are critical to launching a new product fastest against competition or delivering "go live" after changes/integrations with minimal disruption to operations. Our R&D team is constantly updating Spira with at least 10 releases a year based on customer feedback. In this article, our APAC Regional Director - Camille Baumann shares her top ten tips for using the platform.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Labor Day Holiday - September 2, 2024

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

In observance of Labor Day, Inflectra's HQ Offices will be closed on Monday, September 2nd, 2024.

We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024.

If you have any urgent technical support needs during this time, please submit a help desk ticket on our website, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Enhanced Risk Management SpiraApp Released

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT

One of the most important parts of managing complex software projects is understanding the risks associated with the project and managing them appropriately. SpiraPlan includes a built-in risk management module that lets you create risks, analyze them, assign a probability and impact, and propose mitigations and tasks that reduce the likilihood of the risk materializing. However, what happens if the risk does happen? We now have a new SpiraApp that lets you streamline the process of turning a materialized risk into an issue.

Inflectra at TestMu: Expanding Horizons in the Testing Community

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra Takes the Virtual Stage at TestMu 2024

The Inflectra team is thrilled to be part of TestMu, a premier virtual testing conference hosted by our partner, LambdaTest, from August 21-23, 2024. This isn't just another event; it's a gathering of over 30,000 testers and developers from across the globe, all eager to share knowledge and explore the latest trends in software testing.

Navigating Chaos, Embracing Agility: Join Inflectra at the Global Symposium

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is excited to announce its sponsorship of the upcoming 2024 Northeastern University Global Symposium on Leadership & Project Management. Our CEO, Adam Sandman, will deliver a keynote address on navigating leadership amidst chaos, while our Global Head of Agile Strategy, Dr. Sriram Rajagopalan, will present on the strategic role of project management in medical affairs. This virtual symposium promises to be a valuable forum for exploring the intersection of agility, innovation, and sustainability in leadership and project management. Join us on August 22-23, 2024, to hear from industry leaders and gain insights into achieving success in today's dynamic business landscape.

Rapise v8.2 Released - GenerativeAI Assistant, Shadow DOM Selectors & ExtentReports

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to announce the v8.2 release of Rapise, our codeless AI-powered test automation platform. This new version promises to be a giant leap forward in test automation, with new artificial intelligence functionality, support for Appium 2.0, Shadow DOM selectors, and the ability to generate Selenium WebDriver ExtentReports.

Spira v8.3 Released: Additional Custom Reporting Views & Updated German Localization

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version (v8.3) of our award-winning test management SpiraTest system, application lifecycle management SpiraTeam platform, and enterprise agile planning platform - SpiraPlan. This new version includes a major set of updates to the custom reporting views that can be accessed through both ESQL reports and ODATA (for use in PowerBI and Tableau) and a completely revamped German translation.

Inflectra’s 18-Year Journey of Quality Highlighted at Testing Talks Sydney 2024

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Celebrating nearly two decades of success in software quality assurance, Inflectra's participation as the platinum sponsor of the 2024 Testing Talks Conference in Sydney, Australia, was a testament to our dedication to innovation and growth.

At the 2024 Testing Talks Conference in Sydney, Inflectra, a notable player in software testing and quality assurance, marked an important milestone: its 18th anniversary. What began as a modest venture has evolved into a global enterprise that now serves clients across industries and continents. The event provided a fitting backdrop for us to reflect on nearly two decades of growth and reaffirm Inflectra's position as an innovator in a highly competitive landscape.

Inflectra Returns to Testing Talks in Sydney: Year Three of Empowering Quality

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is thrilled to return as a platinum sponsor of the Testing Talks Conference in Sydney for the third year running. This exciting event marks another step in our ongoing commitment to the Australian testing community and our broader expansion in the APAC region. We cannot wait to connect with local experts, share our insights on elevating software quality, and forge lasting relationships with fellow innovators in the field.

Rapise 8.2 - Adding Support for Selenium WebDriver ExtentReports

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to announce the upcoming v8.2 release of Rapise, our codeless AI-powered test automation platform, later this month. This new version promises to be a giant leap forward in test automation with new artificial intelligence functionality as well as other usability and functional improvements. In addition to these enhancements, the new version includes support for ExtentReports.

Inflectra and MVerve Partner to Boost Productivity with New "Quick Links SpiraApp"

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT

August 7, 2024, Washington DC, USA: Inflectra, a market leader in IT Software Lifecycle Management solutions, and MVerve, an India-based Digital Transformation company and Inflectra-certified Solution Partner, announced the release of the Quick Links SpiraApp. This new SpiraApp allows users to add hyperlinks for various Spira artifacts or external resources directly on the Spira Product Page or Home Page.

AWS CodeCommit Deprecated - Easy Migration to TaraVault Git

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced on July 25th, 2024 that it is deprecating AWS CodeCommit, and advising its customers to migrate to an alternate Git platform. Many of our customers use AWS services including CodeCommit, and have been asking us for alternatives. In this article we describe the recent AWS news and outline how you can easily migrate your AWS CodeCommit repositories to Inflectra TaraVault and also integrate other AWS code offerings such as CodeBuild and CodePipeline.

Inflectra in the News - July 2024 News Roundup

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra CEO Adam Sandman made the most of July, sharing his insights on a broad range of topics across various media platforms. Sandman's expertise was highly sought after: he discussed the evolution of quality engineering and the importance of traceability in a podcast, addressed the software challenges in renewable energy transition and common UAT mistakes in publications, and highlighted the critical role of software quality assurance in healthcare. To gain a deeper understanding of Adam Sandman's perspectives, click the links below and read the full articles.

Rapise 8.2 - Introducing Appium 2.0 Support & Shadow DOM Selectors

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Behavior Driven Development (BDD) SpiraApp Now Released

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to announce the release of the new (and completely free) Behavior Driven Development (BDD) SpiraApp for Spira. This new SpiraApp automatically highlights Gherkin syntax within Requirement Steps, Test Case Steps, and Risk Mitigations in Spira. It also adds a toolbar button to these details pages to export the artifact steps as an attached Gherkin .feature file. These feature files can then be viewed in Spira using the built-in syntax highlighting or used in a test automation tool such as Rapise, Cypress or Playwrite.

Productivity and Usability Enhancements Coming to Spira with AG Grid

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version (v8.2) of our award-winning test management SpiraTest system, application lifecycle management SpiraTeam platform, and enterprise agile planning platform - SpiraPlan. In addition to many new features and improvements outlined in the release notes, we are also previewing an exciting major update to the user experience and user interface!

Spira v8.2 Released: Auditability and Traceability Enhancements for Administration

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version (v8.2) of our award-winning test management SpiraTest system, application lifecycle management SpiraTeam platform, and enterprise agile planning platform - SpiraPlan. This new version includes major enhancements that improve the auditability of administration actions in the system. This is particularly important for enterprise customers working in High Assurance industries.

Spira v.8: New Features Unveiled in Latest Webinar

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra CEO, Adam Sandman, recently hosted an insightful webinar showcasing the transformative power of Spira v.8. Sandman shared his expertise and vision, highlighting features designed to boost efficiency, mitigate risks, and optimize workflows for software development and testing teams. This highly anticipated event drew a broad audience of quality management professionals eager to harness the power of Spira's latest release.

Continue reading to see the full recording and key takeaways.

Spira v8.2 Released: Cross Product Test Sets for End-to-End Testing

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version (v8.2) of our award-winning test management SpiraTest system, application lifecycle management SpiraTeam platform, and enterprise agile planning platform - SpiraPlan. This new version includes several major new features. In this article we will be highlighting the ability to create a test set that contains test cases from multiple separate products, thereby facilitating end to end testing of complex systems.

Introducing Spira v.8: Comprehensive User Management, Cross-project Test Sets and Traceability

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

On July 19, 2024, at 10:00 AM (EDT), join us for an exclusive webinar as we introduce Spira v.8, the latest upgrade packed with powerful new features designed to boost your project management game.

In this session, we'll discover how the Enhanced Test Sets Management enables seamless cross-project test sets, streamlining your workflow and boosting productivity. We'll also learn about the User and Product Membership Management enhancements, designed to provide unparalleled control and flexibility over user access.

Register now!

Benefits of Kanban: Advantages & Core Practices Explained

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Kanban methodology is an incredibly effective way to improve planning, efficiency, collaboration, quality, and more. Today, we’ll explore the key benefits that make Kanban so useful, as well as the core principles that guide its success.

Inflectra Launches on AWS Marketplace through Amazon Partner Network

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to announce that Inflectra has recently joined the Amazon Partner Network (APN) as a Software Path partner. In addition, we have completed listing all our products on the AWS Marketplace. This article explains why this is important, what this means for you as an Inflectra customer, and what you can expect in the future.

Explore how Inflectra's partnership with AWS can benefit your company.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Independence Day Holiday - July 4, 2024

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's HQ Offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in celebration of U.S. Independence Day! 🎉

We'll be back and ready to assist you on Friday, July 5, 2024. If you have any urgent technical support needs during this time, please submit a

help desk ticket on our website, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

Enjoy the festivities!

KronoDesk 5.0: Enhanced SLA Support and New Feature Preview

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to preview some of the new functionality coming to KronoDesk, our integrated customer service desk solution that helps businesses track and manage customer support tickets. The new version, 5.0, includes a number of new features, including group views, customer SLA tracking, and enhanced color coding. As Atlassian customers seek alternatives to Jira Server and Jira ServiceDesk Server, KronoDesk 5.0, with its flexible cloud and on-premise deployment options, provides a seamless transition to the Inflectra platform. Developed in close collaboration with our partner, Tietoevry, these enhancements reflect valuable user feedback and industry expertise.

Presentation: Mastering Risk-Driven Development in Regulated Industries

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Join Inflectra in an exploration of risk-driven development as a strategy for ensuring compliance, quality, and operational excellence on June 27, 2024, at 10 AM (EDT). Discover how to redefine your software development approach in a time of AI-related disruption.

Register today!

Rapise 8.2 Adopts Dark Mode for Better User Experience

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to announce the upcoming v8.2 release of Rapise, our codeless AI-powered test automation platform, next month, July 2024. This new version promises to be a giant leap forward in test automation with new artificial intelligence functionality as well as other usability and functional improvements. In addition to these enhancements, we are happy to announce that it will also support dark mode for the first time (a frequent request from our customers!).

From Testing to Tracking: How SpiraTeam and LambdaTest Revolutionize QA

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Empowering teams to deliver exceptional software is at the heart of what we do at Inflectra. Our recent webinar with LambdaTest explored how to supercharge your issue tracking by seamlessly integrating SpiraTeam and LambdaTest's powerful testing platform. If you couldn't make it, keep reading for the full webinar recording, key insights, and more on how this integration can revolutionize your QA workflow.

Rapise v8.2 Set to Introduce AI Test Scripts and GenAI Assistant

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to announce the upcoming v.8.2 release of Rapise, our codeless AI-powered test automation platform, next month, July 2024. This new version promises to be a giant leap forward in test automation, with new artificial intelligence functionality as well as other usability and functional improvements. In this article, we will highlight how the new AI functionality will work in Rapise and what you can expect.

Experience the power of AI-driven test automation!

Inflectra and Firebucks Announce Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize Quality Engineering and Test Automation

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Washington, DC - May 31, 2024 - Inflectra, a leading provider of innovative software testing and quality assurance solutions, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Firebucks, a niche technology services organization specializing in Product Engineering, Quality Engineering, and Test Automation. This collaboration aims to deliver superior software quality and operational efficiency to clients in the HealthTech, Fintech, Retail, and PropTech verticals.

GITEX Africa 2024 - Powering Africa into the Global AI Economy with Inflectra

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT

If you're looking for insights into the future of AI and cloud technology, Inflectra's participation at GITEX Africa 2024 offers a fresh outlook, providing a glimpse into:

The latest trends shaping the tech landscape: How are AI and cloud transforming industries?
Inflectra's cutting-edge solutions: What tools are empowering businesses to thrive in the digital age?
Key takeaways for tech professionals and leaders: What are the actionable insights to stay ahead of the curve?

Spira v8.1 Released: Integration with AWS CodeBuild and CodePipelines

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to announce the recent release of SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan v8.1, our award-winning Spira application lifecycle management platform. In this new release, we have introduced seamless integration between Spira and the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Code Platform.

Inflectra Partner Face-Time: London and Stockholm Key Partner Visits | June 2024

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's recent partner visits in London, UK, and Stockholm, Sweden, were a whirlwind of face-to-face interactions, strategic discussions, and a welcome break from the usual video calls. These meetings with both new and long-standing partners were more than just about coffee and great food, although, truth be told, we thoroughly enjoyed those; they were about forging deeper connections, understanding market trends, and planning for the future.

Inflectra Offices Closed for Juneteenth Holiday | June 19, 2024

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in observance of the Juneteenth federal holiday. We will reopen for business as usual on June 20, 2024.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Free System Health Check: Unlock Spira, Rapise Capabilities

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Did you know that only 40% of Inflectra customers use 80% or more of the platform's features?

Even with powerful tools like SpiraPlan and Rapise, there may be untapped efficiencies and potential improvements in your setup. What if you could identify hidden opportunities, optimize your configuration, and significantly boost your productivity—all with expert guidance?

At Inflectra, we know the challenges you face. That's why we’re offering you, our valued customer, a complimentary System Health Check to enhance your use of our award-winning platform.

Join Us at EuroSTAR 2024: Let's Advance Software Testing Together

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT

#TeamInflectra is delighted to continue our EuroSTAR sponsorship for the fifth consecutive year! This year's conference in Stockholm, Sweden promises to be a fantastic event. We look forward to reconnecting with colleagues and building new relationships at EuroSTAR 2024. Our participation underscores our commitment to the software testing community, and we're eager to exchange insights and expertise with fellow attendees. Join us at our booth to discuss the latest testing tech trends and enjoy a product walkthrough.

Continue reading to see how you can get 10% off your passes!

Unveiling the Impact Part I: Project Level Requirements Analysis Process

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT

In our previous article, we examined how deficiencies in requirements management have historically contributed to significant project failures, underscoring the necessity of robust requirement validation processes. In part 3 of an ongoing series with our partner Orca Intelligence, discover the importance of conducting impact analysis in the requirements analysis process and how it can lead to successful project outcomes.

Grow QA Expertise: Planit Discounts on Premium ISQTB Trainings

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Are you a QA Engineer aiming to sharpen your skills? Are you a QA Engineer, Project Manager, Developer, or Business Analyst responsible for delivering top-notch quality? In today's competitive landscape, upholding rigorous quality standards like ISTQB, iSQI, and SAFe Agile is non-negotiable.

Our partner, Planit, offers comprehensive training programs to support you and your team in maintaining these standards. As a special offer for Inflectra customers, Planit is offering a 20% discount on its world-class courses.

Inflectra In the News - May 2024 News Roundup

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's CEO, Adam Sandman, has been making waves in the tech industry, sharing his insights and expertise on topics ranging from AI-powered quality assurance to scaling agile. Through podcasts, publications, and talks, Sandman has offered valuable perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing businesses in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape. These engagements highlight Inflectra's commitment to innovation and thought leadership in software testing and quality assurance. Read on to see how Inflectra is continuing to shape the future of software quality.

ISO Standards Demystified: Your Blueprint for Project Success, QA, and Risk Mitigation

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT

In a world where staying ahead of the curve is crucial, ISO standards are your secret weapon. They are not just a set of rules; they are the roadmap to building a resilient, high-performing organization. From quality management to risk assessment and everything in between, this recap will break down the foundational ISO standards you need to know, share key takeaways from the webinar, and reveal how Inflectra's tools can simplify your path to ISO compliance. Whether you are new to ISO or looking to brush up on the latest best practices, this is your one-stop shop for mastering the world of standards.

Dive Into Tech with Inflectra at GITEX Africa – Free Pass Inside!

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Team Inflectra is excited to share our inaugural participation at GITEX Africa, taking place from May 29-31, 2024, in Morroco. This event marks a significant milestone for us as we engage with the growing technology community in the region. Our goal at GITEX Africa is to immerse ourselves in the latest regional technology trends, forge meaningful partnerships with potential partners, and showcase our award-winning suite of software solutions. At Inflectra, we are committed to empowering industry leaders with the tools they need to deliver the critical software that powers our world.

Webinar: ISO Standards for Projects, Quality, and Risks

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT

How can organizations ensure excellence and compliance through industry standards in a rapidly evolving business landscape?

Navigating the complex array of standards is crucial yet challenging. Embracing industry standards is a strategic imperative for organizations, according to Dr. Rajagopalan of Inflectra. Join our webinar, "ISO Standards for Projects, Quality, and Risks," on Thursday, May 30th at 10 AM (EDT), for expert insights into adopting these benchmarks seamlessly into your operations.

Register now

Migration Tool for XRAY Test Management Tool Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT

With the final sunsetting of Jira Server in February 2024, customers that are running Jira Server are looking at their options:

Upgrade to Jira DataCenter, which is designed for larger organizations, and has a minimum 500 users pricing model.
Migrate to Jira Cloud, which is the preferred option by Atlassian.
Look for an alternative to Jira.

However, many customers using some of the plugins for Jira Server, such as XRAY for test management, are also looking at different options. In the case of XRAY, one of the issues has been that the cloud version of XRAY works differently than the Server/DataCenter version, and many customers have been unable to migrate from XRAY Server to XRAY Cloud.

Therefore, we at Inflectra have extended our Jira migration tool to support the migration of XRAY artifacts to SpiraTest. This lets us assist customers in two different use cases:

Jira Server + XRAY Server customers that want to remain on-premise, and are looking to migrate to SpiraTeam or SpiraPlan
Jira Server + XRAY Server customers that want to move to the cloud, and are looking to migrate to Jira Cloud + SpiraTest Cloud.

Recap: Unleash the Power of AI for Faster, Smarter Software Delivery

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Artificial intelligence is no longer a buzzword in software development – it is a transformative force reshaping how we create, test, and deliver products. Our recent InflectraCON 360 event, "Software Delivery at the Speed of AI," pulled back the curtain on how AI is accelerating the entire software development lifecycle. From smarter, faster testing to AI-generated code that's changing the very nature of quality assurance, the impact is undeniable. Continue reading to watch the recording, read highlights, and more.

Inflectra and Adra Product Studio Launch EssenceAI SpiraApp, Revolutionizing Developer Efficiency

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT

May 29, 2024, Washington DC, USA: Inflectra, a market leader in IT Software Lifecycle Management solutions, and Adra Product Studio, an expert product development firm, announced the release of the first partner-built app in Inflectra's SpiraApps framework, EssenceAI. This new app is designed to assist developers in reducing the time required to start development on new features. It facilitates efficient exploration of repositories, enabling swift navigation and precise searches within extensive codebases. Explore EssenceAI and other SpiraApp in this article.

Inflectra Webinar: Software Delivery at the Speed of AI

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT

On May 22 & 23, 2024, join us for a groundbreaking webinar where we explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence across software project management, development, and automation. Discover the broader principles that AI brings to the software industry and how it revolutionizes agile software development.

Register now!

Updated Jira Migration Tool Now Available for Jira Server, DataCenter and Cloud

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT

With the final sunsetting of Jira Server in February 2024, customers that need a self-hosted, private cloud, or on-premise application lifecycle management tool are actively looking for alternatives to Jira. With Jira DataCenter only being adopted by a small subset of customers, many companies and organizations are still stuck on an obsolete, and non-supported version of Jira. By March 2024, at least 36% of all Atlassian customers were still on Jira/Confluence Server. Therefore we at Inflectra have been working hard to further improve our migration tools to make the move from Jira to Spira easier than ever.

Inflectra Brings Industry-Leading Software Lifecycle Management Solutions to GITEX Africa 2024

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Washington, DC, USA | May 17, 2024 – Inflectra, a leading software lifecycle management company, will exhibit its strategic innovations at GITEX Africa 2024, the premier technology event in the Middle East and Africa. The event will be held from May 31 to June 2 at the Marrakech International Convention & Exhibition Centre in Marrakech, Morocco. Participation in GITEX Africa is part of Inflectra's strategy to accelerate growth in the Middle East and Africa, targeting high-potential sectors such as healthcare, finance, and energy. GITEX Africa marks a significant step in understanding regional needs and introducing tailored solutions to these emerging markets.

Spira v8.0 Released: SpiraApps Marketplace & Risk Management Comes to SpiraTeam

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version (v8.0) of our award-winning test management SpiraTest system, application lifecycle management SpiraTeam platform, and enterprise agile planning platform - SpiraPlan. This new version includes a major update to our SpiraApps extensibility framework, allowing third-party developers to create SpiraApps for the first time. In addition, with the release of Spira 8.0, the risk management features of the platform are now available in the SpiraTeam edition of the platform for the first time.

Recap: SpiraPlan's REST API in Action – Expert Insights & Real-World Use Cases

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Unlock the full potential of SpiraPlan with its robust REST APIs. Led by a team experts from Inflectra and our partner, MVerve, this webinar offers a practical guide to leveraging the API's power for automation, integration, and data-driven insights. Whether you're an API expert or beginner, this recap is packed with valuable information to enhance your SpiraPlan experience. To learn more, continue reading to view the full recording, slideshow, key highlights, and more.

From Theory to Practice: Utilizing SpiraPlan's REST API

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Elevate your development workflow with SpiraPlan's REST APIs in our insightful webinar alongside Inflectra Partner MVerve. Ready to explore a practical approach to optimizing your processes? Join us as we uncover how these APIs can enhance collaboration, streamline tasks, and boost productivity. This is your chance to discover practical solutions to everyday development challenges and take your projects to new heights. Register Today!

Innovation Through Extensibility: Inflectra’s SpiraApps Pave the Way for Adaptive Software Solutions

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Washington, D.C. – May 13, 2024: Inflectra, a trusted leader in quality engineering and software project management, today announced the launch of SpiraApps, a game-changing extensibility architecture for its SpiraTest, SpiraTeam, and SpiraPlan platforms. This innovation positions Inflectra among market leaders in adaptable software development solutions, allowing businesses to address their unique challenges within highly regulated industries.

What You Missed: Risk Management Strategies for Agile Success

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Are your agile projects navigating a sea of uncertainties? Are risks lurking beneath the surface, threatening to derail your progress? If so, you're not alone.

In a recent webinar, "Managing Risks in Agile Enterprises," Dr. Sriram Rajagopalan dove into the critical importance of risk management in Agile, sharing actionable insights and strategies that can transform how you approach and conquer project challenges.

Read more to see the recording, highlights, and more.

Elevate Your Testing: SpiraTeam's Integration with LambdaTest

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Quality software is paramount in today's user-driven world. Customers have zero tolerance for bugs and glitches, and a single software defect can tarnish a brand's reputation. To empower you to deliver exceptional software quality, we've partnered with LambdaTest to seamlessly integrate SpiraTeam, our robust Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) platform, with LambdaTest's robust testing capabilities. This integration allows you to seamlessly log issues discovered during LambdaTest sessions directly into SpiraTeam, optimizing your bug tracking and resolution processes.

Want a preview the integration in action? Continue reading to see a short video.

Webinar - Unlock Success: Managing Risks in Agile Enterprises

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

In the dynamic realm of Agile methodology, change is not just inevitable—it's embraced. However, with change comes the inherent risk of uncertainty, potentially impacting project delivery and outcomes. How can you ensure your Agile enterprise navigates these risks seamlessly? Join us for an insightful webinar where we delve deep into the strategies and solutions to manage risks effectively in Agile enterprises. Read more to register!

Medical AI: Software Diagnosing Health Issues?

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT

The AI boom has prompted conversations across the internet and news about bots replacing humans in a variety of fields (most commonly writing and coding). But what about the healthcare and medical industries? These are typically thought of as requiring a human’s touch, intuition, and nuance — but that hasn’t stopped some from suggesting that AI robot doctors will be replacing all humans in the coming years.
As a company, we’ve seen almost two decades of software trends and shifts, as well as how these changes impact different industries. We also work closely with dozens of partners in the biotech and medical fields that rely on cutting-edge software every day. With that in mind, let’s discuss AI’s impact on healthcare today and where we anticipate it going.

Inflectra Announces Partnership with Angulon AI to Deliver AI-Driven Testing Solutions

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT

August 28th, 2023, Washington DC: Inflectra, a market leader in IT Software Lifecycle Management solutions, proudly announces its strategic partnership with Angulon AI, a renowned team specializing in AI-driven solutions. This collaboration aims to revolutionize software testing processes by combining Inflectra's expertise in software lifecycle management with Angulon AI's cutting-edge AI algorithms. Together, the two companies will empower businesses to enhance productivity, optimize operations, and drive growth through innovative AI-driven testing solutions.

InflectraCon360: Virtual Conference on Quality Software Delivery

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Washington, DC – May 1, 2024: Inflectra, a leading provider of software project management and quality engineering solutions, announced the launch of InflectraCon360, a Virtual Conference and Thought Leadership Hub to supercharge your innovation in software development, quality engineering, and risk-free software delivery.

Inflectra at STAREAST 2024: Innovation, Insight, and Fun

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra returned as a sponsor and exhibitor at this year’s STAREAST Conference in Orlando, Florida, marking our sixth year at an event celebrated for advancing the software testing and quality assurance industry. We had a fantastic time connecting with our community, sharing insights, and showcasing our latest tech.

Inflectra Returns to STAREAST - Discount Offer Inside!

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

#TeamInflectra is thrilled to return as a sponsor and exhibitor at the STAREAST Conference 2024, set to take place in Orlando, Florida. For the sixth consecutive year, Inflectra will be a part of this event, known for its commitment to advancing software testing and quality assurance practices.

Check out our plans and how you can receive discounted tickets from us!

Inflectra Partner Training: Customization Options in Spira

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

At Inflectra, we're committed to equipping our partners with the resources and expertise necessary to deliver exceptional customer experiences. With that in mind, we are delighted to announce our next exclusive partner training event: "Customization Options in Spira." This webinar, taking place on Thursday, May 2nd, at 10 AM (EDT), will offer a thorough exploration of the extensive customization possibilities within Spira, our flagship software testing and project management platform. Participation in this event will furnish you with the knowledge to personalize Spira, ensuring it seamlessly aligns with the specific requirements of your diverse customer base. Register now!

AI in the Real World: How Businesses are Leveraging AI for Tangible Results

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has moved well past the stage of buzzwords and science fiction. Businesses across various sectors are recognizing and harnessing its potential to drive profound changes. Our recent webinar, "AI in the Real World", served as a compelling showcase of this ongoing transformation. Our expert panel explored how AI is already tangibly impacting industries, offered insights into overcoming challenges, and painted a picture of future innovation fueled by AI. Continue reading to view the recording and key takeaways.

Inflectra and Planit Forge Strategic Alliance For Software Quality and Delivery

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Washington DC, USA | April 7, 2024: At Inflectra, we are excited to announce our strategic global partnership with Planit, a renowned leader in quality engineering and testing. This collaboration unites our cutting-edge technology with Planit’s robust experience, setting new benchmarks in delivering high-quality, risk-managed technology products worldwide. Together, we aim to redefine excellence in software development and quality engineering, ensuring our customers can confidently achieve their most critical software delivery objectives.

AI in the Real World: Is Your Business Ready?

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Stay ahead of the latest trends with a strategic understanding of how emerging technologies can be harnessed to drive innovation and fuel growth. 'AI in the Real World,' a panel discussion hosted by Inflectra, will highlight the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across diverse industries. Scheduled for Tuesday, April 23rd, this event will feature a fantastic lineup of industry experts, each offering unique perspectives and invaluable insights from the frontlines of AI implementation.

Read more and register!

Spira v7.13 Released: New Product Onboarding Widget and My Page Updates

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version (v7.13) of our award-winning test management SpiraTest system, application lifecycle management SpiraTeam platform, and enterprise agile planning platform - SpiraPlan. This new version includes a streamlined My Page and a new integrated on-boarding checklist that helps new demo users quickly acclimate to the platform.

SpiraPlan v7.13 Released: Introducing The New Program Capabilities Board

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version (v7.13) of our award-winning enterprise agile planning platform - SpiraPlan. This new version extends the program backlog management features of SpiraPlan to have a new capabilities board view that lets you plan and manage your program features and capabilities as well as see the progress of the product backlog items associated with each capability.

Spira v7.13 Released: Azure OpenAI SpiraApp Enables GenerativeAI Functionality for Azure Users

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version (v7.13) of our award-winning test management SpiraTest system, application lifecycle management SpiraTeam platform, and enterprise agile planning platform - SpiraPlan. This new version includes a new Azure OpenAI SpiraApp that replicates the functionality of our existing ChatGPT assistant within Spira, but lets you use your own private Azure OpenAI LLM instead.

Spira v7.13 Released: Audit Tracking of Product Membership Changes

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version (v7.13) of our award-winning test management SpiraTest system, application lifecycle management SpiraTeam platform, and enterprise agile planning platform - SpiraPlan. This new version includes additional audit tracking functionality that adds tracking of product membership changes to the product and system history audit logs.

Spira v7.13 Released: Tags/Labels Now Available For Test Cases and Other Artifacts

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version (v7.13) of our award-winning test management SpiraTest system, application lifecycle management SpiraTeam platform, and enterprise agile planning platform - SpiraPlan. This new version includes support for adding tags / labels to the remaining product artifacts in the system, including: test runs, test cases, test sets, and risks.

Recap: How SpiraTest Can Enhance Your Software Quality

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Are you tired of the limitations of legacy test management tools? Elevate your testing standards and witness SpiraTest's impact on guaranteeing software excellence.

In our latest webinar, we revealed the transformative capabilities of SpiraTest's robust platform. Explore how SpiraTest's extensive functionalities, user-friendly interface, and meticulous reporting surpass those of tools such as TestRail, Qtest, and Practitest. This recap blog includes the webinar recording, slides, and major insights.

SpiraTest: Setting New Standards in Quality Assurance

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Are you contemplating ways to enhance your test management process? Join our webinar on April 11, 2024, at 10AM (EDT) to discover how SpiraTest can significantly improve your testing workflow. If TestRail, Qtest, or Practitest were your go-to tools, let’s explore together how the SpiraTest platform takes things a notch higher, offering features and benefits that truly stand out.

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Accelerate Testing, Optimize Outcomes: Your Spira + Yest Solution

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Tired of grappling with inefficient test management and the challenge of tracking requirements effectively? Join us for an insightful webinar session as we unveil the power of integrating Spira and Yest. Hosted by industry experts from Inflectra and Smartesting, this joint webinar promises to revolutionize your testing process. Learn how to supercharge test case creation, simplify maintenance, and optimize requirement coverage seamlessly.

Spira Product Template Migration Tool Released

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to announce the release of the new Spira Product Template Migration Tool. This new cross-platform (Mac and PC) application will let you easily back up and restore product templates between instances of SpiraTest, SpiraTeam, and SpiraPlan. Learn more about why this new free add-on for our Spira platform simplifies configuration management and enhances auditability and compliance.

Inflectra In the News - February-March 2024 News Roundup

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

As technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, Inflectra's CEO, Adam Sandman, remains at the forefront.

Sandman is an ardent advocate of technology's power to elevate software development and testing processes. With a keen eye on the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), he delves into its transformative potential across various platforms. Through insightful podcasts, thought-provoking publications, and engaging conference talks, he elucidates how AI can revolutionize traditional testing methodologies and drive innovation in software development. Check out his most recent engagements in the month's News Roundup to learn how AI can streamline testing, improve code quality, and help retailers thrive in the evolving digital landscape.

Recap - Optimize Test Outcomes: Harness the Power of AI with Spira and Eoten

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Want to revolutionize your software testing process? Our recent webinar explored the powerful combination of Spira and Eoten, harnessing the power of AI. Discover how these tools can help you dramatically increase efficiency, improve accuracy, and accelerate software releases. Within this blog, you will find a recording of the webinar, key takeaways, and a breakdown of the incredible benefits this integration offers. Plus, we will dive into real-world examples of how this integration brings values to all teams.

Can't-Miss Testing, DevOps and AI Event | April 4

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Mark your calendars for April 4, 2024, because Inflectra and LambdaTest are teaming up with the DevOpsDC meetup for a not-to-be-missed evening that promises to mix tech talk with casual get-together. Picture this: a panel where the local bright minds in DevOps, software testing, and AI converge under the watchful eye of Inflectra CEO and tech wunderkind - Adam Sandman. Sounds like your kind of night? Read on and register!

Inflectra, LambdaTest and DevOpsDC Meetup's Joint Event on DevOps, Testing and AI

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra, in collaboration with LambdaTest and DevOpsDC, co-hosted a meetup event in Arlington, VA, on April 4, 2024. The event attracted local professionals, enthusiasts, and thought leaders from DevOps, software testing, and artificial intelligence. It offered a mix of insightful discussions, Q&A, and relaxed networking opportunities. Continue reading to get an in-depth look at the event highlights.

What We've Learned: Inflectra At SaasOpen 2024

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

From March 28-29, 2024, Inflectra participated in the much-anticipated SaaSOpen 2024 conference in Austin, Texas. This event, a renowned gathering for tech innovation in the Software as a Service (SaaS) space, brought together a vibrant community of successful SaaS founders, industry leaders, and forward-thinkers.

Embracing AI: Inflectra Attends SaaSOpen Conference

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is excited to participate in the SaaSOpen conference in Austin, Texas from March 28-29, 2024; this gathering promises to be a melting pot of collaboration and insights into the rapidly evolving realm of Software as a Service (SaaS). As active participants, our experts are hosting an exclusive brainstorming session on "Navigating Gen AI in SDLM," exploring the intersection of generative AI and software development lifecycle management, and CEO Adam Sandman will be a keynote speaker. Join us for networking, learning, and sharing ideas at this premier event.

Webinar - Optimize Test Outcomes: Harness the Power of AI with Spira and Eoten

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Experience the future of software testing with our exclusive webinar showcasing the seamless integration between Spira and Eoten on March 28th at 11 AM ET. Hosted by industry experts from Inflectra and Angulon AI, join us as we delve into the widespread challenge of time-consuming testing and unveil a strategic solution that promises to enhance productivity and precision like never before.

Mapping the Future of Healthcare: Quality, Ethics, and Innovation at HIMSS 2024

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

The HIMSS 2024 conference on 'Creating Tomorrow’s Health' that took place in Orlando, FL, with its vibrant discussions and insights, served as a roadmap for navigating the future of healthcare. This article by Dr. Sriram Rajagopalan, Inflectra’s Global Lead on Training and Agile Transformation, synthesizes the conference's key takeaways, emphasizing the paramount importance of quality, the ethical considerations in deploying technology, and the spirit of innovation that drives healthcare forward.

Inflectra Partner Series: How to Scale Partnership Growth with Continuous Training

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

In the dynamic landscape of business partnerships, growth isn't just a desired outcome – it's the cornerstone of success. At Inflectra, we understand the pivotal role ongoing learning plays in optimizing partnerships, nurturing them to reach their full potential. Join us for our next Partner Webinar: "How to Scale Partnership Growth with Continuous Training" on March 21, 2024, at 10:00 AM (ET). Dr. Sriram Rajagopalan, a distinguished authority in partnership strategies, will unravel invaluable insights aimed at propelling partnership growth through continuous training. This exclusive event promises to unveil groundbreaking strategies tailored to our esteemed partners, equipping you with the tools and knowledge essential for thriving in today's dynamic marketplace.

Humanizing Healthcare in the Age of AI: Insights from HIMSS 2024

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

At the heart of a revolution, where innovation unfolds in tandem with the essence of care, the HIMSS 2024 conference in Orlando, FL, USA unfolded a narrative that could well define the future of healthcare. As reported by Dr. Sriram Rajagopalan, Global Lead on Training and Agile Transformation at Inflectra, HIMSS painted a future where AI and human compassion are not at odds but in harmony with each other and called for the re-envisioning of healthcare where every technological stride enhances the human touch, ensuring that at the very core of healthcare innovation lies the unwavering commitment to care.

The Evolution of Healthcare through Technology - Learnings from HIMSS

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Dr. Sriram Rajagopalan, the Global Lead on Training and Agile Transformation at Inflectra, walks us through the seismic technological shifts transforming healthcare - straight from the HIMSS 2024 conference. This article offers insights into navigating the cutting-edge advancements poised to redefine healthcare as we know it.

Inflectra Partners with LambdaTest to Innovate in Development and Testing

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra, a market leader in IT Software Lifecycle Management solutions, announced that it partnered with LambdaTest, a powerful player in the cloud-based testing space. This collaboration is set to redefine the paradigms of software development and delivery, marrying LambdaTest's cutting-edge testing capabilities with the robust project management framework of Inflectra's SpiraTeam.

We Just Finished Our FDA Audit - Scheduled for 5 hours, Done in 90 Minutes With Spira

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Since SpiraPlan is considered a validated platform to plan, develop, manage and test solutions for the life sciences industry, we are required to undergo an annual external audit of our quality and security systems. This audit has to comply with 21 CFR Part 11 as well as the ISO:9001 and ISO:27001 standards. Normally a desk audit of a software provider like Inflectra would take about 5 hours. However because we use SpiraPlan ourselves, it only took 90 minutes, and even better, it ended with no observations or issues!

The Spira Suite: Navigating Through SpiraTest, SpiraTeam, and SpiraPlan

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

At Inflectra, we've designed the Spira suite to cater to the diverse needs of quality assurance (QA) teams, business analysts, risk managers, agile squads, and enterprise-level operations in delivering mission and safety-critical software that runs the world. Anchored in our core product, Spira, the suite unfolds in three editions, each building on the last, to ensure your team can deliver software on time without compromising quality.

Inflectra at DevOps Live London 2024

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

DevOpsLive is a prominent event that takes place in London as part of Tech Show London (#TSL24). The event encompasses a comprehensive technology showcase, including DevOps Live along with other significant events such as Big Data & AI World, Cloud Expo Europe, Cloud & Cyber Security Expo, and Data Centre World. Attendees of TSL24 get access to all five events happening concurrently at ExCeL London. The 2024 iteration of DevOps Live happened on March 6th and 7th and #TeamInflectra was in attendance to get the latest insights.

Inflectra's Experts Explore the Power of Generative AI in Software Development

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in software development has become increasingly prominent. On February 27, 2024, Inflectra hosted an insightful webinar, illuminating the transformative potential of Generative AI (GenAI) across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). This captivating panel discussion brought together industry experts to explore how AI technologies are revolutionizing software design, development, testing, and deployment processes. With an emphasis on strategic insights, implementation challenges, and Inflectra's innovative AI roadmap, the webinar provided attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the profound impact of GenAI in shaping the future of software development. Continue reading to see the recording, highlights, and more.

Navigating the AI Wave: Inflectra's Insights on Generative AI in SDLM

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Mark your calendars for February 27, 2024, at 10 AM (EST), and join us for a panel discussion that will delve into the transformative potential of Generative AI across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Our expert panel will explore how emerging technologies and GenAI are reshaping the fundamentals of software development. The panel will offer strategic insights into leveraging AI technologies for competitive advantage, their overall impact, and implementation challenges.

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Maximizing Project Performance with Spira: A Guide to Lead and Cycle Time Metrics

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Are you looking to unlock the full potential of your project management with Spira?

Learn how to accurately measure, analyze, and optimize your software development processes with Inflectra's handy guide on mastering Lead and Cycle Time metrics to achieve enhanced efficiency and productivity. Dive into the details of these crucial metrics, ensuring data integrity, and visualizing process efficiency to drive your projects to success.

From 8-Bit Beginnings to Inflectra Now: A Story of Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Impact in Tech

info@inflectra.com — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Explore the inspiring journey of Inflectra, from its humble beginnings in South Wales to becoming a global leader in agile software solutions. Discover how founder Adam Sandman's vision and dedication to diversity, quality, and community have shaped the company, offering innovative, inclusive, and impactful products that redefine the boundaries of software development and compliance.

Webinar: Inflectra Partner Series - Role Administration

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

In today's dynamic business landscape, effective role administration is crucial for success. Spira, our powerful test management and agile project management software, offers robust role administration capabilities to help streamline processes, enhance collaboration, and drive efficiency in your projects. At Inflectra, we believe in the transformative power of knowledge, and are excited to extend an exclusive invitation to our upcoming webinar on Role Administration in Spira, specifically designed with our esteemed partners in mind. This partner-only webinar takes place on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 10AM (ET). Read more to register!

Spira vs. JIRA+Plugins: Witness a Game-Changing Shift in Project Management Excellence

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

In a recent webinar that shook the foundations of project management, attendees were treated to an eye-opening demonstration of SpiraPlan's superiority over the conventional JIRA+Plugins approach. The webinar, titled "Witness a game-changing shift in project management excellence," provided a comprehensive overview of how SpiraPlan outperforms JIRA+Plugins in terms of intelligence, integration, and cost-effectiveness. Continue reading to access the webinar recording, highlights, slideshow, and more.

Why Embrace Kanban for Enhanced Business Agility? Insights From Kanban India 2023

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

In the bustling heart of Bengaluru, India, from December 1 to December 2, 2023, Inflectra's very own Enterprise Agile Evangelist, Dr. Sriram Rajagopalan, brought the Kanban narrative to life through a workshop titled "Using Kanban to Boost Business Agility in Scaling Agile" that went beyond the conventional to unlock the true potential of Kanban. This event, called Kanban India, orchestrated by Innovation Roots, marks a significant chapter in the ongoing dialogue about Kanban's versatile application across industries since 2015. The event attracted a diverse audience, from agile coaches and scrum masters to CEOs, all drawn together with the promise of unlocking new dimensions of business agility through Kanban.

Let's delve into the insights and lessons from this workshop, highlighting how it can revolutionize your approach to Agile and business agility.

Spira v7.12 Released: New Incident & Requirement Scrum/Kanban Boards

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version (v7.12) of our award-winning test management SpiraTest system, application lifecycle management SpiraTeam platform, and enterprise agile planning platform - SpiraPlan. This new version includes a completely redesigned incident tracking board that supports multiple views and adopts the new design we previously rolled out for the main planning board. In addition, we have updated the requirements board to match the new planning board and made some changes to the other boards based on feedback received from our customers.

Webinar: From Challenger to Champion: How SpiraPlan Outperforms JIRA+Plugins

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Get ready to witness a game-changing shift in project management excellence. Join our pivotal webinar to learn why SpiraPlan consistently outperforms JIRA+Plugins, offering a more intelligent, integrated, and cost-effective approach. Secure your front-row seat to a demonstration of project management prowess that will elevate your team's productivity and compliance to championship levels.

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Building Resilient Software: Traceability in Systems That Run The World

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

In the annals of engineering, the importance of traceability—a meticulous method of mapping every stage of a project from inception to fruition—is both a bulwark against risk and a beacon guiding toward innovation. Within this framework, the specter of single points of failure (SPOFs) looms large, threatening to unravel the carefully woven tapestry of even the most robust systems. The consequences of traceability failures are not merely academic; they are vividly etched in the ledger of real-world engineering calamities, offering stark reminders of the potential fallout.

Inflectra Unveils The Ultimate Learning Destination for SpiraPlan, Rapise, and ALM Mastery

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 5, 2024, Washington, D.C. – Inflectra - a marketing leader in providing top-tier software development and project management solutions, is proud to announce substantial updates to Inflectra Campus, the premier on-demand learning platform tailored for users of SpiraPlan, Rapise, and individuals passionate about mastering software development lifecycle management. These latest enhancements are poised to significantly impact the professional growth and proficiency of Inflectra Platform users. Inflectra Campus now features an expanded suite of courses, including advanced certification programs and a redesigned website that enhances user experience. Additionally, the launch of an exclusive Partner Academy marks a milestone in collaborative learning and success.

Inflectra Campus invites you to explore its new courses and certifications.

Webinar Recap - Spira Unbound: The Unveiling of Spira's Latest Enhancements

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra recently hosted a webinar presenting the latest improvements in Spira v.7.

With expanded tagging features, and the incorporation of the OpenAI-powered SpiraApp, Spira v.7 is revolutionizing effectiveness and adherence to standards in the realm of software project management. Take a look at our recap blog for the recording and groundbreaking improvements in this release to elevate your project management endeavors.

Inflectra In the News - January 2024 News Roundup

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

As we dive into the new year, we're thrilled to highlight the dynamic PR engagements our CEO, Adam Sandman, took part in. This month's roundup showcases a plethora of insightful articles, engaging podcasts, and enlightening interviews featuring Sandman. From thought-provoking discussions on industry trends to expert insights into the future of technology, revisit the compelling media moments that have shaped Inflectra's narrative in the first month of the year. Continue reading to access the impactful conversations that continue to position Inflectra at the forefront of innovation and thought leadership.

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in Quality Assurance - State of the Art in 2024

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

This article outlines our understanding of the current state of the art for using artificial intelligence and machine learning in software testing and QA, and challenges/opportunities for our customers. We are focusing primarily on Generative AI (GenAI), but there are other AI/ML use cases that are very important in QA.

Webinar: Spira Unbound: The Unveiling of Spira's Latest Enhancements

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

On January 30, 2024, at 11 AM (EST), join us for an exclusive webinar showcasing the latest enhancements in Spira v.7.

Discover how the new release brings groundbreaking enhancements to your project management experience with Inflectra. From extended tagging capabilities across various artifacts to the integration of OpenAI-powered SpiraApp, Spira v.7 is redefining efficiency and compliance in software project management.

Register today!

Rapise, Inflectra's Automated Testing Tool: A Special Introduction for Partners

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Are you ready to revolutionize your UI test automation experience? We are excited to invite you to our upcoming webinar, brought to you by the Inflectra Partnership team, where we will dive into the world of Rapid & Easy UI Test Automation using Rapise – Inflectra's cutting-edge automated testing tool that seamlessly integrates with Spira. If you're passionate about automated testing and eager to streamline your processes, this is an event you do not want to miss on January 25 at 10AM (EST).

Rapise 2024 Roadmap: Leveraging Generative AI, Enterprise Application Support & Frameworks

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

At Inflectra, we're dedicated to innovating and evolving our products to meet and exceed your evolving needs. The fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are transforming how we design, develop and most importantly test software. Consequently, as outlined in our company plans for AI/ML, the Rapise roadmap features a large amount of Generative AI, as well as other forms of AI/ML. In addition, there is our continual effort to simplify the testing of complex enterprise applications and streamline the creation of reusable testing frameworks.

Robots, Wit, and Code: A Lively Chat with GPT-4 on Revolutionizing UI Test Automation

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

What's the first thought that might come to mind before writing a blog post about artificial intelligence? To invite the AI to co-author, of course. The next natural step was the decision to interview it and get answers. So, dear readers, we present to you a conversation with AI. (AI grammar and spelling have been left unedited)

Initial prompt: Do not answer anything to this prompt. Please use an informal and fun style for future answers. The style should be ironic but without slang.

Inflectra Unveils the Rapise 2024 Roadmap: A Revolutionary Leap with Generative AI

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

January 22, 2024, Washington, DC – Inflectra, a leader in software project management solutions, announced today an ambitious 2024 roadmap for its test automation powerhouse - Rapise. This roadmap outlines significant enhancements, leveraging the power of Generative AI and advanced support for enterprise applications, reinforcing Inflectra's commitment to innovation and excellence.

Inflectra Partner Series: How to Implement Co-Marketing for Partnership Success

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Join us for the next installment of our webinar series: "How to Implement Co-Marketing for Partnership Success," featuring Dr. Sriram Rajagopalan on Thursday, January 18, 2024. In this session, we'll focus on crafting Unique Value Propositions (UVP), strategic sales approaches, and the art of co-marketing. Dr. Rajagopalan, an industry expert, will guide you through creating compelling UVPs, aligning sales efforts, and implementing collaborative marketing strategies. Gain practical insights to immediately enhance your partnerships and propel them to new heights. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your collaborative efforts—read more to register!

Rapise v8.1 Released - Enhanced API Testing, Integrates Chrome for Testing & More

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version of our award-winning automated software testing solution - Rapise. This new version includes significant enhancements to the API testing functionality, including support for folder hierarchies in RESTful web services. In addition, it includes support for incorporating the new Google Chrome for Testing into your web testing workflows.

Click Read More to access the release details.

New Generic xUnit Automated Testing Framework Integration Released

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's award-winning Spira quality management platform (including SpiraTest, SpiraTeam, and SpiraPlan editions) already comes with a variety of dedicated integrations for different test automation frameworks such as JUnit, NUnit, PyTest, etc. However, as new frameworks (such as WebDriver.io and Playwright) are constantly being released (and other frameworks, such as Protractor and Cypress.io) fall out of favor, we decided to create a new general-purpose integration that will be able to handle any integration from day one. This new integration is our generic xUnit Framework Integration.

SpiraTeam vs Jira: Inflectra's Webinar Showcases SpiraTeam's Edge Over Jira

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Discover the Advantages of SpiraTeam Over Jira in Our Latest Webinar

This past week, project management enthusiasts and professionals gathered virtually for an insightful webinar comparing SpiraTeam and Jira. As organizations continue to seek dynamic and efficient alternatives to traditional project management tools, the SpiraTeam webinar offered a compelling case for making the switch. With its array of features, seamless transition process, and live demonstration, attendees gained valuable insights into how SpiraTeam could revolutionize their project management practices.

Read on to access the webinar recording, an informative slideshow, and more.

Webinar: Discover the Power of SpiraTeam - A Jira Alternative To Revolutionize Your Project Management

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Tired of the limitations of Jira? Ready for an alternative to Jira that elevates your projects to new heights? Need a more efficient, streamlined, and comprehensive project management tool that can revolutionize your workflow?

Look no further! Join our free webinar, "Discover the Power of SpiraTeam: A Jira Alternative To Revolutionize Your Project Management," on January 11, 2024, and unlock the potential of SpiraTeam.

What is Load Testing and Why is it Important?

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Software load testing is a type of performance testing where you simulate real-life user load on any software, application, or website to determine how it behaves under normal and peak conditions. It's about understanding how the system performs when multiple users access it simultaneously. This can involve simulating hundreds or thousands of users to see how the software holds up under heavy demand.

Enhancing Agile Scrum Through Effective Requirements Management and Prioritization

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

In the dynamic world of Agile Scrum framework, the essence of project success lies in the meticulous management of requirements and prioritization of tasks. This article, written by Melissa Daley, CEO and Founder of Orca Intelligence, synthesizes key insights from two critical aspects of Agile project management: Requirements Management and Prioritization in the Agile Scrum Process.

What is Performance Testing? Why it’s Important & How to Measure

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Software testing is about more than just catching errors — high-quality products that meet user needs should perform beyond expectations as well. This means eliminating slow load times, minimizing load, and not getting caught out by high usage.

Inflectra and The MJW Group® Partner For Agile Program Delivery

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Washington DC, January 8, 2024: – Inflectra, a leader in the IT Software Lifecycle Management arena, has declared a strategic partnership with The MJW Group®, a management consultancy with its base in Charlotte, NC. This partnership is poised to bolster agile program development and requirements planning, aiming to enhance the project lifecycle process across teams and companies.

Large Scale Scrum: Explaining Agile LeSS Framework, Principles, & More

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Large Scale Scrum has emerged as a powerful and adaptive framework in the realm of Agile project management and software development. This methodology is designed to address the challenges of scaling Scrum to accommodate larger teams and more complex projects. Let’s start from the beginning:

Using SpiraPlan for Program Backlog Planning with Jira and Azure DevOps

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

We have had several prospective customers ask us how they can use the new program planning and backlog management features of SpiraPlan to help them do program backlog planning and portfolio management of multiple project teams even when the individual teams are using a combination of other tools such Atlassian Jira and Microsoft Azure DevOps. The SpiraPlan data-synchronization infrastructure, in conjunction with our program planning functionality, comes to the rescue.

Robot Framework Integration for SpiraTest Just Released

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Robot Framework is a generic open source automation framework. It can be used for test automation and robotic process automation (RPA). Robot Framework is supported by Robot Framework Foundation. Many industry-leading companies use the tool in their software development. We are pleased to announce that we have just released a new integration between Robot Framework and Spira. This new integration is available for all three flavors of Spira - SpiraTest, SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan.

Inflectra Offices Closed for New Year's Day - January 1st, 2024

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Monday, January 1st, 2024, to celebrate New Year's Day.

We will reopen for business Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Inflectra Offices Closed for Holiday Season - December 25-26th, 2023

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Monday, December 25th, through Tuesday, December 26th, 2023, to celebrate the holiday season.

We will reopen for business Wednesday, December 27th, 2023.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Challenges in the Retail Industry

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

In today’s fast-paced changing retail market, with the move to omni-channel retailing, implementing new technology is an ongoing process. You need to be confident that the technology you’ve chosen will integrate with existing systems, while meeting your performance requirements and business objectives.

Scrum of Scrums: Definition, Purpose, Best Practices, & More

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Agile scrum methodology is one of the most popular development frameworks, but scaling it to the enterprise level can be tricky if not done correctly (and can nullify many of its benefits). This is where variations of Scrum, like Scrum of Scrums and LeSS, come into play. Keep reading to learn how Scrum of Scrums works, what its benefits are, the different components of the methodology, and best practices when employing it in your teams.

Spira v7.10 Released: Artifact Tags, Program Reports and ChatGPT

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version (v7.10) of our award-winning test management SpiraTest system, application lifecycle management SpiraTeam platform, and enterprise agile planning platform - SpiraPlan. This new version includes support for meta-tagging of artifacts, program reports, and widgets, as well as our new ChatGPT Generative AI capability.

How Does ChatGPT 4 See Inflectra

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

A member of our team asked ChatGPT 4 to describe Inflectra in both text and words, it was amazing to see what it came up with graphically!

Inflectra's Resounding Success at NEXP 2023 Conference

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

As a proud gold sponsor of the Nimble Evolution Experience (NEXP) 2023 conference, hosted by our partners Nimble Evolution, we are thrilled to share our journey to Sao Paulo, Brazil for this dynamic event. Inflectra had the privilege of contributing to the rich tapestry of knowledge exchange and collaboration by exhibiting and speaking. The conference provided a unique platform for industry leaders, innovators, and tech enthusiasts to converge and explore the latest trends in software development and project management. Continue reading to see our recap blog of the highlights and memorable moments that made this conference an unforgettable experience.

Enhancements to Jira Cloud & Server Integration Released

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that we have released a major set of updates to our data synchronization plugin for Atlassian Jira. The plugin lets customers use SpiraTest, SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan seamlessly with Jira. The integration lets you synchronize user stories, issues and tasks between the different platforms. The latest version includes enhancements to handle effort and date fields, synchronize artifact associations, and improve the logging.

Migrating from Jira Server to SpiraPlan: The Saab Experience

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Dive into the story of Saab AB's Proof-of-Concept (POC) to transition from Jira to SpiraPlan by Inflectra. Uncover how Inflectra, Saab Ab and Tietoevry collaborated in the development of an Advanced Jira-to-Spira Migration Tool that enabled seamless migration in a challenging environment of regulated industries.

Inflectra, Saab AB, and Tietoevry AB Launch an Open-Source Jira-to-SpiraPlan Migration Tool

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

December 12, 2023, Washington DC, USA: In a landmark collaboration, Inflectra, Saab AB, and Tietoevry AB have unveiled a state-of-the-art migration tool designed to facilitate a seamless transition from Jira Server or Jira DataCenter to Inflectra's SpiraPlan platform. This tool, a complement to Inflectra's existing migration application, is accessible as an open-source project on Inflectra's GitHub repository.

Master Risk Management with SpiraPlan by Inflectra: Free Webinar!

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

In the fast-paced business environment of today, effective risk management is a cornerstone of success.

Join us for a transformative webinar, "Master Risk Management with SpiraPlan by Inflectra: Unlocking Powerful Features to Manage Business Risk and Boost Project Success Rates," that will unveil how SpiraPlan by Inflectra can streamline your risk management strategies, empowering you to identify, assess, and manage risks with ease.

Reserve your spot today!

Inflectra Partner Training: User Administration

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

At Inflectra, we understand the critical role effective user administration plays in optimizing the use of our software solutions. In line with our dedication to delivering valuable insights to our partners, we are thrilled to unveil the upcoming webinar in our Partner Training series on User Administration. Whether you are a seasoned Inflectra platform user, or in the early stages of using our products, this event is designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to manage users efficiently. Continue reading to register and discover more on what awaits at this exclusive event.

Spira 2024 Roadmap: Inflectra Maps A Path To Next-Gen Project Management

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

At Inflectra, we're dedicated to innovating and evolving our products to meet and exceed your evolving needs. As we unveil our Spira 2024 Development Roadmap, our focus remains steadfast on providing solutions that harmonize speed with quality, agility with compliance. Join us on this journey as we continue to redefine what's possible in software quality engineering and software development project management.

Inflectra Announces Partnership with Trustify Technology

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

5 December 2023, Washington DC, USA: Inflectra, a global market leader in IT Software Lifecycle Management solutions, announced its partnership with Trustify Technology. Trustify Technology, headquartered in Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam, services customers around the globe with Agile Software Development, QA Testing, Big Data, Machine Learning, and AI.

Guide to Scrum Team Size & Roles

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

As we venture deeper into the realm of Scrum methodology, it's crucial to dissect the intricacies of team dynamics. This guide should help you understand the specifics of individual Scrum roles, optimal team size and role distribution, anatomy of an ideal team, and uncover the key factors contributing to what makes a successful Scrum team.

Elevating Software Quality: Inflectra Sponsors NEXP

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

The countdown to NEXP 2023 has begun, and we at Inflectra are delighted to share we are sponsoring and exhibiting at this year's prestigious event in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Nimble, a cherished partner of ours, is the gracious host of NEXP, enriching the experience for all attendees. Our booth is the ideal space for us to demonstrate our unwavering commitment to transforming the realms of software, as well as the speaking engagements we have planned. Continue reading to see how Inflectra's involvement in NEXP can enhance your software quality.

Inflectra at AutomationStar 2023: Charting New Territories in Automation

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

This year, Inflectra had the pleasure of participating in the renowned AutomationSTAR 2023 conference in Berlin – a pivotal gathering of automation enthusiasts and professionals. AutomationSTAR has established itself as a seminal event, driving the conversation and innovation in automated technologies. At the conference, our team put the spotlight on our Rapise platform, a testament to our expertise in test automation, quality assurance, and software development. We engaged in booth discussions and live demonstrations, not only imparting our knowledge but also absorbing the latest trends and advancements in the automation realm.

Inflectra in the News - Sept - Nov 2023 News Roundup

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

In the dynamic landscape of software development and project management, the visionary leadership of Inflectra's CEO, Adam Sandman, has been a guiding force that continues to shape the industry landscape. As a thought leader at the intersection of technology and business, Adam has not only steered Inflectra towards new heights but has also actively contributed to industry-wide discussions through insightful interviews, engaging talks at conferences, and impactful publications. With each interaction, he not only shares Inflectra's perspective on current challenges and opportunities but also fosters a community-driven dialogue that resonates with professionals across the software development spectrum. In this edition of our News Roundup series, we delve into the wealth of knowledge and expertise Sandman has shared, providing a comprehensive overview of the invaluable insights that Inflectra brings to the forefront of the tech world.

Inflectra HQ Offices Closed for U.S. Thanksgiving Holiday November 23-24, 2023

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's HQ Offices are closed on Thursday, November 23rd and Friday November 24th, 2023 in observance of the U.S. Thanksgiving public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Monday, November 27th, 2023. If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Inflectra Takes the Stage at Automation Star

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

We are thrilled to announce that Inflectra is gracing the floors of this year's Automation Star exhibition, located in the beautiful city of Berlin. This event, known for gathering the brightest minds in automation technology, has always been a platform for us to share, learn, and grow. This year, we are bringing forth innovations redefining software testing and application lifecycle management. Continue reading to learn more about Automation Star, what you can expect at our booth, and the rest of our plans in Berlin.

Inflectra at ATD: Six Years of Community Support and Collaboration

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

As we close out our sixth year at Agile Testing Days (ATD) in Potsdam, the Inflectra team's enthusiasm is more than evident. This year's event wasn't just another annual gathering; it represented a key chapter in our ongoing partnership with ATD, highlighting our dedication to software quality, support for the testing community, and a commitment to continuous innovation.

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Charting the Future of Testing: Inflectra Sponsors Agile Testing Day

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

#TeamInflectra is thrilled to sponsor this year's Agile Testing Days Conference in Potsdam, Germany!

Inflectra Partner Series: How to Effectively Handle Objections and Close the Sales

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Are you ready to take your sales and partnership game to the next level? Inflectra is here to guide you on this exciting journey. Join us for the third installment of the Inflectra Partner Series hosted by Dr. Sriram Rajagopalan, one of Inflectra's distinguished experts, who will be your guide through this enlightening webinar. Register today!

Inflectra's Impact: Sponsoring Success at Agile + DevOps East 2023

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Step into the world of Agile + DevOps East in Orlando, Florida, where for the 5th year, Inflectra has proudly sponsored and exhibited. This active involvement empowers us to deliver software solutions not only at the forefront of technology, but also closely tailored to meet our customers' rigorous demands. Continue reading our recap blog to see our experience at the booth, involvement in the conference, and how this event will help us improve our products.

Inflectra Offers Discounted Tickets for Agile + DevOps East

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

For the 5th year in a row, Inflectra proudly sponsors Agile + DevOps East in Orlando, Florida, affirming our commitment to fostering industry best practices and driving operational excellence in Agile and DevOps.

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Examples of using GenerativeAI in SpiraPlan - Get Ready for v7.10

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

As we described recently, we are planning on introducing many different forms of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into our products as part of the upcoming Spira and Rapise roadmaps. One of the first parts of executing on this AI strategy is the introduction of our OpenAI / ChatGPT SpiraApp plugin in our next release of Spira. In this article we illustrate some examples of this plugin in action, as well as highlight some possible areas for future enhancement.

Inflectra's Plans for Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in our Platform

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

As we discussed in this article - The Risks of Trusting Machines to Check Themselves - Artificial Intelligence is radically changing the software development and quality engineering landscape. At Inflectra we have been working on several different avenues of incorporating both artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities into our product and platform. In this article you can learn more about our plans.

Inflectra and Checkpoint Technologies Co-Sponsor PNSQC 2023: Elevating Software Quality Practices

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

In October 2023, Inflectra and one of our trusted partners, Checkpoint Technologies, co-sponsored one of the longest-running professional software quality conferences in the country: the Pacific Northwest Software Quality Conference (PNSQC). PNSQC is a non-profit organization that was was founded in 1982 and seeks to promote software quality by providing education and opportunities for information exchange within the software community. This conference, being the 41st annual event, was full of testing practitioners from all over the US and even Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. Read more to see how PNSQC elevated Inflectra's software quality practices.

Inflectra's Black Friday & Cyber Monday Bonanza: Elevate Your Software Delivery with Spectacular Deals!

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Welcome to a season of celebration, and at Inflectra, it's also a season of exceptional offerings! As leaders in software testing and project management solutions, we understand the significance of delivering software that meets and surpasses quality benchmarks. That's why this Black Friday and Cyber Monday, we're delighted to present deals designed to elevate your team's performance while respecting your budget.

See below how you, too, can get this deal!

Webinar: Mastering EVM in Project Management with SpiraPlan

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Are you looking to level up your project management skills with real-time Earned Value Management (EVM) insights?

Do you aim to optimize project costs, schedules, and performance in regulated or highly specialized industries? If so, join Dr. Sriram Rajagopalan - Inflectra's Agile Evangelist, as he delves into the world of EVM, focusing on how the Spira platform can help you achieve project management efficiency. The webinar will take place on November 1, 2023, at 3pm (EDT).

Register now!

Recap - Develop Smarter, Deliver Faster: Spira and GitHub Integration Spotlight

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

In a recent webinar, we teamed up with Coveros to present an insightful session on leveraging the synergy of Spira and GitHub. This event emphasized the significance of integrating these powerful platforms and the transformative impact it could have on development and delivery workflows. Our collaboration highlighted our shared dedication to equipping our community with the tools, insights, and integrations that not only simplify tasks but also amplify their effectiveness. Continue reading to see the recording, highlights, and more.

Gitex Global 2023: The Year to Imagine AI in Everything

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

GITEX GLOBAL brings together the world’s most innovative enterprises and best minds to elevate business, economy, society and culture. GITEX GLOBAL 2023 marks The Year to Imagine AI in Everything, supercharging the epic global race for AI supremacy by revealing unmissable prophecies and expert perspectives about its impact. Inflectra was honored to attend this years conference and present its range of AI-enabled tools for quality and agile program management to world stage. Learn more about the event and the connections we made.

Develop Smarter, Deliver Faster: Spira and GitHub Integration Spotlight

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

We're thrilled to announce a not-to-be-missed event for anyone aiming to harness the combined power of Spira and GitHub. Teaming up with our esteemed partner, Coveros, we've crafted a webinar that underscores the importance of integrating Spira with GitHub and how it can revolutionize your development and delivery processes. This free virtual event takes place on October 24, 2023 at 12PM (EDT). Register now!

Inflectra Takes On GITEX: Showcasing Innovation

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

At Inflectra, innovation is the keystone of our operations. It's what drives us to continuously explore new horizons and redefine the boundaries of technology. We are thrilled to announce our participation as an exhibitor at GITEX Global, the preeminent tech event in the Gulf region, and indeed one of the most influential on a global scale. Continue reading to see what to see our mission, why we chose GITEX, and how you can get a FREE pass.

Inflectra Partner Training: Workflows

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

In an era where efficiency is paramount and every second counts, mastering the intricacies of workflows has become non-negotiable for businesses. Navigating the vast landscape of process optimization can be daunting, but it is the keystone to unlocking unparalleled efficiency and delivering unmatched customer experiences. We are thrilled to announce an upcoming webinar that we believe will transform how you understand and utilize workflows. Hosted by our esteemed Inflectra partner team, this session promises to delve deep into the essence of workflows and their pivotal role in ensuring customer success. Register now!

Spira v7.9 Released: Updated Agile Planning & Task Boards

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version (v7.9) of our award-winning test management SpiraTest system, application lifecycle management SpiraTeam platform, and enterprise agile planning platform - SpiraPlan. This new version includes completely revamped agile planning boards and scrum task boards. These new boards are based on the public beta we announced several months ago and incorporate the feedback we received from our customers and partners.

Testing Talks Melbourne, Australia 2023 - It's All About Risks and AI

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Team Inflectra was excited to attend the 2023 Testing Talks Conference in Melbourne, Australia this week. Created by the testing visionary and community builder Cameron Bradley, Testing Talks brought together some of the most important innovative vendors and companies in the software testing space, with speakers and practitioners from around the Victorian software testing community. We had attended Testing Talks Sydney earlier in the year and Testing Talks Melbourne in 2022.

Inflectra Sponsors Testing Talks 2023 in Melbourne: Bridging the Future of Software Testing

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is excited to announce its sponsorship of Testing Talks 2023 in Melbourne, an event that encapsulates the very essence of our commitment to quality software and collaborative learning. As a steadfast advocate for the software testing community, we are thrilled to be part of this gathering bringing together luminaries, professionals, and enthusiasts alike, all with a shared passion for advancing the art and science of testing.

ChatGPT Plugin Coming to Spira: Generate Tests, Risks, Tasks & BDD Steps using AI

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is thrilled to introduce the ChatGPT Plugin for the Spira platform—a quantum leap in automating your software development lifecycle. Developed in partnership with OpenAI, this groundbreaking SpiraApp empowers you to automate the creation of essential project artifacts from requirements, such as user stories, features, epics, and business/system requirements.

Discover the future today!

Inflectra and Checkpoint Technologies Join Forces as Co-Sponsors of PNSQC

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT

In the dynamic world of software quality and testing, collaboration remains at the heart of innovation. Inflectra, driven by a relentless commitment to excellence, is elated to announce our co-sponsorship with our esteemed partner, Checkpoint Technologies, for this year's Pacific Northwest Software Quality Conference (PNSQC). Together, we aim to foster a platform that champions knowledge exchange, pioneering solutions, and the shared mission of enhancing software quality for the future.

Continue reading to see our plans and learn more about PNSQC.

Inflectra at StarWest 2023: Advancing Software Quality One Conversation at a Time

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Team Inflectra sponsored the StarWest 2023 conference in lovely Anaheim, CA, a cornerstone event for professionals in the software testing and quality assurance fields. From lively discussions on the exhibit floor to in-depth industry technical presentations (ITP), this year's event was a dynamic gathering of experts, innovators, and thought leaders. For our customers in regulated industries—be it health, insurance, finance, or defense—staying ahead of software quality and security methodologies isn't an option; it's a necessity. This participation enables us to provide Inflectra customers and partners with software solutions that are not only cutting-edge but also deeply aligned with our customers' stringent requirements.

Comprehensive Guide to Scaled Agile Team Roles

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

In the world of software development, agility is key to staying competitive and responsive to ever-changing market demands. The Scaled Agile Framework, or SAFe, is a powerful approach that enables organizations to scale agile principles across multiple teams and deliver value efficiently. At the heart of SAFe are various roles, each with a specific set of responsibilities. In this guide, we'll demystify these, what they do, and where they fit into the framework.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Indigenous Peoples' Day Holiday October 9, 2023

info@inflectra.com — Sun, 08 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Monday, October 9, 2023, in observance of the U.S. Indigenous Peoples' Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

#InflectraRocksSTARWEST2023: Witness Innovation in Software QA and Automation

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Gear up for an awesome experience as Team Inflectra, for the fourth consecutive year, sponsors STARWEST 2023! Join us amidst the magic at the Disneyland® Hotel, Anaheim, California, from October 4-5, 2023. Enjoy an impressive lineup of over 75 talks focusing on the future of software technology and explore the vibrant EXPO.

Continue reading to see our plans!

What is SAFe PI Planning?

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT

PI planning is an efficient way to leverage agile processes at scale, even in large enterprises. But how do we define PI planning? Keep reading to learn what it is, the benefits it provides, and the steps involved with this process.

Speaking at the DC Tech & Venture Coalition (DCTAV) Leadership Meeting

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Adam Sandman, our Founder and CEO was invited to speak at the Washington, DC Technology & Venture Coalition (DCTAV) monthly leadership meeting last week to discuss his experiences founding Inflectra and addressing the topic of "The Surprises and Secrets of Scale At Different Jumps". After the presentation, Adam was happy to take questions from the assembled audience of local entrepreneurs, investors and technology enthusiasts, around how to avoid costly mistakes moving from one level to the next at your company.

Inflectra Takes GITEX Global by Storm: A New Benchmark in Software Excellence

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT

September 25, 2023, Washington, DC, USA – Inflectra, a leader in software product management, quality assurance, Scaled Agile, and DevOps solutions, is pleased to announce its participation in GITEX Global, scheduled to take place in Dubai, UAE, from October 16 to 20, 2023.

As one of the most influential tech events in the region, GITEX Global brings together the brightest minds and the latest technological innovations from around the globe.

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Inflectra Partner Series: How to Communicate Product Value Proposition

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Do you find yourself grappling with conveying the value of your product effectively to prospective partners or customers? Are you intrigued by the idea of boosting your Unique Value Proposition (UVP), enhancing sales, building co-marketing efforts, and driving partnership growth? If these aspects resonate with your professional journey, then this free webinar is for you.

We are thrilled to announce the third installment in Inflectra's Partner Series Webinar, How to Communicate Product Value Proposition, scheduled to happen on Sep 21, 2023, at 10:00 AM (EDT). Register now!

Achieving Software Quality: Prioritizing Intended Behavior

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT

By Critical Logic, an Inflectra Partner

Software development is more than just writing code. It is a complex process that involves numerous components, including design, testing, and implementation. And while each aspect of software development is critical, there is one factor that is often undervalued: Intended Behavior. Intended Behavior refers generally to the requirements, specifications, standards, and functional designs and other constraints that are necessary to define a software system and meet business requirements. In this blog post, I will explore the importance of Intended Behavior and how focusing on this component can help improve software quality every time.

Webinar Recap: Discover the Power of SpiraTeam - A Jira Alternative To Revolutionize Your Project Management

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT

In a rapidly evolving corporate landscape, choosing the right project management tool is crucial for operational efficiency. The recent surge towards SpiraTeam signifies its emerging dominance over long-standing platforms like Jira. This comprehensive webinar dissected the reasons behind this shift, highlighting SpiraTeam's advanced features and its potential to redefine project management in the digital age. Continue reading to see the recording, main takeaways, and more.

Spira v7.8 Released: User Mentions and Program-Level Reports

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version (v7.8) of our award-winning test management SpiraTest system, application lifecycle management SpiraTeam platform, and enterprise agile planning platform - SpiraPlan.

Webinar Recap: What's New in Rapise v8.0

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Rapise v8.0 has finally been unveiled to the tech community! Recognized widely as a pinnacle in the realm of test automation tools, with a rich array of innovative features and fine-tuned enhancements seamlessly integrated into its design, the tool promises an elevated level of usability and adaptability. From novice users to seasoned testers, everyone can expect a smoother and more efficient testing experience. Continue reading to see a recap of our recent webinar where our experts provided a comprehensive overview of this new release and set the stage for what users can anticipate in their automation journeys using Rapise v8.0.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Labor Day Holiday September 4th, 2023

info@inflectra.com — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023, in observance of the U.S. Labor Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Enhancements to GitHub Integration Released

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to announce the release of an updated data-synchronization plugin with the popular GitHub source code and DevOps orchestration platform. This new version of our GitHub plugin extends the functionality to synchronize both pull requests and issues. Previously, the plugin only supported issue synchronization.

Spotlight on Spira 7.8 - @Mentions and Program-Level Reporting

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to announce some key enhancements for our test management SpiraTest system, application lifecycle management SpiraTeam platform, and enterprise agile planning platform - SpiraPlan that will be coming next month in our v7.8 release. This new version introduces the ability to tag followers into conversations using the common @mention method found in other platforms and new program-level reports for SpiraPlan that build on the new scaled agile functionality introduced in v7.7.

Webinar - Inflectra Partner Training: Reporting with Spira

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to invite you to the second installment of our partner webinar series - Inflectra Partner Training: Reporting with Spira. As a business, your journey towards sustainable growth and optimization is never-ending; a key part of the journey lies in understanding, organizing, and leveraging your data effectively. This virtual event takes place on August 24, 2023.

Inflectra Partner Tour 2023: Costa Rica

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Greetings from Costa Rica where a most pleasant coincidence occurred: we received a partnership opportunity immediately preceding my departure for a family holiday. Since I would be in the country already, it made perfect sense that I would visit with our new partner in San Jose.

Importance of Testing Software for Life Sciences

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

In the vital fields of life sciences and healthcare, the integration of technology has been pivotal. This industry relies on various software solutions ranging from medical device control to telehealth platforms, all demanding rigorous testing to ensure accuracy, safety, and regulatory compliance. Software Quality Assurance (QA) plays an essential role in upholding the integrity and reliability of these digital tools. At Inflectra, we offer Rapise, a cutting-edge solution for automated testing, providing the precision and security required in these precision-driven sectors. With Rapise, you can confidently meet the industry's demands, ensuring software that resonates with patient trust and well-being.

Customer Portal Enhanced to Allow More Than Two Contacts

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

We are really excited to announce that the Inflectra Customer Portal has been enhanced - based on much feedback from our customers - to allow more than two contacts to be linked to the account. This will greatly simplify the administration of Inflectra product licenses and downloads and also ensure that all of our users get access to the latest information on our products and services.

Recap: Uncovering the Security and Privacy Challenges in AI-powered Health Services

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

On June 29, 2023, Inflectra hosted a panel discussion on Uncovering the Security and Privacy Challenges in AI-powered Health Services in continuation of our Influence of AI and ML Technologies - Expert Panel Series. This insightful conversation, that took between two of Inflectra's experts, focused on security vulnerabilities, privacy concerns, and liability for intellectual property related to the use of AI in the healthcare industry. Continue reading to see the key takeaways, recording, and more.

Inflectra Makes A Splash at Testing Talks Sydney 2023

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

It's true, Team Inflectra couldn't resist the call of Down Under, and we went back for round two at Testing Talks 2023! This time, we swapped Melbourne vibes for the Sydney buzz. It was awesome to catch up with our mates, create new bonds with the Australian Testing crowd, and just have a total blast halfway around the globe!

Read on for the inside scoop on the crazy games, unforgettable memories, and our grand Aussie adventure.

Inflectra in the News - July 2023 News Roundup

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

As the summer in the DC area heated up in July, so did the public relations activity for Adam Sandman, the dynamic CEO of Inflectra. Sandman, an inspirational figure in the software testing industry, is no stranger to staying in the spotlight, not for self-promotion but to bring key industry issues to the fore. His participation in several publications last month highlighted not only his dedication to advancing the field, but tell the story of a leader tirelessly shaping the future of software testing and project management.

Let's delve into these activities and get a glimpse of the trail he is blazing in the industry.

Inflectra Powers Testing Talks Sydney 2023 - Free Tickets Available

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Exciting news for software testing enthusiasts in Sydney, Australia!

Inflectra, a leading provider of software test management and quality engineering solutions, is proud to sponsor the inaugural Testing Talks Conference in Sydney Australia. The event, scheduled to take place on July 26, 2023 has a central theme of Quality Engineering. We are excited to support this new event and bring together experts, professionals, and enthusiasts for a day of insightful discussions, knowledge sharing, and networking opportunities.

In addition to sponsoring Testing Talks Sydney, Inflectra is offering a limited number of free conference tickets. Get in touch now!

Recap - Cheers to Connections: Inflectra's Happy Hour at The Admiral

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

This week, Inflectra, a leading technology company, brought together professionals from various industries for a memorable networking happy hour event at The Admiral in DuPont. The evening had a great turnout filled with fun, engaging conversations, and opportunities for attendees to expand their professional networks. Continue reading to dive into the highlights of this successful gathering.

Inflectra Hosts: In-Person Networking Happy Hour Event

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Join us for our networking Happy Hour event on July 20th at The Admiral in DuPont!

This gathering promises to be an exciting opportunity for professionals, amongst various industries, to come together, share insights, and foster new connections in a vibrant and energetic atmosphere. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your LinkedIn network, unwind after a long day, and create lasting memories.

Read more for additional event details. RSVP now!

Inflectra Continues Support For Codo A Codo, Expands Partnership With Ministry Of Education Of Buenos Aires

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

On June 6, the Centro Cultural Recoleta witnessed a momentous occasion as 600 students of the Codo a Codo program celebrated their graduation. The Ministry of Education of Buenos Aires-accredited initiative, which translates to "Elbow to Elbow" in English, empowers young adults from underserved communities with computer science skills. With approximately one-third of IT jobs in Argentina being in software development and quality assurance, the program remains committed to improving job opportunities, fostering entrepreneurship, and building career paths in the tech industry. Notably, Codo a Codo graduates have consistently achieved near-perfect employment records in the tech sector.

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Lightning Session Recap: From Requirements to Deployment - Exploring the Full Potential of the Inflectra Suite

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

On Wednesday, July 12th, we continued our Lightning Session series; this time, CEO Adam Sandman presented how Inflectra's comprehensive toolset empowers your entire software development and testing life cycle. This webinar provided valuable insights into how our suite of tools, including SpiraPlan, Rapise, and KronoDesk, work together harmoniously to streamline your processes, enhance collaboration, and drive successful project outcomes.

Continue reading to see the recording, slideshow, takeaways, and more.

Lightning Session: From Requirements to Deployment - Exploring the Full Potential of the Inflectra Suite

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

On Wednesday, July 12th, join us for our upcoming Lightning session to discover how Inflectra’s comprehensive toolset seamlessly integrates and empowers your entire software development and testing life cycle. Adam Sandman, CEO of Inflectra, will provide valuable insights into how our suite of tools, including SpiraPlan, Rapise, and KronoDesk, work together harmoniously to streamline your processes, enhance collaboration, and drive successful project outcomes. From requirements management to test automation, issue tracking to help desk support, don't miss this opportunity to unlock the full potential of your software development journey with the Inflectra suite of tools.

Register today! Read more for additional details.

Inflectra Supports ISTC 2023: Celebrating 5 Years of SpiraTest as the Official Testing Tool

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra proudly supported the Israeli Testing Competition (ISTC) 2023. For the past five years, SpiraTest, Inflectra's flagship testing tool, has been the official tool for the competition. This blog post celebrates the winners of ISTC 2023 and highlights the partnership between Inflectra and the event organizers.

Spira v7.7 Released: Program Capabilities & Milestones for Scaling Agile

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version (v7.7) of our award-winning test management SpiraTest system, application lifecycle management SpiraTeam platform, and enterprise agile planning platform - SpiraPlan.

Recap: Unleashing the Power of Spira 7.7 - Scaling Agile with Program Capabilities & Milestones

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

On July 6, 2023, Adam Sandman, the CEO of Inflectra, hosted a webinar on Spira 7.7 where he unveiled the much-awaited launch of its most significant functional enhancement to date - Scaled Agile. Participants had the opportunity to explore the new features and capabilities of the latest version of Spira, which aim to facilitate the implementation of Agile practices on a larger scale within their organizations. This update will help align strategic planning efforts and drive successful program delivery.

Access the recording, slides, key topics covered, and more by continuing to read.

Webinar: Unleashing the Power of Spira 7.7 - Scaling Agile with Program Capabilities & Milestones

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Join us for our famous product webinar series as we reveal the highly anticipated release of Spira 7.7, infused with the biggest functionality update yet - Scaled Agile.

Explore the latest features of Spira v7.7 - its new program capabilities and milestones that help enable you to scale Agile practices across your organization, align strategic planning, and drive successful program delivery. This webinar is presented by Adam Sandman, the CEO of Inflectra, on Thursday, July 6, 2023.

Register today!

Best Practices in Modern Software Development

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Software development has become the driving force behind innovation and success in the digital era. Organizations must embrace best practices that optimize their development processes and deliver superior software products to thrive in this dynamic landscape. From planning to deployment, we'll explore techniques, features, and strategies that empower teams to build robust and scalable applications. Let’s uncover actionable insights to accelerate development cycles and ensure success in today's competitive environment.

Inflectra Completed SOC2 Audit of Its Cloud Services

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is excited to announce that it has successfully completed a System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 audit of its SpiraTest, SpiraTeam, SpiraPlan and KronoDesk Cloud Services platform.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Independence Day Holiday - July 4, 2023

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Tuesday, July 4th, 2023, in observance of the U.S. Independence Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Wednesday, July 5th, 2023. If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Inflectra in the News - June 2023 News Roundup

info@inflectra.com — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

In June 2023, Adam Sandman, CEO of Inflectra, garnered significant media coverage showcasing his expertise and solidified Inflectra's position as an industry leader. His appearances in top-tier business publications allowed him to share his insights on topics ranging from software development trends to digital transformation strategies. Continue reading to access the articles.

2023 Inflectra European Partner Tour Wrapup

info@inflectra.com — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

The future of software development is looking bright! Members of the Inflectra team have wrapped up the incredible Partner Tour across Europe, spreading the word about our innovative solutions and connecting with tech enthusiasts. Our team members made several stops including Journée des Tests Logiciels in Paris, France, EuroSTAR in Antwerp, Belgium, and a User Summit we hosted in Mannheim, Germany.

Webinar: Uncovering the Security and Privacy Challenges in AI-powered Health Services

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

You are invited to a panel discussion on Uncovering the Security and Privacy Challenges in AI-powered Health Services on June 29, 2023. This discussion will focus on security vulnerabilities, privacy concerns, and liability for intellectual property related to the use of AI in the healthcare industry.

Register now!

Recap Blog -Transforming Healthcare QA with SpiraTeam: Achieving Excellence in Testing

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

On June 28, 2023, Inflectra hosted an exclusive webinar to present how SpiraTeam, Inflectra's test management solution, can revolutionize healthcare Quality Assurance (QA) processes. This webinar showcased how to achieve excellence in testing, streamline workflows, and ensure the highest level of patient safety and regulatory compliance.

See our recap blog to view more details on the key takeaways, recording, slides, and more.

Webinar - Transforming Healthcare QA with SpiraTeam: Achieving Excellence in Testing

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

You're invited to our exclusive webinar to discover how SpiraTeam, the leading test management solution, can revolutionize healthcare Quality Assurance (QA) processes. Learn how to achieve excellence in testing, streamline workflows, and ensure the highest level of patient safety and regulatory compliance. Join us on June 28, 2023 at 2pm (EDT).

Register now!

Recap: Meeting the Inflectra Community in Germany 2023

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Last week we had the pleasure of holding an Inflectra user meetup in Germany for our customers based in the DACH (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) region of Europe. In this article we will provide some ideas and information that came from the event that was held in Mannheim, Germany in conjunction with our partner PTA GmbH.

Inflectra Partner Tour 2023: Western Europe Wrapup

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

The Inflectra Partner Tour 2023: Western Europe trip is in the books. From Zurich to Geneva to The Netherlands to Belgium, I enjoyed fruitful discussions with our partners. I learned more about the EMEA market and where Inflectra fits within it. I heard about what draws users to Spira and Rapise and where we could make improvements to cement our place as the go-to tools for test management, program management, automated testing and ALM. We were able to forge stronger bonds and explore avenues for future growth. Those visits alone were well worth the trip.

Job Opportunity at Inflectra - B2B Pre-Sales Specialist in APAC

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra Corporation, a leading software company headquartered in Washington, DC, is excited to announce an excellent career opportunity.

We are currently seeking a dynamic B2B Pre-Sales Specialist to join our global sales team in Australia. As a remote work position, you will collaborate closely with our teams in the USA to assist prospective customers in the APAC region, enabling them to understand and evaluate our cutting-edge Inflectra products. Additionally, you will play an important role in supporting the expansion of Inflectra's partner network in the APAC region.

Inflectra Sponsors Wharton Club of DC Reception at the Sri Lankan Embassy in Washington, DC

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra proudly sponsored the Wharton Club of DC Reception following the two-day Wharton Innovation Summit. Held on June 23, 2023, at the lovely Sri Lankan Embassy in Washington, DC, the reception not only marked the culmination of the Innovation Summit but also commemorated the illustrious 75 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Sri Lanka.

Team Inflectra brought along an assortment of swag. Attendees were delighted to receive these tokens, which served as a tangible reminder of Inflectra's presence and commitment to fostering lasting connections.

Rapise v8.0: Inflectra's Game-Changing Test Automation Framework Gets a Major Upgrade

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Washington, DC, USA - June 20, 2023: Inflectra, a top enterprise software provider, announced the latest release of Rapise (v8.0), its cutting-edge test automation platform. Rapise v8.0 emphasizes test maintainability and scalability with its highly anticipated new Framework Mode, transforming test case and test set management, parameterization, and integration with Spira - Inflectra's quality engineering and project management platform.

Influence of AI and ML Technologies - Expert Panel Series

info@inflectra.com — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

2023 just started, but the latest version of Open AI’s chatGPT is already disrupting industries. Transformation is taking place in sectors across the globe, promising businesses assistance in driving efficiency in operations, developing more personalized customer experiences, and gaining actionable insights from data. The use of AI and ML is exploding in every industry - from finance and healthcare to logistics and hospitality. With new, disruptive technology come challenges in compliance and risk considerations as industries grapple with the actual and potential impact. On the other end of the spectrum, policymakers and regulators scramble to catch up with disruptors and implement mitigation strategies through targeted public policies.

This webinar series will focus on the effects of AI and ML technologies as drivers of organizational change and government policy responses.

Read more to sign up!

Inflectra Sponsors: Wharton Summit Reception at the Sri Lankan Embassy

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is proud to sponsor a networking reception following the Wharton DC Innovation Summit in Arlington, VA. This networking event will take place at the Sri Lankan Embassy in Washington, DC, on June 23, 2023, and is a culmination of two days of knowledge sharing at the Wharton DC Innovation Summit! With this sponsorship, Inflectra aims to support the exchange of knowledge, promote collaborative thinking, and inspire the next generation of innovators to develop groundbreaking ideas shaping the future of business.

Scroll down to get a discount code to the Wharton DC Innovation Summit!

Inflectra User Summit with PTA and DATIS

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is pleased to participate in an Inflectra User Summit hosted by DATIS IT-Services and Platinum Solution Partner PTA . The event will take place on Monday, June 19, 2023 in Mannheim, Germany. Adam Sandman, Founder and CEO of Inflectra, will explore the Inflectra product roadmap and will open the floor to attendees to discuss optimizations requests and any questions they have surrounding Inflectra products.

Inflectra Offices Closed for Juneteenth Holiday June 19, 2023

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Monday, June 19, 2023, in observance of the Juneteenth federal holiday. We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday, June 20th, 2023.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

See #TeamInflectra at EuroSTAR 2023

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to announce that we will be sponsoring EuroSTAR for the fourth year in a row! This year’s conference will be held in Antwerp, Belgium, from June 14-16, 2023, and we can not wait to see you there. We are thrilled to be a part of EuroSTAR 2023 again and look forward to networking with attendees and sharing our expertise in software testing.

Read below if you need a discount code for EuroSTAR.

Inflectra Continues Its Support of JFTL in 2023

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 31 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

We are delighted and proud to sponsor the renowned Journée Française des Tests Logiciels (JFTL) 2023 for the 4th year running. As in previous years, we are eager to contribute to the event’s success by providing resources and hosting conversations on the latest advancements in software technologies and Inflectra’s suite of products. We look forward to joining software testing professionals, enthusiasts, and experts at this prestigious event on June 13, 2023, in the suburbs of Paris, France.

Read more to learn more about JFTL and see what the Inflectra team has planned!

Recap: JFTL 2023 Conference in Paris

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

On June 13, 2023, #TeamInflectra sponsored the annual Journée des Tests Logiciels (JFTL) Conference in Paris, France. In the years that Inflectra has sponsored JFTL, we've had the opportunity to build brand recognition in the French market, meet customers and partners alike, and network with other sponsors, and this year was no different. Read on to learn about Inflectra’s experience at the conference.

Recap Blog: Wrapping Up Agile + DevOps West 2023 - Reflecting on the Conference Experience

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

As the curtains close on Agile + DevOps West 2023, #TeamInflectra takes a moment to reflect on the insightful journey we had in Las Vegas. There were highs, there were lows, and most of all, tons of fun. We’ve compiled a blog of our adventures through fabulous Las Vegas and the conference, continue reading to find out more.

Spotlight on Rapise 8.0 - New Test Frameworks That Sync with Spira

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to announce the upcoming release of Rapise v8.0 at the end of the month. This major new update to our award-winning test automation platform includes a completely new way to create and manage test automation frameworks. The new Framework mode is being introduced in Rapise 8.0 to simplify test case and test set management, as well as the management of parameters, page objects/modules, object repositories, and shared code.

#TeamInflectra Returns to ADO West in June 2023

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 26 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is thrilled to be back in vibrant, energetic Las Vegas for Techwell's Agile + DevOps West conference! This event takes place from June 4-9, 2023 at the glorious Caesars' Palace and we cannot wait to return. We are grateful to be Gold sponsors and have two team members, CEO Adam Sandman and Dr. Sriram Rajagopalan, in the speaker lineup. While we are there, we are eager to discover new ways to enhance our products, meet attendees from around the world, and explore the latest trends in tech.

Spotlight on Spira 7.7 - Scaled Agile Program Capabilities & Milestones

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to announce the upcoming release of SpiraPlan v7.7 at the end of the month. This new version of our Enterprise Agile Planning platform includes the first major component of our Scaled Agile roadmap - the ability to plan and manage a program-level backlog, with program capabilities and milestones. These

SpiraPlan (only) features add functionality to Programs to help users manage the delivery of features and releases across multiple products at once. Brand new program-level artifacts let you scale your agile practices beyond products like never before.

Read on to learn more about what is coming in Spira v7.7.

Inflectra Partner Tour 2023: Western Europe

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

The Inflectra Partner Team is on the road again this week, this time to visit partners, friends, and partners-to-be in Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and France. Inflectra's Partnership team, including the CEO and Head of Global Alliances will kick off the Partner Tour 2023 in Zurich and wrap it up in Mannheim, Germany.

Read on to take a look into the full agenda, including the places and teams we'll be visiting.

Are you looking to supercharge your business and unlock new partnership opportunities? Explore the Inflectra Partner Program today.

Inflectra in the News - May 2023 News Roundup

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra has experienced a period of productivity and growth in May 2023. Our team has been dedicated to discovering innovative methods to enhance our products, and make preparations for an array of conferences we are sponsoring. Alongside our regular operations, we have been developing new partnerships and eagerly preparing to showcase the most up-to-date version of our products.

Additionally, our CEO, Adam Sandman, has participated in various public events that we are excited to share with our followers. Continue reading to view his most recent and insightful publications.

Inflectra Releases Partner Program Improvements

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 26 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

In September, 2021, we announced a new Partnership structure centered on the premise of collaboration and mutual success. Between then and now, we have been able to forge new and exciting partnership relations and strengthen existing ones. Along the way, we’ve been taking note of what is working for our partner ecosystem, what is not, and what can be improved.

We are excited to announce improvements for our Partner Program, including new incentives, benefits, training tracks, and a more flexible model of engagement. These new changes seek to support our wide variety of partners who have different needs, expertise, and skill sets by offering them more in-depth learning opportunities and a more customizable, sustainable way to stay engaged with Inflectra. The underlying goal is to provide unprecedented support and enablement for our partners that will lead to long-lasting and mutually beneficial relationships.

Webinar Recap: SpiraTeam for QA Excellence with Adam Sandman

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

On May 24, 2023, CEO Adam Sandman hosted a live course on How to Leverage SpiraTeam for QA Excellence that concluded with a live Q&A session.

Quality assurance (QA) holds utmost importance in software development to guarantee products adhere to paramount levels of functionality and reliability. In order to attain a high level of QA, companies need to implement efficient tools and methodologies to enhance their testing process. In this recap blog, discover how to utilize SpiraTeam effectively to optimize QA excellence, enabling teams to deliver exceptional software solutions.

Webinar: How to Leverage SpiraTeam for QA Excellence

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 10 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Join us for a live course on How to Leverage SpiraTeam for QA Excellence on May 24, 2023 at 2:00 PM EDT!

SpiraTeam, one of our flagship products, is an integrated ALM platform combining project management, requirements management, and QA management functionalities. It allows teams to manage projects, track requirements, perform test management, and collaborate effectively. Join us to learn how to use its features proficiently, enhance your QA processes to attain superior results, and ask our CEO Adam Sandman your questions directly.

Register now!

Inflectra Partners with mVerve

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 24 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

April 14, 2023, Washington DC: Inflectra, a market leader in IT Software Lifecycle Management solutions, announced its partnership with mVerve. Based out of India and the US, mVerve specializes in delivering innovative software solutions that assist businesses in automating and streamlining their processes. This strategic partnership aims to support customers in the US and a wide variety of Asiatic countries by coupling mVerve’s seasoned implementation and training services with Inflectra’s turnkey, enterprise solutions.

Recap Blog: The Houston SQE Meetup Experience

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 19 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

As the pandemic slowly relaxes its grip, businesses are beginning to experience the new normal, and the Houston Software Quality Engineering (SQE) group was no exception in rekindling its first in-person event after 3.5 years. Thanks to support from Inflectra and TTC, the SQE meetup group planned its event with speakers on various topics revolving around software quality. Read more to see what Inflectra's Enterprise Agile Evangelist, Sriram Rajagopalan, experienced back in March of 2023.

Cómo Aprovechar SpiraTest Para Sus Necesidades de Gestión de Pruebas

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 04 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Únete a la nueva iniciativa de Inflectra: Ingeniería de Calidad con Plataformas Inflectra – Sesiones Relámpago. Sesiones Relámpago son una serie de demos de los productos estelares de Inflectra: Spira* y Rapise. Nuestra proxima sesión se centra en Cómo aprovechar SpiraTest para sus Necesidades de Gestión de Pruebas y se lleva a cabo el 18 de Mayo a las 10 AM (EDT).

¡Regístrate hoy!

Ingeniería de Calidad con Plataformas Inflectra - Sesiones Relámpago

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Únete a la nueva iniciativa de Inflectra: Ingeniería de Calidad con Plataformas Inflectra – Sesiones Relámpago. Sesiones Relámpago son una serie de demos de los productos estelares de Inflectra: Spira* y Rapise.

Durante estas sesiones de 30 minutos impartidas en inglés y español, discutiremos la mejor manera de superar desafíos de ingeniería de calidad utilizando Spira y Rapise en tiempos de incertidumbre, específicamente en estos tiempos problemáticos de recesión en curso.

How AI helps QA Shift Left

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 16 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

by Appsurify

Shipping with confidence is hard. Even leveraging all best practices, Digital Leaders and Testers may only feel 99% confident their release will be bug-free. Getting that additional 0.9% is painstakingly time-consuming.

Read on to learn how Appsurify helps testers significantly increase confidence without additional effort so QA can ship earlier and faster using their AI-powered risk based testing tool, TestBrain.

Reflecting on the Success of InflectraCON 2023

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

That's that! Another InflectraCON in the books.

The 2023 event was held from April 19-21 in the heart of the nation's capital, focusing on the sub-themes of Quality, Agility, and Security.

InflectraCON 2023, the annual conference hosted by Inflectra, recently concluded, leaving attendees buzzing with excitement and armed with a wealth of knowledge. As a prominent event in the software testing and project management community, InflectraCON provided a platform for industry experts, thought leaders, and professionals to connect, collaborate, and gain valuable insights into emerging trends and best practices.

In this blog, we will take a look at the key highlights and takeaways from InflectraCON 2023.

But first, this. 👇🏽

Thank you, guests, Inflectra partners and sponsors, for helping make InflectraCON 2023 possible, and a great shout out to the #TeamInflectra for all of your hard work!

Risk and Compliance in the World of FinTech: Insights from Inflectra's Expert Series

info@inflectra.com — Sat, 13 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

On April 5, 2023, Inflectra hosted an enlightening panel discussion on Understanding Risk and Compliance in the World of FinTech. Experts in the field - Jan Guido and Raymond Strecker* were joined by Dr. Sriram Rajagopalan in this installment of the Inflectra Expert Series, focusing on the dynamic intersection of fintech, blockchain, cloud computing, and big data. The conversation shed light on the advantages and risks associated with these technologies, emphasizing the critical importance of risk management and compliance in the rapidly evolving world of finance.

Let's delve into the key takeaways from this thought-provoking discussion.

🔍 Now Hiring: B2B Technical Sales Superstar (Remote, UK/Ireland) 🔍

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Are you a tech-savvy dynamo with a knack for closing deals?

Do you thrive on building strong relationships with clients while flexing your technical expertise?

If so, we've got an opportunity you won't want to miss!

See the full job description here!

Unlocking Synergies and Building Alliances: InflectraCON 2023 Partner Forum

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

April 19, 2023, was an epic day in Washington, DC. Why? The InflectraCON 2023 Partner Forum!

InflectraCON 2023 Partner Forum is an exclusive gathering of our partners and key stakeholders. This forum meets annually on the auspices of InflectraCON and is a platform for fostering collaboration, setting partnership goals, exploring innovative ideas, and forging stronger links within our expanded technology ecosystem.

In 2023, we were fortunate to have partners join us from places as nearby as Silver Spring and as far away as South America and India. It was great to get together so many teams and see everyone in person. Our oldest partner of 15 years, Nimble Evolution (formerly OAT Solutions) from Brazil as well as our newest partner of only five days, mVerve from India, also made the trip to DC. Some partners were also sponsors (Thank You, Sponsors! We Love You!), so to take advantage of the EXPO and the conference, we held the Partner Forum and our Spira and Rapise training program on April 19, 2023 - a day before the InflectraCON conference began.

It's a Wrap - STAREAST 2023 Recap

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 08 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

#TeamInflectra just finished the 2023 STAREAST conference in beautiful and sunny Orlando, Florida! This was the kick-off to our 2023 conference lineup and our 5th year in a row sponsoring and attending a Techwell event. STAREAST was full of content-rich talks, opportunities to network with patrons worldwide, and harmonious individuals under one roof learning the latest in software testing, agile, and QA.

Read more to see what Techwell had planned for the attendees, what we did at our booth, and the team’s overall experience.

Inflectra is an Official Sponsor of STAREAST 2023

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is thrilled to kick off our 4th year in a row attending and sponsoring TechWell events - the first conference on our list is STAREAST happening from April 30-May 5, 2023. This year's event takes place at the glorious Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, FL! Discover software testing solutions, listen to 75+ talks from tutorial, sessions, and keynotes, and stop by our booth (in person or virtually) to say hello!

Read more to see what our plans are and how to get 10% off your ticket!

Inflectra in the News - April 2023 News Roundup

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra has been thriving and experiencing great productivity so far in the year 2023. As a team, we have been constantly exploring innovative ways to enhance our products, seeing how we can provide additional and improved support to our users, and have been reflecting on our recently held annual conference - InflectraCON. While also focusing on our daily activities, establishing new strategic alliances, and looking into ways we can upgrade our conference in upcoming years, our CEO has been involved in several public engagements.

We are eager to share the activities CEO Adam Sandman has participated in in April - continue reading for the full scoop.

The Risks of Trusting Machines to Check Themselves

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

As we deploy AI and ML-based systems and applications is: how do we test them? With traditional software systems, humans write requirements, develop the system, and then have other humans (aided by computers) test them to ensure the results match. With AI/ML-developed systems, there often are no discrete requirements. Instead, there are large data sets, models, and feedback mechanisms. In this article, originally published on AI Business, we discuss the risks of letting machines check themselves and provide some potential solutions.

Inflectra Named in 2022 Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for EAP Tools

info@inflectra.com — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra, a provider of powerful Application Lifecycle Management Solutions is pleased to announce that it has been named in the 2022 Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Agile Planning (EAP). Published in April 2023, the report placed Inflectra in the Magic Quadrant based on its functionality for tracking requirements, defects and tests for SpiraTest, SpiraTeam (Project, Requirements Management & ALM For Agile Teams) and SpiraPlan (Enterprise ALM and Scaling Agile).

Reinventing The Automotive Industry Safely With Software

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT

The automotive industry is going through significant change, with the rapid migration to Electric Vehicles (EVs) and simultaneous introduction of autonomous driving technologies. Both of these changes are resulting in the rise of Software Defined Vehicles (SDV) where cars are becoming technology platforms, and car OEM manufacturers are becoming software companies as much as hardware manufacturers.

Inflectra in the News - February - March 2023 News Roundup

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT

The beginning of 2023 has been a productive and flourishing time for Inflectra. As a team, we are continuously finding new ways to improve our products, better serve our customers, and currently in the homestretch of finalizing our annual global conference - InflectraCON. While continuing our day-to-day, creating new strategic partnerships, and getting excited to experience DC's largest agile, DevOps and testing conference, Inflectra has had several public engagements we are looking forward to sharing with you. Read more to see what our CEO, Adam Sandman, has been up to these last couple of months.

InflectraCON 2023 Offers a Free Virtual Day to All!

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT

As someone passionate about software development and testing, I am excited to introduce InflectraCON 2023 Virtual Bonus Day, which promises to be an awesome event for anyone interested in software development, testing, agile, DevOps, and IT project management.

In this article, you'll learn what to expect from InflectraCON 2023 Virtual Bonus Day, the benefits of attending, how to join, virtual bonus sessions, speakers, and topics.

Plus, there are only 20 more tickets left, so don't miss out on the opportunity to join us!

Improving Your Test Process with TMMi Assessments

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT

by Experimentus, an Inflectra Partner

I was in a client call earlier in the week, discussing test process improvement, and they asked me what the most common improvement areas identified are. As an individual and as an organisation we have assessed hundreds of organisations so I think that I’m well qualified to comment based on our experience.

In this article I am going to discuss the three most common areas where we see room for improvement, as well as why they are important:

Risk management
Review Process
Metrics and KPIs

> Please take our quick test assessment survey today.

Inflectra Ninjas - Technical Assistance Drop-ins for Spira And Rapise Users

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is proud to introduce a new user engagement program called Inflectra Ninjas.

Inflectra Ninjas is a series of hour-long workshops where Inflectra’s technical support team, Devs, and testers help customers find solutions to their real-world challenges. This unscripted, some-to-many technical assistance drop-in will help facilitate a quicker adoption and ease of use of Inflectra’s flagship products: Spira and Rapise.

Read more and sign up for upcoming sessions.

Understanding Risk and Compliance in the World of FinTech - Expert Series

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

You are invited to our next virtual event on Understanding Risk and Compliance in the World of FinTech. Observe our panel of experts as they discuss global financial governance, compliance challenges, emerging technologies and threats, and broader issues of access to fintech globally.

Register here!

ChatGPT - An Ode to Inflectra

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT

As you know, there is lots of excitement around generative artificial intelligence right now. As technologies we are both excited and slightly scared about the potential for the new technologies and what they mean for the future of work, society and business. However on a lighter note, as we celebrate spring coming to the Washington, DC area, we asked ChatGPT to write some poetry for us....

InflectraCON 2023 Launches Free Digital Passes

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Washington, DC, USA | April 5, 2023: Inflectra, a leading provider of software testing and project management solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of InflectraCON 2023 Virtual Bonus Sessions. This is an exclusive opportunity to learn from the industry’s foremost software testing and project management experts. The bonus sessions have been meticulously crafted to offer our customers a fantastic learning experience.

Sign up for a FREE DIGITAL PASS now!

Recap: Embedding GAMP Compliance into Digital Health Software

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra launched a new webinar series called "Journey into Risk Management" on March 29, 2023, with the first event hosted by Dr. Sriram Rajagopalan. The webinar, titled "Embedding GAMP Compliance into Digital Health Software," focused on implementing validation testing for Good Automated Manufacturing Practice (GAMP), which is a general automation manufacturing process, often used in e-health software development and validation as a Risk-Based Approach to Compliant GxP Computerized Systems.

Read more to see the topics covered, full recording, and presentation!

Houston SQE In-Person Meetup

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra and TTC Global are excited to support a meetup with the Houston Software Quality Engineering (SQE) group on March 30th!

This in-person networking event will include presentations from three experts in the Software Quality space followed by a Q&A panel session. Light food and beverage will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there!

Why Test Case Parameters Are Like Inception!

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

During a recent product demonstration we were asked to explain how SpiraTest's test case parameters work. One of the key features is the way they can be used recursively to make your test cases more modular and reusable. One of our account managers likened the concept to the way dreams were nested in the popular Science Fiction movie Inception.

Inflectra Partners with 2030 Consulting

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

March 9, 2023, Washington DC: Inflectra, a leading provider of IT Software Lifecycle Management solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with 2030 Consulting, a professional services and products company specializing in enterprise software solutions for the Life Sciences industry and other tightly regulated companies. 2030 Consulting has over two decades of experience in validated and regulated GxP environments, and their deep technical expertise enables them to evaluate, select, and implement solutions that meet the specific needs of their clients. With Inflectra’s flagship enterprise-level portfolio management platform, SpiraPlan, Inflectra and 2030 Consulting are poised to deliver game-changing solutions that help Life Sciences companies achieve their goals faster and more efficiently than ever before.

Recap of March 21 DevOpsDC Meetup in Arlington

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

#TeamInflectra is delighted to share another successful meetup event! On March 21, 2023, tech folks from the DMV area joined us in Arlington, Virginia to expand their networks, hear insightful talks on all things DevOps, and learn more about additional upcoming tech events. We appreciate those who came, took time to meet our team members, and asked us about our products. Read more to see how the evening went, what's to come for Inflectra events, and how you can redeem $75 off your InflectraCON ticket!

Webinar: Embedding GAMP Compliance into Digital Health Software

info@inflectra.com — Sat, 11 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

You are invited!

On March 29, 2023, Inflectra kicks off our new webinar series - Journey into Risk Management. Our first event focuses on Embedding GAMP Compliance into Digital Health Software hosted by Sriram Rajagopalan.

Register to attend!

Inflectra Ninjas Session: Advanced Requirements and Test Management in Spira

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

For the next session of our new user engagement program, Inflectra Ninjas, our team of experts will focus on Advanced Requirements and Test Management in Spira. This event will take place on March 23, 2023, at 3 pm (EDT).

Register here!

Inflectra Partner Tour 2023: London

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

The Inflectra partner team has just completed stop two on our ambitious 2023 itinerary: London! (Also see Inflectra Partner Tour 2023: Mexico City)
We were enthusiastic about getting to the United Kingdom (UK). While we’ve attended conferences in Europe over the last couple of years, we hadn’t visited London since 2019. It was great to be back. The UK represents a sizable percentage of our European market, and the goal is to develop a robust partner network that can help us serve our current and future customers. The trip, and the city, did not disappoint.

Case Study: Developing the Future of Quality Engineering in South Africa

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to release a new case study in collaboration with Silver Solution Partner QoT Solutions that highlights their utilization of SpiraTeam in their QoT Quality Engineering Graduate program. This 12-month long program is designed to enable IT graduates in gaining the skills and knowledge they need to embark on a successful career in Quality Engineering. Covering both agile and waterfall methodologies, functional and performance testing, test automation, and business skills, the program seeks to help students gain an overarching view of what is happening and where progress on a project is at any moment of time.

Education on the Brink of a Transformation through Disruptive Technology | Expert Panel

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

You are invited to a panel discussion on Education on the Brink of a Transformation through Disruptive Technology on March 15, 2023.

The panel will discuss the way forward in ensuring that AI is used ethically and responsibly in the classroom with outcomes that are unbiased, non-discriminatory, and benefiting students regardless of their background.

Register today!

Important notice about Silicon Valley Bank

info@inflectra.com — Sun, 12 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

As you likely have heard, the FDIC closed Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) on Friday, March 10th after significant asset outflows from the bank over the last several days. Inflectra does not use SVB for any of its own banking operations and in fact uses Bank of America, N.A. for all its core business banking operations. As one of the largest commercial banks in the United States, we are confident that it will not be affected by the SVB failure. However as a precaution, we shall be ensuring that all of our funds are diversified to be within the FDIC insurance limits per institution.

Scaling Agile With SpiraPlan - Whitepaper Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

As we announced earlier in the year, we have published the two-year roadmap for Spira on our website. One of the key themes for the next two years is adding support for scaled agile methodologies such as SAFe, Nexus and Disciplined Agile Delivery. To help you understand our vision and see what is planned, we have just released a new whitepaper that explains why you should be considering scaling agile in your organization, and how SpiraPlan can help.

Inflectra Partners with Bienabee Technologies

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

January 24, 2023, Washington DC: Inflectra, a market leader in IT Software Lifecycle Management solutions, announced its partnership with Bienabee Technologies, a professional services and products company that specializes in enterprise software solutions. With over 20 years of Quality Assurance experience, Bienabee uses their deep technical knowledge to evaluate, select, and implement solutions best suited for the customers’ needs. With this expertise and Inflectra’s flagship enterprise-level portfolio management platform, SpiraPlan, and test automation tool, Rapise, the partnership strives to help joint customers undergoing agile and DevOps transformations succeed.

Spotlight on Spira 7.5 - Multiple Requirement Approvers

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited about the upcoming release of Spira v7.5!

The new version includes, amongst many other features, a brand new SpiraApp called Requirement Multiple Approvals. This new plugin for SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan (not SpiraTest, sorry) will allow you to conduct multiple parallel approvals of a requirement in the system. This much-awaiting feature has been asked for by many of our life sciences customers who need to be able to conduct parallel approvals of requirements.

Inflectra Partner Tour 2023: Mexico City

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

The Inflectra partner team has an ambitious travel schedule for 2023. Our first stop was 20-24 February in Mexico City.

Inflectra Ninjas: Typical Configuration Tasks for Selenium with Rapise

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is hosting a Ninja Session on Typical Configuration Tasks for Selenium with Rapise (Chrome Profile). The workshop will take place on February 22, 2023, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. In this workshop, the Inflectra team will discuss how Rapise can automate the testing of various configuration tasks for Selenium.

Register now!

DevOps DC Presents: A Blueprint for Pre-production & The Weight of Risk in DevOps

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is proud to sponsor DevOps DC’s event: A Blueprint for Pre-production & The Weight of Risk in DevOps! This virtual event will take place on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at 5:30 PM (EST). In addition to insightful talks, there will also be workforce insights, trivia, and door prizes! Register today - we look forward to having you there!

Sign up via Zoom here

Inflectra's First of Many In-Person Events for 2023! - Happy Hour Meet & Greet Recap

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

#TeamInflectra was excited to host our meetup event of 2023 on Thursday, February 16th. An eclectic group of attendees joined us throughout the evening at The Admiral in Washington, DC right in DuPont Circle - we appreciate those who came and took time to get to know our team and our products. Read more to see how the night went and what you can expect in future Inflectra meetups.

Spotlight on Spira 7.5 - Customizable Requirement Statuses on Boards

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to announce that, following on from the redesign of the main planning board in Spira, we have listened to your feedback around requirements' status. In our new version 7.5 release of Spira coming out shortly, we have changed how the requirements statuses work to give you greater flexibility and control on whether a status appears in the board, and crucially, the order they are displayed in.

Spotlight on Spira 7.5 - New Task Boards Beta

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to announce that, following the redesign of the main planning board in Spira, we will be shortly releasing a new beta version of the task board in Spira v7.5. Using the same design principles and concepts as the new beta planning board, the new task board will allow for greater flexibility and customizability and provide multi-dimensional views of Spira tasks.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Presidents' Day Holiday February 20, 2023

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2023, in observance of the U.S. Presidents' Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.

Inflectra Ninjas Session: Spira Administration and Workflows

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is thrilled to host another event of our user engagement program, Inflectra Ninjas. This unscripted drop-in will be for Spira Administration and Workflows assistance and take place on February 16, 2023, at 10 am (EST)

Register here.

2023's First In-Person Happy Hour - Inflectra Meetup Invite

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

You are invited to Inflectra’s first Meet and Greet Happy Hour of 2023!

This in-person social gathering with refreshments will be on February 16, 2023, in one of Washington DC’s best pubs - The Admiral in Dupont Circle. This will be an excellent opportunity to meet new people, reconnect with old friends, and learn about upcoming new events in DC this spring!

Make Your InflectraCON Attendance a Valentine's Day Gift!

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

This Valentine's Day, give the gift of a trip to Washington, D.C. to your loved ones!

This is how you do it:

Get your (1-, 2- or 3-day) ticket for InflectraCON 2023
Choose things you’d like to do in DC from our suggestions
Book flights and accommodation for everyone
Enjoy spring in DC and share the experience with your loved ones.

And just because we are all for love we are happy to offer you a $75 discount on select tickets to InflectraCON - DC's largest Agile, DevOps & Testing conference!

Cómo Gestionar tus Proyectos Ágiles con SpiraTeam

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Nuestra serie de seminarios web Sesiones Relámpago continúa con nuestro tercer evento titulado "Cómo Gestionar tus Proyectos Ágiles con SpiraTeam." Únete a nosotros para un breve curso en vivo sobre uno de nuestros productos estrella, SpiraTeam, y mira cuáles son nuestros planes de productos para 2023. Esta sesión tendrá lugar el 9 de febrero, 2023 a las 10AM (EST).

¡Regístrate hoy!

Get Ready to Turbo-Charge Your Test Management with SpiraTest! - Lightning Session

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to invite you to a second virtual meet-up to discuss how SpiraTest Can Turbo-Charge Your Test Management Process in continuation of our Lightning Sessions series. Join Inflectra’s technical team as they will showcase company's award-winning test management platform SpiraTest and learn how you can bring clarity, efficiency, and control to all your software testing and quality assurance efforts. This event will take place on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at 10 AM (EST).

Register now!

InflectraCON User Summit - New Tickets for All Budget Sizes

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

It's time to get your tickets for the 2023 User Summit and Conference, with three full days of excellence in software development, testing, agile, DevOps, leadership, cybersecurity, and innovation in tech. The theme for InflectraCON 2023 is Quality, Agility, and Security - three essential elements that any successful tech organization must prioritize.
We want to make sure that InflectraCON 2023 is accessible to everyone regardless of their budget, so we have created a variety of limited-time, limited-availability ticket options. The tickets are tailored to match your finances, time, and interests. With Full Access, Combo, and Basic passes available, there is something for everyone!

But don't wait too long - get your tickets for InflectraCON 2023 Conference today! Remember, sales end on February 28, 2023.

Below you can find InflectraCON 2023 User Summit and Conference ticket prices and validity.

Updated Importer for Microsoft AzureDevOps and TFS Released

info@inflectra.com — Sun, 05 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

With the strategic depreciation of Microsoft Azure DevOps (ADO) in favor of their newer DevOps platform GitHub Enterprise, we have had many customers look to migrate to our SpiraTeam platform. With its powerful agile boards, built-in test management capabilities, and tight integration with GitHub, SpiraTeam is the perfect replacement for ADO for organizations and enterprises that need a seamless and risk-free transition path.

Implementing Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) With Spira

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Behavior Driven Development (BDD) is a software development methodology that has become increasingly popular in the last decade. It is an evolution of the Agile software development methodology and focuses on the behavioral aspects of software development. BDD is designed to create a collaborative environment among team members, enabling them to develop a unified understanding of the desired product. In this article we discuss how you can use Spira to implement BDD easily in your projects.

Inflectra Ninjas Session: Automating File Upload in Web Applications With Rapise

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Automating File Upload in Web Applications With Rapise is part of Inflectra Ninjas - a series of hour-long workshops to help customers to find solutions to their real-world challenges. This unscripted, one-to-many technical assistance drop-in session takes place on February 1, 2023 at 10AM (EST).

Register here!

Inflectra in the News - January 2023 Roundup

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

New year, same Inflectra - with bigger and better plans! 2023 started off strong with several new product enhancements, CEO Adam Sandman being accepted into the Forbes Technology Council, releasing the Product Roadmaps for Spira and Rapise, planning and executing insightful webinars, and announcing our partnership with Excellarate. In this edition of our News Roundup blog, we are thrilled to share with you the engagements Adam took part in during this busy, yet successful month where he discusses his take on workplace and technology trends for 2023.

Read more to access Adam's interviews, podcasts, and publications from January.

The Ultimate Tech Event for Any Budget | Enjoy InflectraCON at an Unbeatable Price

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

We have excellent news for all of you - tech conference aficionados!

We have launched a set of affordable tickets for the ultimate InflectraCON 2023 experience!

This two-day conferencet will provide insight into excellence in software development, testing, agile, DevOps, leadership, cybersecurity, and innovation in tech. InflectraCON 2023 organizers believe the event must be accessible to everyone, with various ticket options to suit different budgets, times, and interests. These include full Conference and 1-day Conference lite Passes.

Waiting is not recommended - get your tickets for InflectraCON 2023 Conference now! Keep in mind the end date for sales is February 28, 2023.

The followings are the costs and duration of the InflectraCON 2023 Conference tickets.

Webinar Recap: Lightning Session - How to Manage Your Agile Projects with SpiraTeam

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

The Inflectra team continued our Lightning Sessions series focusing on How to Manage Your Agile Projects with SpiraTeam. In this session, Inflectra’s experts demo'd our award winning test automation tool (SpiraTeam) and provided our 2023 product roadmap. This webinar took place on January 17, 2023.

How to Use SpiraPlan to Manage Risk in Your IT Projects and Programs

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to host the fourth session of Inflectra’s new series - Lightning Sessions. The next event in our newest initiative focuses on How to Use SpiraPlan to Manage Risk in Your IT Projects and Programs where we will demonstrating the latest capabilities in one of our flagship products - SpiraPlan. This event will take place on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at 10 AM (EST)

Register here.

Webinar Recap: Lightning Session - Rapid & Easy Test Automation Using Rapise

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

The Inflectra team continued our Lightning Sessions series focusing on Rapid & Easy Test Automation Using Rapise. In this session, Inflectra’s experts demo'd our award winning test automation tool (Rapise) and went over product plans for 2023. This webinar took place on January 11, 2023.

Rapise Product Roadmap for 2023 and 2024 Released

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to announce the release of our high-level product roadmap for our Rapise test automation platform. This updated roadmap provides information on the functionality you can enjoy in the next 1-2 years as part of our frequent updates to the core Rapise product and its associated libraries that handle different technologies and platforms being automated.

Ways to Save on InflectraCON 2023 Tickets

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

As new challenges, risks, and opportunities arise in tech, Inflectra is hosting its annual global conference - InflectraCON 2023, highlighting Software Quality, Agility, and Security.

To help you and your team participate in this 3-day multi-track conference - with keynotes, breakout sessions, training opportunities, bonus sessions, an expo, leadership workshops, and a networking party - we have created stackable discounts to allow this conference to fit your budget.

Check out InflectraCON tickets!

Using Risk-Driven Development (RDD) in Software Delivery

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

There is not a single industry today that does not use software to manage their projects or its portfolio of operations. Whether it is developing software that the company sells for their clients or assuring quality in the continuous realization of value through the operational value delivery pipeline, risk management is critical. Find out how you can use risk-driven development to deliver higher quality software at lower risk.

Adam Sandman, Inflectra CEO Accepted into Forbes Technology Council

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

January 12, 2023, | Washington, DC: Adam Sandman, the Founder, and CEO of Inflectra, a leading IT Software Lifecycle Management Solutions provider, has been accepted into Forbes Technology Council, an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs, and technology executives.

Spira Product Roadmap for 2023 and 2024 Released

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to announce the release of our high-level product roadmap for our Spira platform. The platform includes our SpiraTest test management system, SpiraTeam application lifecycle management system and SpiraPlan, the market-leading integrated scaled agile program management system. The updated product roadmap outlines the key marquee features planned for 2023 and 2024, broken down by quarter.

Inflectra Ninjas Session: OData

info@inflectra.com — Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to host another hour-long workshop for our Inflectra Ninjas series. The second session of our new user engagement program will focus on using OData in Spira and take place on January 19, 2023, at 3 pm (EST).

Register now!

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. MLK Day Holiday - January 16 , 2023

info@inflectra.com — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Monday, January 16, 2023, in observance of the U.S. Martin Luther King Jr. Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business-as-usual on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

How to Manage Your Agile Projects with SpiraTeam - A Lightning Session

info@inflectra.com — Sat, 31 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Our Lightning Sessions webinar series continues on to our third event titled "How to Manage Your Agile Projects with SpiraTeam." Join us for a live, brief course on one of our flagship products, SpiraTeam, and see what our product plans are for 2023. This session will take place on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 3 PM (EST)

Register here.

Rapid & Easy Test Automation Using Rapise - Lightning Session

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

The Inflectra team is looking forward to continuing our Lightning Sessions series. Our second event is titled Rapid & Easy Test Automation Using Rapise where Inflectra’s award winning test automation tool (Rapise) will be demo'd. This event will take place on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at 10 AM (EST).

Register here.

Automatización de Pruebas Rápida y Fácil con Rapise

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

El equipo Inflectra está entusiasmado de continuar con nuestra serie de Sesiones Relámpago. Nuestro segundo evento se titula Automatización de pruebas rápida y fácil utilizando Rapise donde se demostrará la galardonada herramienta de automatización de pruebas de Inflectra (Rapise). Este evento tendrá lugar el miércoles 11 de enero de 2023 a las 10 AM (EST).

¡Regístrate hoy!

TestProject Discontinued - Need Alternatives?

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Recently it was announced that the free test automation tool - TestProject - has been discontinued and will be end of life on March 31, 2023. Beginning November 16, 2022, the creation of new TestProject accounts will be disabled and on March 31, 2023, all previously existing TestProject accounts will be deactivated and access to the platform will be revoked. If you are looking for alternatives to TestProject, we've created a handy list of automated testing tools to make this decision easier.

Inflectra Announces Partnership with Excellarate

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

December 8, 2022, Washington DC: Inflectra, a market leader in IT Software Lifecycle Management solutions, announced its partnership with Excellarate. Excellarate provides technology solutions, services and consulting for Healthcare, Financial Services, Insurance and Enterprise Tech organizations globally. The partnership aims to leverage Inflectra’s Program, Portfolio, and Risk Management platform, SpiraPlan, and Excellarate's agile, innovative framework and development expertise to help customers solve complex business problems and minimize risks.

Updated Importer for Micro Focus / HPE ALM Released

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

With the use of Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) now finally deprecated by Microsoft, many companies that relied on IE to be able to use Micro Focus ALM / HPE ALM are now looking to aggressively phase- out both IE and Micro Focus ALM and replace them with something more modern and agile. Several organizations have contacted us recently to learn how they can easily switch from ALM to SpiraTeam and reap both of these benefits. With that in mind, we have just completed a major update to our migration wizard for ALM that makes this process even easier and risk-free.

Inflectra Offices Closed for Holiday Season - December 23-26th, 2022

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Friday, December 23rd, and Monday, December 26th, 2022, to celebrate the holiday season.

We will reopen for business Tuesday, December 27th, 2022.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Recording: Spira 7.3: Agile Planning Boards To Rule Your Projects

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Meet the latest enhancements to Inflectra’s Quality Management platform - Spira. The newest release in 2022, Spira v7.3, holds noteworthy improvements to the Agile Planning Boards. This webinar was presented by Adam Sandman, the CEO of Inflectra, on December 20, 2022.

Webinar: Spira 7.3: Agile Planning Boards To Rule Your Projects

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Meet the latest enhancements to Inflectra’s Quality Management platform - Spira. The newest release in 2022, Spira v7.3, packs a mighty punch with significant improvements to the Agile Planning Boards. This webinar will be presented by Adam Sandman, the CEO of Inflectra, on December 20, 2022!

Register for AM session!

Register for PM session!

Webinar Recap: Lightning Session - How To Turbo-Charge Your Test Management with SpiraTest

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to share a recap of our first Lightning Session in Inflectra’s newest series. This first event in our latest initiative is titled How To Turbo-Charge Your Test Management with SpiraTest.

Continue to view the recording.

Time to Switch Your Chrome Browser Library in Rapise

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

As we explained in our announcement for Rapise 7.3, Google is in the process of phasing out its older plugin system (called Manifest V2) in favor of a new plugin architecture (Manifest V3). This new architecture has higher security, but means that automated testing tools (like Rapise) will not be able to record or play tests using such plugins. This, together with some other breaking changes in Chrome, mean now is the time you need to switch browser libraries in Chrome.

How To Turbo-Charge Your Test Management with SpiraTest - Lightning Session

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to launch the first session of Inflectra’s new series - Lightning Sessions. The first event in our latest initiative is titled How To Turbo-Charge Your Test Management with SpiraTest, demoing one of Inflectra’s flagship products, SpiraTest. This event will take place on Friday, December 16, 2022, at 10 AM (EST).

Register here!

Inflectra Ninjas Session: ESQL Custom Reports

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is delighted to kick off our new user engagement program, Inflectra Ninjas. This hour-long session will take place on December 14, 2022, at 10 am (EST) and focus on ESQL Custom Reports.

Register here.

Inflectra Launches Plug-ins for Monday.com and ClickUp, Enabling Seamless Collaboration Among Teams

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Washington, D.C. | December 13, 2022 10:34 AM (EST): Inflectra, a leading IT Software Lifecycle Management Solutions provider, announced the launch of new plug-ins for popular project management apps, Monday.com and ClickUp. These plug-ins enable the users of Inflectra’s Enterprise Agile Planning system, SpiraPlan, to collaborate more efficiently with other functional teams inside an enterprise.

Quality Assurance vs. Testing

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

One of the biggest misnomers in software projects is that quality and quality assurance is the same thing as testing, which is a big misconception. Quality encompasses a much larger responsibility, including the quality of an organization’s processes, people, training, systems and culture.

SpiraCapture Revamped To Improve Spira Integration

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to announce that we have released a new version of our highly acclaimed exploratory testing tool - SpiraCapture. The new version has been revamped and updated to now support deeper integration with SpiraPlan as well as provide support for the new Google Chrome manifest version 3.

Spira v7.3 Released: New Agile Planning Board, Teams, Tracks and More

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version (v7.3) of our award-winning test management SpiraTest system, application lifecycle management SpiraTeam platform, and enterprise agile planning platform - SpiraPlan.

Inflectra in the News - November - December 2022 News Roundup

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

The end of 2022 has been busy yet victorious for Inflectra. The business has achieved several key goals, including the launch of our new accelerators, the launch of Teams, Tracks, and Agile Planning Boards in Spira v7.3, and maintaining engagement with our users and followers through webinars and presentations hosted by our in-house talent. To wrap up 2022 on a positive note, we want to share some of the extra publications and events Inflectra has contributed towards.

Agile Testing Days 2022 - They Did It Again

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Agile Testing Days 2022 in Potsdam was another success story for the agile and software tester communities. The three-day conference delivered, once again, what it promised: new and exciting talks, myriad community-building activities, excellent networking and vendor engagement opportunities, and food and drink in copious quantities.

Spotlight on Spira 7.3 - Agile Boards and Teams/Tracks

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to be releasing the public beta version of the long-awaited agile planning board revamp for SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan in early December. In preparation for that, we wanted to provide a preview of the new user interface and design. Since our original blog post highlighting the new features, the UI has undergone some major revisions and updates, so in this article we're including screenshots of the current release candidate.

Agile + DevOps East 2022 is Complete!

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

From November 6-11, 2022, Team Inflectra attended and sponsored Techwell's Agile + DevOps conference in Orlando, Florida! Some thoughts we have to share are:

Even grown ups still love games - Techwell did a fantastic job implementing fun ways to network and converse with others. Our team really enjoyed feeling like we have gone back to simpler times getting in on the activities while learning more about the agile and DevOps community.
Surround yourself with positivity - Despite a hurricane coming through, closing surrounding businesses early, and giving us dull weather - we still had a great experience. This is due to the positive attitudes and upbeat energy from the Inflectra team, Techwell, sponsors, and anyone whose presence contributed to this event.
It is not always about numbers - Even during the slower periods of the conference, the people who took time to stop by our booth asked meaningful questions and had engaging conversations with us. We left the conference feeling fulfilled with what we were able to share and the willingness to learn we felt from attendees.

Read more to see additional details on our experience.

Team Building - The Inflectra Way

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Two of Inflectra's Core Values are Great Team and Great Workplace. As part of making these values a reality, we recently had our U.S. business development (sales, marketing, customer success, and partnerships) team come together for a two-day offsite in our headquarters. The purpose of the offsite was to make sure that our newest team members felt connected to the company, and also to discuss ways we can improve the customer experience in 2023.

Back to Sponsoring Live Events: Agile Testing Days in Potsdam 2022

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

For the 5th year in a row, Inflectra is happy to sponsor Agile Testing Days again - Europe’s Greatest Agile Testing Festival!

Hosted annually in beautiful Potsdam, Germany, Agile Testing Days is fully in-person and will take place on November 21-24, 2022.

Make sure to stop by our booth to say Hi!, grab some cool swag, and learn more about our great products at the grand expo.

Need a discount? We’ve got you covered!

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Thanksgiving Holiday November 24-25, 2022

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Thursday November 24th and Friday November 25th, 2022 in observance of the U.S. Thanksgiving public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Monday November 28th, 2022. If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Risk Management: Definition, Importance, & Types

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Unfortunately, all projects and undertakings involve some amount of uncertainty or risk. Whether it’s minuscule or highly likely, the consequences of risk can end up being costly on a number of levels — and when you’re unprepared, these consequences can be catastrophic. But what does risk management actually mean, why is it so crucial to a quality product, and how can you ensure that yours is strong?

Webinar Recap - Rapise v7.4 Webinar: Web Components, AgGrid, Mixed-Mode and 64-Bit Apps

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

On November 22, 2022, Inflectra hosted Rapise v7.4 Webinar: Web Components, AgGrid, Mixed-Mode and 64-Bit Apps. This event was led by one of our Senior Software Engineers, Alexey Grinevich, and our Principal Software Engineer, Denis Markovtsev.

View more to see the topics covered, full recording, and presentation!

Inflectra Accelerators: The Key To Greater Customer Satisfaction and Partner Engagement

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

We are thrilled to announce the launch of ‘Inflectra Accelerators,’ a set of predefined professional services to help customers speed up the deployment and adoption of Inflectra’s SpiraPlan & Rapise. Inflectra’s global solution partner network will be the primary venue to deliver the new accelerators.

Inflectra’s platforms are robust and easy to use and build quality in the customers’ software development lifecycles. The accelerators will add more bespoke professional services to help customers speed up and streamline their SpiraPlan and Rapise adoption efforts. This program will also significantly benefit Inflectra's channel partners by increasing the number of projects they can access.

Learn more below.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Veterans Day Holiday - November 11th, 2022

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Friday, November 11th, 2022, in observance of the U.S. Veterans Day public holiday.

As usual, we will reopen for business on Monday, November 14th, 2022.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Preparing for the GAMP Transition to Computer Software Assurance

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Good Automated Manufacturing Practice (GAMP) is, inter alia, a set of guidelines for manufacturers and users of automated systems in the pharmaceutical industry. GAMP is part of the medical industry’s risk management approach in software development and supports software testing and validation. We thought it would be useful to highlight where GAMP is going as part of the latest guidelines from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and how SpiraPlan can help you get there.

Inflectra Joins GitLab Inc.’s Alliance Partner Program

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

November 3, 2022 Washington, D.C.: Inflectra, a market leader in IT Software Lifecycle Management solutions, today announced it has joined GitLab Inc.’s Alliance Partner Program. This strategic relationship allows customers to integrate SpiraPlan, Inflectra’s flagship enterprise-level risk and project portfolio management platform, and GitLab, The One DevOps Platform, creating harmony across their clients’ software teams and ecosystems. Joint customers have access to an integrated solution that covers their entire software lifecycle needs, allowing teams to focus on business critical tasks.

Get $50 for Reviewing SpiraPlan on G2.com

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Let me be blunt - Inflectra needs your help in collecting the reviews of our flagship platform - SpiraPlan! Like others, we use your reviews as social proof and to get awards and recognition like these SpiraTest badges👇🏽:

Review SpiraPlan now! (We promise the whole thing is quick and painless - it only takes 10 minutes!)

Using SpiraPlan for Risk-Based Testing

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Risk-Based Testing (RBT) is a software testing type that is based on the probability of risk. It involves assessing the risk based on software complexity, the criticality of business, frequency of use, possible areas with defects, and areas of the system that have changed the most. Risk-based testing prioritizes the testing of features and functions of the software application which have the most likely exposure to risks and therefore most likely to have defects. In this article, we discuss some of the ways SpiraPlan can assist you with your Risk Based Testing.

Product Changes Coming in 2023

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

As we enter the closing months of 2022, we'd like to let you know about some of the changes coming to our products in 2023, as well as have a brief retrospective about our accomplishments in 2022. In addition, we do have some significant changes to the pricing for some of our products in 2023.

Webinar Recap: Blockchain Development & Innovation in the Banking and Finance Industry

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

On October 26, 2022, Inflectra and BLOOCK co-hosted the webinar: Blockchain Development & Innovation in the Banking and Finance Industry. In this webinar, August Guenther, Software Engineer at Inflectra, and Marc Baqué, CTO at BLOOCK, discussed the current state of the traditional banking and finance space, the benefits of blockchain implementation in the industry, and scenarios in which customers might find an integration between Inflectra's and BLOOCK's technologies useful.

If you missed the webinar, we have a full recap below.

Inflectra Sponsors Agile + Devops East 2022

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is proud to be a Gold sponsor of this year’s hybrid Agile + DevOps East event in Orlando, Florida. From November 6-11, 2022, join the conference to network, and learn from your peers and experts on the latest developments in agile and DevOps methods, tools, and frameworks. While you are there, make sure you stop by the Inflectra booth in-person or virtually to explore our products, meet our team members, collect Inflectra swag, and take a chance at winning some great prizes. Read more to see what else we have planned for this exciting conference!

Inflectra In The News - October 2022 Roundup

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

October was a productive and thrilling time for Inflectra. The month started with some of our team members attending, sponsoring and speaking at STARWEST in Anaheim, California. Less than a couple weeks later, a couple of our US based leaders traveled to Australia to sponsor and attend the Testing Talks Conference as well as host an exclusive networking breakfast with our customers, partners, and their local tech and business leaders. Other accomplishments throughout the month include releasing Rapise v7.4, and hosting insightful webinars with fellow experts and business partners. In addition to a full month of participating in events and upgrading our products, Inflectra has had numerous articles released and appearances we want to share with our followers.

Recap: Testing Talks in Melbourne, Australia and Sydney / Melbourne Brekkies

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

#TeamInflectra just returned from a week-long trip to Australia to catch up with our team mates based in the country, meet our customers, partners and local technologists in organized networking breakfasts, and take part in the biggest software testing event in Australia since 2019 - Testing Talks 2022 / The Reunion. We also found out lots of interesting trends about software testing and quality in Australia.

AG Grid Support in Rapise 7.4

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

One of the major new features in Rapise 7.4 is the support for the popular AG Grid. Born out of frustration with existing solutions, the AG Grid evolved from a side project to becoming the leading JavaScript datagrid on the market. It supports all the major JavaScript frameworks, including React, Angular, Vue and Plain JavaScript. Due to its complexity, the grid is often painful to test with hard-written Selenium automation code, but the new support for AG Grid makes it simple to test using Rapise. Learn More!

Chrome and Edge Context Menu Extension for Spira

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

One of our long-standing users very kindly created a simple extension for the Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge web browsers that will scan the text of any web page and if it sees a Spira artifact token, will provide a handy shortcut to open the page in Spira. Thanks Luciano Bustos for creating this handy utility.

Webinar: Blockchain Development & Innovation in the Banking and Finance Industry

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra and BLOOCK invite you to a live webinar on blockchain development & innovation in the banking and finance industry. This webinar will be moderated by Audrey Marcum, Partner Development Analyst at Inflectra, and will be jointly hosted by August Guenther, Software Engineer at Inflectra, and Marc Baqué, CTO at BLOOCK. This webinar will take place on October 26th at 10AM ET / 16 CEST.

Rapise 7.4 Spotlight: 64-Bit Support and Cross-Application Recording

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

We just recently released the latest version of our Rapise test automation solution, Rapise 7.4. This version has two main, marquee new features - support for HTML web components and the popular AG Grid. In addition, this new version has three other very important test automation enhancements: support for 64-bit desktop applications (both Java and .NET), streamlined cross-application recording, and support for the testing of embedded UI apps.

Web Components Support in Rapise 7.4

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

As you may remember, we recently introduced support for Shadow DOM in Rapise 7.3. Now with the release of Rapise 7.4 we take the Shadow DOM support to the next level and also enable support for another technology from the Web Components suite: HTML Templates; to be more specific - for SLOT element. Let’s deep dive into the details of Web Components as well as the new SLOT element, and how Rapise supports them for automated web testing.

Inflectra is Coming To Testing Talks Conference [The Reunion] in Australia

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is a proud Platinum sponsor of the Testing Talks Conference 2022 in Australia. This year’s event will take place on October 20, 2022, at the Melbourne Convention Exhibition Center. Please stop by our booth to meet the team, learn about our products, and enter for a chance to win Apple AirPods.

Want to attend for free? We have a limited number of free tickets available.

Webinar Recap: Top Ten Tips for Tackling Test Automation

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

On October 11, 2022, Inflectra and Checkpoint Technologies co-hosted the webinar: Top Ten Tips for Tackling Test Automation. In this webinar, Adam Sandman (Inflectra) and Bob Crews (Checkpoint Technologies) explored the challenges surrounding test automation and offered their tips to overcoming them.

If you missed the webinar, we have a full recap below.

Networking Breakfast for Tech Leaders in Australia - Limited Seats Available!

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Join a unique networking opportunity and complimentary business breakfast with Adam Sandman, the Founder & CEO of Inflectra - a US-based market-leading maker of software solutions for SQA, IT Program Management, and Automated Testing.

RSVP before October 10, 2022.

Rapise v7.4 Released - Support for Web Components, AgGrid, Mixed-Mode and 64-Bit Apps

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version of our award winning automated software testing solution - Rapise. The new version (7.4) provides mixed-mode recording (Web, Managed, UIAutomation, Java), easier test set scheduling with Spira, support for the popular AgGrid web component, support for .NET Managed 64-bit desktop applications, and finally (long awaited), support for Java 64-bit desktop applications.

StarWest 2022 - It's a Wrap, Folks

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Yet another StarWest is in the rearview mirror, and we have some takeaways to share.

Innovate, and they will come - Starwest (and techwell, in general) is known for its relentless search for new ideas and outstanding learning opportunities for conferencegoers. This Starwest, the organizers introduced VIP packages for companies who wanted to send groups of employees to a conference for learning outcomes and team-building. Other honorable mentions for the Test Leadership Summit and Women Who Test - both fantastic learning opportunities.
Program maketh conference - the key to a great conference is the quality of its speakers and talks. Unsung heroes here are the members of the conference selection committee. However, Techwell seems to invest time and resources in finding the top talent to help them create the best program possible.
Take care of your sponsors, and they will stand by you - StarWest had a robust number of companies of all sizes exhibiting in Anaheim, CA. Techwell’s approach to nurturing sponsors and building relationships with them has made STAR conferences a staple of many companies’ annual marketing budgets.
Fun and Wellness - Starwest is in step with other famous conferences emphasizing wellness (morning yoga) and fun activities: speed networking, welcome reception, bonus sessions, interviews, and games. But nothing beats Starwest’s famous location - Disneyland! No matter what age, we all want to go to Disneyland.

Continue reading to learn more about Inflectra’s adventures at StarWest!

Implementing FMEA in the Age of IoT: Conversations on Risk Management

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

On October 13, 2022, please join Inflectra for a risk management conversation focusing on Implementing Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) in the Age of the Internet of Things (IoT).

Register here!

Spira v7.2 Released: Product Custom Properties, Program Management & Spreadsheet Editor

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version (v7.2) of our award-winning test management SpiraTest system, application lifecycle management SpiraTeam platform, and enterprise agile planning platform - SpiraPlan.

InflectraCON 2023 Announced: Join the Multi-Day Conference On Agile, Testing and DevOps

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Washington, D.C. | October 12, 2022, 09:00 AM EDT: Inflectra, a leading maker of IT Software Lifecycle Management Solutions, today announced that it will host its annual conference, InflectraCON, in person on April 19-21, 2023, at one of the most iconic locations in Washington, D.C., the Kellogg Conference Center at Gallaudet University. This three-day conference will cover software development, testing, agile, DevOps, cyber, leadership, and innovation. InflectraCON 2023 will have multiple conference tracks focusing on quality, agility, and security. Additionally, the conference will host Inflectra’s User Summit and feature a robust training and certification component for the users of the company's award-winning platforms, Spira and Rapise.

Webinar: Top Ten Tips for Tackling Test Automation

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra and solution partner Checkpoint Technologies invite you to a live webinar on the Top Ten Tips for Tackling Test Automation. In this webinar, co-hosts Bob Crews from Checkpoint Technologies and Adam Sandman from Inflectra will explore the challenges surrounding test automation and the solutions to overcoming them. This event will take place on Tuesday October 11, 2022 at 1 PM ET.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Indigenous Peoples' Day Holiday October 10th, 2022

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra’s Offices are closed on Monday, October 10th, 2022, in observance of the U.S. Indigenous Peoples’ Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday, October 11th, 2022.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Inflectra is a Proud Sponsor of STARWEST 2022

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is excited to partner with TechWell again and to sponsor their software testing conference, STARWEST, for the 3rd year in a row.

Join Inflectra at STARWEST on October 5-7, 2022, in the Disneyland® Hotel in sunny Anaheim, California. Attend over 75+ talks and during the breaks, stop by our booth (in person or virtually) to say hello and learn about our software QA, Test Management, and automation platforms - Spira and Rapise!

There is still time to register. Read more for a discount code on your admission!

Risk Management and Software Quality: Expert Panel Webinar Recap

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

September 8, 2022: Inflectra and Tezza Business Solutions collaborated in a joint webinar aimed to raise awareness of the importance of the symbiotic relationship between Risk Management and Software Quality Assurance, particularly related to the financial industries in West Africa. The webinar brought together three eminent panelists, West Africa’s first EC-Council Licensed Penetration Tester, Obadare Peter Adewale, Head of Enablement for FNB Mozambique, Gui Texeira, and the Chief Executive Officer of Tezza Solutions, Roland Omoresemi. The session was moderated by Inflectra’s Enterprise Agile Evangelist, Sriram Rajagopalan, who navigated the panelists through the challenges of adopting Agile framework in West Africa, the binding regulations in the financial industry, and the technology tools required to improve transparency, inspection, and adaptation.

Inflectra In The News - September 2022 Roundup

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

September 2022 was another successful and busy month for Inflectra. The business sponsored a local conference, DevOpsDays DC, released several blogs spotlighting Spira features, and continued to expand our knowledge in the world of technology to further help our customers. Our CEO, Adam Sandman, had another month full of engagements to discuss his professional history, teach the public about our products, and provided insights on what is to come for our corporation.

Read more to see what Adam has been featured in.

Recap: Application Lifecycle Management Scenarios with SpiraPlan

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

We recently demonstrated SpiraPlan to a large, multinational life sciences manufacturing company. During the series of demonstrations and proof concepts, we configured SpiraPlan for a set of different use cases, including demand management, application portfolio management, vendor selection and management, change management, application decommissioning, configuration management, supplier qualification, and more. In a series of articles based on those demonstrations, we highlighted many different use cases and provided best practices and ideas for how to configure SpiraPlan. This concluding article recaps the different use cases in one easy to use post.

Adam Sandman, CEO of Inflectra, Interviewed by Big Business Show

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Our very own Adam Sandman was interviewed by Bob "Sully" Sullivan and Russ T Nailz from the Big Biz Show. During the interview, Adam informs viewers about quality and risk in mission-critical and safety-critical industries. Between the comedic tone and unique setting (a bar), listeners felt as if they were hearing a conversation about Adam's professional history, Inflectra's products and capabilities, and other software topics between a few friends on their night out - it was a one of a kind opportunity!

If you want to be entertained, informed, and witness this fun interview - view more to access t.

Webinar Recap: Alternatives to Legacy Tech Solutions: The Case Of MicroFocus

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

On September 21, Inflectra hosted the webinar: Alternatives to Legacy Tech Solutions: The Case Of MicroFocus. In this webinar, Adam Sandman discussed recent disruptions, challenges, and opportunities for exploring alternatives to legacy systems and upgrading your enterprise IT processes with modern, market-leading platforms.

If you missed the webinar, we have a full recap below.

Using SpiraPlan for Configuration & Change Management

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

We recently demonstrated SpiraPlan to a large, multinational life sciences manufacturing company. During the series of demonstrations and proof concepts, we configured SpiraPlan for a set of different use cases, including demand management, application portfolio management, vendor selection and management, change management, application decommissioning, configuration management, and supplier qualification. In this series of articles, we will be highlighting these different use cases and providing best practices and ideas for how to configure SpiraPlan. In this article we will be covering the topic of configuration management and change management.

Value Stream Management with SpiraPlan

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

We recently demonstrated SpiraPlan to a large, multinational manufacturing company. During the series of demonstrations and proof concepts, we configured SpiraPlan for a set of different use cases, including demand management, program management, portfolio management, configuration management, and value-stream management. In this article we will be covering the topic of value stream management and value stream mapping

Test Automation & Digital QA Summit 2022 Recap

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Adam Sandman, or CEO was excited to present his talk "Are You Ready to Run the Risk - Introduction to Risk Based Testing" at the recent TestingMind Test Automation and Digital QA Summit 2022 (#TAS22) in Washington, DC.

Using SpiraPlan for Application Decommissioning

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

We recently demonstrated SpiraPlan to a large, multinational life sciences manufacturing company. During the series of demonstrations and proof concepts, we configured SpiraPlan for a set of different use cases, including demand management, application portfolio management, vendor selection and management, change management, application decommissioning, configuration management, and supplier qualification. In this series of articles, we will be highlighting these different use cases and providing best practices and ideas for how to configure SpiraPlan. In this article we will be covering the topic of application decommissioning.

Software Testing Automation Frameworks & More

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

You probably understand the importance of test automation, but it's also important to know what tests should be automated. Learn about all this & more!

Monday.com Plugin for Spira Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

During our InflectraCon conference this year, one of the key themes was Harmony, and how Inflectra's software and products can foster harmony in the product development lifecycle. One of the key ways we are able to do this is with our rich library of extensions and connectors for our products, available at no additional cost to our customers. We are pleased to announce that we have just released a new plugin for the popular Monday.com project management system.

Webinar: Alternatives to Legacy Tech Solutions: The Case Of MicroFocus

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra invites you to a conversation about recent trends in software development and testing technology in the webinar on the Alternatives to Legacy Tech Solutions: The Case Of MicroFocus. In this webinar, Adam Sandman will discuss recent disruptions, challenges, and opportunities for exploring alternatives to legacy systems and upgrading your enterprise IT processes with modern, market-leading platforms.

Register now!

Inflectra's Devopsdays DC 2022 Experience

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra was proud to sponsor and attend the DevOpsDays DC 2022 at the Ronald Reagan and International Trade Center in downtown DC. It was proven the DevOps community was thrilled to be back in person for the first time since 2019, as the event had a great turnout of attendees. During this two-day event, attendees were able to attend sessions, visit sponsor booths, and most importantly, network with others in this shared space.

Here are some highlights Inflectra’s attendees observed at the conference.

Enhancements to Jira Cloud Plugin for Spira Released

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

As more and more teams are looking to use SpiraPlan for its powerful requirements, risk and quality management capabilities with tools like Atlassian Jira, we have been working on enhancing the integration between our SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan platforms and Jira Cloud. The new version of our integration includes some major enhancements that users have been asking for.

Spotlight on SpiraPlan 7.2 - Project Charters

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited about the upcoming release of SpiraPlan 7.2 next month, it will have many enhancements and security fixes (following our most recent pen-test) as well as two major planned new features - product/project custom properties and an integrated spreadsheet editor. In this article we will be discussing the new project / product custom properties and how you can use them for creating and managing a project charter.

Security as Risk: Conversations on Risk Management

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

You are invited to a live conversation on the risk and risk management issues within Inflectra’s panel discussion series, Conversations on Risk Management. The second event in this series focuses on Security As Risk spotlighting the importance of risk management in advancing products and processes in the cloud, Al, and Big Data space.

Register here!

Inflectra Sponsors: DevOpsDays DC - Sept 15 & 16, 2022

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is excited to be a Silver Sponsor for this year's DevOpsDays - a series of worldwide community conferences on tech and IT improvement. The event in our Nation's Capital (and home of Inflectra’s HQ - Washington, DC) will take place on September 15 & 16 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. We cannot wait to attend this conference and meet all of you!

Registration is open here!

The event details and our sponsor discount code for tickets is enclosed.

Spotlight on SpiraPlan 7.2 - Project Portfolio Management

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited about the upcoming release of SpiraPlan 7.2 next month. It will have many enhancements, security fixes (following our most recent pen-test), and two major planned new features - product/project custom properties and an integrated spreadsheet editor. This article discusses the new project/product custom properties and how to use them for project portfolio management (PPM).

Virtual Event: Overcoming Four Challenges Business Analysts Face

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra and IIBA® Winnipeg Chapter invite you to a live webinar on Overcoming Four Challenges Business Analysts Face. This webinar will be led by Dr. Sriram Rajagopalan of Inflectra and will take place on September 14, 2022!

Register now!

Inflectra In The News - August 2022 Roundup

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Summer 2022 was no doubt a busy and successful time for Inflectra. The business as a whole had many accomplishments, including new partnerships, software integrations, releasing Spira v7.3, and being able to always keep our users in the loop of technology trends and risks with webinars and presentations. In addition, Inflectra had several public engagements and appeared in a couple of publications.

We are happy to present the latest updates about Inflectra in our brand new blog series - Inflectra News Roundup.

Insights from DeveloperWeek Cloud 2022 in Austin, TX

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Our CEO Adam Sandman is a member of the DeveloperWeek network's advisory board for DevOps. One of the benefits of this role is getting to review all the speaker proposals for the DeveloperWeek Cloud and DevOps Summit conference and also attending the conference to meet the speakers, attendees and other advisory board members. In this article, Adam shares some of the insights and trends that were presented at the conference, as well as information on some of the latest Cloud and DevOps tools for developers and DevOps engineers.

Cypress Reporter for SpiraTest Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Cypress IO is a user-friendly test automation tool for end to end testing, UI testing, regression suites, and integration and unit testing. It's simple to install and doesn't require any changes to your code. Cypress prides itself on writing tests quickly and in real-time as you build your web application.

We have just released a new SpiraTest custom reporter extension for Cypress that lets you execute your Cypress scripts as normal and have the results automatically reported back into SpiraTest as test runs against mapped test cases. In addition to the detailed test results, the custom reporter automatically attaches any screenshots generated by Cypress to the SpiraTest test run. Of course, the reporter works with all flavors of Spira: SpiraTest, SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan.

Spotlight on Spira 7.2 - New Integrated Spreadsheet Editor

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited about the upcoming release of Spira 7.2 in the next couple of months, it will have many enhancements and security fixes (following our most recent pen-test) as well as two major planned new features - product/project custom properties and an integrated spreadsheet editor. In this article we will be discussing the new spreadsheet editing functionality. If you need a place in Spira to manage data, your wish has been granted!

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Labor Day Holiday September 5th, 2022

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 05 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra’s Offices will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2022, in observance of the U.S. Labor Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Sneak Peek: New Agile Boards and Support for Teams

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

As we head into the end of Q3, we are excited to be releasing some major new features and enhancements for both our Spira and Rapise platforms. In a series of upcoming blog articles, we will be highlighting some exciting new marquee features that you can expect to see in upcoming releases. To get the ball rolling, in this article, we will be showing a preview of the new agile (Scrum and Kanban) boards that will be unveiled in an upcoming release of SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan. This major refresh of the agile planning boards was made possible from feedback from some of our most loyal and devoted customers, thanks so much for your help.

Inflectra Supports NEU's Global Symposium on Leadership & Project Management

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is proud to be sponsoring Northeastern University’s Global Symposium on Leadership & Project Management. This inaugural conference will take place virtually on August 25-26, 2022!

Attendance is free.

Registration is open here!

API Testing: Benefits, Types, Approaches, & More

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

A crucial part of software development, the quality of your API testing can have a huge impact on the final product, as well as the timeline and budget. APIs help pieces of software communicate and share data, meaning that testing them to ensure quality and reliability is paramount. To understand all of the benefits that come from this testing, we’ll go through some of the most significant factors before detailing the different types of testing that might match your situation. Lastly, we’ll cover how to approach the testing process and the common types of API technologies that you might come across or use.

New Cross-Platform Microsoft Word Import Tool Available

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Data migration is a pain, we all know that. However when you want to migrate from an antiquated paper-based approach to using a modern requirements and test management system like SpiraTest or ALM platform such as SpiraTeam, you have no choice, but to migrate over some of your old data. Until now, we only had a Microsoft Word import tool that ran on the Windows version of MS-Word. The big news is that we have a new importer that will work on any version of Microsoft Word 2019 or newer (Mac, PC, Linux, mobile) including the web Word365 version as well.

OctoPerf Integration Released for SpiraPlan

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

August 10th, 2022, Washington DC: Inflectra and OctoPerf announced the release of a new integration between OctoPerf’s load testing tool and Inflectra’s Program, Portfolio, and Risk Management platform, SpiraPlan. This new SpiraApp allows users to kick off load testing in Octoperf directly from SpiraPlan and the results of the test get logged against each relevant test case.

Using SpiraPlan for Application Portfolio Management

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

We recently demonstrated SpiraPlan to a large, multinational life sciences manufacturing company. During the series of demonstrations and proof concepts, we configured SpiraPlan for a set of different use cases, including demand management, application portfolio management, vendor selection and management, change management, application decommissioning, configuration management, and supplier qualification. In this series of articles, we will be highlighting these different use cases and providing best practices and ideas for how to configure SpiraPlan. In this article we will be covering the topic of application portfolio management.

Spira v7.1 Released: More Flexible Source Code Integration & OctoPerf Integration

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version (v7.1) of our award-winning test management SpiraTest system, application lifecycle management SpiraTeam platform, and enterprise agile planning platform - SpiraPlan. Cloud customers can now more easily and flexibly set up source code integration inside SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan. TaraVault is the default provider for Git or Subversion. Along with other quality of enhancements you can now, for each product, either user TaraVault or any other cloud based source code provider. This lets you pick the best provider for each product. Our latest SpiraApp integrates SpiraPlan and OctoPerf seamlessly. Kick off load testing in OctoPerf directly from SpiraPlan and the results of the test get logged against each relevant test case.

Inflectra Announces Partnership with Infiwave Solutions

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

July 24, 2022, Washington DC: Inflectra, a market leader in IT Software Lifecycle Management solutions, announced its partnership with Infiwave Solutions. Infiwave is a software testing and quality assurance service provider based in the UK, France, India, and the US. Equipped with Inflectra’s enterprise-level portfolio management platform, SpiraPlan, and test automation tool, Rapise, Infiwave will help joint customers optimize their testing practices and transition into their digital future faster and at scale.

Webinar: Managing Risk in the Agile Enterprise - Asia Edition

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Team Inflectra is touring its partners and customers in magical India! As part of the trip, the team is organizing a live webinar on Managing Risk in the Agile Enterprise for all testers, devs and managers who are implementing agile approaches in their companies. This webinar will be led by Dr. Sriram Rajagopalan, Agile Evangelist at Inflectra, and will take place on August 9, 2022!

Using SpiraPlan for Supplier Qualification

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

We recently demonstrated SpiraPlan to a large, multinational life sciences manufacturing company. During the series of demonstrations and proof of concepts, we configured SpiraPlan for a set of different use cases, including demand management, application portfolio management, vendor selection and management, change management, application decommissioning, configuration management, and supplier qualification. In this series of articles, we will be highlighting these different use cases and providing best practices and ideas for how to configure SpiraPlan. In this article we will be covering the topic of supplier qualification.

Rapise 7.3: Selenium-based Web Recorder and Shadow DOM Support | Webinar

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra invites you to a live webinar on the new functionality and enhancements of Rapise v7.3. This webinar will be led by Denis Markovtsev, Principal Software Developer at Inflectra, and will take place on July 26, 2022!

Register now!

Inflectra Sponsors TechDay Brazil 2022 - Virtual Conference

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Team Inflectra is proud to sponsor TechDay Brazil 2022 - virtual tech conference this August.

On August 23, 2022, join the conference to hear Adam Sandman, the Founder, and CEO of Inflectra, share his in-depth insight into software development. His new talk is titled: How to Harmonize Your Software Development Lifecycle.

Register here!

SpiraApps by Inflectra: Plugin Extensibility Framework | A Recap

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

On July 19th, Inflectra hosted a live demo and a discussion focused on SpiraApps - Spira Extensibility Framework You've Been Waiting For. In this Show & Tell, we covered:

DEMO: Spira v7.0 major new feature: SpiraApps - Inflectra’s plug-in extensibility framework
Enhancements: Data synchronization

If you missed the event, we have a full recap below.

Using SpiraPlan for Vendor Selection & Management

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Show and Tell: SpiraApps - Spira Extensibility Framework You've Been Waiting For

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra invites you to a live demo and a discussion of the major new functionality coming in Spira v7.0. This virtual event will be led by Adam Sandman, the CEO of Inflectra, and Simor Bor, the head of Products. The Show & Tell will take place on July 19, 2022!

Registration is open here

Inflectra Announces Partnership with Checkpoint Technologies

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

May 26th, 2022, Washington DC: Inflectra, a market leader in IT Software Lifecycle Management solutions, announced its partnership with Checkpoint Technologies. Founded in 2003, Checkpoint Technologies is based in Florida, USA and reaches a global market through its expert services and best-of-breed software solutions. With Inflectra’s enterprise Program, Portfolio, and Risk Management platform, SpiraPlan, and Checkpoint’s expertise in Quality Assurance and Software Testing, the partnership seeks to optimize customers’ technologies and solve their business challenges with a commitment to software quality.

Inflectra and Software.com.br Announce Partnership

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

March 9th, 2022, Washington DC: Inflectra – a global supplier enterprise solutions for test management, test automation and lifecycle management – signed a partnership agreement with Software.com.br, Brazil’s largest enterprise software reseller. A global company, Inflectra seeks to expand its presence in LATAM, and Software.com.br will be crucial in this mission, particularly in Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia. Software.com.br will now offer clients Inflectra’s solutions SpiraPlan and Rapise, alongside their expansive services.

Discussion: Current Issues in Risk Management | A Virtual Event

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra invites you to a live panel discussion on the Current Issues in Risk Management. Moderated by Dr. Sriram Rajagopalan, this event will feature Adam Sandman, Jenna Charlton, and Kartik Shah, and will take place on July 14, 2022!

Register now!

Why We Removed the 'Add Comment' Button for Many Users in Spira 7.0

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Several eagle-eyed users have noticed that for most users in Spira 7.0, we have removed the Add Comment button on all the artifact details pages. There is actually a good reason for this, based on some usability issues that users were having with the previous version.

Spira v7.0 Enables Partners and Customers to Create Native Plugins

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Washington D.C | July 12, 2022: Inflectra, a leading maker of IT software lifecycle management solutions, today announced its latest Spira platform version release. The company’s Spira Version 7.0, which includes SpiraTest, SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan, three industry-leading products for application test management, test automation, and project and quality management, now comes with a built-in app store — SpiraApps.

Spira is designed to help customers streamline their software operations, allowing developers, testers, and managers to allocate time and resources to business-critical assignments.

Eggplant Integration Released for SpiraPlan

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

July 11th, 2022, Washington DC: Inflectra and Eggplant announced the release of a new integration between Eggplant’s Digital Automation Intelligence (DAI) tool and Inflectra’s Program, Portfolio, and Risk Management platform, SpiraPlan. This allows users to extend their SpiraPlan test management capabilities with even more options for automation.

Rapise v7.3 Released - Selenium based Web Recorder, Shadow DOM and Spira/Git Enhancements

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version of our award winning automated software testing solution - Rapise. The new version (7.3) provides a new Selenium WebDriver based recording system that avoids the need for browser plugins when recording on Chrome or Microsoft Edge. In addition, it includes major enhancements for managing test cases and test sets in Spira, storing test assets in Git, and providing support for testing Shadow DOM elements.

Spotlight on Rapise 7.3: Shadow DOM Support

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to be releasing the new 7.3 version of Rapise this week. One of its new key features is the ability to record and playback tests against the Shadow DOM. What is the Shadow DOM you ask, and why would you want to test it? Read on to find out!

Inflectra Supports ISTC 2022 Testing Competition

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is once again excited to support this year’s Israeli Software Testing Cup! Sponsors every year since 2017, we’re happy to continue to support the Israeli testing community through this competition. Inflectra is making its award-winning test management solution - SpiraTest available to the teams, judges, and organizers to run the competition.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Independence Day Holiday - July 4, 2022

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Monday, July 4th, 2022 in observance of the U.S. Independence Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday, July 5th, 2022. If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Recap: Swiss Testing Day in Zürich, Switzerland

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

On June 21, 2022, #teamInflectra attended the Swiss Testing Day conference in Zürich, Switzerland, in collaboration with Itecor, our Gold Solution Partner. Since 2005, Swiss Testing Day has brought together software testers of all shapes and sizes as well as QA professionals, developers, project managers, and anyone who advocates for a smoother software development cycle.

Unlike past Swiss Testing Days, Inflectra did not go solo in 2022. And the result was better than expected. Read all about it below!

Who Does Nathan Latka Call "The Real Unicorn" And Why?

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

A few weeks ago, Inflectra’s CEO - Adam Sandman, was invited for an Interview with Nathan Latka - a serial entrepreneur and the CEO of FounderPath. Unlike what you’d expect from an interview with a tech company founder - i.e., a pre-cleared set of interview questions - the two launched into an honest discussion in less than 30 seconds after meeting each other for the first time. The result is a candid view of Inflectra, its business model, company culture, profits, business practices, and its founder - Adam Sandman - aka - “The Real Unicorn.”

Find out how & why Adam got this nickname in a short (admittedly, very fast-paced) conversation below!

InflectraCON 2022 - Major Take Aways

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

InflectraCon 2022 - Inflectra’s Global Agile, DevOps & Testing conference took place this year on May 5-6th in Washington, DC, the home of Inflectra headquarters. This year’s event featured Spira training, four great keynotes, two full, substantive conference tracks with speakers from around the world, and a Partner Summit.

Thanks to everyone who attended InflectraCon 2022! In this article, we'd like to recap some of the major themes and key takeaways that we all learned from the event.

Inflectra Hosts its Premium Partners at InflectraCON 2022 in Washington, DC

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

It's amazing, after the difficult years of 2020 and 2021, we are so glad that in-person events and conferences are back. It has been fantastic to see customers and partners face to face at various events this year such as STAR East, Agile DevOps West, JFTL, EuroSTAR and Swiss Testing Day. While we enjoyed attending these events, of course, the conference dearest to our hearts is InflectraCon. Thanks to everyone who attended InflectraCon 2022, in this article we'd like to give a big "shout out" to our partners who attended the Partner Dinner and Partner Summit.

Series of Conversations On Risk and Risk Management - The Expert Panel

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra has launched a series of conversations about Risk Management. In the four virtual events, a panel of expert speakers will highlight lessons learned and best practices in risk prevention, mitigation, and management. This series will cover business, security, operational and technical risks. A particular emphasis will be on addressing risk in regulated industries that work with mission- and safety-critical applications.

Starting on July 14, 2022, the series will cover four topics:

Current Issues in Risk Management
Security as Risk
Implementing FMEA in the Age of IoT
Embedding GAMP Compliance into Digital Health Software

Series details are enclosed.

Spotlight on Rapise 7.3: New Selenium Based Recording for Chrome and Edge Browsers

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

In December of 2020, the Google Chrome browser team made a major announcement - the release of Google Chrome Manifest 3. This new version of Chrome is designed to radically improve the security and safety of web browsing. Specifically:

With the introduction of Manifest V3, we will disallow remotely hosted code. This mechanism is used as an attack vector by bad actors to circumvent Google’s malware detection tools and poses a significant risk to user privacy and security.

However this new manifest version has an unfortunate side effect for the software testing industry, it will prevent the Chrome extensions used by many popular test automation tools such as Rapise, Ranorex, TestComplete, UFT and others from working. Luckily in the case, of Rapise, we have new web browser recording solution ready for you to use in Rapise 7.3. This will be released six months before Google formally switches over to Manifest V3.

Recap: Agile+DevOps West in Las Vegas 2022

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

The #teaminflectra attended the Agile DevOps West conference on Jun 15th and Jun 16th in Las Vegas. As a gold sponsor, #teaminflectra was a proud contributor to the #agiledevopscon that had 3-day pre-conference tutorials, 4-conference keynotes, 18-industry technology presentations, 36-talks, and 1-day Agile + DevOps Leadership summit. Dr. Sriram Rajagopalan (@agilesriram) also presented his unique approach to the importance of #businessagility in one of the industry technology presentations on Wednesday. In addition, there was a large expo hall for attendees to benefit from the numerous interactions and product demos of various sponsors.

Recap: JFTL in Paris, France

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

On June 14th, 2022, #teamInflectra had the opportunity to attend JFTL, la Journée Française des Tests Logiciels, for the second time ever. This year marked the 14th anniversary of the conference, and it brought more than 1,200 participants and 40 sponsors together to participate in 16 talks, 4 conference tracks (Tendances et Métiers, Automatisation, Méthodologies, et Techniques), 9 tutorials, and a large expo hall for sponsors and attendees to mingle. For #teamInflectra, this conference presented us the chance to emphasize our presence in the French market and to make long-lasting connections with experts and professionals in the testing industry. Here’s a recap of our experience at JFTL.

Inflectra Sponsors: The French Software Testing Day 2022

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Team Inflectra is so excited to be joining the French Software Testing Day (JFTL) 2022 once again in Montrouge, on the outskirts of lovely Paris, France.

On June 14, 2022, you are invited to visit the Inflectra booth at JFTL to chat with our team, learn about our products, and grab some amazing swag!

Need a discount?

Look inside!

Recap: EuroSTAR in Copenhagen, Denmark

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

After two years of missing the legendary EuroSTAR software testing conference (we did take part in the virtual events, but it's not the same), #TeamInflectra was privileged to be able to travel to Copenhagen, Denmark for the 30th Anniversary EuroSTAR event. At EuroSTAR, we were able to join over 1,000 software testers for 4 incredible days of learning, testing and community connections. It was a great opportunity for our team to connect with the world's leading software testing experts, listen to inspiring keynotes, interactive tutorials, buzzing track talks and in exchange give attendees a very special Inflectra welcome. Here's the recap of our time at the conference.

Spotlight on Spira 7.0 - Data Synchronization Usability Enhancements

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

We are very excited about the upcoming release of Spira 7.0 in July 2022. In previous articles we've described some of the new plugins and integrations coming to SpiraTest, SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan in this release as well as the new SpiraApps extensibility framework that lets us create in-app extensions for the first time. However in addition to this new infrastructure, we have also updated our existing data synchronization platform to improve the ease of use and simplify the setup process for administrators and users.

Jira Migration Tool Released to Simplify Migration to Spira

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

At Inflectra, we have a long-term commitment to providing our Spira application lifecycle management platform both as a cloud-hosted service and as an a downloadable product that can be self-hosted on-premise. However, there has been a recent move by Atlassian, to sunset the Server edition of its popular Jira project management tool, so we have had a significant number of recent inquiries looking for alternatives to Jira. Therefore, to simplify and streamline the process, we are pleased to announce the release of a new Jira Migration Tool.

Inflectra Is Coming To EuroSTAR 2022 - Discount Code Inside

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 27 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Join Inflectra in beautiful Ørestad, Copenhagen, as we sponsor EuroSTAR for the 4th year!

Fully in-person, EuroSTAR 2022 will take place on June 7-10, 2022, at The Bella Center.

At Europe's No.1 Software Testing & Quality Conference, learn from the best in the field at EuroSTAR’s amazing talks on software testing, test automation, tech leadership, and more!

Stop by Inflectra’s booth to pick up some amazing swag, learn about our Spira and Rapise tools, or just say hi!

Enhancements to Inflectra's Spira Platform Give Customers Integrated Software Development, Testing and IT Project Management In the Cloud and On-Premise

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra, a leading maker of IT software lifecycle management solutions, today announced new enhancements to SpiraPlan, an integrated, turnkey platform for managing software development and testing projects. These enhancements include a new migration tool that offers an innovative alternative to companies and teams impacted by Atlassian as it sunsets its server products, including Jira.

Using SpiraPlan for Demand Management

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 25 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

We recently demonstrated SpiraPlan to a large, multinational life sciences manufacturing company. During the series of demonstrations and proof concepts, we configured SpiraPlan for a set of different use cases, including demand management, application portfolio management, vendor selection and management, change management, application decommissioning, configuration management, and supplier qualification. In this series of articles, we will be highlighting these different use cases and providing best practices and ideas for how to configure SpiraPlan. In this article we will be covering the topic of demand management.

Inflectra Partners with RBCS

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 25 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

May 4th, 2022, Washington DC: Inflectra, a market leader in IT Software Lifecycle Management solutions, announced its partnership with RBCS, a Software Testing, Training, and Consulting company. Inflectra’s enterprise Program, Portfolio, and Risk Management platform, SpiraPlan and Test Automation tool Rapise will further strengthen RBCS’s mission in providing companies with quality software, testing, and QA services.

Spotlight on Spira 7.0 - New Plugin Architecture With SpiraApps

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 23 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

We are very excited about the upcoming release of Spira 7.0 in July 2022. In previous articles we've described some of the new plugins and integrations coming to SpiraTest, SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan in this release. However even more exciting than that is the actual plugin architecture itself. To differentiate it from the other plugins we already have (data-synchronization plugins, RemoteLaunch engines and other add-ons), this new plugin architecture will be known as SpiraApps. Initially the available SpiraApps will be created by Inflectra, but the future plans are to open up the SpiraApps architecture to allow technology partners, solution partners, and customers write their own Apps to further customize Spira to better suit their needs.

Excel Offline Test Runner for Spira Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 19 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of our new Office365 add-in for SpiraTest, SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan that lets you download your assigned test cases and test sets to Excel, execute them offline and then upload the results back to Spira.

Inflectra Sponsors STAREAST 2022

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT

STAREAST is back and Inflectra is excited to partner with TechWell once again. A proud sponsor of this software testing conference for the 4th year in a row, Inflectra can’t wait.

Now back in person and online, hybrid STAREAST 2022 is hosted in sunny Orlando, Florida this April 24-29, 2022.

Stop by Inflectra’s in-person booth for some amazing swag and drop by virtually or in-person to learn more about our amazing products.

Recap: STAREAST in Orlando, Florida

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT

After several years of virtual-only events, #TeamInflectra was grateful for the opportunity to attend STAREAST in-person in Orlando, Florida. This year, STAREAST celebrated its 30th year of being a leader in testing and quality innovation, and we were excited to be a part of the magic as a Gold Sponsor. Full of keynotes, tutorials, and sessions covering a wide range of topics, STAREAST brings together like-minded industry peers and thought-leaders to learn, share, and explore all things QA, Agile, and Testing. Here's the recap of our time at the conference.

Backup and Restore Plans - Don't Forget the Restore Part!

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT

If you have been following the news in our industry recently, you will probably be aware that another company in our space had a multi week outage event due to backup and restore problem. It’s an important topic that is often misunderstood by customers and users. We are frequently asked about our backup process, but typically less so regarding the restore part of the equation. Understanding how to restore a system is just as important as the backing up part.

Since we offer our Spira application lifecycle management products and KronoDesk IT service desk products for both cloud and on-premise customers, this article will provide some best practices for setting up backup and restore for our self-hosted / download customers based on our cloud experiences.

Recap: Agile Trends in São Paulo, Brazil

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT

For the first time ever, #TeamInflectra had the opportunity to attend the Agile Trends conference in São Paulo, Brazil with out partner OAT Solutions. Known to be the largest agile conference in Brazil, Agile Trends brings together thousands of experts and professionals who have been driving agility in their own companies. Managers, testers, and developers from a wide range of industries gather to participate in keynotes, debates, and workshops. Here’s the recap of our Agile Trends conference adventure.

Spotlight on Spira 6.16 - Workspace Navigation Enhancements

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT

We have made some nice usability enhancements in the upcoming release of Spira 6.16 to improve the workspace (products, programs and portfolios) and artifact selection. With this new release, you will be able to filter the list of workspaces and also navigate to recent artifacts more quickly and easily.

Inflectra Sponsors: Agile Trends 2022 in São Paulo, Brazil

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is excited to sponsor the Agile Trends conference with partner OAT Solutions in São Paulo, Brazil, on April 11-14, 2022!

Agile Trends is the largest agile conference in Brazil, offering keynotes, debates, workshops, and more. Thousands of experts and professionals who have been driving agility in their companies across many sectors attend the conference, and Inflectra is looking forward to participating for its first time.

Are you looking for a discount? Keep reading!

Spotlight on Spira 6.16 - Custom Reporting Dashboard Enhancements

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT

One of the great features of Spira, is the ability to create custom graphs and charts and have them appear in the various project/product reporting dashboards. We have been working to improve this feature, and in the upcoming version 6.16 release we have improved the user experience associated with adding custom graphs to your dashboard.

Spira v6.16 Released: Workspace Filtering, CI Webhook Integrations and Custom Reporting

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version of our award-winning test management SpiraTest system, application lifecycle management SpiraTeam platform, and enterprise agile planning platform - SpiraPlan. The new version (6.16) includes enhancements to the workspace navigator, letting you filter the list of products, programs and portfolios, custom graphing dashboard enhancements, and webhook support for GitLab, GitHub and CircleCI.

Spotlight on Spira 6.16 - GitHub, GitLab and CircleCI Webhook Integrations

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT

The upcoming release of our Spira platform includes the long-awaiting support for integrating several different DevOps Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines into Spira, including GitLab, GitHub and CircleCI. The first phase of this integration enables this support by using the ability to configure Webhooks in the three products that send the results back to Spira. We have added special API endpoints in Spira that understand each webhook format and can read the results appropriately.

Sales Bootcamp For Partners

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Calling all existing and potential partners: Join Inflectra for our first-ever Sales Bootcamp! Tailored specifically for our partners, this live webinar will discuss sales strategies, demonstrate all stages of the sales process, and explore resources available to help our partners succeed. This webinar will take place on April 6th, 2022 from 9-11 AM EST and will be presented by Adam Sandman, Jessica Moore, and Audrey Marcum.

⚠️ InflectraCON 2022 Early Bird Tickets Expire on March 31, 2022 ⚠️

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT

If you haven't heard of InflectraCON 2022 - our annual User Summit and Agile/DevOps Conference by now - I think you can totally skip this blog. But I truly hope you are excited about this opportunity to attend Inflectra platform training, get certified, join customer/roadmap discussions, and find answers to your questions in 1-on-1 sessions with Inflectra experts.

Snag your Full Access Ticket now!

If you are looking to attend a more well-rounded conference, check out our amazing thought leadership tracks, networking opportunities, and workshops tailored for your needs, interests, and wants.

Webinar Recap: The Automation of Requirements

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT

On March 29th, Inflectra and partner Orca Intelligence hosted a webinar focused on The Automation of Requirements: Save Time Planning, Creating, and Managing Requirements with Swiftly and SpiraTeam. In this webinar, we covered:

Solicitation Response
- Work in SpiraTeam to build out a scope for solicitation and generate an estimate in Swiftly
Agile Project Planning
- Plan in detail with SpiraTeam and automatically generate details with Swiftly
Agile Delivery Lifecycle Management
- Generate detailed user stories with Swiftly and SpiraTeam
- Manage user stories through SpiraTeam.

If you missed the webinar, we have a full recap below.

Webinar: The Automation of Requirements

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra and solution partner Orca Intelligence invite you to a live webinar on The Automation of Requirements: Save Time Planning, Creating, and Managing Requirements with Swiftly and SpiraTeam. This event will take place on March 29, 2022 at 1 PM EST and will be co-hosted by Adam Sandman and Melissa Daley.

Recap: Satellite 2022 in Washington, D.C.

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT

As conferences and in-person events are slowly coming back to life in our community, #TeamInflectra was excited and fortunate to attend and participate in Satellite 2022 this year. Recognized as one of the most critical and inclusive social gatherings in the space and satellite world, the Satellite conference brings together executives, engineers, government officials, and commercial customers to solve global challenges, increase access to space, and cultivate new innovation and future leadership. Here's the recap of our experience at the conference.

Reviewing the 10 Best API Testing Tools for 2022

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT

API testing is a type of software testing that analyzes an application program interface (API) to ensure it meets expectations in terms of functionality, reliability, performance, and security. Since APIs play a major role in our digital lives, API testing ensures that the application is running in an efficient and seamless manner for the end user.

Reviewing the 25 Best DevOps Tools for Agile Projects in 2022

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Ever since the Belgian consultant project manager and an agile practitioner, Patrick Debois, coined the term “DevOps” to resolve the conflict, “It is not my code; it’s your machines,” increasing the transparency of the integration and interaction between business and technical people, the DevOps framework has played a pivotal role in the end-to-end responsibility. Numerous tools have entered this 8-step framework bringing their unique expertise in specific areas, while others have played within the ecosystem touching more than one segment of this framework as part of the more extensive application lifecycle management.

Come for InflectraCON, Stay for History and Fun

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT

InflectraCon - our global Agile Testing and DevOps Conference and User Summit is around the corner and we are getting super excited about it!

On May 5, the biggest festival for software devs, testers, automation and DevOps engineers will open its doors at Gallaudet University’s Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center in Washington, D.C.

The event will host a multi-track conference, Inflectra’s User Summit, Partner Summit, networking event, and star wars-themed reception for anyone who shows up. We will also celebrate Inflectra’s 16th anniversary with a giant cake and balloons!

But the fun does not have to end there. Stay for the weekend and enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of spring in the nation’s capital.

Register here!

Psst... Early Bird tickets for InflectraCON are still available.

Webinar Recap: Rapise 7.2: New Functionality: Global Objects

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT

On March 3rd, Inflectra hosted a webinar focused on the new functionality and enhancements of Rapise v7.2. In this webinar, we covered:

New global object: Generator
New global object: Spira
New global object: Text
Automatic download for Selenium drivers
Spira Dashboard and RapiseLauncher enhancements: Productivity improvements, Test Matrix, Execution progress in RapiseLauncher
Creating incident in Spira from Rapise test
Generating sequential variable values that are unique across test runs
String manipulation in Rapise Visual Language (RVL)

If you missed the webinar, we have a full recap below.

Webinar: Rapise 7.2: New Functionality: Global Objects

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra invites you to a live webinar on the new functionality and enhancements of Rapise v7.2. This webinar will be led by Adam Sandman, the Director of Technology of Inflectra, and will take place on March 3, 2022!

Register now!

Inflectra Launches Its Virtual Learning Platform

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT

March 1, 2022, Washington, DC, USA: Inflectra - a leading maker of IT Software Lifecycle Management Solutions announced the launch of its Virtual Learning and Certification Platform - Inflectra Campus. Inflectra Campus hosts a series of on-demand courses for its most popular platforms: SpiraPlan, KronoDesk, and Rapise. In addition, the vision for Inflectra Campus is to make it the leading training and certification hub for Quality Assurance, Test & Requirements Management, Test Automation, IT Risk management, Agile, DevOps, and Project Management.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Presidents' Day Holiday February 21, 2022

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices will be closed on Monday, February 21, 2022, in observance of the U.S. Presidents' Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday, February 22, 2022.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

InflectraCON 2022: What’s In It for Partners?

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

You have probably already heard us talk about InflectraCON 2022, our two-day multi-track conference featuring keynote speakers, user training, and certification taking place in person in the nation’s capital on May 5-6, 2022. You might have already checked out the amazing speakers showcased throughout the conference, and the conference agenda that is jam-packed with networking, training, and roundtable opportunities. You may have even read about our Star Wars-themed reception marking Inflectra’s 16th anniversary and our collective emergence from the pandemic. But have you heard of all the partner-exclusive opportunities available at InflectraCON 2022 yet?

Read below to learn about all the incentives and perks for partners at InflectraCON 2022.

Migration Tool for IBM Rational Quality Manager (RQM) Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Several of our customers have been looking to migrate from some older, legacy test management systems such as IBM Rational Quality Manager (RQM) that have seen a decline in active development. Thanks to the wonders of APIs, we have just released a new test management migration tool that makes it easy to migrate from RQM to SpiraTest, our award-winning test management system.

Spira v6.15 Released: Rich Text Editor Enhancements, UI and Performance Improvements

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version of our award-winning test management SpiraTest system, application lifecycle management SpiraTeam platform, and enterprise agile planning platform - SpiraPlan. The new version (6.15) includes major improvements the user experience, particularly for users with more limited product permissions, and well as the initial customer onboarding emails and performance / usability improvements to the rich text editor.

Inflectra and Itecor Announce Partnership

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Feb 9, 2022, Washington DC: Inflectra - a market leader in IT Software Lifecycle Management solutions announced that it signed a partnership agreement with Itecor Suisse SA. Inflectra’s enterprise Program, Portfolio and Risk Management platform, SpiraPlan, will further strengthen the technical and advisory capabilities in the regulated sectors served by Itecor - an international consultancy leading the charge in digital transformation in banking and finance, governance, public sector and education in Switzerland and the EU.

Rapise v7.2 Released - Parallel Execution, Enhanced Spira and Selenium Integration

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version of our award winning automated software testing solution - Rapise. The new version (7.2) provides several new global objects to ease common tasks (for Spira integration and test data generation), enhancements to the Spira dashboard, the ability to automatically download the Selenium WebDriver libraries for specific browsers, and support for parallel execution of multiple test configurations when using RapiseLauncher.

Plugins Aplenty Coming to SpiraTest, SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

We are very excited about the upcoming release of Spira 7.0 in a few months time. In previous articles we've described some of the new plugins and integrations coming to SpiraTest, SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan in this release. However even more exciting than that is the actual plugin architecture itself. Also known as the Spira Extensibility Framework, our new plugin architecture will let us add new specialized features and extensions much more easily. In addition, the future plans are to open up the plugin architecture to allow technology partners, solution partners, and customers write their own plugins and extensions to further customize Spira to better suit their needs.

Spotlight on SpiraPlan 7.0: FMEA Risk Management Comes To Town

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

As part of the upcoming release of Spira 7.0 in a few months' time, we have added a new plugin architecture that lets us add new specialty features and integrations more easily. In the future, it will also allow customers and partners to build extensions to Spira. We previously mentioned some of the planned plugins we have coming - GitHub, GitLab. In addition, we have a new plugin that will provide support for Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) in the Risk Management module in SpiraPlan.

InflectraCON 2022: The Curious Case of Vanishing Tickets

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

We have been alerted to the unfortunate fact that our much-coveted Super Early Bird Tickets for InflectraCON 2022 will be vanishing without a trace on January 31, 2022. 😱 We have been busy trying to identify the culprit of this heinous crime but will not be able to apprehend them before this ticket type expires. All we can do now is to say: Bye, Bye Super Early Bird Tickets. We (will) miss you!

But not everything is lost!

We have the next best thing for you in here👇🏽:

How To Convince Your Boss To Send You To InflectraCON 2022 | A Cheat Sheet

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

If you are like me, you probably have a number of conferences that you'd love to go to but are put off by the idea of having to plead your case with your boss. It is daunting, it takes time to research the benefits of attending, it is a distraction from your day job, it is yet another email you need to write. ARGH.... Long story short - you can not be bothered.

Enter Thea from InflectraCON and her ready-made email template you can use to justify why it is an excellent idea to send you to InflectraCON - Inflectra's global user conference taking place in Washington DC on May 5-6, 2022.

I know you are busy, so let's dive in!

Recap: Using Big Data Analysis to Reduce Test Flakiness

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

On January 20, Inflectra hosted a webinar called Using Big Data Analysis to Reduce Test Flakiness. Adam Sandman, the Founder, and CEO Of Inflectra, and Denis Markovtsev, Principal Software Developer, covered the following topics in the live webinar:

Why Is Test Automation So Hard?
Findings from the MOZ 500 Websites
So what can we do?
Tips and tools that help reduce test flakiness.

If you missed the webinar, we have a full recap below.

Inflectra To Carry Forward the STP Community and STPcon

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is thrilled to announce that we are opening the New Year 2022 with a campaign to support and nurture the wildly diverse and resourceful Software Testing Professional's community and its affiliated conference - the one and only - STPCon.

Webinar: Using Big Data Analysis to Reduce Test Flakiness

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra invites you to a live discussion about Using Big Data Analysis to Reduce Test Flakiness. This event will take place on January 20, 2022, and will be co-hosted by Adam Sandman, the Founder, and CEO Of Inflectra, and Denis Markovtsev, a senior automation architect at Inflectra.

Register today!

Rapise Floating Licenses Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

As we announced back in June 2021, there have been plans to provide our Rapise test automation platform with a new floating license option, in addition to the fixed licensing system that we've had since the launch of the product. Well the big day has arrived - we are pleased to announce that you can now purchase Rapise floating licenses as part of your existing Spira subscription, with both monthly and annual options.

Inflectra HQ Offices Closed for U.S. MLK Day Holiday - January 17 , 2022

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's HQ Offices are closed on Monday, January 17th, 2022, in observance of the U.S. Martin Luther King Jr. Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday, January 18th, 2022.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Updated Jenkins Plugin Released for Spira

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of an updated plugin for the popular Jenkins continuous integration (CI) platform. This new version supports the latest versions of Java, increases compatibility, and improves the output parsing to make the results in Spira more readable.

Webinar: Spira - The Latest and Greatest Features and Enhancements

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Happy New Year, friend!

Inflectra would like to invite you to a live webinar on the latest and greatest additions to our QA and program management platform - Spira. This webinar will be led by Adam Sandman, the Director of Technology of Inflectra, and takes place on January 13, 2022!

Webinar Recap: SpiraPlan v6 - The Latest and Greatest Features and Enhancements

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

On January 13, Inflectra hosted a webinar called Spira - The Latest and Greatest Features and Enhancements. Adam Sandman, Founder, and Director of Technology covered the following new features and enhancements:

Support for two new (SSO) providers: OneLogin service and a generic OpenID provider
New Upgraded Rich Text Editor
Ability to edit releases and tasks in both the Gantt and Pert chart views
New custom property types: Password (fully encrypted) Release, Automation Host, and Date and Time
Industry-specific Sample Data for new installs and trials
Built-in diagram tools get additional shapes and options, including Swimlanes
Editable Parent requirement types versus previous Epic type and simplified SAFe support for requirement types

If you missed the webinar, we have a full recap below.

Best Practices for Handling Acceptance Criteria

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

We had a customer ask us what was the recommended way to manage the Acceptance Criteria of requirements in a project. There are actually several different ways you can handle acceptance criteria depending on your exact process (and preference):

You can simply add a custom Rich Text Description textbox to the Requirement artifact. That will appear underneath the main description.
You can use a requirement of type Acceptance criteria and make it a 'Has Steps' type so that you could enter the acceptance checklist as steps.
You create a .Feature file in the documents section and link to the requirement. That way you get the automated Gherkin syntax highlighting.
You can use a test case of type Acceptance Criteria and use the test steps.

We discuss each of these options below:

Inflectra Offices Closed for Holiday Season - December 24-27, 2021

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices will be closed on Friday, December 24th and Monday, December 27th, 2021 to celebrate the holiday season.

We will reopen for business Tuesday, December 28th, 2021.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

AWS Outage in US-East-1d Region Affecting Cloud Instances - RESOLVED

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Our monitoring has detected an outage in Amazon Web Services (AWS) Elastic Cloud Compute (EC2) in the US-East-1d availability zone. This is affecting some of our US cloud customers. We have escalated to AWS support and are awaiting confirmation on the timeline for Resolution.

Webinar Recap: Parallel Execution of Tests with Rapise and SpiraTest

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

On December 16, Inflectra hosted a webinar called Parallel Execution of Tests with Rapise and SpiraTest. Denis Markovtsev, Principal Software Developer, covered the following topics in the live webinar:

Create tests that are ready for parallel execution
Create a test set in SpiraTest and configure it for parallel run
Create a configuration set and run tests with different configurations
Analyze execution results and view Test Matrix

If you missed the webinar, we have a full recap below.

Inflectra Announces Partnership with KiwiQA Services

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is proud to announce its partnership with KiwiQA Services, a quality-focused and knowledge-centric firm based in Australia and India that offers services across industry domains. The partnership was formed on December 16th, 2021.

Webinar Recap: Using SpiraPlan and Tosca to Test Complex Business Applications

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

On December 14^th, 2021, Inflectra had the opportunity to co-host a webinar with partner TTC Global. In the joint webinar, hosts Adam Sandman (Inflectra) and Kayla Hildebrandt (TTC) discussed:

How to solve the challenge of moving test case management to automated integration
The SpiraPlan & RemoteLaunch integration, focusing on how to manage the scheduling, execution, and reporting of Tosca automated functional and user interface tests
Test results in Tosca and data as visible in SpiraPlan
Pro-tips for a successful integration of Spira/RemoteLaunch and Tosca
Questions asked by the webinar participants

If you missed the webinar, we have the recording and accompanying slide deck below:

Webinar: Parallel Execution of Tests with Rapise and SpiraTest

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra and Denis Markovtsev invite you to a live webinar on Parallel Execution of Tests with Rapise and SpiraTest on December 16, 2021.

Speak Peek on 2022: Teams Come to SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

As we start preparing for 2022, we will be providing some information on our plans for 2022, including some previews of planned functionality in our Spira and Rapise platforms. One of the key plans for SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan in 2022 is the addition of a new artifact called "Teams". These teams will be available across the system to make assignment of work easier as well as improving the usability and configurability of the agile planning boards.

Sneak Peek on 2022: GitLab Pipelines comes to Spira

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

As we start preparing for 2022, we will be providing some information on our plans for 2022, including some previews of planned functionality in our Spira and Rapise platforms. One of the key plans for 2022 is a closer integration of our Spira platform with GitLab. We already have source code repository and issue tracking integration, but the planned enhancements for 2022 include support for GitLab CI Pipelines.

Spira v6.14 Released: Editable Gantt Charts and OneLogin OAuth Support

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version of our award-winning test management SpiraTest system, application lifecycle management SpiraTeam platform, and enterprise agile planning platform - SpiraPlan. The new version (6.14) includes the ability to edit releases and tasks in both the Gantt and Pert chart views as well as additional Single Sign On (SSO) support for OneLogin and OpenID Connect. In addition, there are many bug fixes and performance improvements in the new version.

Inflectra Statement about Log4J Vulnerability (CVE-2021-44228)

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

There has been a recent vulnerability (CVE-2021-44228) discovered regarding specific versions of the Apache Log4J logging service.

JNDI features used in configuration, log messages, and parameters do not protect against attacker controlled LDAP and other JNDI related endpoints. An attacker who can control log messages or log message parameters can execute arbitrary code loaded from LDAP servers when message lookup substitution is enabled

We have done an internal audit and scan of Inflectra's products and our internal systems and can confirm that neither our applications nor our third-party internal systems are affected by the recently-discovered log4j vulnerability.

Webinar: Using SpiraPlan and TOSCA to Test Complex Business Applications

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra and our partner TTC Global invite you to a live webinar on using SpiraPlan and TOSCA to test complex business applications. This event will take place on December 14th, 2021, and will be co-hosted by Adam Sandman and TTC representative Kayla Hildebrandt.

CANCELLED: TestBowl Xmas 2021 Edition - Inflectra's Software Testing Challenge

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

***This event has been canceled ***

You are invited to #TestBowl Christmas 2021 Edition - our virtual Software Testing Challenge for teams.

So good we had to do it again, #TestBowl will be held virtually, and the pairs of software testers, QA gurus, and software enthusiasts will compete for the holiday title of The Best Testing Duo of 2021. The event will take place on December 9, 2021, at 4 pm (ET).

Register here!

SpiraPlan Azure DevOps Pipelines Support ADO Releases

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

During a recent demonstration of the SpiraPlan integration with Microsoft Azure DevOps (ADO) we had a customer ask us if the integration between SpiraPlan and Azure DevOps Pipelines for continuous integration and continuous deployment worked for both the development build pipelines and the release deployment pipelines. This blog explains the difference and demonstrates how SpiraPlan can integrate with both kinds.

Recap: Generating Tests and Scripts for SpiraTest and Rapise using IQM Studio

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

On December 7th, Inflectra and our partner Critical Logic hosted a webinar focused on generating tests and scripts for SpiraTest and Rapise using Critical Logic's IQM Studio.

In this webinar, co-hosts Adam and Evan discussed:

The IQM Studio modeling tool and how it integrates with SpiraTest and Rapise
How IQM Studio can pull Spira requirements, generate automation scripts, and push tests with requirement coverage back into Spira
The benefits and value of an IQM Studio integration

If you missed the webinar, we have a full recap below.

Updated Microsoft Azure DevOps (ADO) Migration Tool Available

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Those following the Microsoft software development ecosystem closely will have heard about the planned depreciation of Microsoft Azure DevOps (ADO) formerly known as Microsoft Team Foundation Services (TFS) and Visual Studio Team System (VSTS) in favor of GitHub Enterprise. We have heard from many current ADO users that they are looking for alternatives to ADO as well as a way to migrate to GitHub and have access to features (like requirements management, test case management and Scaled Agile) not available in GitHub. Well, SpiraTeam is ready for you, and we have just released an updated ADO migration tool to make the process even easier.

Webinar: Generating Tests and Scripts for SpiraTest and Rapise using IQM Studio

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra and our partner Critical Logic invite you to a live webinar that will focus on generating tests and scripts for SpiraTest and Rapise using Critical Logic's IQM Studio. This event will take place on Tuesday, December 7th, 2021 at 1:00 PM (EST) and will be co-hosted by Adam Sandman and Evan Masters.

Sneak Peek on 2022: GitHub Actions comes to Spira

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

As we start preparing for 2022, we will be providing some information on our plans for 2022, including some previews of planned functionality in our Spira and Rapise platforms. One of the key plans for 2022 is a closer integration of our Spira platform with Microsoft GitHub. For those monitoring the Microsoft DevOps ecosystem, Microsoft is making a strategic shift away from its legacy Azure DevOps (ADO) in favor of GitHub. In fact, the latest versions of Visual Studio will be favoring GitHub over Azure DevOps.

Webinar Recap: Playing UFT/QTP Scripts Rapise

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

On November 30th, Inflectra hosted a webinar called Playing UFT/QTP Scripts Rapise. Alexey Grinevich, Inflectra Senior Automation Architect, covered the following topics in the live webinar:

Rapise v7.1 in the nutshell
How to convert QTP/UFT test scenarios, frameworks, repositories, libraries using Rapise
How to execute QTP/UFT test scenarios using Rapise.

If you missed the webinar, we have a full recap below.

Inflectra Announces Partnership with Orca Intelligence

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

On November 11^th, 2021, Inflectra signed a partnership agreement with Orca Intelligence, a tech company based in the Washington, DC area with highly specialized expertise in Agile Project Management, Business Systems Analysis, and Human Center Design.

Product Changes Coming in 2022

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

As we enter the closing month of 2021 we'd like to let you know about some of the changes coming to our products in 2022 as well as have a brief retrospective about our accomplishments in 2021. In addition, we do have some important changes to the pricing for some of our products in 2022.

Webinar: Playing UFT/QTP Scripts Rapise

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra and Alexey Grinevich invite you to the live webinar on Playing UFT/QTP Scripts with Inflectra’s Test Automation tool - Rapise. This event will take place on November 30, 2021, at 10 am (EDT).

Registration is open here!

SpiraPlan Jira Synchronization Now Synchronizes Tasks from Spira to Jira

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

As more and more teams are looking to use SpiraPlan for its powerful requirements, risk and quality management capabilities with tools like Atlassian Jira, we have been working on enhancing the integration between our SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan platforms and Jira. The new version of our integration allows you to create tasks in Spira and have those tasks seamlessly synchronize over to Jira for tasking development teams. The enhanced versions continue to support Jira Cloud, DataCenter and Server editions.

Spotlight on Spira 6.14 - Single Sign On with OneLogin & OpenID Connect

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

In Spira version 6.4 we added support for Single Sign On (SSO) using the industry standard OAuth 2.0 protocol. In our upcoming v6.14 release of Spira we have extended the range of SSO providers we support to include both the popular OneLogin service and also generic OpenID Connect providers, opening the door for any company that has an OpenID Connect compatible authentication system to use it with Spira.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Thanksgiving Holiday November 25-26th, 2021

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Thursday, November 25th, and Friday, November 26th, 2021 in observance of the U.S. Thanksgiving public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Monday, November 29th, 2021.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Recap: Agile Testing Days 2021 in Potsdam, Germany

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Like everyone around the world, we have all been missing face to face contact with our community, and luckily the organizers at Agile Testing Days were able to pull off a safe, fun and exciting event in November 2021, and #TeamInflectra was fortunate enough to be able to attend the 2021 event in-person in glorious Potsdam, Germany.

Spotlight on Spira 6.14 - Inline Editing on Gantt Charts

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

The next release of SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan includes some major enhancements for planning and managing waterfall and/or hybrid projects. We introduced the new Gantt chart views of Releases and Tasks in Spira v6.5 with the ability to simply view the Releases and Tasks as items in a read-only Gantt chart view. In the upcoming release, we have added inline editing capabilities, so you can edit Releases and Tasks in the Gantt chart views, and also edit the Releases in the Pert hierarchical view as well.

Inflectra Sponsors: 2021 Agile Testing Days 🇩🇪

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

This is the 4th year in a row that we at Inflectra are happily sponsoring Agile Testing Days - Europe's Greatest Agile Testing Festival!

Hosted annually in lovely, historic Potsdam, Germany, Agile Testing Days is back in person and runs on November 15-18, 2021.

Team Iinflectra will be representing, so stop by our booth to say Hi!, grab some cool swag, and learn more about our amazing products.

Need a 20% discount code? Look inside!

Inflectra Sponsors Virtual Agile + DevOps East 2021

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Once again, Inflectra is excited to partner with Techwell and sponsor the Agile + DevOps East 2021 conference this November 14-19, 2021.

This November, you are invited to visit the Inflectra booth in person at Agile + DevOps East 2021 to chat with our team, grab some cool swag, and learn about all our amazing SpiraPlan, Rapise, and KronoDesk platforms. You can do the same online, but with less actual swag.

Recap: Testing OracleForms Applications with Rapise

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

On November 16th, Inflectra hosted a webinar called: Testing OracleForms Applications with Rapise. Alexey Grinevich, our senior automation engineer, covered the following topics in the live webinar:

Preparing for testing.
Installing testing agent.
Using with IE.
Using with JNLP.
Special Cases: LOVs and Notification Messages.
Working with Tables.

If you missed the webinar, we have a full recap below.

Webinar: Testing OracleForms Applications with Rapise

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra and Alexey Grinevich invite you to a live webinar on Testing OracleForms Applications with Rapise on November 16, 2021.

Join us by registering here!

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Veterans Day Holiday - November 11th, 2021

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Thursday, November 11th, 2021 in observance of the U.S. Veterans Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Friday, November 12th, 2021.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Spotlight on Spira 6.13 - New Rich Text Editor & Swimlanes in Diagrams

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

The upcoming release of our Spira platform includes a major overhaul of the rich text editor we use throughout the application. The new editor improves the user experience and features of the text editor, letting users more easily add and view links, create checklists, highlight text, and strike-through text. In addition, it opens the door for adding popular, requested features for adding artifact #tags and @mentions.

In addition, the built-in diagram tools get even more powerful with additional shapes and options. You can now make diagrams that group individual shapes together to form Kanban board diagrams and swim lane diagrams.

Webinar: Risk-Based Approach to Software Testing

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra and Adam Sandman invite you to the live webinar on a hugely popular topic: Applying a Risk-Based Approach to Software Testing. This event will take place on November 4, 2021, and will feature Inflectra's Process Management Platform - SpiraPlan.

Registration is open here!

Spotlight on Spira 6.13 - SAFe Support for Requirement Types

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

The upcoming release of our Spira platform includes a major change in how requirement types work, specifically when you have multiple levels of parent requirements and you want/need control over what the type is for those requirements. Previously, parent requirements were forced to be either Package (Spira versions 5.4 and earlier) or Epic (Spira versions 6.0 and later). Recognizing that we need more flexibility for different methodologies such as Scaled Agile (SAFe), Waterfall and Agile/Scrum/Kanban, we have completely revamped how this feature works.

Spotlight on Spira 6.13 - Additional Custom Property Types

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

The upcoming release of our Spira platform includes a new set of custom property types in addition to the eight existing types already in the system. These new types are designed to increase the flexibility and security of the system. We have introduced a new password custom property type that lets you securely store test data in the system for use in manual and automated testing. In addition, we have added release and automation host custom property types to assist in common use cases.

Inflectra At EuroStar Huddle: Deep Dive Automation Week

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is coming to the Deep Dive Automation Week at #EuroSTAR!

Inflectra is excited to participate in EuroStar’s week-long deep dive into all things automation, with expert talks on test flakiness, Cypress, No Code Automation, and more!

New Whitepaper - How To Choose A Risk Management Tool

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Organizations exist to create value for their customers, shareholders, and stakeholders. Their survival depends on the impact of several known and unknown uncertainties emerging from many types of risks that challenge their ability to deliver value continuously. If you don’t manage risk, risk will manage you. The latter won’t be pleasant for your project.

30 Days Of Tools by TestBash | Inflectra Sponsors

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is excited to sponsor 30 Days of Tools 2021 - a brand new, virtual conference by TestBash() taking place throughout the month of October 2021.

30 Days of Tools 2021 is a month-long challenge in which participants complete 30 days worth of challenges that focus on different software tools. The 30 days of challenges culminate in a full-day conference on October 28, 2021 - packed with product demonstrations, on-demand demos, and more!

Find out how you can participate in the 30-day challenge and learn all about Inflectra’s amazing tools below!

Register here today!

Webinar Recap: Rapise 7.1: OracleForms, Executing UFT/QTP Scripts, Floating Licenses

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

On October 28, Inflectra hosted a webinar called Rapise 7.1: New Functionality and Enhancements. Denis Markovtsev, Principal Software Developer, covered the following topics in the live webinar:

Overview of new big features:
1. Support for OracleForms applications
2. Executing UFT/QTP Scripts
3. Spira managed floating licenses
Demonstration of Spira Dashboard and RapiseLauncher enhancements:
1. Productivity improvements
2. Set input parameters via a test set attachment
3. Parallel execution of Test Cases in RapiseLauncher
4. Option to automatically rerun a test set if failed
Selected new features:
1. Tools > Npm Console to install node modules for a test framework
2. More SoftAssert statements

If you missed the webinar, we have a full recap below.

Why You Should Use SpiraPlan If You Care About Software Quality

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Recently we were interviewed by TestBash for its 30 Days Of Testing Tools event on Oct 28, 2021. Below you will find the answers to many thoughtful questions about how we build, test, and sell our agile program management platform - SpiraPlan. I hope you will find the answers informative.

Webinar: Rapise 7.1: New Functionality and Enhancements

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

On October 28, 2021, please join us for a live webinar on the newly released Rapise version 7.1! In this webinar, Denis Markovtsev, Principal Software Developer, will cover the new and enhanced functionalities in Rapise, including Tools > Npm Console!

Register now!

Getting Spira Notifications Using RSS Feeds

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Sometimes customers would like to have a quick and easy way of getting notified when artifacts in Spira change in such a way that they meet specific exception criteria. For example, they would like to be notified when test cases fail or a test set is overdue. Rather than bombarding users with yet more emails, Spira has a handy feature to bring these notifications right to you via. RSS.

Recap: QA Financial Forum in New York 2021

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra was excited to sponsor The QA Financial Forum New York 2021 - an in-person conference that took place on Oct 19, 2021, in beautiful New York City. The event was packed with talks on enterprise software quality, app security and DevSecOps, continuous integration, and so much more at the Harvard Club. Learn more about what is new in the worlds of Quality Assurance, Risk Management, and Financial Services....

Inflectra Sponsor: The QA Financial Forum New York 2021

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is excited to sponsor The QA Financial Forum New York 2021 - an in-person conference taking place on Oct 19, 2021, in beautiful New York City. Join the event that is packed with talks on enterprise software quality, app security and DevSecOps, continuous integration, and so much more at the Harvard Club.

Team Inflectra will be there to greet you with smiles, swag, and a ton of useful information to help you make the right investment in the technology.

Register here today!

Rapise v7.1 Released - Oracle Fusion ERP Support Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version of our award winning automated software testing solution - Rapise. The new version (7.1) provides support for the first time for Oracle ERP Applications (also known as Oracle Fusion ERP), support for parallel execution and playback using Rapise Launcher, and improvements to the Spira integration and Spira dashboard.

KronoDesk 4.0 Released: ActiveDirectory, LDAP Integration & Enhancements

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version of our award-winning customer support and IT service management platform - KronoDesk. The new version (4.0) includes support for integration with Microsoft Active Directory and LDAP, allowing users to be centrally provisioned and authenticated by your company's trusted credential provider . In addition, there are many bug fixes and performance improvements in the new version.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Indigenous Peoples' Day Holiday October 11th, 2021

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Monday, October 11th, 2021 in observance of the U.S. Indigenous Peoples' Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday, October 12th, 2021.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Inflectra Sponsors: StarWest 2021

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT

*** StarWest will take place as a virtual conference due to COVID restrictions****

StarWEST is back in person and so is Inflectra!

Inflectra is excited to partner with TechWell again and to sponsor this software testing conference for the 2nd year in a row.

Join StarWEST in person on October 3-8, 2021 in the Disneyland® Hotel in sunny Anaheim, California. Get excited for 75+ talks—including keynotes, tutorials, and sessions— in an engaging environment. Stop by our in-person booth to say Hi! and learn about our Spira and Rapise tools!

Registration is open now!

InflectraCon 2021: The Biggest Party of The Year

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT

*** InflectraCOn 2021 has been postponed until May 2022*** Please stay tuned for news updates on InflectraCon 2022!

You are invited to the biggest event of 2021 - Inflectra's annual Agile & DevOps Event - InflectraCon!

In 2021, InflectraCon is more than just a conference. It is a celebration of our passion for Agile & DevOps and Inflectra 15th birthday! So join us for a day-long, in-person mini-conference and a festival on October 1, in Washington, DC.

Come for the conference, stay for the party, literally!

Inflectra Goes To EuroStar 2021 Virtual

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT

For the 3rd year in a row, Inflectra is coming to Europe's No.1 Software Testing & Quality Conference - EuroSTAR. Learn from the best in the field at EuroSTAR’s amazing talks on software testing, test automation, tech leadership and so much more!

Join us online on Sep 28-30, 2021 at our virtual booth to learn more about our amazing products or just to say Hi!

How to Use Boards in Spira for Your Agile Ceremonies

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT

This is Part 3 of the larger paper on Good Agile Product Backlog by Dr. Sriram Rajagopalan, Enterprise Agile Evangelist, Inflectra.

Introduction

Readers are recommended to review my earlier blogs in this series for context and to understand this blog better. The first part of the series focused on demystifying a good agile product backlog - emphasizing how a good product backlog promotes stakeholder alignment. The second part of the series focused on ensuring alignment between business stakeholders and the delivery team highlighting the need for the refined, risk-adjusted, and prioritized backlog. In this final blog of the trilogy, I will review the use of the planning and tracking boards in the four agile ceremonies.

Using Spira Custom Reporting to Your Advantage

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Many times when working on delivering a mission-critical software project, you want to get a graph or report of some data that is not available in the built-in graphs or reports. For those times when you need a specific Key Performance Indicator (KPI) or other metric, Spira's custom reporting and custom graphing is your best friend. In this article we share come recent examples we've created for clients.

Recap: JFTL French Testing Day in Paris, France

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT

As you know, it has been a difficult couple of years for event organizers, and most of the software testing, agile and devops events that we'd normally attend have either been cancelled or converted into virtual events. We all miss seeing our customers, partners and members of the tech community in person, and we look forward to future events in person. However we were very fortunate that the COVID situation in France was such that it allowed the annual French Testing Day - Journée Française des Tests Logiciels (JFTL) to take place in person for the first time since 2019.

Inflectra Sponsors the French Software Testing Day (JFTL) 2021 IRL

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT

We are super excited to be joining the attendees and organizers of French Software Testing Day (JFTL) 2021 in Montrouge, on the outskirts of lovely Paris, France. After the delays and cancellations during the tumultuous 2020, Inflectra will be participating in person in this exciting testing conference for the first time.

On Tuesday, September 14, 2021, you are invited to visit the Inflectra booth at JFTL to chat with our team and get your swag!

Inflectra Sponsors: Test Managers Conference (TMC) | Fall 2021

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is proud to sponsor the Test Managers Conference (TMC) - a series of expert-led virtual workshops for practitioners committed to building an effective and efficient Quality Assurance environment in today’s fast-paced and demanding environment. The conference, which starts on September 14th, 2021, is a joint undertaking between Inflectra's partner in Canada - NVP Solutions and Berriault and Associates.

Register for the event now!

Spira v6.12 Released: Performance Improvements and Industry Sample Data

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version of our award-winning test management SpiraTest system, application lifecycle management SpiraTeam platform, and enterprise agile planning platform - SpiraPlan. The new version (6.12) includes a new sophisticated sample data management system that lets new users see different sets of industry-specific sample data as well as easily which sample data they want in the system. In addition, there are many bug fixes and performance improvements in the new version.

Understanding the Planning Board for Backlog Refinement

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT

This is Part 2 of the larger paper on Good Agile Product Backlog by Dr. Sriram Rajagopalan, Enterprise Agile Evangelist, Inflectra.

Introduction

Our earlier blog about demystifying a good agile product backlog emphasizes how a good product backlog promotes stakeholder alignment. Emerging from the lean principles of attenuating waste and amplifying learning, Agile promotes a holistic view of the solution rather than just the technical system. So, any tool that incorporates backlog management should promote transparency of the backlog as well as committed items.

Talk: Ready to Run the Risk? | TestCon Europe 2021

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Adam Sandman is speaking at TestCon Europe 2021!

TestCon is coming to Vilnius, Lithuania, and online in a new hybrid model this September 7-9, 2021.

Get your tickets today!

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Labor Day Holiday September 6th, 2021

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices will be closed on Monday, September 6, 2021, in observance of the U.S. Labor Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday, September 7, 2021.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Your Web App <> #TestBowl 2021 - Inflectra's Software Testing Challenge

info@inflectra.com — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Are you working on a beta version of an app, software, or website that is ready for testing? Are you looking to avoid turning your customers into testers? We hear you, and we have a fun solution for you - bring your app/software or website to #TestBowl Christmas 2021 Edition!

As part of the Inflectra-run software testing competition - #TestBowl Xmas Edition on December 9, 2021, we offer to crowd-test your web app or software for free!

Apply before December 1, 2021!

Webinar Recap: Spira v6.11 - New Features and Enhancements

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 03 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT

On September 1st, Inflectra hosted a webinar called Spira v6.11 - New Features and Enhancements. Adam Sandman, Inflectra's Director of Technology, covered the following topics in the live webinar:

Multi-factor authentication
New diagram, flowchart, and organization chart editor
Agile planning board & task tracking enhancements

If you missed the webinar, we have a full recap below.

Webinar: Spira v6.11 is out - New Features and Enhancements

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT

On September 1, 2021, please join us for a live webinar on the newly release Spira version 6.11! In this webinar, Adam Sandman, Inflectra's Director of Technology, will cover the new and enhanced functionalities in Spira, including Multi-factor authentication!

Register now!

When Microsoft Dynamics 365 Updates, Rapise Has You Covered!

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT

One of the biggest challenges with test automation is the maintenance of the tests. This is especially true when you automating complex third-party packaged SaaS applications that are updated monthly by the vendors. For example, when you are testing ERP or CRM applications such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, Salesforce, SAP or Oracle, you may have lots of customizations that you need to test. However the base product will be updated every month by the vendor so your automated tests are at the mercy of breaking changes in the core system.

Demystifying a Good Agile Product Backlog

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT

by Dr. Sriram Rajagopalan, Enterprise Agile Evangelist

Recently, I had an opportunity to provide agile transformation consulting as part of product training for a major organization. A member of this team asked who is responsible for creating user stories. As I used pointed questions to understand the rationale behind the question, two different problems surfaced: a) the team felt they only work on tasks that the Scrum Master assigned them for the user stories the product owner thought valuable; b) the development team had to work additional hours for any technical infrastructure or automation. These findings offered an opening for a major coaching moment.

GSDC and Inflectra Sign Partnership Agreement on Training And Certification

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is proud to announce its partnership with the Global Skill Development Council (GSDC) - an international credentialing and certification organization. With this partnership, Inflectra becomes an authorized training organization and will augment the GSDC's portfolio of training offerings.

As a leading provider of application lifecycle management (ALM) software for managing and delivering framework-agnostic projects through its Spira family of products, Inflectra's training curriculum is closely aligned with the priorities of both - GSDC and the learning communities across the globe. Inflectra's plans for this partnership are wide-ranging and come on the heels of the company's recently-launched formal training and certification program called Spira Academy.

With GSDC, Inflectra envisions expanding its training initiatives to encompass not only working professionals but also graduates in engineering, software development, project management, business analysis, and information technology areas.

New Partnership Structure Is Coming To Inflectra

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Here at Inflectra, we’ve been taking some time to evaluate our partner relationships and do some deep thinking about how we can best support them. When the company first started, our goal was to partner with as many consulting and product companies as possible to grow brand awareness. Being a global company, that’s a lot of ground to cover! Over time we’ve entered into hundreds of partnerships – some strong and long-lasting, and some less so.

As our partner ecosystem has continued to grow, we have recognized a need for a stronger and more supportive infrastructure that allows us to build upon and invest in our partnerships. After months of strategy and brainstorming sessions, drafts and revisions, we’ve developed a new structure that focuses on key aspects of collaboration, success, and respect. We believe that this redeveloped Partner Program will highlight each partner’s capabilities and areas of expertise as well as the geographic and thematic diversity in our partner ecosystem. This structure is intended to provide resources, support, and above all, unparalleled incentives.

Without further ado, let us proceed with the unveiling.

Spira v6.11 Released: Diagrams, Flowcharts and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version of our award-winning test management SpiraTest system, application lifecycle management SpiraTeam platform, and enterprise agile planning platform - SpiraPlan. The new version (6.11) provides a completely new diagram, flowchart, and organization chart editor, as well as support for multi-factor authentication (MFA) when using either Spira native authentication or LDAP-managed authentication.

In addition, we have updated our Excel 365 import utility to handle additional artifact types and the full range of import and export operations.

Inflectra Migrating Bank Accounts to Bank of America from HSBC

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Earlier this year, our primary bank HSBC Holdings Ltd announced that it would be exiting the USA retail market for personal and business customers by the end of 2021. In order to provide a seamless transition for our customers and suppliers, Inflectra is in the final stages of migrating its business operations from HSBC to Bank of America. This article provides information on the transition for our customers and suppliers.

Coming Soon to Spira - Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Security is always a critically important topic, and if you have been following the news recently, it seems there is a different cyber attack every week. Having a well-developed cyber security program is a must, and as part of that, it is important that multiple layers of defense are employed to prevent a potential cyber-attack or data breach. Therefore, we are pleased to announce that we have just upgraded the Inflectra website to support Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), also known as 2-factor Authentication (2FA) and that similar functionality will be coming very soon to SpiraTest, SpiraTeam, and SpiraPlan.

Spotlight on Spira 6.11 - Diagrams, Drawing and Flowcharts

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Many of our customers use SpiraPlan to design and manage requirements for complex systems and products including aerospace, automotive and industrial systems. Accordingly, a common need is to be able to create requirements and associated documentation that includes diagrams, flowcharts, and mind-maps. We are excited to announce that we have added free, built-in diagram support to SpiraTest, SpiraTeam, and SpiraPlan version 6.11 that is being released next month (August 2021).

Implementing Waterfall for Execution and Management Teams in SpiraPlan

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Although businesses adopt agile practices to embrace change and respond to market needs, there is still a need for organizations to stay faithful to a set of principles and ideas that come from traditional waterfall project management. After all, if the good lessons learned from waterfall approaches, such as thinking of the milestones for payment terms, procuring resource commitments earlier to avoid delays in ongoing commitments, evaluating risks that challenge existing or future commitments, and technical architecture with scalability in design, are ignored, are we truly adaptive in strategic execution?

Spotlight on KronoDesk 4.0 - LDAP and ActiveDirectory Integration

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Our development team has been working feverishly on the next version of KronoDesk, our acclaimed help desk solution that adds service desk functionality to our Spira platform. There are many new features and improvements as part of KronoDesk 4.0, and this article focuses on the new support for Microsoft ActiveDirectory and LDAP that will be available in the new version.

Use Case Mapping with SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT

A customer recently posed this question to us:

We are gathering requirements following a standard template for use cases. In that template we record main scenario and alternative flows like shown on the example below. What is the best way to map primary and alternate use case process flows to requirements inside Spira?

This is a relatively common question, so in this blog we outline some ways you can manage and map use cases inside Spira....

Save The Date | InflectraCon 2021 Is Announced!

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT

***InflectraCon has been postponed to May 2022***

Please stay tuned for updates about our InflecraCon 2022!

Save The Date!

It is our absolute pleasure to announce InflectraCon 2021 - Inflectra's Agile Testing and DevOps event! Inflectra's biggest event - InflectraCon will be held in-person on Oct 1, 2021, in Washington, DC! This year, InflectraCon celebrates another momentous occasion - 15 glorious years from Inflectra's founding! Regardless, we all have lots to celebrate - so please join us!

Learn more and register here!

Webinar Recap: The 4th Industrial Revolution: Industry Trends Post COVID-19

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT

On July 1st, Inflectra and Sriram Rajagopalan, Ph.D., hosted a webinar on the 4th Industrial Revolution: Industry Trends Post COVID-19, covering the following areas of interest:

Overview of the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR): cyber-physical systems and a transition past the 3rd Industrial Revolution
Introduction to the Six Global Megatrends: globalization 2.0, technological convergence, a digital era of 4IR
Lessons learned from COVID-19: impact on industries and acceleration of trends
The emergence of risk management as a cross-functional domain across all roles and products in the enterprise.

The webinar presentation, blog, and recording are enclosed here👇

Inflectra To Host 2021 Q3 Partner Summit

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Calling All Inflectra Partners!

On July 21st at 10 AM (EDT), Inflectra will host its third-quarter Summit for 2021. The Partner Summit provides the opportunity for the members of Inflectra’s Global Partner Network to discuss the opportunities, challenges, and priorities in 2021. Similar to Inflectra’s Q2 Summit, the Q3 Summit will offer group discussion and collaboration and a time to reflect upon how 2021 has unfolded so far.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Independence Day Holiday July 5th, 2021

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Monday, July 5th, 2021 in observance of the U.S. Independence Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday, July 6th, 2021.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Webinar: The 4th Industrial Revolution: Industry Trends Post COVID-19

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra and Sriram Rajagopalan, Ph.D. invite you to a live webinar on how COVID-19 influenced the major trends in the 4th industrial revolution. The event will take place on July 1, 2021.

Registration is open here!

Data Extraction and Reporting In Spira: How The Customization Works

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT

One of the pivotal aspects of any data captured in a system is the ability to report on such data. The application lifecycle management (ALM) tool is undoubtedly one such system where a combination of manual and automated data entries captures the transition of needs into requirements, test cases, and incidents supported by auditable comments, governance workflows of various artifacts, and the status of manual and automated execution. All these activities translate the strategic product roadmap into operational backlogs for release and iteration planning.
The Spira family of products, such as SpiraTest, SpiraTeam, and SpiraPlan, also support these needs at various levels. It should be emphasized that most of the standard reporting available from Spira and the widgets available in the project and reporting dashboard meets the majority of the clients’ needs across all the industries. Yet, a few clients may have some requirements that can be better served by modifications to existing reports as well as developing their own custom reports. Inflectra offers its implementation services to support these needs. However, the Spira product also provides support for enabling clients to develop some of these reports themselves. In this blog, we will review how to address this need.

Tricentis Tosca Plug-In Released for RemoteLaunch

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT

We have just released a new RemoteLaunch plugin for Tricentis Tosca. This allows SpiraTest, SpiraTeam, and SpiraPlan in conjunction with RemoteLaunch to manage the scheduling, execution and reporting of Tosca automated functional and user interface tests.

Webinar Recap: Rapise 7 - What's Covered in the New Release

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT

On June 29th, Inflectra hosted a webinar on Rapise 7.0 Is Here. Denis Markovtsev, Inflectra's Principal Software Developer, covered the following topics in the live webinar:

New Spira Dashboard
Support for Flaky tests and an automatic rerun of failed tests
Soft assertions and attaching files to test runs.

If you missed the webinar, we have a full recap below 👇

Webinar: Rapise 7.0 Is Here

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT

On June 29, 2021, join us for a live webinar on Rapise 7.0, in which Denis Markovtsev, Inflectra's Principal Software Developer, will cover the new and enhanced functionalities in Rapise, including the new Spira Dashboard.

Register now!

Spotlight on Rapise 7.0 - New Flaky Testing Support

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Two of the major features in our most recent release of Rapise are the completely overhauled Spira Dashboard and the new support for handling the bane of test automation engineers everywhere - flaky tests! In this article we shed some light on how Rapise 7.0 can make flaky tests a thing of the past.

Spotlight on Rapise 7.0 - New Spira Dashboard

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT

#TestBowl 2.0 - It's A Wrap, Folks

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT

On June 24, Inflectra hosted its second virtual software testing competition in 2021 - #TestBow 2.0. If you missed this fun event, here is a very quick recap!

Talk: How Agile Helps Drive Digital Transformation Forward - GDTS

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is coming to Global Digital Transformation Summit 2021 this June 14 to 25, 2021!

Explore transformation strategies and how to adapt them for the new normal even in the post-COVID scenario.

Join our CEO, Adam Sandman, at his talk on How Agile Helps Drive Digital Transformation Forward on June 25th at 8:30 AM CST/9:30 AM EST.

Get your free tickets now!

TestBowl 2.0 - Virtual Software Testing Challenge for Teams | 2021

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Mark Your Calendars!

You are invited to #TestBowl 2.0 - our virtual software testing challenge for teams.

So good we had to do it a second time, #TestBowl will be held virtually, and the teams of software testing enthusiasts will compete for the summer title of The Best Testing Team of 2021. The event will take place on June 24, 2021, at 4 pm (ET).

Register here!

Crowd-Test Your App or Website at #TestBowl 2.0

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Do you have a new app, software, or website that is ready for testing? Are you looking to avoid turning your customers into testers? We hear you, and we have a fun solution for you - bring your app/software or website to #TestBowl 2.0!

As part of the Inflectra-run software testing competition - #TestBowl 2.0 on June 24, 2021, we offer to crowd-test your software for free!

All you need to do is apply before June 18, 2021!

Rapise v7.0 Released - New Spira Dashboard, Flaky Test Handling and Automated Test Rerun

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version of our award winning automated software testing solution - Rapise. This major new version (7.0) includes a major user interface overhaul, including the completely rebuilt Spira Dashboard and new responsive user interface. In addition, Rapise 7.0 introduces the ability to automatically handle flaky tests (one of the scourges of automated testing) and the ability to automatically rerun specific Rapise tests in a Spira test set when they fail during execution.

Inflectra Sponsors: TestBash Home 2021

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is excited to sponsor TestBash Home 2021 - an online mini-conference taking place June 17, 2021. TestBash 2021 is a 24-hour virtual conference packed with talks on software quality, panel discussions, Ask Me Anything sessions, Ten-Minute Talks, and 99-Second Talks!

Stop by Inflectra's booth in the Community Space and stay to ask about our award-winning test management, agile planning, and automation platforms (Spira and Rapise), join our fun competitions to win prizes and so much more!

Register here today!

Spira v6.10 Released: Agile Planning Board & Task Tracking Enhancements

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version of our award winning test management SpiraTest system, application lifecycle management SpiraTeam platform, and enterprise agile planning platform - SpiraPlan. The new version (6.10) provides major usability updates to the agile planning boards that support Scrum, Kanban and many other agile methodologies. In addition, there are many smaller enhancements to features such as task tracking and the Gantt charts.

Agile+DevOps West with Inflectra | June 2021

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 26 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT

In 2021, we continue to support our favorite software testing conferences across the globe. And we are not about to miss this year’s virtual Agile + DevOps West. Enjoy over 75 inspiring talks between June 7-11, 2021 with keynotes, tutorials, talks, and Industry Technical Presentations to satisfy the most refined tech pallets.

We are super excited to show off all the new functionality in our award-winning platforms that help organizations of all sizes manage their mission-critical applications with confidence and precision. Stop by the expo and say Hi! To team Inflectra at our e-booth on June 9th and 10th.

Free passes are available.

Register now!

Rapise v.7 Release Date and Price Changes Announced

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is thrilled to announce the release of a new version of Rapise (version 7) later on June 19, 2021. The new version comes with a completely reworked Spira Dashboard that offers much tighter, smoother, and more robust integration with our Spira platform as well as new and enhanced functionality that includes:

support for handling Flaky tests,
test rerun features,
the ability to run a test case, a whole test set, or an individual failed test case on a selected automation host,
parallel execution of Mobile tests on Device Farms.

Upcoming price changes for Rapise are discussed below.

The Perils of Agile Estimation (Part 2)

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT

In the previous post, we examined why and how agile software estimation goes wrong so often, and we identified three principles that must support any good estimation method:

Reliability - An estimate must reflect the performed work within a reasonable confidence interval.
Objectivity - The same estimate should be given for a task, regardless of who's giving the estimate.
Consistency - Given nothing else has changed, an estimate should not change with time.

I call this the ROC principles. In this post, we'll start looking at techniques and methods we can apply to our estimation process to implement these principles. In order to properly ROC-ify our estimates, the first thing we need to grok is the difference between complex and complicated tasks.

Spira Academy: Training & Certification for Inflectra Users

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is proud to announce the launch of the Spira Fundamentals Training and Certification course!

The course is the first in our training curriculum under Inflectra's brand new Spira Academy - the company's official, comprehensive training and certification program. Inflectra is in the early stages of this fascinating journey to empower its users to develop new skills, advance their careers, and succeed in delivering high-quality products as experts in the field of software development, product management, risk management, and project, program, & portfolio management.

Scroll down to learn more and check out the 1st training offering!

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Memorial Day Holiday May 31, 2021

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 31 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Monday, May 31, 2021, in observance of the U.S. Memorial Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday, June 1st, 2021. If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Spira v.6 Getting Started Videos Are Here!

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 26 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Welcome to your one-stop-shop for all Spira v6 Getting Started Videos!

We are glad you are interested in learning the fundamentals of Inflectra’s QA, ALM, and Enterprise Agile Program Management platforms! This video playlist will help you to smoothly navigate our award-winning platforms, onboard your team members, as well as help you toward your Spira certification efforts under Inflectra's new Initiative called Spira Academy!

The below series of videos explores the most fundamental aspects of the three Spira platforms - SpiraTest, SpiraTeam, and SpiraPlan. The videos are divided into:

the Cross-Cutting Spira features for all Spira products,
the SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan-only features.

Begin your adventure with our Getting Started with Spira series’ below!

Webinar Recap: Mobile Testing in a Device Cloud with Rapise

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 25 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT

On May 18th, Inflectra hosted a webinar on Mobile Testing in a Device Cloud with Rapise. Denis Markovtsev, Inflectra's senior automaton architect covered the following topics in the live webinar:

How to connect to a device cloud
How to record/execute Mobile tests with Rapise
How to orchestrate execution on different devices with SpiraTest

If you missed the webinar, we have a full recap below 👇

Meet Us At QA Financial's Deep Dive into Banking, Finance, Insurance and Securities

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 05 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is excited to sponsor The QA Financial BFIS Deep Dive - an online mini-conference taking place on May 19th, 2021. Beginning at 8:00 am (ET), join us for a day packed with talks on software quality priorities of firms operating in key business verticals, including banking, insurance, wealth management, capital markets & risk, and more.

Register here today!

Spotlight on Spira 6.10 - Agile Planning Board Enhancements

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 19 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT

The last release of Spira was instrumental in updating the new requirements document view, to improve the interactivity, configurability and add inline editing. Following on from these updates, we are planning some major updates to the various agile boards available in SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan. In our next release (6.10) we have focused on some of the 'low hanging fruit' and improved the display and usability of the boards, as well as added inline editing for the first time.

Webinar: Mobile Testing in a Device Cloud with Rapise

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra and Denis Markovtsev invite you to a live webinar on Mobile Testing in a Device Cloud with Rapise on May 18, 2021.

WHY THIS WEBINAR:

Though mobile UI tests can be recorded and executed using local device infrastructure - such an infrastructure requires setup, configuration, and maintenance. An alternative approach is to use device clouds provided by companies like BrowserStack, SeeTest, Kobiton, and Sauce Labs. Join our webinar to learn how to do mobile UI testing in device clouds with Rapise.

Join us by registering here!

Webinar Recap: Spira v6.9 - OData, Baselining and Requirements Management

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 13 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT

On May 12th, Inflectra hosted a webinar on Spira version 6.9 in which we covered the new and enhanced functionality, including:

Enhanced Requirements Management Document Views
New Odata functionality for SpiraPlan
99 Custom Properties
Baselining enhancements for SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan.

If you missed the webinar, we have a full for your cap below 👇

Webinar: Spira 6.9 - Requirements Document Views, Odata, Baselining and Custom Properties

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT

On May 12, 2021, please join us for a live webinar on Spira version 6.9, in which Adam Sandman, Inflectra's Director of Technology, will cover the new and enhanced functionality for Requirements Document Views, Odata, Baselining, Custom Properties, etc. The event will take place on May 12, 2021.

Register here!

Financial Systems Are In Fact Mission Critical!

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 12 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT

When people talk about 'mission-critical systems' or 'high assurance industries', they are normally referring to real-time control systems such as air traffic control, automotive, railways, hospitals, utilities, and flight-control software. However when you look at the technology that underpins our economy and society, in reality, the definition of what is truly "mission critical" is actually much broader. In this article, I discuss some of the systems that are used in banking and finance and how they are mission-critical, and if we treat them as such, we should rethink how we define, develop, test, and deploy such systems.

Inflectra Supports Test Managers Conference In Canada | April 6 - May 11, 2021

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is proud to support its partner NVP Solutions - the organizer of The Test Managers Conference - a virtual conference taking place between April 6 - May 11, 2021. The conference is a set of six webinars delivered weekly, that provides a unique opportunity for managers to learn from industry leaders and to develop solutions with their peers from other companies.

Sign up for the conference here!

Spira v6.9 Released: OData, Requirements Management, Baselining and Custom Property Enhancements

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 10 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version of our award winning test management SpiraTest system, application lifecycle management SpiraTeam platform, and enterprise agile planning platform - SpiraPlan. The new version (6.9) provides a completely revamped requirements document view, with support for inline editing and customizable display, a new OData API for allowing reporting using tools such as PowerBI, and major custom property enhancements, with the ability to have up to 99 custom fields per product template, and configurable display positions.

Inflectra Supports StarEAST 2021 Virtual

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT

New year, new StarEAST - the quintessential testing conference by TechWell!

Inflectra is excited to partner with TechWell again and to sponsor this software testing conference for the 3rd year in a row.

Join StarEAST online on April 26-30, 2021 for 75+ talks—including keynotes, tutorials, and sessions— in an engaging virtual environment. Inflectra's virtual booth awaits you - stop by to say Hi! and learn about our Spira and Rapise platforms!

Registration is open now!

A sponsor discount code is inside!

Spotlight on Spira 6.9 - OData Reporting API

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT

One of the old adages about reporting is that however many reports you create, you will always need one more! With that in mind, Spira has for many years had a powerful and flexible reporting engine built-in that lets you create custom reports and custom graphs using the Entity SQL (ESQL) query language. However users have asked us if there was a way to use their favorite reporting tool (e.g. Excel or Microsoft PowerBI) to connect to Spira to create reports. With the latest version of SpiraPlan that is now possible, for both cloud and on-premise customers using our new OData API.

Webinar: KronoDesk - On-Premise Help Desk Solution for Regulated Industries

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT

On April 22, 2021, join Inflectra, a Washington, DC-based software company, for a live webinar on KronoDesk - On-Premise Help Desk Solution for Regulated Industries. Adam Sandman, Technical Director at Inflectra, will lead the discussion.

Register here!

Recap: KronoDesk - On-Premise Help Desk Solution for Regulated Industries

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT

On April 22nd, Inflectra hosted a webinar on KronoDesk - On-Premise Help Desk Solution for Regulated Industries presented by Adam Sandman.

The following topics were covered in the webinar:

KronoDesk on-premise as an alternative solution to JIRA Service Desk
KronoDesk Help Desk Ticketing System
Configuration and Customization
Support for multi-user organizations
FDA-compliant electronic signatures for life science customers
KronoDesk and its seamless end-to-end flow of information with SpiraTeam.

If you missed the webinar, we have a full recap below 👇

Inflectra Hosts 2021 Q2 Partner Summit | April 21, 2021

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Calling all Inflectra Partners!

Inflectra will host its second-quarter Partner Summit for 2021 on Wednesday, April 21 at 10:00 am (EDT).

The Partner Summit allows the members of Inflectra's Global Partner network to strategize about the priorities, opportunities, and challenges in 2021 as we see the world moving toward reopening. Where Inflectra’s 2021 Q1 Partner Summit focused on providing updates and information to partners, Q2’s Partner Summit will focus more on group discussion and collaboration, and partner insights.

Sign up here!

Recap: Behavior-Driven Testing with Rapise and Cucumber JS

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT

On April 20th, Inflectra hosted a webinar on Behavior-Driven Testing with Rapise and Cucumber JS. Alexey Grinevich covered the following topics in the webinar:

How to create behavior-driven tests that are maintainable and readable
How to record behavior-driven tests
How to use Rapise Visual Language (RVL) and Cucumber JS in behavior-driven testing.

If you missed the webinar, we have a full recap below 👇

Webinar: Behavior-Driven Testing with Rapise and Cucumber JS

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra and Alexey Grinevich invite you to a hands-on webinar called Behavior-Driven Testing with Rapise and Cucumber JS on April 20, 2021.

Join us by registering here!

Spotlight on Spira 6.9 - Requirements Management Document View

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT

It is widely agreed in the software industry that one of the keys to delivering high-quality products is to get the requirements "right." However, there is far less consensus on what "right" actually means and even less consensus on the best way to get there. So having powerful requirements management and requirements traceability is vitally important to the software development and testing process. In our latest version of SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan, we have improved the new requirements document view to make it more useful for business analysts (BAs) and other team members.

Webinar Recap: Modern Alternatives to Micro Focus Toolset

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT

On April 13th, Inflectra hosted a webinar on the Modern Alternatives to Micro Focus Toolset. Adam Sandman and Alexey Grinevich covered the following topics in the webinar:

Continued Ripple Effect: 2017 acquisition of HP by MicroFocus
Better value for money: Alternatives to Micro Focus’ toolset for:
- Application Lifecycle Management - SpiraPlan for QA, Product, Portfolio & Risk Management
- Functional and performance testing: Rapise and JMeter instead of UFT and LoadRunner
Leaving Micro Focus: smooth transition with migration assistance, implementation services, technical consulting from Inflectra.

If you missed the webinar, we have recapped it in full in this blog 👇

Webinar: Modern Alternatives to Micro Focus Toolset - 2021 Edition

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Adam Sandman and Alexey Grinevich invite you to a conversation about Modern Alternatives to Micro Focus Toolset on April 13, 2021.

Registration is open here!

Cryptware Systems and Inflectra Partnership Announced

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT

March 23, 2021, Washington, DC, USA: Inflectra and CryptWare Systems - a leader in technology services, consulting, and IT infrastructure solutions in Nigeria, announced the beginning of a new and exciting partnership. This collaboration will empower CryptWare Systems to leverage Inflectra's industry-leading software testing and portfolio management tools and widen CryptWare Systems' consultative practices in the region. Inflectra welcomes this partnership as an opportunity to grow its market presence on the African continent, forge new business relationships, and bring cutting-edge, innovative solutions to the Nigerian tech sector.

Spira Plugin for YouTrack Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Here at Inflectra, we love making our customers' lives easier—that’s why we integrate with so many other tools. We are excited to announce that a brand-new integration with JetBrains YouTrack has just been released and is available for on-premise and cloud customers.

Inflectra Launches Ambitious 2050 Plans for Expanded Data Hosting

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT

April 1st, 2021, Washington, DC, USA: Inflectra - the global tech company with a portfolio in software test management, application lifecycle management, and enterprise-level agile program management announced its initial plans for the expansion of its data hosting facilities to potential future human colonies. “We expanded our network of cloud-hosting options in 2021 to fulfill our mission of giving customers a choice on where they want to have their data hosted,” says Director of Platforms, Harold Saxon. “Having completed the rollout of our Spira SaaS platform to the eastern hemisphere, we are looking to anticipate future needs, and we believe it is prudent to initiate plans for hosting of data beyond our terrestrial boundaries, and these plans will require Mastery of many challenges, not least network latency, redundancy, and resilience.”

The DevOps Dance - Continuous Testing: Shift Left & Shift Right, Get it Right!

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT

One of the criticisms of the term DevOps is that on the surface, it doesn’t contain a reference to testing or quality. Continuous Testing is the answer to this criticism, outlining how testing in a DevOps toolchain happens in fact continuously from the Plan stage all the way through to Release and Monitoring. In our new whitepaper, we explain the principles of Continuous Testing and delve into the ideas of Shift-Left and Shift-Right testing that are key parts of the approach.

Inflectra's SpiraTest Is A Tool of Choice To Run Israeli Testing Competition 2021

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is excited to support the Israeli Software Testing Cup (ISTC)- the ultimate challenge for QA testing professionals - for the fifth year in a row!

Sponsors in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020, we’re happy to continue to support the Israeli testing community through this competition. Inflectra is once again making its award-winning test management solution - SpiraTest available to the organizers, judges, and teams for this year’s competition.

Recap: New Rapise v6.7 Functionality

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT

We are glad to present the recap of our recent product-centered webinar about the new functionality and features of Rapise 6.7 - Inflectra's scriptless test automation platform for testing web, desktop, and mobile apps. Alexey Grinevich, Inflectra's senior automation engineer presented the webinar, in which he covered the following enhancements:

New RapiseLauncher Features (Test Set attachments, CLI enhancements, RDP disconnect)
New Rapise Visual Language (RVL) Toolbox Features
Improved support for NodeJS as JavaScript execution engine in Rapise
Improved Azure DevOps integration (RapiseLauncher & Rapise Test Adapter Task)
Improved Rest API Testing in Rapise v6.7.

If you missed the event, here are the recording and presentation slides. Enjoy!

Rapise v6.7: New Functionality and Enhancements

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT

On March 23, 2021, you are invited to a webinar with Alexey Grinevich and Denis Markovtsev of Inflectra in which the two automation engineers will discuss the new and exciting functionality in the Rapise version 6.7.

The Perils of Agile Estimation (Part 1)

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Estimation has always been an inflection point in the software engineering world. Many developers admit that one of the hardest parts of their job is not about naming things or invalidating caches (as the old saying goes) but giving estimates. Certainly, for many experienced software engineers, estimates have always been the most frequent area of friction between software developers and managers. Both sides seem to have valid arguments: managers want to know how long things will take, as they need to manage budgets and customer expectations. Developers, on the other hand, know that most software tasks cannot be estimated accurately enough to satisfy the manager's needs. This friction has been so intense that it's given rise to the #NoEstimates movement and many flame wars on social media. But is the choice truly between one of these two extreme positions, or can a happy medium be found that satisfies both sides?

This series of articles attempts to explore and answer this question.

Inflectra Sponsors: Agile, DevOps & Testing: The Evolving Scene | A Series

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is excited to sponsor a series of UNICOM events called Agile, DevOps & Testing: The Evolving Scene. Three events are scheduled:

February 10 & 11 - Agile, DevOps & Testing at 8 am (EST) / 2 pm (CEST)
February 18 & 19 - Agile, DevOps & Testing: The Evolving Scene at 11 pm (EST)
March 18 & 19 - Agile, DevOps & Testing: The Evolving Scene at 7 pm (EDT)

Join international speakers online as they discuss many cutting-edge tech topics, including Performance Testing, DevOps, Web Services Testing, and Agile Scrum.

Inflectra is offering a limited number of free tickets and a 15% discount code for tickets. See inside for more details!

Recap: QA Solutions for the Financial Sector: Insurance, Banking and Capital Markets

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT

On March 17, we hosted a webinar on QA Solutions for the Financial Sector: Insurance, Banking, and Capital Markets with Adam Sandman and Amol Khare. If you missed the webinar, here is the full recap!

The following topics were covered during the webinar:

JIRA Server Discontinued: Its impact on software demand in the Financial sector
Risks, compliance, and tools in the Financial Sector
QA And Enterprise Management Solutions for the Financial Sector: SpiraPlan on-premise, its differentiators, and long-term deployment options.

The webinar recording and presentation are also enclosed below👇

Webinar: QA Solutions for the Financial Sector: Insurance, Banking and Capital Markets

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is excited to host a conversation about QA Solutions for the Financial Sector: Insurance, Banking, and Capital Markets on March 17, 2021, at 3:30 PM (IST)/ 11 AM (CET). The event is co-presented by Adam Sandman and Amol Khare.

Registration is open here. Sign up now!

Spira v6.8 Released: Inline Content Editing and Enhanced BDD/Gherkin Support

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version of our award winning test management SpiraTest system, application lifecycle management SpiraTeam platform, and enterprise agile planning platform - SpiraPlan. The new version (6.8) provides the ability to natively create documents, rich text, markdown and other content directly in Spira for the first time. In addition this version includes many bug fixes, feature enhancements and performance improvements over v6.7.1.

Recap: Agility in Healthcare – Insights from Clinical and Surgical Settings

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT

On March 4, we hosted a webinar on Agility in Healthcare Services: Clinical and Surgical Settings with Sriram Rajagopalan, Ph.D. We had a few technical difficulties during the event, which we overcame by re-recording the event. In this recording, our esteemed speaker covers the following topics:

Stages of agility in the healthcare setting
Responsibilities of Healthcare professionals toward outcome management
Risk Management and Process Guidance in Clinical and Surgical Settings
Applying agile thinking in the Healthcare setting.

The webinar presentation, blog, and recording are enclosed here 👇

Webinar: Agility in Healthcare Services: Insights from Clinical and Surgical Settings

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra and Sriram Rajagopalan, Ph.D. invite you to the live, in-depth discussion of Agility in Healthcare Services: Clinical and Surgical Settings scheduled for March 4, 2021.

Registration is open here. Sign up now!

Rapise v6.7 Released - NodeJS Execution, RapiseLauncher, Mobile, AWS, and REST API Enhancements

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version of our award winning automated software testing solution - Rapise. The new version (6.7) provides major enhancements allowing Rapise to execute tests using the NodeJS execution engine (instead of the older Microsoft JScript engine), support for executing tests on SeeTest and Amazon Device Farm clouds, major improvements to the REST API testing module, and new features for RapiseLauncher, when executing Rapise automated tests from Spira.

Spotlight on Spira 6.8 - Enhanced BDD and Gherkin Support

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited about the next release of Spira 6.8, due to be released in March. As we described in a recent blog post, this new version includes major enhancements to the documents management module to allow users the create and edit inline content directly in Spira. However this new feature also makes it amazing easy to write BDD style requirements and test cases in Spira using Gherkin syntax with automatic syntax highlighting. Intrigued, well read on...

Inflectra-Sponsored Event: Agile, DevOps & Testing: The Evolving Scene

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is excited to sponsor UNICOM’s Agile, DevOps & Testing: The Evolving Scene this February 18-19, 2021.

Join international speakers online as they discuss cutting-edge topics, including Performance Testing, DevOps, Web Services Testing, and Agile Scrum.

We will be in our virtual booth. Don't forget to stop by to say Hi and win a door prize! (Psss.....Free conference ticket info is enclosed!)

#TestBowl 2021: Inflectra's Virtual Software Testing Competition

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT

On February 11, 2021, Inflectra held its first virtual software testing competition - #TestBowl 2021! The event was a huge success, and everyone had a ton of fun!

How did Inflectra manage to pull off a truly entertaining virtual event and what lessons were learned?

Find the answers inside.

Inflectra Supports: conTEST 2021 Winter Event

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT

From Feb 17 to 19, 2021, join the global virtual conference - conTEST 2021 - that aims to explores the role of software quality and testing in the modern world. The fact that each session runs live twice to cover multiple time zones makes the event truly global! The diverse group of speakers and participants add a definite international flavor to the event.

Inflectra is happy to sponsor the event and invites everyone to register here!

Recap: Managing A Drug Development Lifecycle

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT

On February 18, 2021, Inflectra's Sriram Rajagopalan, Ph.D., led a discussion on the An Emerging Role of Project Management in Drug Discovery and Supply Chain. If you missed the webinar, please enjoy this recap, complete with the video recording and the presentation.

In this webinar, the presenter covered the following topics:

Key stages of drug management lifecycle
Responsibilities of Project and Program Management in the drug management lifecycle
Risk management and process guidance in the drug management lifecycle
How to apply Agile Thinking to the drug discovery lifecycle.

Webinar: An Emerging Role of Project Management in Drug Discovery and Supply Chain

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra and Sriram Rajagopalan, PH.D. explore the role of project management in the drug development life cycle and invite you to the live, in-depth webinar: An Emerging Role of Project Management in Drug Discovery and Supply Chain on February 18, 2021.

Save your seat today! Register here.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Presidents' Day Holiday February 15, 2021

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices will be closed on Monday, February 15th, 2021 in observance of the U.S. Presidents' Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday, February 16th, 2021.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Software Testing Bowl 2021: Why, What, When?

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT

You are invited to #TestBowl - a Software Testing Competition!

In 2021, #TestBowl will be held virtually, and the teams of software testing enthusiasts will complete for the title of The Best Testing Team of 2021. The event will take place on February 11, 2021, at 4 pm (EST) on Discord.

Sign up here!

Spira v6.7.1 Released: Source Code Enhancements & Pull Requests

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version of our award winning test management SpiraTest system, application lifecycle management SpiraTeam platform, and enterprise agile planning platform - SpiraPlan. The new version (6.7.1) provides some major enhancements to the source code management functionality, including a revamped CI build page, support for GitHub-style pull requests, difference viewing enhancements, and more code highlighting formats. This release also includes a new mechanism for generating Documents to be reviewed from the reporting system, as well as a number of general bug fixes and enhancements.

Recap: Building Quality Pipelines With SpiraPlan

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT

On February 4, 2021, Coveros and Inflectra co-hosted a virtual meetup where the representatives of the two companies discussed various aspects of how to deliver quality through a DevSecOps pipeline. The event used Inflectra's enterprise-grade portfolio management platform - SpiraPlan to demonstrate the above.

We hope you had a chance to join this fun event, which took place in a bespoke virtual environment! If you missed it, however, here is a full recap of the event!

Inflectra Launches Its Refer-A-Friend Program

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is thrilled to invite its partners, customers, fans, and friends to our first-ever Refer-A-Friend Program.

Inflectra's Refer-A-Friend Program aims to streamline how our community spreads the word about Inflectra's agile project management and test management platforms. It aspires to share the benefits of belonging to the Inflectra community and encourages and rewards our cheerleaders and fans!

Participation is open to anyone!

Spira-ling into Quality Pipelines | A Virtual Meet-up

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra and Coveros are thrilled to invite you to our first join virtual meetup on Feb 4, at 4 pm (EST)!

This virtual event, called SPIRA-ling into Quality Pipelines, is built around three short presentations on the critical importance of integrating quality-first thinking into all software development processes, with a particular emphasis on DevSecOps pipelines. After the presentations, guests will join the speakers at a Meet-&-Greet in the interactive environment designed specifically for this virtual event!

Registration is open here. Save your seat now!

Using the SpiraPlan Document Workflow Enhancements for GxP CFR Part 11 Projects

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT

We're very excited about the upcoming release of SpiraPlan 6.7.1 for both our cloud and on-premise customers. In addition to the powerful new tools for developers and DevOps engineers, we also have some new document management enhancements that will be amazing for customers working in the life sciences, especially on GxP projects that have to follow FDA / EMA rules such as 21 CFR Part 11.

Recap: The Scrum Guide 2020

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT

On January 21, 2021, Inflectra's Sriram Rajagopalan, Ph.D., led a discussion on the recent changes to the Scrum framework in a live event called: Scrum Guide 2020 - A Deep Dive. If you missed the webinar, please enjoy this recap, complete with the video recording and the presentation.

In this webinar, the presenter covered the following topics:

Understand the responsibilities of the Scrum Team
Pivot on the goal of Scrum as a product management framework
Explore the foundations of the Scrum Framework that remain unchanged
Specific aspects requiring attention when implementing Scrum.

Recap: Moving Away from JIRA Server

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT

On January 26, 2021, Inflectra hosted a webinar on the alternatives to Atlassian's JIRA and JIRA Server called: Know Your Options: Moving Away From Atlassian's JIRA Server. If you missed it, here is a full recap of the event!

The following topics were covered during the webinar:

JIRA Server Discontinued:
- What does this mean for your project(s)?
- What are the most common challenges and opportunities for your project(s)?
- What are the major alternatives to Atlassian JIRA Server For ALM?
SpiraTeam – JIRA Server Alternative:
- Why SpiraTeam on-premise is a great option?
- How to easily migrate from JIRA Server to SpiraTeam?

Webinar: Know Your Options: Moving Away From Atlassian's JIRA Server

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra invites you to a webinar on the alternatives to Atlassian's JIRA, and JIRA server called: Know Your Options: Moving Away From Atlassian's JIRA Server. The webinar will take place on January 26, 2021, and will be presented by Adam Sandman of Inflectra.

Save your seat today! Register here.

Spotlight on Spira 6.8 - Inline Content Editing of Rich Text and Markdown

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited about the next release of Spira 6.8, due to be released in March. This new version includes major enhancements to the documents management module to allow users the create and edit inline content directly in Spira. Customers have asked us for ways to make authoring the unstructured, freeform content easier in Spira, similar to how they could use a Wiki, Google Docs, or Confluence page. This new functionality lets you write plain text, rich text, and markdown inside Spira and have all of the versioning and workflow capabilities at your disposal. Of course, you can link this content to your requirements, test cases, and other Spira artifacts.

Inflectra's SaaS Platforms Find a New AWS Home in Singapore

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Inflectra - the maker of award-winning requirements, agile, and enterprise test management platforms, announced today that it added cloud hosting in Singapore to its portfolio of Amazon Web Services (AWS) hosting options. To keep pace with the fast-growing demand on its SaaS systems: SpiraPlan, SpiraTeam, and SpiraTest and maintain the highest level of performance and reliability, the company moved to boost its cloud hosting infrastructure in Asia-Pacific.

Webinar: The Scrum Guide 2020: A Deep Dive

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra and Sriram Rajagopalan, Ph.D. explore the recent changes to the Scrum framework and invite you to a live webinar: Scrum Guide 2020 - A Deep Dive, on January 21, 2021.

Register now!

Inflectra Hosts 2021 Q1 Partner Summit

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra will host its first quarter Partner Summit for 2021 on Wednesday, January 20 at 10:00 am (EST). Partner summit is an opportunity for the members of Inflectra's Global Partner network to strategize about the priorities, opportunities, and challenges ahead as well as to share their insight into the global state of tech in year 2 of the pandemic. The event will take place on the InflectraCon365 Discord channel.

Sign up here!

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. MLK Day Holiday - January 18 , 2021

info@inflectra.com — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Monday, January 18th, 2021, in observance of the U.S. Martin Luther King Jr. Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday, January 19th, 2021.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Spotlight on Spira 6.7.1 - CI Build and Source Code Diff Enhancements

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited about the next release of Spira 6.7.1, due to be released in early February. This new version includes some usability enhancements for viewing the differences between changes in large source code files as well as a major overhaul of the continuous integration (CI) build details page. These enhancements streamline the viewing of CI builds and verifying the code changes included in each CI build.

Webinar Recap: Spira v6.7 - New SCM Functionality for Devs

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT

We are happy to share with you a recap of our recent webinar on Spira v6.7 - New Source Code Management Functionality for Devs. If you missed the webinar, please enjoy this video recording.

In this webinar, Adam Sandman covered the following topics:
- Spira 6.7 at a glance
- Enhanced Source Code Management module
- Markdown Preview & Rendering Capability
- Integrated Source Code Difference Viewing

- Source Code Pull Requests & Code Reviewing (Spira v6.7.1 preview)

Webinar: Spira v6.7 - New SCM Functionality for Devs (2 sessions)

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is launching the 6.7 version of its Spira platform with a live webinar called: Spira v6.7 - New SCM Functionality for Devs. To learn about the recent enhancements to the Spira source code management functionality, please join Inflectra's Director of Technology - Adam Sandman, on January 12, 2021.

Please choose the option that works best for you: 10 AM (EST) and 3 PM (EST) session.

Register today!

Spotlight on Spira 6.7.1 - Source Code Pull Requests & Code Reviewing

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited about the next release of Spira 6.7.1, due to be released in early February. This new version includes new source code Pull Requests functionality that lets development teams leverage the existing tasks feature in Spira to more easily track the different code branches. The Pull Request tasks are used to help teams review the code before they are merged into the main development branches (develop, master or main depending on your branching and merging methodology).

Inflectra Expands Its Cloud Hosting to India

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT

January 11, 2021, Washington, DC, USA - Inflectra - a leading provider of software test management and enterprise-level IT portfolio management platforms, announced the expansion of its global cloud hosting infrastructure to include the Indian subcontinent. All India-based users of Inflectra’s SaaS systems - SpiraPlan, SpiraTeam, and SpiraTest can now benefit from the improved speed and performance and will be in tighter compliance with existing national data protection laws (ITA 2000, SPDI & PI Rules, 2011).

Spotlight on Spira 6.7.1 - Generating Documents from Reports

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited about the next release of Spira 6.7.1, due to be released in early February 2021. One of the key new features is the ability to automatically save generated reports from the Reports center into the Documents Management module, where they can be archived and versioned.

Spira and Rapise Roadmaps Released for 2021

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that we have released the latest product roadmaps for our Spira - application lifecycle management platform and Rapise - automated testing solution for 2021. These updated roadmap documents provide information on the functionality you can enjoy in the next 1-2 years as part of our frequent updates to both products.

Spira v6.7 Released: Source Code Management, Git and Markdown Previewing

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version of our award winning test management SpiraTest system, application lifecycle management SpiraTeam platform, and enterprise agile planning platform - SpiraPlan. The new version (6.7) provides a completely revamped source code management module, with inline code difference viewing and more seamless Git integration. This release also includes a new markdown (.md) previewing capability as well as a number of general bug fixes and enhancements.

APIs Are Loose In The Wild: EuroSTAR 2020 Q & A

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT

During the recent EuroSTAR 2020 Virtual Conference, Adam Sandman, Director of Technology at Inflectra presented a session on Testing APIs in the Wild. During this talk, there were many questions from the attendees, but unfortunately during the session, there was only time to answer a few of them. In this blog, Adam covers some of the remaining questions.

Inflectra Adds More Pricing Tiers to its Spira Family of Products

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Effective December 7, 2020, Inflectra is announcing additional pricing tiers for SpiraTest, SpiraTeam, and SpiraPlan - both on-premise and cloud-hosted subscriptions. The move is aimed at streamlining the purchasing process for new customers.

Inflectra’s Spira Platform Now Integrates with Salesforce

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT

December 8, 2020, Washington, DC, USA: Inflectra - a global software development company headquartered in the Washington, DC area, announced the release of a new Salesforce integration for its Spira family of products. The new, powerful plugin provides an end-to-end application and IT lifecycle capability for Inflectra’s on-premise and cloud customers.

UNICOM's Agile, DevOps and Testing Showcase | Inflectra Sponsors

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is pleased to support Agile, DevOps, and Testing Showcase: An Interdisciplinary Approach, an online tech conference organized by UNICOM. The event will take place on December 3-4, 2020.

Inflectra is offering a limited number of complimentary tickets and a 15% discount code. Look inside for more info.

Inflectra Supports - Testing Talks Online 2020

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is happy to sponsor Testing Talks Online - the Christmas Edition 2020!

On December 3rd, 2020 at 1:30 PM (ACDT), join a panel of the world's leading quality engineers as they discuss “Quality trends that will shape 2021.” The event will bring together some of the world's leading quality engineers from across the globe. The discussion about software quality trends in 2021 will include expert thinking about AI, and ML, innovation in test automation, and continuous testing and integration.

Spira Plugin for Salesforce.com Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Here at Inflectra, we love making our customers' lives easier—that’s why we integrate with so many other tools. We are excited to announce that a brand-new integration with Salesforce.com has just been released and is available for on-premise and cloud customers.

With Jira Server Being Discontinued, Inflectra Offers Easy Migration for Atlassian Customers to Its Spira Platform

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT

December 1st, 2020, Washington, DC, USA - Today Inflectra - a leader in software test management and enterprise-level IT portfolio management platforms, reaffirmed its commitment to releasing its flagship Spira products as both cloud-hosted and on-premise options. The company also charted a solid migration path from Jira Server for Inflectra’s many customers in the regulated industries where on-premise solutions remain prevalent. The move is in response to Atlassian’s (NASDAQ:TEAM) announcement about the end of sales and the eventual discontinuation of support for Jira Server.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Thanksgiving Holiday November 26-27th, 2020

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Thursday, November 26th, and Friday, November 27th, 2020 in observance of the U.S. Thanksgiving public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Monday, November 30th, 2020.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Webinar: Spira v6.6 - Project Baselining | Nov 24

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT

You are invited to Inflectra's product webinar highlighting the latest feature in our Spira family of products: Project Baselining. Join us on Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Please join us on November 24 for a 10 AM (EST) session.

Register today!

Webinar Recap: Spira v6.6 - Working With Baselines

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT

We are happy to share with you a recap of our recent live webinar on Spira 6.6 - Project Baselining. If you missed the webinar, please enjoy this video recording.

Webinar Agenda:

The webinar will cover the following areas:

Spira v6.6 at a glance
How baselining works in SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan
Inflectra's roadmap for baselining 2021.

Webinar: Spira v6.6 - Project Baselining | Nov 19

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT

You are invited to Inflectra's product webinar highlighting the latest feature in our Spira family of products: Project Baselining. Join us on Thursday, November 19, 2020

Please join us on November 19 for a 3 PM (EST) session.

Register today!

Inflectra To Speak At EuroStar 2020 Online

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT

For the 2nd year in a row, Inflectra is bringing the party to EuroSTAR - Europe's No.1 Software Testing & Quality Conference. But this year, we are coming to you in all our glory - bringing the fantastic talk on API testing by Adam Sandman to the EuroStar audience!

Join us online on Nov 17 - 19, 2020 at our virtual booth, or use our sponsor ticket discount code to explore EuroStar's best-in-class content on software testing, test automation, tech leadership and so much more!

Need a 20% discount code? Look inside!

How to Export Projects from Jira Server to Spira

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Since we published our article letting our users know of Atlassian's plans to phase out and discontinue Jira Server, we have had many Spira users contact us to ask us if they could export their projects from Jira Server to Spira (either on-premise or cloud) and continue working in Spira instead of Jira. This article provides some strategies for migrating the data from Jira Server to Spira as easily as possible. Of course, for those looking to migrate to Jira Cloud, Spira works perfectly with Jira Cloud as well.

Spotlight on Spira 6.7 - Markdown Preview & Rendering Capability

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited about the next release of Spira 6.7 that is due to be released in early December. As mentioned in the previous article on the new release, a key area of focus in this new release is improving the experience and functionality for developers and development teams. With that in mind, we have revamped the source code management and documents management module, and for the first time, there is now a way to view rendered markdown files directly in Spira.

Webinar Recap: Rapise 6.6 - New Features and Enhancements

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT

We are happy to share with you a recap of our recent live webinar on Rapise 6.6 - New Features and Enhancements. If you missed the webinar, please enjoy this video recording.

Webinar Agenda:

The webinar will cover the following areas:

Rapise 6.6 - new features and improvements
New features: CI/CD integration, Git integration, and Framework building.
System Enhancements: Reporting, Rapise Launcher, API Testing; new Actions to already supported Objects.

How To Leverage #TestBowl 2021 To Crowd-Test Your App

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT

If you have a new app, software, or website that is ready for testing, we have a free and fun way to help you out. As part of the Inflectra-run software testing competition - #TestBowl, we are offering to crowd-test your software for free!

All you need to do is apply before February 1, 2021!

Rapise v6.6 Released - Enhanced Git and Azure DevOps Integration

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version of our award winning automated software testing solution - Rapise. The new version (6.6) provides enhanced support for the Git distributed source code management system, enhanced integration with Microsoft Azure DevOps (ADO), as well as many new usability and performance enhancements.

Inflectra Supports Agile Testing Days 2020

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT

This is the 3rd year in a row that we at Inflectra are proudly sponsoring Agile Testing Days - Europe's Greatest Agile Testing Festival that annually takes place in Potsdam, Germany. This year, ATD is completely online, live, and on-demand and runs on November 10 - 12, 2020.

Need a 20% discount code? Look inside!

Webinar: Rapise 6.6 - New Features and Enhancements

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT

You are invited to Inflectra's product webinar highlighting the latest feature in our scriptless test automation platform - Rapise 6.6: New Features and Enhancements.

Join us here on Thursday, November 12, 2020, at 10 AM EST.

Tipsy Testing with Michael Larsen | Nov 12, 2020

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT

You are invited!

Please join us for our traditional Tipsy Testing virtual happy hour hosted, as usual, by Adam Sandman - the Director of Technology at Inflectra. This week's Tipsy Testing brings you Michael Larsen, a Senior Automation Engineer with LTG/PeopleFluent.

When & Where: Nov 12, at 4 pm (EST) on Discord.

Sign up here!

TTC and Inflectra Announce Strategic Partnership

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT

TTC and Inflectra today announced the start of an exciting partnership, leveraging Inflectra’s industry-leading software testing and portfolio management tools alongside TTC’s established consultative practices. By utilizing both companies’ offerings, clients can access additional resources from forerunners in each respective field, enabling the way to transformative outcomes.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Veterans Day Holiday - November 11th, 2020

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Wednesday, November 11th, 2020 in observance of the U.S. Veterans Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Thursday, November 12th, 2020.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Spotlight on Spira 6.7 - Integrated Source Code Difference Viewing

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited about the next release of Spira 6.7, due to be released in early December. As mentioned in the previous article on the new release, a key area of focus in this new release is improving the experience and functionality for developers and development teams. With that in mind, we have revamped the source code management module, and for the first time, there is now a native code difference viewing capability in Spira.

Protech Automated Their Dynamics 365 Regression Testing using Rapise and SpiraTest from Inflectra

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Protech was looking to automate much of their regression testing and integrate these tests with a test management system. The company needed a solution that would quickly and simultaneously test updates to its multitude of systems to ensure smooth functionality while managing requirements, test cases and defects. Manual testing lacked efficiency and was impractical for anything more than critical systems testing. Rapise and SpiraTest allow the Protech team to automate regression testing and improve QA.

Join Adam Sandman at EuroSTAR 2020 for API Testing Talk

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT

I am delighted to be part of EuroSTAR 2020. I can’t wait to get involved, learn and connect with all the testers that are joining from across the globe.

Join me for my talk ‘APIs are Loose - How Do We Test Them?’, Says Adam Sandman, Technical Director at Inflectra.

Advantages of Integrating a DevSecOps Pipeline with Spira | InflectraCon 2020 IRL

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT

We have recently hosted Inflectra's annual user conference - InflectraCon. In 2020, we have dedicated InflectraCon to Agile Software Testing and DevOps theme and held it virtually. InflectraCon 2020 combined multiple tracks, of which, one - called Inflectra in Real Life or IRL in short - showcased the various uses of the Inflectra platforms (SpiraTest, SpiraTeam, SpiraPlan, Rapise, Kronodesk, etc.)

Today, we present an InflectraCon 2020 IRL talk by our Sponsor - Coveros. The session focuses on how the Spira toolset can be used in a DevSecOps pipeline, giving you the tools needed to get rapid feedback and quickly find and fix defects.

Enjoy this recap!

InflectraCon 2020: Where To Watch Workshops, Talks and Sessions

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT

When our annual user conference - InflectraCon 2020 ended at midnight on Oct 2, we have already decided to extend participants' access to all 70+ talks and sessions until October 31, 2020. Now that the deadline is fast approaching, we are making changes to where and how viewers can expect to access the content.

The Connect Virtual Conference Platform Is Now Open-Source | InflectraCon 2020

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT

We have amazing news!

The source code for a fully customizable and free virtual conferencing platform is now available to the delight of all independent event companies and community conference organizers everywhere.

The conference platform is called Connect and it is born out of Inflectra's Connect conference platform - the same one we used to run our wildly successful InflectraCon 2020 Virtual. The details of the open-source Connect conference platform are available as a project on GitHub!

Time To Get Excited About Inflectra's Discord Community

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT

We are launching Inflectra's first global online community - InflectraCon365 on Discord and we want you to be a part of it!

InflectraCon 365 is a vendor/tool-agnostic community platform, moderated by tester-practitioners. It is designed to be a hub for the robust exchange of ideas, sharing of experiences, announcements about training and work opportunities, freelancing, and blogging. Memes, geekiness, and rants about all manner of tech fails are the spice of our online community.

Join the community today!

Oney Bank Improved Productivity of Managing Projects & QA Using SpiraTest from Inflectra

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Oney Bank was managing their QA and project management on a suite of outdated tools. After thorough research, they elected to migrate to Inflectra’s SpiraTest platform to modernize their front office and back office QA systems. Using SpiraTest, Oney Bank is managing requirements, test cases, and defects in customizable and scalable workflows all in one tool.

Inflectra to Support ASQF Test Challenge 2020 in Germany

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is excited to support the ASQF Test Challenge 2020!

Planned for November 3rd, this online software testing competition will see teams of testers compete for the title of the best test team. Inflectra is supporting this effort by providing, free of charge, its award-winning test management solution - SpiraTest for teams to track bugs and create test reports. The company is also providing prizes for the winning team.

To register your team for ASQF 2020, please click here!

Spotlight on Spira 6.7 - Enhanced Source Code Management

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited about the next release of Spira 6.7 that is due to be released in early December. This new version has lots of general enhancements, bug fixes, and improvements to baselining. However, a key feature of this new version is a completely revamped Source Code Management module. Our company's mission is to enable Harmony between developers, testers, and managers, and this new release is focused heavily on the needs of Developers.

From Bunkum to Bank with SpiraPlan | InflectraCon 2020 IRL

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Today, we present an InflectraCon 2020 IRL talk by our Sponsor - Influence IT Consulting. The session focuses on how SpiraPlan was implemented in an Australian neo-bank to help organize, manage, and test ready for the initial launch. Enjoy the presentation below!

Transform Software Testing and Quality with NeoLoad and Inflectra | InflectraCon 2020 IRL

info@inflectra.com — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Today, we present an InflectraCon 2020 IRL talk by our Sponsor - Neotys called Transform Software Testing and Quality with NeoLoad and Inflectra. The session takes a deep dive into how to automate your performance test and start testing earlier, reminding the viewers of the value of the integration between NeoLoad, SpiraTeam, and Rapise.

Enjoy the presentation below!

Spira for Non-Software Applications: Covid-19 Mask Testing | InflectraCon 2020 IRL

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Our annual user conference - InflectraCon 2020: Agile Software Testing & DevOps Conference is in the rearview mirror. Today, we are proud to present the Inflectra In Real Life (IRL) talk by our partner sponsor - NVP Software Solutions, called Spira for Non-Software Applications: Covid-19 Mask Testing.

The session focuses on how Spira supports the testing of Covid-19 masks under varying conditions and the transit application.

Enjoy the recording below!

Simplifying Test Estimation | InflectraCon 2020 IRL

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is happy to present an InflectraCon 2020 IRL talk by our friend from far away New Zealand - Geoff Horne. In the session, Geoff demonstrates an Excel-based tool for estimating software testing projects.

End of Life for Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.0 and 1.1 on November 14th

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT

As of November 14, 2020, Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.0 and 1.1 will no longer be supported by Inflectra's cloud hosted SaaS products, including SpiraTest, SpiraTeam, SpiraPlan and KronoDesk. All endpoints will be required to support TLS 1.2 after this date in order to function properly with these products.

Inflectra and Inmarsys Partner to Boost Their Offering in Health and Medical Devices Markets

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra has announced that on October 27, 2020, it signed a partnership agreement with Inmarsys Limited - the UK-based tech consultancy. The latter company’s proven track record and wealth of experience in safety-critical software development in regulated industries make it a great fit for Inflectra’s software solutions that are widely used in healthcare, medical devices manufacturing, transportation, and financial industries in the USA and Europe. Inflectra and Inmarsys Limited are especially excited about strengthening their joint offering for customers looking for risk mitigation, analysis, and management tools, with software testing, validation, and verification at the center of this partnership.

Migration Tool for Tricentis qTest Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Several of our customers have been looking to migrate from some older, legacy test management systems such as Tricentis qTest that have seen a decline in active development. Thanks to the wonders of APIs, we have just released a new test management migration tool that makes it easy to migrate from qTest to SpiraTest, our award winning test management system.

Implementing a Large HR ERP System using SpiraPlan at EY | InflectraCon 2020 IRL

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT

In early October 2020, we hosted Inflectra's annual user conference - InflectraCon. In 2020, we have dedicated InflectraCon to Agile Software Testing and DevOps theme and held it virtually. InflectraCon 2020 combined multiple tracks, of which, one - called Inflectra in Real Life or IRL in short - showcased the various uses of the Inflectra platforms (SpiraTest, SpiraTeam, SpiraPlan, Rapise, Kronodesk, etc.).

Today, we'd like to share with you an interview with our Dutch Partner - Robust-IT as part of the InfletraCon 2020 IRL track. The interview highlights the benefits that EY found adopting the SpiraPlan platform for managing the entire implementation and rollout of SAP SuccessFactors.

Enjoy the recording of the interview below!

Scaling Spira On-Premise: Enterprise Deployment of Spira | InflectraCon 2020 IRL

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Today, we'd like to share with you an interview with our loyal customer and friend - Jill Ball of the Cincinnati Insurance Company. This interview was recorded as part of the InfletraCon 2020 IRL track. The interview highlights the growing on-premise implementation from 20 users to 1350 with redundancy and load-balancing for Spira administrators and architects. Enjoy the presentation below!

Best Practices: Choosing Your ALM Tool-Set | InflectraCon 2020 IRL

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Today, we present an InflectraCon 2020 IRL talk by our German Partner - PTA. The session focuses on best practices for how to choose the most appropriate ALM toolset for your company. Enjoy the presentation below!

It’s Automation Jim... But Not As We Know It! | InflectraCon 2020 IRL

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Today, we present an InflectraCon 2020 IRL talk called: It’s Automation Jim... But Not As We Know It! by our dear friend, Aaron Athfield, the Technology Director at Ceefa Software. The session demos the WorX Manual Testing Accelerator for SpiraTest. Enjoy the presentation below!

IQM Studio - Enhanced Model-based Testing Add-On for Spira and Rapise | InflectraCon 2020 IRL

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Below, we will present an InflectraCon 2020 IRL talk by our US-based Partner - Critical Logic. The session demonstrates how IQM Studio generates tests and scripts and how to integrate it with SpiraTest for test management and with Rapise for script execution.

Jira Server Discontinued by Atlassian - Inflectra Spira is Here for You

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT

With Atlassian's recent announcement that they would be discontinuing Jira Server in favor of the cloud version, we, at Inflectra would like to reaffirm our long-standing commitment to releasing Spira as both a cloud-hosted subscription and an on-premise solution. Why and how we are staying true to our customers is outlined in these passages below.

Women In Tech Get It Done

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT

About 10 days ago, we bid farewell to InflectraCon™ 2020 Virtual - Inflectra’s Agile Testing & DevOps conference. It was an unmitigated success with some 40 world-class speakers, 600+ attendees from 43 countries, and over 80 hours of learning on the most cutting edge topics in the software testing industry. Among InflectraCon 2020 highlights, we want to recognize the talent, expertise, and dedication to their craft by a fantastic cast of women technologists from the US and abroad!

With InflectraCon 2020 in the rearview mirror, we now look to the future. And in doing so, we look to those paving the way in their industries, making their mark and setting examples for girls all over the world to look up to. Without further ado, let us introduce you to the amazing women blazing trails in AI, software development, testing and validation, tech leadership, and many other fields (presented here in alphabetical order).

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Columbus Day Holiday October 12th, 2020

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Monday, October 12th, 2020 in observance of the U.S. Columbus Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday, October 13th, 2020.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Spira v6.6.1 Released: Baselining Enhancements and Bug Fixes

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT

InflectraCon 2020 Virtual - On-Demand Conference for Agile Testing and DevOps Enthusiasts

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT

You are invited!

We've put together our annual user conference - InflectraCon™ 2020 Virtual for all your Agile Testing & DevOps needs!

InflectraCon is a multi-track, 4-day long conference focusing on software testing, agile methodologies, DevOps, and program management with Inflectra®'s platform.

The conference is offered as a fully virtual and "on-demand" experience! All talks for each day will be available to watch anytime from midnight to midnight (EDT/GMT-4) of that day.

Sign up for InflectraCon here!

How to Connect to InflectraCon 2020 Virtual | September 29, 12 AM (EDT)

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT

InflecraCON 2020 Virtual is tomorrow!

Well, technically it kicks off on September 29 at 12 AM (EDT), so depending on your time zone, it may already be tomorrow where you are!

Join our multi-track, four-day virtual conference focusing on software testing, agile methodologies, DevOps, and program management with Inflectra®'s platform. The program is fully on-demand (like Netflix) and includes workshops, thought leadership from industry experts, examples of real-life application of Inflectra® systems, and deep-dives into testing, requirements, and agile management, test automation, and business intelligence.

If you are wondering how to access our very own CONNECT platform where InflectraCon 2020 takes place, keep reading below:

Introducing the InflectraCon Connect On-Demand Conference Platform

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT

As you can probably tell by now, we're excited to meet you at our upcoming InflectraCon 2020 conference in less than two weeks time (can you believe it!). One of the insanely cool things we have in store for you is our new on-demand conferencing platform - InflectraCon Connect. Lovingly crafted by our crack team of designers, programmers and marketing professionals, Connect will offer an unparalleled global conference experience. In this article, we peel back the curtain and explore some of the key aspects of the Connect experience...

Requirements Management Import for ReqIF Files Now Available for SpiraTeam

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Several of our customers have been looking to migrate from some older, legacy requirements management systems such as Intland CodeBeamer, Retina, Siemens Polarion,IBM Rational DOORS, IBM Rational Requirements Composer and SystemWeaver that have seen a decline in active development. Thanks to the wonders of APIs and the ReqIF interchange format, we have just released a new requirements management migration tool that makes it easy to migrate from these tools to SpiraTeam, our award winning requirements management and ALM solution.

Migration Tool for PractiTest Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Several of our customers have been looking to migrate from some older, legacy test management systems such as PractiTest that have seen a decline in active development. Thanks to the wonders of APIs, we have just released a new test management migration tool that makes it easy to migrate from PractiTest to SpiraTest, our award-winning test management system.

On-Demand InflectraCon 2020 Virtual: Inflectra's Agile Testing and DevOps Conference

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT

September 8, 2020, Washington, DC, USA - Inflectra announced that its annual Agile Testing & DevOps Conference - InflectraCon™ 2020 will be offered as a fully virtual and "on-demand" experience on September 29 - October 2, 2020. Inflectra has fully embraced the virtual conferencing and is making InflectraCon™ 2020 on-demand - allowing all talks to stream for 24 hours on each of the four conference days

Why You Shouldn't Miss InflectraCon 2020 Virtual

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT

On September 29 - October 2, 2020, Team Inflectra is throwing the biggest event of the year - its annual, global user conference - InflectraCon™!

In 2020 InflectraCon is delivered virtually, with all talks available on demand for 24 hours on each of 4 conference days!

In 2020, InflectraCon's focus is on agile software testing and DevOps using the Inflectra platforms: SpiraTest, SpiraTeam, SpiraPlan, and Rapise. Designed to meet the training and self-improvement needs of Inflectra's users, the conference proudly offers over 75 hours of learning through a wide variety of opportunities:

4 days of virtual learning with over 80 on-demand sessions accessible by all from midnight to midnight each conference day
8 Keynotes by renowned international speakers
4 Workshop blocks with over 30 sessions on QA, Program Management, Automation & Administration with Inflectra Platform
3 Advanced Topic blocks with over 20 sessions we the Inflectra experts dive deep into each platform to help you leverage their various capabilities
22 thought-leadership talks across four thematic streams
a dozen Inflectra Case Studies and "How-To" Talks
3 half-day certification & accreditation courses from ICAgile and ASTQB
networking, and more!

Tickets start at an unbelievable $79.99!

Get your ticket today!

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Labor Day Holiday September 7th, 2020

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 07 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2020, in observance of the U.S. Labor Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday, September 8, 2020.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Inflectra’s SpiraTeam Named Leader In ALM Data Quadrant

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT

September 2, 2020, Washington, DC, USA - Inflectra has been named a leader in Info-Tech Research Group’s 2020 Data Quadrant for Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) for the company’s world-class ALM platform - SpiraTeam. SpiraTeam garnered a composite satisfaction score of 8.4 out of 10 in four areas of evaluation: Net Emotional Footprint, Vendor Capabilities, Product Features, and Likeliness to Recommend when compared to other leading ALM solutions on the market.

Tipsy Testing - Inflectra Virtual Happy Hour

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT

When the global pandemic induced lockdowns world-wide and trapped Team Inflectra indoors in mid-March 2020, we started to think about how we could limit the disruption it caused to our team, but also our fans everywhere. With everyone working remotely, we soon realized we craved others' company and wanted to stay in touch. We found that the best way to stay connected to our partners, customers, fans, and friends was through weekly virtual happy hours. We called these casual get-togethers Tipsy Testing - to emphasize their loose focus on software testing, agile management, DevOps, software engineering, and project management. Tipsy Testing is unscripted and is completely listener-driven, as we try to answer as many listener-supplied questions as we can cover in an hour-long segment.

Importantly, Tipsy Testing is about supporting each other, making new friends, sharing productivity tips and tricks, learning from one another, and discovering fancy, often local breweries and delicious artisanal cocktails along the way.

Here is where Tipsy Testing stands today:

Inflectra Supports Swiss Testing Day 2020

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is proud to sponsor Swiss Testing Day and DevOps Fusion taking place virtually on August 26, 2020. This is the second year in a row Inflectra is participating in this exciting testing conference.

The technical director of Inflectra, Adam Sandman, will be speaking at the event on Bring Harmony & Quality to Your Agile Delivery with SpiraPlan.

If you are interested in attending the conference, please check inside for a 25% discount code.

Spotlight on Spira 6.6 - Agile Planning Enhancements, Plan by Points

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT

One of the focus areas in the new release v6.6 of SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan is to improve the support for different agile project management methodologies and approaches. In this article we'll discuss some of the exciting new features that have been added to Spira to better support the popular Scrum agile methodology, in including the ability to choose to plan by points vs. hours.

Retiring IE11 Support for SpiraTest, SpiraTeam, SpiraPlan, and KronoDesk

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT

With Windows 10 and the release of Microsoft Edge in 2015, we have seen continued decline in the usage of Internet Explorer by our customers. This has accelerated since the release of the new Edge browser earlier this year, which is now available for older versions of Windows. Microsoft itself strongly discourages using Internet Explorer as your default browser. Several years ago Microsoft also stopped updating Internet Explorer to any modern web standards.

We will therefore be ending our support for Internet Explorer 11 (IE11) at the end of March 2021 for our browser-based products.

Spotlight on Spira 6.6 - Kanban Work In Progress (WIP) Support Added

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Ask An Expert Series - Agile Management with Sriram Rajagopalan, Ph.D.

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT

On May 7, 2020 Inflectra will launch a new interactive series on agile management called: Ask an Expert. The series is lead by Sriram Rajagopalan, Ph.D. - an accomplished author, agile champion and lifelong educator. Ask an Expert is a series of conversations based on your questions on key topics in agile project management. Each session will last about 30 minutes and will center on these topics:

May 7 - Ask An Expert - Requirements Management
June 4 - Ask An Expert - Risk Management
July 2 - Ask An Expert - Agile Product Management
August 6 - Ask An Expert - Scaling up Your Project

Sign up today!

Spotlight on Spira 6.6 - Project Baselining Enhancements

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT

One of the focus areas in the new release v6.6 of SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan is completing the initial support for baselining. This is an exciting new piece of functionality that makes SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan especially well suited for managing requirements, test cases and artifacts on more complex systems and engineering projects.

Spira v6.6 Released - Baselining, Kanban WIP Support, Planning Enhancements

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT

TurtleSpira Plugin Released to Integrate Spira with TortoiseGit and TortoiseSVN

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the new plugin for the popular TortoiseGit and TortoiseSVN source code management clients that integrates SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan with Tortoise. This lets developers streamline their code management workflows and easily associate code revisions with requirements, tasks and incidents assigned to them in Spira.

Inflectra Launches Spira Implementation Services To Streamline The Platform Adoption

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT

As more and more customers are adopting and implementing our Spira platform (SpiraTest, SpiraTeam, SpiraPlan, plus our additional tools and services such as Rapise, KronoDesk, and TaraVault), we are announcing the general availability of new Inflectra Implementation Services. Our new Implementation Services will speed up the adoption of Spira and reduce the burden in migrating existing data and customizing reports to meet the needs of business users and stakeholders.

Microsoft Azure DevOps Integration Enhancements

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of some updates to our integration with Microsoft Azure DevOps. The updated version of our plugin streamlines the integration configuration and adds some key productivity enhancing features for general users.

Rapise v6.5 Released - Chrome Edge Support Enhancements

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version of our award winning automated software testing solution - Rapise. The new version (6.5) provides updated plugins for the Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge (Chromium) browsers as well as many new usability and performance enhancements.

Inflectra's SpiraTeam Is Having A Moment

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Application Lifecycle Management platform - SpiraTeam is finally coming to its own!

SpiraTeam is an integrated solution that helps teams manage requirements, tests, plans, tasks, bugs, and issues in one environment, with end-to-end traceability baked in. The product first hit the proverbial shelves in 2011; it had a few make-overs along the way, and as of July 2020, it is thriving in its version 6.6.

In our humble opinion, SpiraTeam has been an excellent ALM platform for a while, but it took the world a bit to catch up. And now that it has, it can not get enough of SpiraTeam!

Here is a sampling of the recent SpiraTeam accolades from across the internet:

Spira v6.5.2 Released - Baselining, Test Customization, DevOps Visibility

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version of our award winning test management SpiraTest system, application lifecycle management SpiraTeam platform, and enterprise agile planning platform - SpiraPlan. The new version (6.5.2) provides many new features for customers using all three editions of the Spira platform, including support for baselining, customization of the manual testing process, and the ability to have visibility of your user stories in the DevOps toolchain.

Spotlight on Spira 6.5.2 - Manual Testing Customization Enhancements

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Over the past few years, we have collected many enhancement requests for the test case execution page, to make it easier to show and hide certain options, make specific data required, and allow the settings to be configured differently for different products. Well we are happy to add these long awaited features to our upcoming v6.5.2 release.

InflectraCon 2020 Virtual - Partner Summit

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to announce the launch of the Inflectra Partner Summit at this year's global Agile Testing and DevOps Conference - InflectraCon 2020 Virtual. The Inflectra Partner Summit is a hub for sharing thoughts and insights as we offer partner-specific presentations, sales training, and discussions through interactive sessions on September 29, 2020.

Webinar Recap: Top Productivity Boosting Features of SpiraPlan

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT

On July 2, 2020, Adam Sandman, Inflectra's Director of Technology hosted a live webinar called: Top Productivity Boosting Features of SpiraPlan - highlighting the productivity-enhancing, risk-minimizing, and project scale-up features of SpiraPlan - Inflectra's Agile Portfolio Management Platform.

WEBINAR AGENDA:

The webinar covered the following areas:

transitioning from QA to Portfolio Management with SpiraPlan
Powerful Program and #Portfolio management (including for DevOps)
Enhanced Planning Boards
Risk Management
SpiraPlan and scaling agile/SAFe
Easy upgrade from SpiraTest to SpiraPlan.

If you missed the webinar, you can watch the recording here 👇.

French Software Testing Day 2020 - Inflectra Goes To Paris

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT

***French Software Testing Days has been postponed until September 1, 2020 because of COVID-19 outbreak***

We are super excited to present Inflectra at the French Software Testing Day (JFTL) 2020 in Montrouge, near Paris, France. This is the first year Inflectra is participating in this exciting testing conference.

On April 7, 2020 please stop by our booth to chat with our team and get your swag!

Inflectra Supports ISTC 2020 Tester Competition

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is once again excited to support this year’s Israeli Software Testing Cup!

Sponsors in 2017, 2018, and 2019, we’re happy to continue to support the Israeli testing community through this competition. Inflectra is making its award-winning test management solution - SpiraTest available to the teams, judges, and organizers to run the competition.

Spotlight on Spira 6.5.2 - Requirements and Test Case Baselining

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT

One of the focus areas in the upcoming release v6.5.2 of SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan is support for baselining. This is an exciting new piece of functionality that will make SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan especially well suited for managing requirements, test cases and artifacts on more complex systems and engineering projects.

Webinar: Top Productivity Boosting Features of SpiraPlan

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT

We are delighted to invite you to a live webinar with Adam Sandman, Inflectra's Director of Technology highlighting the powerful features of Inflectra's Agile Portfolio Management Platform - SpiraPlan. The webinar is geared toward the users of our QA suite - SpiraTest and highlights the productivity-enhancing, risk-minimizing features of SpiraPlan.

Please join us on July 2 for 10 am (EDT) or 3 pm (EDT) sessions.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Independence Day Holiday - July 3rd, 2020

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Friday, July 3rd, 2020 in observance of the U.S. Independence Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Monday, July 6th, 2020.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Spotlight on Spira 6.5.2 - Visibility of User Stories through the DevOps Toolchain

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT

One of the focus areas in the upcoming release v6.5.2 of SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan is to streamline and improve the process for managing code within Spira, and providing better traceability between source code revisions, CI builds, DevOps pipelines, and Spira artifacts such as requirements, user stories, tasks, defects and change requests. In this article we describe some of the enhancements coming in the next version.

Webinar Recap: How To Test MS Dynamics Unified Service Desk Through The UI

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT

On June 24th, 2020, Denis Markovtsev hosted the last live webinar in the MS Dynamics series called: How To Test MS Dynamics Unified Service Desk Through The UI Like A Pro. The webinar focused on the following learning objectives:

How to start testing Unified Service Desk with Rapise,
How to launch Unified Service Desk from an automated test
How to automate navigation within Unified Service Desk
How to record a test case and make it a part of the framework for regular execution

If you missed the webinar, here are some of the highlights!

Webinar: How To Test MS Dynamics Unified Service Desk Through The UI Like A Pro

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra and Denis Markovtsev explore the testing of MS Dynamics products and invite you to the live, in depth webinar: How To Test MS Dynamics Unified Service Desk Through The UI Like A Pro on June 24, 2020.

Save your spot today!

Please register here.

Webinar Recap: Why Use a “Benefits Register” in Programs and Portfolios

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT

On June 16th, 2020, Inflectra's agile champion - Sriram Rajagopalan, Ph.D. hosted the last webinar in the Risk Management webinar series. The webinar explored why to use a “Benefits Register” in programs and portfolios.

If you missed the webinar, please enjoy this recap, complete with a video recording.

Webinar Agenda:

The webinar covered the following areas:

How to establish the value of benefits in the program and portfolios
The important principles of benefits register
The approaches to using the benefits register in value delivery
How to use the Benefits Register effectively.

RemoteLaunch 6.0 Released to Allow Load-Balanced Test Automation

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of RemoteLaunch 6.0, the powerful test automation integration framework for SpiraTest. The new version provides support for load balanced test automation. This is the case where you have a large number of tests to run on a large pool of available machines. RemoteLaunch was originally designed to only execute a test set sequentially on a single machine, this new version allows you to have parallel execution across a test automation pool.

Webinar: Why Use A Benefits Register in Programs & Portfolios

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT

One of the major differentiators for programs and portfolios is their consistent focus on value delivery through benefits. Organizations such as the Project Management Institute put such an emphasis on the benefits that they introduce the idea of benefits lifecycle, which spans from benefit identification to benefit sustenance. One tool that is prevalent in managing risks is the benefits register. We will discuss the importance of benefits register and how to use it effectively in programs and portfolios.

Inflectra invites you to a free webinar: Why Use A Benefits Register in Programs & Portfolios? on June 16, 2020.

Save your spot today! Register here.

Webinar Recap: UI Automation 101: 5 Ways To Use Rapise Frameworks

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT

On June 10, 2020, Inflectra and Alexey Grinevich, Ph.D. hosted the last webinar in the series called: UI Automation 101. In this webinar, Team Rapise focused on 5 Ways To Use Rapise Frameworks and discussed the following:

Rapise features relevant to the typical Test Framework process
Different approaches to the test framework design
The real-life examples of testing frameworks in Rapise.

If you missed the webinar, please enjoy this recap below, complete with a video recording.

Agile+DevOps West with Inflectra | June In Nevada

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 29 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT

***Agile+DevOps West is now offered as a virtual event***

You won’t want to miss out on this year’s Agile+DevOps West in the one and only Las Vegas, Nevada in June of this year. From June 7-12, we’ll be exhibiting at this wonderful conference, don’t be afraid to come say hi.

Webinar: UI Automation 101: 5 Ways To Use Rapise Frameworks

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 27 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra and Alexey Grinevich explore the ins and outs of UI Automation 101 and invite you to the live webinar: UI Automation 101: 5 Ways To Use Rapise Frameworks on June 10, 2020.

Save your spot today!

Please register here.

Spotlight on Spira 6.5.1 - Program & Portfolio Enhancements for DevOps

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Webinar Recap: NERC-CIP: Top Testing & Compliance Challenges & How To Address Them

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT

On June 2, 2020, Inflectra's Adam Sandman and NVP Software Solutions' Neil Price-Jones hosted a joint webinar on NERC-CIP: Top Testing & Compliance Challenges & How To Address Them.

The webinar covers the following:

Key challenges in testing and developing software for the energy industry
Key NERC-CIP requirements for operating North America's bulk electric system
Best Practices in addressing NERC-CIP compliance
Technology and tools: How SpiraPlan can transform your testing, verification, and compliance of NERC-CIP.

If you missed the webinar, you can watch the recording here 👇.

Blog: What’s the Problem with User Stories?

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT

We are happy to share a blog post by Inflectra’s Director of Technology - Adam Sandman called What’s the Problem with User Stories? published on TechWell Insights website. The blog explores key challenges associated with relying solely on user stories for requirements’ definition.

Webinar: NERC-CIP: Top Testing & Compliance Challenges & How To Address Them

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 19 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT

You are invited!

On June 2, 2020, join Inflectra and its partner - NVP Software Solutions, for a live webinar on NERC-CIP: Top Testing & Compliance Challenges & How To Address Them.

Register here now, to save your spot!

Webinar Recap: How To Test MS Dynamics 365 for Finance & Operations

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT

On May 27th, 2020, Denis Markovtsev hosted a webinar called: How To Test MS Dynamics 365 for Finance & Operations focusing on the following learning objectives:

How to start testing Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations with Rapise
How to launch Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations from an automated test
How to automate navigation within Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations
How to record a test case and make it a part of the framework for regular execution.

If you missed the webinar, here are some of the highlights!

Webinar: Manual Testing Accelerator: Worx Plugin for Spira

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 14 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra invites you to a PARTNER webinar called Manual Testing Accelerator: Worx Plugin for Spira.

On May 28, 2020, join Aaron Athfield, the Director of Ceefa Software to learn about building and executing manual tests in Spira using WORX - all WITHOUT automation.

Register here now, to save your spot!

Webinar: How To Test MS Dynamics 365 for Finance & Operations

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 13 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra and Denis Markovtsev explore the testing of MS Dynamics products and invite you to the live, in depth webinar: How To Test MS Dynamics 365 for Finance & Operations on May 27, 2020.

Save your spot today!

Please register here.

Scaling Your Agile Process With SpiraPlan

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 26 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT

One of the limitations of standard agile methodologies is that they are designed to operate primarily at the team level, with product owners, developers, testers, and other disciplines working together as a single team. So when you want to adopt agile practices on large programs or within large organizations, a scaled agile approach may be more appropriate. Learn how to scale agile with SpiraPlan.

Inflectra Offices Closed for Memorial Day Holiday May 25, 2020

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 25 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Monday, May 25th, 2020 in observance of the Memorial Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday, May 26th, 2020.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Webinar Recap: How To Leverage A Risk Register To Manage Risks

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 22 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT

On May 13, 2020, Inflectra's agile champion - Sriram Rajagopalan, Ph.D. hosted a live webinar in the Risk Management webinar series. This second webinar in the series explored the how-tos of Leveraging a risk register to manage risks in programs and portfolios.

If you missed the webinar, please enjoy this recap, complete with a video recording.

Webinar Agenda:

The webinar covered the following areas:

How to establish the context of risks in projects, programs, and portfolio
A review of the important principles of risks in project delivery
How to differentiate the various elements of a risk register
How to evaluate tools that can be used for managing risks in larger initiatives.

Webinar Recap: 7 Little Known Ways To Leverage RVL

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 20 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT

On May 13, 2020, Inflectra's automation champion - Alexey Grinevich, Ph.D. hosted a live webinar in the UI Automation 101 webinar series. This second webinar in the series explored the hows-to of leveraging Rapise Visual Language (RVL).

If you missed the webinar, please enjoy this recap, complete with a video recording.

Webinar Agenda:

The webinar covered the following areas:

How to use RVL for codeless scripts
RVL's role in the maintenance
RVL's role in designing testing frameworks.

Webinar: How to Leverage a Risk Register to Manage Risks

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Every initiative, no matter how small, is not immune to risks. Frequently, projects fail because of inadequate proactive risk management. One of the critical tools in managing risks is the risk register, if used properly. In larger programs, the risk register plays a critical role in bring transparency and facilitating decision making. In this webinar, we will discuss the proper use of risk registers and how to manage risk in a larger organization.

Inflectra invites you to a free webinar: How to Leverage a Risk Register to Manage Risks on May 19, 2020.

Save your spot today!

Please register here.

Rapise v6.4 Released - Enhancements to WebAppProfile, Dynamics 365 and SAP UI5

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 18 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version of our award winning automated software testing solution - Rapise. The new version (6.4) provides many enhancements, quality of life improvements, bug fixes and time saving usability improvements. It includes enhancements specifically to the Web Application Profile feature and many of the libraries used to test complex applications such as SAP Hana and Microsoft Dynamics 365.

Webinar: UI Automation 101: 7 Little Known Ways To Leverage RVL

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra and Alexey Grinevich explore the ins and outs of UI Automation 101 and invite you to the live webinar: UI Automation 101: 7 Little Known Ways To Leverage RVL (Rapise Visual Language) on May 13, 2020.

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Spira v6.5 Released - Portfolios, Programs and Gantt Charts

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 12 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version of our award winning test management SpiraTest system, application lifecycle management SpiraTeam platform, and enterprise agile planning platform - SpiraPlan. The new version (6.5) brings powerful new project portfolio and program management functionality to SpiraPlan, new planning views to SpiraTeam, and new dashboards to all the products, including SpiraTest. This is one of our most exciting new releases, and is now available for both cloud and on-premise customers.

Inflectra’s Agile Testing & DevOps Conference - InflectraCon - Goes Virtual

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 12 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT

May 12, 2020, Washington, DC, USA - Inflectra Corporation has announced that its global conference on Agile Software Testing & DevOps: InflectraCon™ will move forward as a fully virtual event on September 29 - October 2, 2020. The annual conference is a 4-day, multi-track event, bringing together world-class keynote speakers and cutting edge tutorials for mastering Inflectra’s software QA, test management, program management and test automation platforms.

TeleTesting Part Two - One Month Later

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT

It was only about six weeks ago that we wrote our first article on TeleTesting, our suggestions for dealing with the sudden move to teleworking and distributed agile teams, and how to ensure that high-quality, well tested software is still released. It seems like an age since that article was released, with changes in lifestyles and working patterns that will probably persist for most of this year. In this article we check in to see how it has been going.

The Business Case for Test Management With SpiraTest

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Often we get asked the question, how do you determine the Return on Investment (ROI) of purchasing and using SpiraTest to manage a team's requirements, test cases and defects. If the organization in question is using another tool (for example Micro Focus / HP ALM) it is easy, you simply compare features and license cost. However what is the ROI and business case for teams that are using manual methods, using MS-Word and MS-Excel instead of a tool? This is a bit trickier to calculate, so don't worry - we've put together a handy spreadsheet to help you out!

Webinar Recap: How To Test MS Dynamics 365 for Sales Through The UI

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 04 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT

On April 29th, 2020, our automation champion - Denis Markovtsev, Ph.D took us on a journey exploring the testing of MS Dynamics 365 for Sales Through the UI. The webinar focusing on the following how-to's:

Start testing Dynamics 365 for Sales with Rapise
Launch Dynamics 365 for Sales from an automated test
Automate navigation within Dynamics 365 for Sales
Record a test case and make it a part of the framework for regular execution.

If you missed the webinar, here 👇 are some of the highlights!

Webinar: How To Test MS Dynamics 365 for Sales through the UI Like A Pro

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra and Denis Markovtsev explore the testing of MS Dynamics products and invite you to the live, in depth webinar: How To Test MS Dynamics 365 for Sales through the UI Like A Pro on April 29, 2020.

Save your spot today!

Please register here.

Webinar Recap: Why to Use RACI to Manage Stakeholders?

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT

On April 23, 2020, Inflectra and #SriramRajagopalan hosted a webinar called: Why to use RACI to Manage Stakeholders? This is the 1st webinar in the Risk Management series by Inflectra. If you missed the webinar, please enjoy the recap in this blog.

Main Take-Aways:

The webinar covers the following topics:

how to establish the importance of engaging stakeholders
review the stakeholder engagement tools
understanding the role that RACI plays in an organizational context
review the patterns in using the RACI correctly.

EPIC Sponsorship by Inflectra in 2020

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT

***Epic Experience 2020 in San Diego, CA has been cancelled in conjunction with COVID-19***

Inflectra is excited to support the inaugural EPIC Experience conference from Techwell.

Hosted in beautiful San Diego, CA, from April 19 - 23, 2020, EPIC Experience brings interactive training, tutorials, workshops, and sessions on practical aspects of agile software development and testing.

Inflectra will be at EPIC Experience on April 22 and 23. Please stop by our booth to say HI and chat with Jessica and Simon about Inflectra's agile software testing tools. Don't forget - our awesome swag and stickers will be waiting!

Webinar: Why Use The RACI Matrix To Manage Stakeholders?

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Stakeholder engagement is fundamental to why projects succeed or fail. It is critical for project managers, product owners, or scrum masters to understand the "who’s who" in an organization to ensure that they set up projects and teams for success. Among the many tools that are available for engaging stakeholders, a critical tool is the RACI. In this webinar, we will review how to use the RACI matrix effectively.

Inflectra invites you to a live webinar: Why Use The RACI Matrix To Manage Stakeholders? on April 23, 2020 at 2pm (EDT).

Save your spot today!

Register here.

Spotlight on Spira 6.5 - Portfolio & Program Management Enhancements

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT

As we get ready for the upcoming release of SpiraTest, SpiraTeam, and SpiraPlan, we'd like to introduce some of the new functionality that will be available in this release. This release includes two main features, plus lots of smaller enhancements and bug fixes. The two main marquee features are Portfolio and Program Management Dashboards, and new additional views of the release and task pages, including a Gantt view that will enhance our support for traditional waterfall and hybrid projects.

Asana Plugin for Spira Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT

During our InflectraCon conference last year, one of the key themes was Harmony, and how Inflectra's software and products can foster harmony in the product development lifecycle. One of the key ways we are able to do this is with our rich library of extensions and connectors for our products, available at no additional cost to our customers. We are pleased to announce that we have just released a new plugin for the popular Asana task tracking system.

Webinar Recap: How To Easily Migrate from Micro Focus Toolset and Save Money

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT

On April 17th, Inflectra's Adam Sandman headlined a live webinar called: How To Easily Migrate from MicroFocus and Save Money.

If you missed the webinar, please enjoy this recap, complete with a video recording.

Webinar Agenda:

Features of SpiraPlan that outperform Micro Focus’ ALM tool
Rapise as a powerful alternative to UFT and LoadRunner in functional and performance testing
How SpiraPlan and Rapise offer you a more powerful, comprehensive, and cost-saving solution
The ease of migrating from Micro Focus to Inflectra’s Platform.

Webinar: How To Easily Migrate from MicroFocus and Save Money

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT

On April 17th, join Inflectra's Adan Sandman in a live webinar: How To Easily Migrate from MicroFocus and Save Money.

WHY THIS WEBINAR:

In these uncertain times, everyone is juggling so much in their professional lives. With teleworking and online collaboration, distributed teams ache to have more integrated solutions that work smoothly together, provide greater efficiency and feed accurate, real-time information back into the production cycle. From a business perspective, team leads are faced with hard decisions about resources, and are looking for ways to cut costs. If you are currently using expensive tools, such as MicroFocus-owned suite of QA software, but also care about your team's productivity and your business goals, you will do well to attend this webinar.

Save your spot today! Register here.

Inflectra To Speak at TestingMind Virtual Events - Spring 2020

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT

This spring, Inflectra has the good fortune to collaborate with TestingMind and to bring you three amazing talks on a range of topics- all under the rubric of Emerging Test Automation and Digital Influence in QA. The event is virtual and is taking place on April 24- 28th.

Webinar: UI Automation 101: Drop-down Controls, Date Pickers, Sliders

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra and Alexey Grinevich explore the ins and outs of UI Automation 101 and invite you to the live webinar: UI Automation 101: Dropdown Controls, Date Pickers, Sliders on April 15, 2020.

Save your spot today!

Please register here.

Clone, Copy and Split - What's the Difference?

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Several of our users have mentioned that in Spira we have different options for duplicating items, including Copy, Clone and for some artifacts Split. In this article we shed some light on the different options and how you can use them.

Webinar Recap: How To Test MS Dynamics AX through the UI Like A Pro

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT

On April 1, 2020 Denis Markovtsev took us on a journey exploring the testing of MS Dynamics AX through the UI focusing on the following learning objectives:

understanding how to start testing Dynamics AX with Rapise,
practicing launching Dynamics AX from an automated test
automating the navigation within Dynamics AX
learning how to record a test case and make it a part of the framework for regular execution.

If you missed the webinar, here are some of the highlights!

Why You Should Come to STPCON Spring 2020

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT

***STPCon Spring 2020 in San Diego, CA has been cancelled in conjunction with COVID-19***

The 2020 USA conference season opens for Inflectra on April 1, 2020 (this is not an April Fool's Day joke, I promise) with our 5th expo at the Software Test Professionals Conference (STPCon). This time around, this hands-on testing event takes place in San Diego, CA.

As usual, we are excited to see you there and share our software testing expertise with you through two highly anticipated talks by Adam Sandman, Inflectra's Technical Director.

For a discount code, look inside!

New Ways To Use Project Management Software for More Efficient Projects

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Project management software has been around long enough that it’s fairly ubiquitous for businesses of all types. Teams from sales and marketing to manufacturing and software development use project management software to organize the myriad moving parts of business projects. But modern project management software doesn’t stop at tracking projects. Valuable features and reporting built right into today’s PM platforms make it easy for teams to use the software to help them build better processes, save time, and increase profitability across an organization.

Webinar: How To Test MS Dynamics AX through the UI Like A Pro

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra and Denis Markovtsev explore the testing of MS Dynamics products and invite you to the live, in depth webinar: How To Test MS Dynamics AX through the UI Like A Pro on April 1, 2020.

Save your spot today!

Please register here.

Talk: How to Help Testers and Developers Work Together in Harmony

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Please join Adam Sandman, Inflectra's Technical Director for a talk on How to Help Testers and Developers Work Together in Harmony on March 31 at 2pm (EDT). This talk was initially presented at Swiss Testing Day and DevOps Fusion 2019.

Please sign up here!

More details are inside.

Rapise JavaScript Reference Documentation Site Launched

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Almost a year ago to the day, we launched Rapise 6.0 with a brand new centralized documentation site - RapiseDoc - that made it easier for users to find the information they need to automate their testing. We have now created a brand-new JavaScript reference - JSDoc - that makes it easier to find all of the language syntax and semantics in one place.

Webinar Recap: How To Accelerate Software Testing, Validation & Compliance Of Your Medical Trials

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT

On March 25 2020, Inflectra's Adam Sandman headlined a live webinar called: How To Accelerate Software Testing, Validation & Compliance Of Your Medical Trials. The webinar focuses on compliance with HIPAA and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and discusses how SpiraPlan makes that compliance front and center of your software development and testing initiatives.

If you missed the webinar, please enjoy this recap, complete with a video recording.

Webinar Agenda:

The webinar covered the following areas:

The urgency around Software Validation & Testing
Best practices in Software Validation & Testing
SpiraPlan Compliance Features: Electronic Signatures, End-to-End Traceability, Audit Trails.

Test Automation Training While You Are Teleworking

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT

As we discussed in our blog on Teletesting (testing while teleworking), working from home has its challenges, with difficulties in setting work/home boundaries, avoiding distractions and knowing when to take a break. However teleworking and being at home during a quarantine or lockdown is a perfect time to brush up on your skills and get some training. So, building on our new Rapise Quick Start implementation packages, we are pleased to offer some free training while you are sequestered.

Webinar: How To Accelerate Software Testing, Validation & Compliance Of Your Medical Trials

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Please join Inflectra's free webinar on How To Accelerate Software Testing, Validation & Compliance Of Your Medical Trials. The live webinar will take place on March 25, 2020 at 3PM (EDT).

Save your spot today by registering here

Webinar Recap: UI Automation 101: Tables, Grids and Trees

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT

On March 18, 2020, Inflectra's automation champion - Alexey Grinevich, Ph.D. hosted a live webinar in the UI Automation 101 webinar series. This second webinar in the series explored the hows-to of automating tables, grids and trees

If you missed the webinar, please enjoy this recap, complete with a video recording.

Webinar Agenda:

The webinar covered the following areas:

Grids and Tables automation - APIs, recording, playback
Trees automation - APIs, recording, playback
Useful hints and tricks.

TeleTesting - 10 Tips for DevOps and Software Testing while Teleworking

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT

During the last couple of weeks, the world has been turned upside down with the onslaught of the COVID-19 Coronavirus. As part of our response plan, we have moved Inflectra to 100% telework to reduce the chance of community transmission. A lot of newspapers and blogs have great tips about how to work remotely and stay sane and be effective. However, we have found there are some specific tips that make things easier for software development teams working remotely - TeleTesting if you wish!

Webinar: UI Automation 101: Tables, Grids & Trees

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra and Alexey Grinevich explore the ins and outs of UI Automation 101 and invite you to the live webinar: UI Automation 101: Tables, Grids and Trees on March 18, 2020.

Save your spot today!

Please register here.

Spira v6.4 Released - OAuth Support & Reporting Enhancements

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version of our award winning test management SpiraTest system, application lifecycle management SpiraTeam platform, and enterprise agile planning platform - SpiraPlan. The new version (6.4) includes support for enterprise Single Sign On (SSO) using the OAuth protocol. That means you can now connect to Spira using Google, OKTA, Microsoft ADFS and many other common platforms. In addition, this new release has several key reporting enhancements that customers have been asking for.

Webinar Recap: UI Automation 101: Working with Navigation & Menus

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT

On February 19, 2020, Inflectra's automation champion - Alexey Grinevich, Ph.D. hosted the very first live webinar in the UI Automation 101 webinar series. This first webinar looked at ways of automating your navigation and menus.

If you missed the webinar, please enjoy this recap, complete with a video recording.

Webinar Agenda:

The webinar covered the following areas:

Overview of navigation methods
Practical examples of navigation
Useful tips and tricks.

Webinar Recap: Why is Setting a PMO Necessary with the Growth of Agile?

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT

On March 10, 2020 Inflectra and Sriram Rajagopalan hosted a live webinar: Why is Setting a PMO Necessary with the Growth of Agile?

If you missed the webinar, here is a recap blog to catch you up.

WEBINAR TAKEAWAYS:

Why have a central body of excellence regardless of delivery framework
How to differentiate the various flavors of PMO structure
What are the essential characteristics of PMO
How to set up a PMO

Scroll down to view the recording.

We Are In It Together: Compassion and Empathy for Our Conference and Event Partners

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT

One of the strange features of the Coronavirus epidemic is that we are being asked to limit social interaction to prevent the spread of the disease, while at the same time, the anxiety around what is happening is increasing our need to talk to each other and have social interaction. We were inspired by the recent article in the Washington Post - "Compassion in the time of coronavirus" to think about the people we normally work with, that are having a hard time, and try and send some much needed virtual love and support.

RadView WebLOAD Plug-In Released for RemoteLaunch

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT

We have just released a new RemoteLaunch plugin for RadView WebLOAD. This allows SpiraTest, SpiraTeam, and SpiraPlan in conjunction with RemoteLaunch to manage the scheduling, execution and reporting of WebLOAD automated performance and load tests.

Webinar: Why is Setting a PMO Necessary with the Growth of Agile?

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra invites you to a free webinar: Why is setting a PMO necessary with the growth of Agile? on March 10, 2020.

Save your spot today!

Please register here.

Webinar Recap: Scream For Scrum or Scream At Scrum: What’s Going On?

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 09 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT

On February 7, 2020 Inflectra and Sriram Rajagopalan hosted a live webinar: Scream For Scrum or Scream At Scrum: What’s Going On?

If you missed the webinar, here is a recap blog to catch you up.

WEBINAR TAKEAWAYS:

Discover management patterns that sow the seeds of Scrum failure
Understand the empirical principles of Scrum and its core values
Learn about the patterns of failure in Scrum implementation
Identify the team-specific patterns for Scrum success.

Scroll down to view the recording.

Webinar recap: Spira v6.5 - Portfolios & Oauth Have Arrived

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 09 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT

On March 5, 2020 Inflectra hosted a live webinar: Spira v6.5 - Portfolios & Oauth Have Arrived.

If you missed the webinar, here is a recap of the most important take-aways 👇:

Jump-Starting Your Rapise Test Automation Project with Our QuickStart Package

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Embarking of a test automation project can be a daunting task. Especially when you are dealing with a large, complex application such as an ERP system or CRM platform, it can be overwhelming to decide what tests should be automated, how to teach your testers (who may be functional experts rather than experienced automation engineers), and how to get started. Based on our experience helping customers get started with test automation using our Rapise automation tool, we would like to introduce our new standardized Rapise Quick-Start implementation package.

Webinar: Spira v6.5 - Portfolios & Oauth Have Arrived

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT

We are delighted to invite you to our traditional live webinar introducing new and upcoming features and enhancement for our award winning product development and QA platform - Spira. In its new version - 6.5 Spira brings some highly anticipated enhanced capabilities in line with the feedback received from our valued customers, and product users.

Please join us on March 5 for a 10 AM and 3 PM session.

Register today!

SpiraPlan Brings Harmony to Jira and Azure DevOps

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT

During our InflectraCon conference last year, one of the key themes was Harmony, and how Inflectra's software and products can foster harmony in the software development and testing lifecycle. One of the key ways we do this is by making it easy for teams to work in their favorite tools and have the data be available to other teams seamlessly. Many customers have teams using a combination of different Atlassian Jira instances, Microsoft Azure DevOps instances and other tools. In this article I will be discussing how such heterogeneous environments can benefit from SpiraPlan.

Webinar: How To Test MS Dynamics NAV through the UI Like A Pro

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra and Denis Markovtsev explore the testing of MS Dynamics products and invite you to the live, in depth webinar: How To Test MS Dynamics NAV through the UI Like A Pro on March 4, 2020.

Save your spot today!

Please register here.

Testing MS Dynamics Through The UI Like A Pro - A Webinar Series

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT

On March 4th, 2020 Inflectra launched the 4th installment in its famous test automation webinar series series called: Testing MS Dynamics Through The UI Like A Pro. This step 4 webinar series builds on the earlier test automation series’: Test Automation, Demystified and Planet Test Automation: First Steps while also working in parallel with the current UI Automation 101 series.

Testing MS Dynamics Through The UI Like A Pro series aims to help you launch the testing of your MS Dynamics product. We will look at the following how-to's: bootstrap a testing framework and perform essential test automation tasks and organize your teamwork and create tests that are easy to enhance and maintain.

Details are inside!

Our Plans for Dealing with the Coronovirus Situation

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT

We recently published an email to our employees outlining our current plans for dealing with the unfolding Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic that is affecting communities and countries around the world. We felt that it would make sense to make parts of this email public to our customers and partners so that they know what our current plans are, and also it may be useful for other companies looking to see how they should respond.

***We have updated this blog to include a section on Inflectra's response as it pertains to giving a short term relief to our customers and community in general.****

Webinar Recap: Metrics in the Brand New World of Programs and Portfolios

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT

On February 18, 2020 Inflectra and Sriram Rajagopalan hosted a live webinar: Scream For Scrum or Scream At Scrum: What’s Going On?

If you missed the webinar, here is a recap of the webinar.

WEBINAR TAKEAWAYS:

Learn how to establish the value of metrics in the program and portfolio
Identify the most important principles around metrics
Choose the metrics that need to be in place for programs and portfolios
Apply and integrate metrics into agile and lean initiatives within programs.

The webinar recording is inside.

UI Automation 101 - A Webinar Series

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT

On February 19th, 2020 Inflectra launched the 3rd installment in its famous test automation webinar series series called: UI Automation 101. This step 3 webinar series builds on the earlier test automation series’ - Test Automation, Demystified and - Planet Test Automation: First Steps. This series aims to strengthen participants' grasp of the major test automation activities and learn the essentials of Test Automation.

Details are inside!

Webinar: Scream FOR Scrum Or Scream AT Scrum? What’s Going On?

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra invites you to a free webinar: Scream FOR Scrum Or Scream AT Scrum? What’s going on? on February 27, 2020.

Save your spot today!

Please register here.

Webinar Recap: Rapise v6.3 - Better Test Frameworks for Your Applications

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT

On February 12, 2019, Inflectra hosted a live webinar on the new and improved features of its software test automation platform - Rapise (version 6.3). If you missed the webinar, please enjoy this recap, complete with a video recording.

Webinar: UI Automation 101: Working with Navigation & Menus

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra and Alexey Grinevich explore the ins and outs of UI Automation 101 and invite you to the live webinar: UI Automation 101: Working with Navigation and Menus on February 19, 2020.

Save your spot today! Please register here.

Webinar: Metrics in the Brave New World of Programs and Portfolios

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra and Sriram Rajagopalan continue the exploration of agile project management themes and invite you to a second free webinar in the series called: Metrics in the Brave New World of Programs and Portfolios on February 18, 2020.

Save your spot today!

Please register here.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Presidents' Day Holiday February 17th, 2020

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices will be closed on Monday, February 17th, 2020 in observance of the U.S. Presidents' Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday, February 18th, 2020.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Webinar Recap: Top Five Techniques for Managing Programs and Portfolios

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT

On February 7, 2020 Inflectra and Sriram Rajagopalan hosted a live webinar: Top Five Techniques for Managing Programs and Portfolios.

If you missed the webinar, here is a recap of the most important take-aways:

Webinar: Rapise 6.3: Even Better Test Frameworks for Your Applications

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra and Alexey Grinevich invite you to a live webinar that explains the new and expanded capabilities of Inflectra's test automation platform - Rapise. Now in its 6.3 version Rapise offers powerful support for automated testing of complex ERP systems. Join us on Feb 12, at 10 AM eastern.

Save your seat here:

Spotlight on Spira 6.4 - Single Sign On with OAuth and Reports Enhancements

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT

As we get ready for the release of SpiraTest, SpiraTeam, and SpiraPlan 6.4 early next month, we'd like to introduce some of the new functionality that will be available in this release. This release includes two main features, plus lots of smaller enhancements and bug fixes. The two main marquee features are support for Single Sign On (SSO) using the industry standard OAuth 2.0 protocol, and some major enhancements to the Reports dashboard.

Theory Behind Top 5 Techniques for Managing Programs and Portfolios

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT

In the following article, Sriram Rajagopalan - Inflectra's Enterprise Agile Champion shares his thoughts and experience managing program and portfolios.

This blog complements Inflectra's February 7th webinar on the same topic, with the webinar recording available inside.

Webinar: Top Five Techniques for Managing Programs and Portfolios

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra and Sriram Rajagopalan continue the exploration of agile project management themes and invites you to a live webinar: Top Five Techniques for Managing Programs and Portfolios on February 7, 2020.

Save your spot today - register here!

RemoteLaunchX 5.0 Released for Cross-Platform Testing

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of RemoteLaunch X 5.0, our cross-platform agent for orchestrating automated software testing. This update to RemoteLaunch X brings support for data-driven testing, more configuration features and support for the latest versions of Java.

Inflectra and Avalanche Labs Partner to Expand Opportunities in Central America and Colombia

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT

We are delighted to announce that Inflectra has signed a partnership agreement with Avalanche Labs. This partnership combines Avalanche Labs’ years of experience working with some of Mexico’s premier companies, expertise in software testing, requirements management, test automation, and project delivery with Inflectra's suite of software quality assurance and agile program management solutions as well as automated software testing tool.

Webinar Recap: How To Incorporate Lean & Kanban in Product Lifecycle Management

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT

On January 23, 2020 Inflectra hosted a live webinar: How To Incorporate Lean & Kanban in Product Lifecycle Management. If you missed the webinar, here is a recap of the most important take-aways 👇:

Theory Behind Incorporating Lean & Kanban in Product Lifecycle Management

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT

In the following post Sriram Rajagopalan - Inflectra's Enterprise Agile Champion discusses the theory of leadership in product management and the use of lean approaches for acceleration of organizational growth

This blog complements Inflectra's January 23 webinar on the same topic, with the webinar recording available inside.

Rapise 6.3 Released to Provide Rapid and Easy Testing of SAP Hana Applications

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Washington, DC., January 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Inflectra® is pleased to announce the release of Rapise 6.3, the latest version of its Rapise test automation platform. Rapise is the most comprehensive and powerful automated testing solution on the market. With its latest version, Rapise provides support for testing SAP Hana UI5 ERP applications, a new RPA execution monitor for Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and the ability to run Rapise tests in a containerized DevOps pipeline, including Docker and Kubernetes.

Rapise v6.3 Released - Adds Support for SAP Hana UI5

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version of our award winning automated software testing solution - Rapise. The new version (6.3) provides support for testing SAP Hana UI5 ERP applications, a new RPA execution monitor for Robotic Process Automation (RPA), the ability to run Rapise tests in a containerized DevOps pipeline (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.) and many usability and performance enhancements.

Webinar: How To Incorporate Lean & Kanban in Product Lifecycle Management

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra invites you to a free webinar: How To Incorporate Lean & Kanban in Product Lifecycle Management on January 23, 2020.

Save your spot today!

Please register here.

SAP Hana Support Coming Soon to Rapise

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that we will be soon releasing our initial support for the SAP Hana ERP Platform. Our Rapise test automation platform has already been proven for use in complex ERP and CRM applications such as Microsoft Dynamics and Salesforce, and now that power and flexibility is coming to the SAP ecosystem.

Inflectra and NVP Software Solutions Take on the Canadian Tech Market

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT

On January 13, 2020 Inflectra and NVP Software Solutions signed a partnership agreement that will expand Inflectra's presence in the Canadian market. Inflectra's agile software testing, QA/QC and program management platforms complement and strengthen NVP's business model of providing customized solutions to customers in Canada.

Webinar Recap: Major Spira v6.3 Usability & Performance Enhancements

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT

On January 16th, 2020 Inflectra hosted a live webinar: Major Spira v6.3 Usability & Performance Enhancements Unveiled. If you missed the webinar, here is a recap of the most important take-aways 👇:

Creating Custom Graphs with Spira (Part 4)

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT

One of the maxims I always tell developers is that regardless of what you build, customers will never be satisfied with the reports you offer or the integration that you provide. In fact, the two most underestimated tasks in software development are data feeds and reporting. So one of the nice features in our Spira platform is the ability to do custom graphing, so that you are not limited to just the graphs that ship with the system. This article is the fourth and last one in a series that explains how to use these powerful custom graphing features, which continues on from our third article that explained the differences between Entity SQL (ESQL) and traditional database SQL. In this article we'll discuss some of the more advanced types of query that you will want to use when creating graphs.

Unlimited TaraVault Source Code Licenses With Every SpiraTeam/Plan Subscription

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that our cloud-based source code management system - TaraVault will no longer require a separate fee to use and an unlimited number of TaraVault users will be included for free with every SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan subscription.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. MLK Day Holiday - January 20, 2020

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Monday, January 20, 2020 in observance of the U.S. Martin Luther King Jr. Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday, January 21st, 2020.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Webinar: Major Spira v6.3 Usability & Performance Enhancements Unveiled

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is proud to bring you a highly anticipated Spira v.6.3 and a webinar to go with it.

Join our live webinar on January 16, 2020 to learn about the major enhancements available in SpiraTest, SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan version 6.3. If you or your team uses any of Inflectra's Spira products, you would not want to miss this webinar!

Save your seat today!

Choose between 11AM (EST) and 3PM (EST) sessions on January 16th.

Creating Custom Graphs with Spira (Part 3)

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT

One of the maxims I always tell developers is that regardless of what you build, customers will never be satisfied with the reports you offer or the integration that you provide. In fact, the two most underestimated tasks in software development are data feeds and reporting. So one of the nice features in our Spira platform is the ability to do custom graphing, so that you are not limited to just the graphs that ship with the system. This article is the third in a series that explains how to use these powerful custom graphing features, which continues on from our second article that provided the basics of writing ESQL queries. In this article we'll discuss some of the differences and limitations between ESQL and traditional database SQL.

Webinar Recap: Patterns to Avoid in Agile Ceremonies

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT

On January 9th, 2020 Inflectra hosted a live webinar: Patterns to Avoid in Agile Ceremonies. If you missed the webinar, here is a recap of the most important take-aways 👇:

Theory Behind Avoiding Agile Failure Patterns - The Agile Webinar

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT

In the following article, Sriram Rajagopalan - Inflectra's Enterprise Agile Champion breaks down the patterns we all should avoid in agile ceremonies.

This blog complements Inflectra's January 9th webinar on the same topic, with the webinar recording available inside.

Webinar: Patterns To Avoid During Agile Ceremonies

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 26 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra invites you to a free webinar: What Patterns To Avoid During Agile Ceremonies on January 9, 2020.

Save your spot today!

Please register here.

SpiraTest, SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan v6.3 Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Spotlight on Spira 6.3 - Saved Views, Saved Filter Enhancements and More

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT

As we get ready for the release of SpiraTest, SpiraTeam, and SpiraPlan 6.3 later this week, we'd like to introduce some of the new functionality that will be available in this release. This release includes many important 'quality of life' enhancements that have been requested by many of our customers. These ideas came from our customer visits in 2019 as well as feedback we received online and during the InflectraCon 2019 conference. If you have ideas of how we could improve our products, please let us know, or better still - come to InflectraCon 2020.

Creating Custom Graphs with Spira (Part 2)

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT

One of the maxims I always tell developers is that regardless of what you build, customers will never be satisfied with the reports you offer or the integration that you provide. In fact, the two most underestimated tasks in software development are data feeds and reporting. So one of the nice features in our Spira platform is the ability to do custom graphing, so that you are not limited to just the graphs that ship with the system. This article is the second in a series that explains how to use these powerful custom graphing features, which continues on from our first article that explains the basics. In this article, we'll be diving deeper into some of the intricacies of the Entity SQL language itself.

Inflectra Offices Closed on January 1, 2020 - in observance of New Year's Day!

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Wednesday, January 1st, 2020 in observance of New Year’s Day.

We will reopen for business as usual on Thursday, January 2nd, 2020.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our web

Inflectra Offices Closed for Holiday Season - December 25-26, 2019

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 23 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 25th and Thursday, December 26th, 2019 to celebrate the holiday season.

We will reopen for business Friday, December 27th, 2019.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Blog: How To Write Good User Stories

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT

In the following blog post, Sriram Rajagopalan - Inflectra's Enterprise Agile Champion explores how-to's of writing good user stories and gives practical recommendations on how to achieve just that. This blog complements Inflectra's December 17th webinar on the same topic, with the webinar recording available inside.

Webinar Recap: How To Write Good User Stories

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT

On December 17, 2019 Inflectra and Sriram Rajagopalan hosted a live webinar: How To Write Good User Stories. If you missed the webinar, here is a recap of the most important take-aways:

Webinar Recap: Data-Driven Testing | Test Automation Webinars

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT

On December 18, 2019 Inflectra and Denis Markovtsev hosted a live webinar, called:Data-Driven Testing. This is the 5th and last webinar in the Tier 2 Certificate series called: Planet Test Automation: First Steps.

If you missed the webinar, we are happy to share this recap👇 with you!

Live Webinar: Data-Driven Testing (Part 5)

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra invites you to a free webinar: Data-Driven Testing on December 18, 2019.

This is the 5th and final webinar in Inflectra's Level 2 test automation webinar series called: Planet Test Automation: First Steps.

Save your spot today!

Please register here.

Webinar: How To Write Good User Stories

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra invites you to a free webinar: How To Write Good User Stories on December 17, 2019.

Save your spot today!

Please register here.

Rapise Automation Scripts Coming to a Container Near You!

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to announce a new beta feature in Rapise - running web and mobile tests under NodeJS. This lets you execute Rapise tests not just on Windows where Rapise is typically installed to write tests, but in other places - on Macs, Linux, containers such as Docker or Kubernetes, and build pipelines such as Azure DevOps pipelines, CircleCI, TravisCI and GitHub pipelines.

Introducing the Inflectra Global Technology Initiative

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT

We'd like to introduce the Inflectra Global Technology Initiative - empowering teachers, students and communities around the world to get a helping hand and become part of the technology economy. In working with Universities, community colleges, code camps and technology meetups around the world we have found that there is a gap between the skills needed by employers and the formal education that is often provided in school. We would like to offer our assistance and a helping hand.

Product Development Tools - The Top 10 Features

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT

SpiraPlan is an easy to use, complete solution for managing your product development lifecycle. In this article we discuss the top 10 features you should look for in a product development tool, and why you should choose SpiraPlan over other tools on the market that offer features for product development.

Webinar Recap: Agile Engineering Practices for Software Product Development

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT

On December 5, 2019 Inflectra hosted a live webinar: Agile Engineering Practices for Software Product Development. If you missed the webinar, here is a recap of the most important take-aways:

SpiraTest, SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan v6.2.2 Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Changes to Spira Pricing in 2020

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT

We are announcing changes to the pricing for the following Inflectra products: SpiraTest, SpiraTeam, SpiraPlan, and TaraVault to come into effect on January 1, 2020. The changes will affect both cloud and on-premise customers, with price change for existing customers to be smaller than for new customers purchasing for the first time in 2020.

Blog: Agile Engineering Practices for Software Product Development

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 06 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT

In the following blog post, Sriram Rajagopalan - Inflectra's Enterprise Agile Champion, covers a number of key aspects of Agile Engineering practices. Among them are: technical excellence, general trends in agile engineering as well as practical recommendations for those how plan on undertaking a project like this.

This blog complements Inflectra's December 5th webinar on the same topic, with the webinar recording available inside.

Webinar Recap: Automating REST/SOAP API Testing (Part 4)

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 06 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT

On December 4, 2019 Inflectra hosted a live webinar, called: Automating REST/SOAP API Testing. This is the 4th webinar in the Tier 2 Certificate series called: Planet Test Automation: First Steps.

If you missed the webinar, we are happy to share this recap👇 with you!

Webinar: Agile Engineering Practices for Software Product Development

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra invites you to a free webinar: Agile Engineering Practices for Software Product Development on December 5, 2019.

Save your spot today!

Please register here

Live Webinar: Automating REST/SOAP API Testing (Part 4)

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra invites you to a free webinar: Automating REST/SOAP API Testing on December 4, 2019.

This is the 4th webinar in Inflectra's Level 2 test automation webinar series called: Planet Test Automation: First Steps.

Save your spot today!

Please register here.

Jira Plugin Updated to Streamline User Integration with Spira

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release updated versions of our Atlassian Jira plugin for cloud and server that simplifies the integration of the two systems and makes the data mapping of users easier. In addition, we have separated out the Jira cloud and server documentation to make setup of the plugin easier.

Changing Lives - One Tester at a Time - with Codo a Codo

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT

In 2018, the Buenos Aires City Government (GCBA) and Codo a Codo partnered with Inflectra in a formal training program that teaches the fundamentals of software testing to high-school students from city's disadvantaged neighborhoods. This month, Adam Sandman, our technical director was honored to attend the inaugural awards ceremony. and hand out the diplomas to the graduating class. In this article we discuss why this program is so important and how we'd like to help other communities around the world in a similar manner.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Thanksgiving Holiday November 28-29th, 2019

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th, 2019 in observance of the U.S. Thanksgiving public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Monday, December 2, 2019. If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Webinar Recap: Automating MOBILE UI Testing

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT

On November 20, 2019 Inflectra hosted the 3rd live webinar: Automating Mobile UI Testing from the Tier 2 Certification series called: Planet Test Automation: First Steps

If you missed the webinar, we are happy to share this recap👇 with you!

Live Webinar: Automating Mobile UI Testing (Part 3)

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra invites you to a free webinar: Automating Mobile UI Testing on November 20, 2019.

This is the 3rd webinar in Inflectra's Level 2 test automation webinar series called: Planet Test Automation: First Steps.

Save your spot today!

Please register here.

Inflectra Awards Graduation Diplomas to Tech Students in Argentina

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Washington DC, November 17, 2019 - Inflectra, a US-based software company will award diplomas in software testing to 150 low-income graduates of a coding program administered by the Buenos Aires City Government - in a formal ceremony on November 20 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Recap: Agile Testing Days 2019 - Potsdam, Germany

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Have you ever wondered why some conferences have more dedicated following than others? We did too, prior to our visit to Agile Testing Days 2019 in Potsdam, Germany!

Now we know and we are happy to let you in on this open secret.

The Days of Prague - EuroStar 2019 Conference Recap

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT

2019 is a breakout year for Inflectra and on our to-do list was EuroSTAR of course. So, on November 10, right after Agile Testing Days in Germany, Team Inflectra headed south to Prague, Czechia.

Meet Inflectra At EuroSTAR in Prague, Czechia

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT

We are ending the year on a high note - by bringing the Inflectra party to Prague by way of EuroSTAR 2019. And can you believe that this is going to be our 1st EuroSTAR ever? Yes, and we plan to make it memorable!

Some see us at Prague Congress Center on November 12th - 14th, we are in the Booth # 29!

Need a 10% discount? Look inside 👇!

Inflectra Supports Agile Testing Days 2019 in Potsdam, Germany

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 25 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is proud to support - for the 2nd year in a row, Agile Testing Days - Europe's greatest Agile Testing Festival taking place annually in Potsdam, Germany. This year, ATD runs between Nov 3rd - 8th and we are there as both, sponsors and participants.

Stop by Inflectra's table on November 5-8 to say Hi and learn more about Inflectra award-winning software testing and test management tools.

BUT THIS IS NOT ALL 👇

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Veterans Day Holiday - November 11th, 2019

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Monday, November 11th, 2019 in observance of the U.S. Veterans Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday, November 12th, 2019.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Rapise 6 Development Roadmap Update

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that we have updated the latest development roadmap for Rapise, our award winning codeless test automation platform for web, mobile, desktop and API testing.

Webinar Recap: Automating Desktop UI Testing (Part 2)

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT

On October 30, 2019 Inflectra hosted the 2nd live webinar: Automating Desktop UI Testing from the Tier 2 Certification series called: Planet Test Automation: First Steps

If you missed the webinar, we are happy to share this recap👇 with you!

Seamless Migration from Micro Focus UFT to Rapise (Part 2)

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Seamless Migration from Micro Focus UFT to Rapise (Part 1)

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Many organizations are looking to update their software testing processes and tools, with an industry-wide move away from some of the older, monolithic legacy suites from vendors such as Micro Focus (formerly HP, and Mercury Interactive before that) to more modern tools. At Inflectra, we have partnered with Neotys to provide an integrated suite comprising: SpiraTeam, Rapise and NeoLoad that lets companies have test management, functional testing, and load testing all in one. Migrating from ALM/QualityCenter to SpiraTeam is easy using our free migration tool, and migration from LoadRunner to NeoLoad was possible using a conversion utility, however automatically converting from UFT / QTP to Rapise was not so easy.... until today!

Live Webinar: Automating Desktop UI Testing (Part 2)

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra invites you to a free live webinar: Automating Desktop UI Testing on October 30, 2019.

This is the 2nd webinar in Inflectra's Level 2 test automation webinar series called: Planet Test Automation: First Steps.

Save your spot today!

Please register here.

SpiraTeam Helps RMIT University Educate the Next Generation of Software Engineers

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT

RMIT University was looking to replace their use of a legacy IBM Rational Test Suite with a modern tool that was cloud-based and easier to use and administer. In this case study, find out how RMIT were able to use SpiraTeam from Inflectra to have an online on-demand test management solution that would integrate with all their other testing tools used for teaching software engineering and quality assurance.

O (#Star)Canada, we bid adieu to thee

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT

We have just come back to Washington DC after visiting our favorite EXPO in Canada – Techwell’s #StarCanada 2019. This was our 2^nd visit to this conference and it did not disappoint. Here is what happened at #StarCanada on October 22-24.

STARCanada On Our Minds: Inflectra Supports Testing Conference in Toronto, ON

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT

For the 2nd year in a row, Inflectra will show at STARCanada - a software testing conference organized by TechWell. Inflectra is pleased to support the Toronto, ON-based conference as a sponsor and is looking forward to expanding its footprint in Canada.

Furthermore, for the first time in Inflectra history, company's Director Of Technology - Adam Sandman will be joining the conference as a speaker. His talk is titled: API Testing Is Critical—Here's How to Do It Right and will take place on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at 1:30pm.

Creating Custom Graphs with Spira (Part 1)

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT

One of the maxims I always tell developers is that regardless of what you build, customers will never be satisfied with the reports you offer or the integration that you provide. In fact, the two most underestimated tasks in software development are data feeds and reporting. So one of the nice features in our Spira platform is the ability to do custom graphing, so that you are not limited to just the graphs that ship with the system. This article is the first in a series that explains how to use these powerful custom graphing features, which continues on from our previous series on custom reporting!

Save The Date: InflectraCon 2020

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Yes, we are at it again - scheming and plotting to get our next global user conference - InflectraCon 2020 off the ground!

So, mark your calendars for InflectraCon on October 1 - 2, 2020 in Washington, DC!

Tickets are on sale here

Webinar Recap: Automating Web UI Testing

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT

On October 16, 2019 Inflectra hosted the 1st live webinar: Automating Web UI Testing from the Tier 2 Certification series called: Planet Test Automation: First Steps

If you missed the webinar, here is a recap👇 ~ enjoy!

Live Webinar: Automating Web UI Testing (Part 1)

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra invites you to a free webinar: Automating Web UI Testing on October 16, 2019.

This is the 1st webinar in Inflectra's Level 2 test automation webinar series called: Planet Test Automation: First Steps.

Save your spot today!

Please register here.

SpiraTest, SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan v6.2.1 Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version of our award winning test management, application lifecycle management, and enterprise agile planning platform - Spira. The new version (6.2.1) provides several key enhancements, including the ability to more easily manage product templates and usability improvements to the data synchronization system that lets Spira integrate with Atlassian Jira and Microsoft Azure DevOps.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Columbus Day Holiday October 14th, 2019

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Monday, October 14th, 2019 in observance of the U.S. Columbus Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday October 15th, 2019.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Webinar Recap: SpiraPlan 6.2 - Enhancements You've Been Waiting For

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT

This is a recap of Inflectra's recent live webinar that highlights the major enhancements to SpiraPlan and SpiraTeam in tools' 6.2 version.

Webinar: SpiraPlan - Enhancements You've Been Waiting For (2 sessions)

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra has worked tirelessly all summer to bring to you Spira v.6.2!

We are celebrating this achievement by hosting a webinar that highlights the major enhancements in SpiraPlan. If you or your team uses any of Inflectra's Spira products, you would not want to miss this webinar!

Sign up today!

Choose between 10AM (EDT) and 2PM (EDT) Sessions.

StarWest In Disneyland? Yes, Please - A Conference Recap

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT

We have just wrapped up a fantastic visit to California, attending and sponsoring our first ever STARWEST conference. Hosted by our friends at TechWell, the two day expo attended by over 700 attendees was a whirlwind with a bit of Disney Magic. Find out what happened...

Inflectra At #STARWEST? Why, Of Course!

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT

What a year 2019 has been! As a company we have had a few firsts this year and by the looks of it, we are not about to slow down!

Our new adventure is StarWEST by Techwell - the #1 software testing conference in the west of the US.

We are sponsoring the conference and so will be in Anaheim, CA on October 2 and 3, 2019!

Webinar Series: Planet Test Automation: First Steps

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT

On October 16, 2019 Inflectra will launch a follow-on test automation webinar series called: Planet Test Automation: First Steps. This step 2 webinar series builds on the earlier test automation series - Test Automation, Demystified and aims to strengthen participants' grasp of the major test automation activities.

Details are inside!

FAQs - Planet Test Automation: First Steps - Inflectra's Webinar Series

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is hosting Planet Test Automation: First Steps – a Level 2 webinar series aimed at helping software testers transition into test automation. The series participants are eligible to receive a Certificate of Completion after this Level II series is completed.

If you are interested in learning more about getting Inflectra’s Test Automation 2 Certificate, feel free to check out our Frequently Asked Questions below:

Recap: Inflectra Supports STPCon Fall 2019

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT

STPCon Team delivered another quality conference in September 2019 - this time in lovely Boston, MA. Located across the Boston harbour, the hotel was lovely and the views were magnificent.

Team Inflectra even managed to sneak out to the city to see the historic sights and new developments in this old American city.

Inflectra Creates Harmony in the Software Development Universe

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT

The tempo of software development is always increasing. With the adoption of agile methodologies, the move to continuous integration and deployment, and the use of DevOps platforms, it seems that everything needs to be done faster. In this maelstrom of activity, we at Inflectra want to help customers avoid the chaos of missed deadlines, and unfulfilled requirements... and bring harmony. Learn how and why!

Here We Go Again: Inflectra At STPCon Fall 2019

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT

We are going to Boston, MA to attend one of our favorite events - STPCon. In 2019, Software Test Professionals Fall Conference (STPCON) takes place on September 23-26, 2019. So, mark your calendars!

We are honored to support, once again, STPCon and to have an opportunity to meet and network with software testers, QA specialist and automation engineers. We are particularly excited about two talks #TeamInflectra will present during the event.

Need a discount code: look inside!

Webinar: Rapise v6.2 - More Power To Test Automation

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra invites you to a free live webinar called: Rapise v6.2 - More Power To Test Automation that highlights enhancements of Inflectra's own test automation platform - Rapise.

Save your spot today!

Please register here.

Recap #InflectraCon - Highlights from our Inaugural User Conference

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT

About six months ago we decided to host our first international user conference, to bring together our users, partners and evangelists together in the same place for the first time. Last week this vision became a reality: InflectraCon

With 130 attendees from 5 continents, 40 sessions, 4 sponsors, and of course 2 banjos (!) the event was a roaring success. If you couldn't attend this year, please check out the sessions and presentations, as well as why you should attend next year at InflectraCon 2020.

Save The Date: InflectraCon 2019

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Great News!

Inflectra is delighted to invite you to its first ever international customer conference - InflectraCon near Cincinnati, OH on September 10 and 11, 2019!

Tickets are available via Eventbrite!

Rapise v6.2 Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version of our award winning automated software testing solution - Rapise. The new version (6.2) provides many new features including self-healing tests using machine learning, auto-reconnect for Selenium web tests, and auto-reconnect for Appium mobile tests.

Spotlight on Rapise 6.2 - Selenium and Appium Auto Reconnect

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 03 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT

The latest version of Rapise, our powerful and easy to use test automation tool comes with some key usability enhancements that make testing mobile native applications and mobile web applications even easier. It lets you start recording tests from the point they last failed without having to start from the beginning, a huge time saver.

Inflectra Launches AI-Powered Testing Portfolio As An Alternative to Legacy Platforms

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra Corporation, a leader in quality assurance, software testing, and lifecycle management announced the release the latest version of its software testing platform. The latest version employs big data, machine learning and artificial intelligence to improve software testing and assist customers in migrating away from legacy platforms that are no longer as appropriate in today's agile testing environment.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Labor Day Holiday: September 2nd, 2019

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices will be closed on Monday, September 2nd, 2019 in observance of the U.S. Labor Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Spotlight on Rapise 6.2 - Machine Learning & Self-healing Web Testing

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT

We're very excited about the next version of our Rapise test automation system. The new version leverages research done by the Inflectra artificial intelligence and machine learning unit to introduce self-healing web testing and self-healing web locators to take the flakiness and manual effort associated with automating web testing.

SpiraTest, SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan v6.2 Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Spotlight on SpiraPlan 6.2 - Risk Management Enhancements

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 20 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT

As we get ready for the release of SpiraPlan 6.2 later this month, we'd like too introduce some of the new functionality that will be available in this release. In the third installment of this series, we're excited to announce some key enhancements to the risk management module in SpiraPlan. This new functionality extends the power of the risk management features and also better integrates them into the rest of the SpiraPlan platform.

Spotlight on SpiraTeam 6.2 - Agile Board Enhancements

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT

As we get ready for the release of SpiraTest, SpiraTeam, and SpiraPlan 6.2 later this month, we'd like too introduce some of the new functionality that will be available in this release. In the second installment of this series, we're excited to announce the new agile planning enhancements that have been added to SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan 6.2. They are designed to make SpiraPlan even better as your first choice for planning and managing agile projects, whatever flavor of agile you are using.

Spotlight on SpiraTeam 6.2 - New Requirements Management Views

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT

As we get ready for the release of SpiraTest, SpiraTeam, and SpiraPlan 6.2 later this month, we'd like too introduce some of the new functionality that will be available in this release. In the first installment of this series, we're excited to announce the new requirements management views that have been added to SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan 6.2. They are designed to better serve the needs of the Business Analyst community who often need different views of requirements than the project teams and project managers.

Webinar #Recap: AI in Test Automation

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT

We have now completed our webinar series called: Test Automation, Demystified with a live webinar on AI in Test Automation.

If you missed the webinar, here is a recap of the most important take-aways:

Live Webinar: AI in Test Automation

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is concluding its seven-part live webinar series: Test Automation, Demystified with a live webinar on the use of AI in Test Automation.

Save your spot today!

Please register here.

Coveros & Inflectra Accelerate Agile and DevOps with Unique QuickStart Engagement Model

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Earlier this year, Inflectra and Coveros announced a partnership to use their combined portfolio of solutions focused on software test management, team collaboration, agile project management and test automation to help companies deliver applications faster, more effectively, and with higher quality. As as result of this partnership, we are pleased to announce two unique engagement offerings.

Exclusive Sponsor Discount: Up to $400 Off STARWEST Registration

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is going to STARWEST 2019 as a sponsor and is bring you more STARWEST ticket discounts, so that you too can join the fun!

**Exclusive Offer**

save up to an additional $200 off the STARWEST Early Bird pricing when you register with code S19VW10 by August 30. That’s a combined savings up to $400 off!

New Product Documentation Sites for Spira and KronoDesk

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 05 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT

As part of our continual effort to make using our products easier and more enjoyable, we are always looking at ways to improve the user experience and make it easier to find information and get help. We are pleased to announce the release of our new documentation system for SpiraTest, SpiraTeam, SpiraPlan, and KronoDesk that radically improves the ease of getting help and finding information.

Inflectra's New Bundles Are What You Never Knew You Needed

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 02 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Based on the popularity of our product bundles that offer great savings on SpiraTeam and Rapise, we are pleased to announce the launch of more bundles to help you save money and get going with our products faster and easier.

Inflectra Launches a New Chrome Extension for Exploratory Testing - SpiraCapture

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT

As a show of continued commitment to helping testers and developers, Inflectra has launched a new chrome extension for exploratory testing - SpiraCapture. This Spiratest plugin helps testers test faster, and communicate more clearly and easily with developers.

Webinar #Recap: Scenarios, or Why Some Automation Projects Fail

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Summer months are not a deterrent to our loyal webinar attendees who showed up in large numbers for today's live webinar called: Scenarios, or Why Some Automation Projects Fail, from the series Test Automation, Demystified.

If you had other fun summer activities interfere with this webinar, here is a recap.

Live Webinar: Scenarios, or Why Some Automation Projects Fail

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra invites you to a free webinar: Scenarios, or Why Some Automation Projects Fail. This is the 6th and penultimate webinar in Inflectra's seven-part live webinar series called: Test Automation, Demystified.

Save your spot today!

Please register here.

Inflectra Expands Cloud Hosting to Canada

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that we are now able to host our powerful suite of cloud hosted project management, testing, help desk, and application lifecycle management (ALM) tools in a new Montreal datacenter, in addition to our existing USA, Europe, and Australia options.

Inflectra-Neotys Webinar Recap: Transform Software Testing & Quality

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT

On July 17, 2019 Adam Sandman of Inflectra and Henrik Rexed of Neotys hosted a joint webinar called: Transform Software Testing & Quality with the Neotys-Inflectra Platform. The webinar demonstrated the powerful capabilities of this combined QA and performance testing platform vis-a-vis legacy tools.

If you missed the webinar, here is a recap of the most important take-aways:

Joint Webinar: Transform Software Testing & Quality with the Neotys-Inflectra Platform

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra and Neotys invite you to a free, joint webinar called: Transform Software Testing & Quality with the Neotys-Inflectra Platform.

Learn about a suite of integrated QA tools from Inflectra and Neotys that outperforms many legacy tools and includes smooth migration paths from the likes of Micro Focus and Tricentis.

Join the webinar to understand the massive capabilities of this modern software platform for managing your testing and quality assurance.

Save your spot today!

Please register here.

Azure DevOps Integration for Spira Is Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Here at Inflectra, we pride ourselves on making the best products possible. We know you do too, and that’s why we integrate with so many other tools.

Today we are announcing the launch of yet another integration - that of Inflectra's Spira family of software products and Azure DevOps.

Inflectra Integrates ServiceNow with its ALM Platform for End to End Lifecycle Management

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Washington, DC – July 11, 2019: Today, Inflectra, a global provider of software for test management, agile project management, and Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) announced the release of a new integration with ServiceNow's cloud platform. The integration with ServiceNow provides end to end traceability and bridges the gap between software development and IT service management for the first time.

SpiraPlan, SpiraTeam and SpiraTest 6.1 Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of SpiraTest, SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan 6.1. This latest version of our Spira platform includes many fixes and enhancements over 6.0 as well as introducing a new dark mode for the first time.

Webinar #Recap: Codeless Test Automation

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT

On July 10, 2019 Inflectra hosted the 5th live webinar: Codeless Test Automation, from the series called: Test Automation, Demystified.

If you missed the webinar, here is a recap of the most important take-aways:

Live Webinar: Codeless Test Automation

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 26 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT

On July 10, please join Inflectra's free live webinar: Codeless Test Automation.

This is the 5th webinar in Inflectra's 7-part live webinar series called: Test Automation, Demystified.

Save your spot today!

Register here:

Introducing… Dark Mode For Spira

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT

As of version 6.1 SpiraTest, SpiraTeam, and SpiraPlan sport a gorgeous new dark mode. We have reworked every part of the application to give you an easy on the eyes, fully dark experience. It helps you focus on your work and focus on the content most important to you. SpiraPlan is now the first test management tool, the first ALM tool, and the first portfolio management tool to have an in-house, native dark mode.*

Spira Plugin for ServiceNow Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Here at Inflectra, we love making our customers lives easier—that’s why we integrate with so many other tools. We are excited to announce that a brand-new integration with ServiceNow has just been released and is available for download and cloud customers.

InflectraCon: Inflectra's First Global User Conference Announced

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Washington, DC – July 8, 2019: Today, Inflectra, a global provider of software for test management and agile project management, formally announced the launch of InflectraCon, its first global user conference, in Cincinnati, OH on September 10 and 11, 2019.

Generali Insurance Achieves Real-Time Quality Visibility with SpiraTeam from Inflectra

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 04 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Generali Insurance was looking to streamline and simplify their test management processes as well as get a holistic view of the status of their different projects. They were looking to reduce the number of tools and adopt agile methodologies and practices. SpiraTeam has provided Generali with a common understanding of test and QA processes across the organization and enabled real-time visibility of the test coverage of all their requirements spanning multiple projects and programs.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Independence Day Holiday July 4th, 2019

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Thursday, July 4th, 2019 in observance of the U.S. Independence Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Friday, July 5th, 2019. If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Recap: Inflectra Goes to Agile Testing Days USA 2019

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT

We have just wrapped up an exhilarating but fun two days in Chicago, sponsoring and attending the second Agile Testing Days USA testing festival. Hosted by our friends at TechWell and Trendig, the event featured inspiring speakers, awesome attendees, excellent exhibitors, and of course the fabulous roaring 20s costume party. Find out what happened...

Inflectra Sponsors Agile Testing Days USA 2019 in Chicago, IL

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is a proud sponsor of Agile Testing Days USA - North America's greatest Agile Testing Festival taking place in Chicago, IL on June 23-27, 2019.

Stop by Inflectra's booth on June 26-27 to say Hi and learn more about Inflectra award-winning ALM and software testing tools.

Webinar #Recap: Friends and Foes of Software Test Automation

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 26 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT

We have recently hosted our 4th live webinar: Friends and Foes of Software Test Automation, from the series called: Test Automation, Demystified. The goal of series is to build the participants’ basic understanding, and a skill set to start using test automation in their work.

We are sharing the most important take-aways from the webinar.

Webinar: Friends and Foes of Software Test Automation

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra invites you to a free webinar: Friends and Foes of Software Test Automation. This is the 4th webinar in Inflectra's seven-part live webinar series called: Test Automation, Demystified.

Save your spot today!

Please register here.

STARCanada 2019 - Super Early Bird Tickets Available For Inflectra's Customers

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra will be at STARCanada in Toronto, ON again in October 2019. If you'd like to join us, we have Great News for you!

Please enjoy this **Exclusive Offer** to save up to an additional $200 off the STARCANADA Super Early Bird pricing when you register with code S19VC2 by August 23. That’s a combined savings up to $600 off!

Webinar #Recap: Managing Risk in the Agile Enterprise

info@inflectra.com — Sat, 22 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT

On June 6, 2019, Inflectra and Dr. Sriram Rajagopalan hosted a live webinar on Managing Risk in the Agile Enterprise. This was the last live webinar in Inflectra's Tier 2 agile webinar series called: Deeper Dive Into Agile: Practical Tips On Managing Agile Projects.

If you missed the webinar, we understand - and are happy to share with you the most important take-aways.

Free Live Webinar: Discover Test Automation With Rapise

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra invites you to a free webinar called: Discover Test Automation With Rapise 6.0 to explore automated software testing using Inflectra's own test automation platform.

Register here: to save your spot!

Some Tips and Tricks using Risk Management in SpiraPlan

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT

The theme this month is Risk Management, with the new functionality available in SpiraPlan v6.0 as well as the article on Risk Management in Agile Initiatives from Dr. Sriram Rajagopalan that we features earlier in the week. In this article we discuss some important tricks and tips from one of our key partners - Peter Brackstone from Influence IT Consulting in Brisbane, Australia.

Blog: Risk Management in Agile Initiatives

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT

The principles of risk management play a pivotal role in the project management framework. While the principles of project management do not specifically recommend waterfall approach, some agile practitioners incorrectly disassociate from the principles of project risk management in agile approaches to product development or project management.

Webinar #Recap: Choosing A Test Automation Tool: 8 Features That Matter

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra recently hosted the 3rd live webinar: Choosing A Test Automation Tool: 8 Features That Matter, from the series called: Test Automation, Demystified. The goal of series is to build the participants’ basic understanding, and a skill set to start using test automation in their work.

We are sharing the most important take-aways from the webinar.

Webinars On Demand: Agile Management By Inflectra

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT

We have recently completed a series of in depth webinars on agile project management, software development and testing. The webinar series was immensely popular and so we are offering these webinars on demand.

Please view the details below and register.

Webinar: Choosing A Test Automation Tool: 8 Features That Matter

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 29 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra invites you to a free webinar: Choosing A Test Automation Tool: 8 Features That Matter. This is the 3rd webinar in Inflectra's 7-part live webinar series called: Test Automation, Demystified.

Save your spot today!

Register here:

Is Agile Development Better than Waterfall Development Overall?

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT

A user on Quora recently asked the potentially incendiary question: "is agile development better than waterfall?". Rather than getting into a potentially religious war about software development methodologies (almost as contentious as deciding on coding standards in C++, curly braces on the same line or next line? anyone? ) I thought this question might be a good place to discuss some of the benefits of each approach (agile vs. waterfall) and ways to choose which parts of each methodology make sense for you and your project.

Webinar: Managing Risk in the Agile Enterprise

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 23 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra and #SriramRajagopalan invite you to a free webinar: Managing Risk in the Agile Enterprise. This webinar is the 3rd and final webinar in Tier 2 Agile Webinar Series called: Deeper Dive Into Agile: Practical Tips On Managing Agile Projects.

Save your spot today!

Choose a registration platform that works for you: Meet-up | Eventbrite

Webinar #Recap: Is Application Ready for Test Automation?

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra recently hosted a webinar called: Is Application Ready for Test Automation?, as part of webinar series called: Test Automation, Demystified. The goal of series is to build the participants’ basic understanding, and a skill set to start using test automation in their work.

We are sharing the most important take-aways from the webinar.

Webinar: Is Application Ready for Test Automation?

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 15 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra invites you to a free webinar: Is Application Ready for Test Automation? This is the 2nd webinar in Inflectra's seven-part live webinar series called: Test Automation, Demystified.

Save your spot today!

Please register here.

InflectraCon: Helping Customers Leverage The Power of The Inflectra Platform

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 29 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT

InflectraCon is Inflectra’s first international customer conference. The aim of this multi-track, 2-day user conference is to foster customer enthusiasm for Inflectra’s software platform through hands-on training sessions and face-to-face interactions between Inflectra and its customers, users and partners. The conference will take place in Cincinnati, OH on September 10th and 11th, 2019.

InflectraCon tickets are available here:

Webinar #Recap: 4 Key Elements of Inflectra's New Spira 6.0

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 24 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT

On May 16, Inflectra hosted a webinar: 4 Key Elements of Inflectra's New Spira 6.0 to introduce the latest enhancements to the SpiraTest, SpiraPlan and SpiraTeam to its loyal customers as well as other interested parties.

Some of you may have missed the webinar. that is why we are sharing the recording with you.

Inflectra Offices Close for U.S. Memorial Day Holiday May 27th, 2019

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 24 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices will be closed on Monday, May 27th, 2019 in observance of the U.S. Memorial Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday, May 28th, 2019.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

New Chrome Extension For Exploratory Testing in Development

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 24 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT

SpiraTest has a powerful dedicated exploratory testing mode, inside the application. This has been hugely popular with our testers and our customers. It allows testers to create and edit their test case on the fly, based on how their exploratory session proceeds. We are working on a compliment to this feature, with a chrome extension for exploratory testing.

Webinar #Recap: Estimating User Stories in the Agile Space

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 23 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT

On May 7, 2019, Inflectra and Dr. Sriram Rajagopalan hosted a live webinar on Estimating User Stories in the Agile Space. The webinar is part of Inflectra's Tier 2 agile webinar series called: Deeper Dive Into Agile: Practical Tips On Managing Agile Projects.

If you missed the webinar, we understand - and are happy to share with you the most important take-aways.

Blog: Art of Agile Estimation

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 22 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Frequently, people wonder whether agile estimation approaches differ completely from the plan-driven approaches in project management. While each framework has its own uniqueness in their approach to gathering estimates, the nature of estimates gathered should be considered in relation to the project or product lifecycle.

Onboarding is a Team Sport - How We Changed Evaluations

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 21 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT

One of the changes we have made in the latest version of Spira is to increase the trial evaluation accounts to support up to 20 concurrent users. Previously our trial cloud instances were limited to only three concurrent users. Find out why we decided to make the change.

Inflectra & Coveros Partner at NDIA's Agile In Government Summit 2019

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 21 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT

In early May, 2019, Inflectra, and its partner Coveros, co-sponsored the annual Agile in Government Summit organized by National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA). This is Inflectra's second time sponsoring the event that traditionally takes place on the beautiful campus of Gallaudet University in Washington, DC.

Webinar #Recap: From Manual to Automated Software Testing

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 17 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT

On May 15, Inflectra hosted a webinar: From Manual to Automated Software Testing, as part of webinar series called: Test Automation, Demystified. The goal of series is to build the participants’ basic understanding, and a skill set to start using test automation in their work.

If you missed the webinar, we understand - and are happy to share with you the most important take-aways.

Webinar: 4 Key Elements of Inflectra's New Spira 6.0

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 02 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra has officially launched the 6th version of Inflectra's Spira platform. To celebrate this achievement, on May 16th we will be hosting a webinar that highlights the major improvements in SpiraTest, SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan.

To save your spot, sign up here:

Webinar: From Manual to Automated Testing

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 01 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra invites you to a free webinar: From Manual to Automated Testing. This is the 1st webinar in Inflectra's seven-part live webinar series called: Test Automation, Demystified.

Save your spot today!

Register here:

Inflectra Supports NDIA's Agile In Government Conference 2019

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT

This is the 2nd time that Inflectra is sponsoring Agile in Government - an annual event organized by National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA).

This year, the event is taking place on May 8 and 9 and explores the theme: Integrating Agile Into Government Business Practices.

Webinar: Estimating User Stories in the Agile Space

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra and #SriramRajagopalan invite you to a free webinar: Estimating User Stories in the Agile Space. This webinar is the 2nd webinar in Tier 2 Agile Webinar Series called: Deeper Dive Into Agile: Practical Tips On Managing Agile Projects.

Save your spot today!

Choose a registration platform that works for you: Meet-up | Eventbrite

Recap: Inflectra Goes to #STAREAST 2019

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 07 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT

On May 1-2, 2019 #TeamInflectra travelled to oh-so-sunny Orlando, FL to participate, for the first time in the company's 13-year history, in STAREAST, the oldest and the most reputable, some may say, software testing conference on this side of the Atlantic.

Blog: Career Planning Framework - Preparing for Careers in the Agile Workspace

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 06 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Too often people at various stages in their career ask how agile will change their lives. Others ask if their responsibilities will differ from one organization to another. Surely no one can tell the future of any role, but it seems that agile is like the pure oxygen. One can’t breathe pure oxygen until it is mixed with an appropriate amount of nitrogen. Likewise, agile is a light-weight framework that is not prescriptive and it too, has to be adapted to the organization’s culture.

Webinar #Recap: Preparing for Career Roles in the Agile Arena

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 06 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT

On April 25, 2019, Inflectra and #SriramRajagopalan offered to a group of aspiring agilists a webinar on Preparing for Career Roles in the Agile Arena. The webinar is part of Inflectra's Tier 2 agile webinar series called: Deeper Dive Into Agile: Practical Tips On Managing Agile Projects.

If you missed the webinar, we understand - and are happy to share with you the most important take-aways.

Inflectra Sponsors - StarEast 2019

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is proud to sponsor, for the first time, TechWell's hugely successful conference for innovation in software testing - STAREast 2019. This year it falls on April 28 - May 3 and is hosted traditionally, in Orlando, FL.

We will be at StarEast on May 1st & 2nd and would love for you to stop by our table and say Hi.

If you need a ticket discount, the info is enclosed below.

FAQs - Test Automation, Demystified – Inflectra's Webinar Series

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is hosting Test Automation, Demystified – a webinar series for those who wish to transition from manual testing to test automation. The series participants are eligible to receive a Certificate of Completion after the series is completed.

If you are interested in learning more about getting Inflectra’s Test Automation Certificate, feel free to check out our Frequently Asked Questions below:

Inflectra Webinar Series: Test Automation, Demystified

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT

On May 15, 2019 Inflectra will launch a webinar series called: Test Automation, Demystified. This introductory seven (7) part webinar series is intended as a foundation helping participants bridge the gap between manual testing and test automation. The overarching goal of this Level 1 Test Automation Certificate webinar series is to build the participants’ basic understanding, and a skill set to start using test automation in their work.

Webinar: Preparing for Career Roles in the Agile Arena

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra and #SriramRajagopalan invite you to a free webinar: Preparing for Career Roles in the Agile Arena. This webinar is the 1st webinar in Tier 2 Agile Webinar Series called: Deeper Dive Into Agile: Practical Tips On Managing Agile Projects.

Save your spot today, as space is limited.

Choose a registration platform that works for you: Meet-up | Eventbrite

Webinar #Recap: Introduction To Powerful New Rapise 6.0

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT

On April 11, 2019 as part of the official release launch, Inflectra hosted a live webinar on the improved Rapise 6.0. The webinar highlighted the major changes and new features added to inflectra's software test automation platform.

If you missed the webinar, please enjoy this recap, complete with a video recording.

SpiraTest, SpiraTeam & SpiraPlan v6.0 Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the general release of the latest version of our Spira platform. Version 6.0 of SpiraTest, SpiraTeam, and SpiraPlan brings many improvements over the existing versions, including project templates, document workflows, enterprise risk management and a redesigned user interface.

SpiraPlan 6 is Coming: Upgrading to Templates

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT

In a recent post, we highlighted new templating functionality in SpiraTest/SpiraTeam/SpiraPlan 6.0. Templates let you have multiple products (formerly known as projects) that all share the same workflow configuration, types, priorities, and more with each other. If you change the template, all the products based off of that template immediately change too. This post will explore how templates will work. A more detailed post about how to plan your migration to templates will be out soon.

SpiraPlan 6 is Coming: How To Rationalize Your Administration

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT

SpiraPlan 6.0 introduces templates. As discussed elsewhere, templates bring two key benefits. First, they allow greater admin control how your products (previously known as projects) are setup. Second, they mean you can have many products all managed by a single template - so change once, update many. We are staging how we roll out all of template's features.

Migrating to 6.0 - Changes to Using the Excel Addon

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 22 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Many users rely on our Excel addon for adding data to SpiraPlan, or for getting data out of SpiraPlan (for instance, for reporting purposes). Version 6.0 of SpiraPlan makes a number of fundamental changes to the application, which will require a new version of API to properly communicate with it. Version 6 of the API will be out in an upcoming release of the application. Until then the application is backwards compatible with the current version of the API (v5). We've taken every effort for this compatibility to be as robust as it can be, but there are inevitably some limitations.

Recap: #TAS19 - Test Automation and Digital QA Summit in Washington, DC

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT

We were recently asked to attend and speak at the 2019 Test Automation and Digital QA Summit event organized by leading consulting firm TestingMind. The goal of the summit was to provide a forum where Quality Assurance Leadership, Management, and Strategy could converge. The Summit showcased the trends, innovations and challenges in the emerging world of Software and Automation Testing.

Webinar: Introduction To Powerful New Rapise 6.0

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra invites you to a free webinar called Introduction To Powerful New Rapise 6.0.

WHY THIS WEBINAR

The webinar will highlight some of the major changes and new features in the ver. 6.0 of inflectra's software test automation platform Rapise.

Save your spot today, as space is limited.

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Recap: #TeamInflectra at STPCon Spring 2019

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT

With yet another great STPcon in the rearview mirror, we wanted to recap all the fun things we did in San Francisco, CA this April.

Blog: STPCON San Francisco Plays Host to Inflectra's #TESTBOWL 2019

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT

We are glad to report that our trip out west to host an annual #TestBowl (and attend the STPCon Spring 2019) was a sheer success!

But let’s go over this fantastic experience step by step:

Webinar Series: Deeper Dive Into Agile - Practical Tips On Managing Agile Projects

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra and Dr. Sriram Rajagopalan proudly present the next step in Inflectra's agile webinar series: Deeper Dive Into Agile, which focuses on the practical aspect of managing agile projects.

These Tier 2 webinars cover many areas of agile practice, such as the various roles in agile initiatives, the evolution of agile in project, program, and portfolio management, the types of stories to develop in agile, estimation in user stories and many more.

Inflectra Talk & Event Sponsorship - STPCon Spring 2019

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT

We are honored to sponsor, for the 4th time in the last two years, Software Test Professionals (STPCon) Conference. In 2019, STPCon Spring which will take place in Burlingame, CA on April 1-4.

If you are planning a trip to STPCon Spring near San Francisco, CA, do stop by our booth to say Hi.

We will have our best-in-class swag for everyone. Better yet, you may even walk away with a larger, raffle prize. (Also, get STPcon ticket discount code below).

#TestBowl Is Coming To The US West Coast

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT

We are happy to invite you to our 2nd Software Testing Bowl - a nation-wide software testing competition for testers and testing enthusiast. #TestBowl 2019 is hosted by our generous and loyal friends at STPCon and will take place in Burlingame, California on April 2, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency, San Francisco Airport.

The similar events have been hosted by Inflectra in 2018, but this is the first time the event is coming to the West Coast. We need your help to make this event a success!

Recap: #UKSTAR and Swiss Testing Day 2019 - Inflectra Meets QA & DevOps Professionals in Europe

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Team Inflectra were pleased to sponsor the 2019 UK STAR conference in London and annual Swiss Testing Day / DevOps Fusion earlier this month. We met a lot of inspirational speakers, visited some of our key customers in the UK and Switzerland and learned a lot about the business needs and opportunities for customers adopting Agile and DevOps practices across northern Europe in general. We have included some of the highlights in this blog.

Inflectra and Robust-IT BV Partner to Expand Inflectra's Presence in the Benelux Region

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that Inflectra has just signed a partnership agreement with Robust-IT Quality Software B.V. This partnership blends Robust-IT's many years of experience working with some of the largest companies in the Benelux region, competencies in quality assurance, test management, and project delivery with Inflectra's suite of project, quality, and agile program management solutions.

Webinar Recap: Excellence through Reporting in Agile Projects

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT

On March 21st, 2019, Inflectra and #SriramRajagopalan hosted a webinar on Excellence through Reporting in Agile Projects. This webinar concluded the 5 part certificate series called: Journey Into Agile With Inflectra - A Free Webinar Course.

If you missed the webinar, please enjoy the recap in this blog.

Blog: Excellence in Reporting In Agile Projects

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT

When we focus on reporting, we often fail to recognize value using benefit delivery. Instead, many view reports only as a transactional instrument. Based on my experience in managing the program management office, and being a change agent for a product development framework, I believe the purpose of a report is to tell a story! The story not only should tell what has happened but also give a preview of what may come!

Webinar: Excellence through Reporting in Agile Projects

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra and #sriramrajagopalan invite you to a free webinar: Excellence through Reporting in Agile Projects. This webinar is the 5th webinar in Inflectra's five-part online training course on agile project lifecycle management called: Journey Into Agile With Inflectra.

Save your spot today, as space is limited.

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Inflectra Talk & Event Sponsorship - Swiss Testing Days 2019

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT

The annual Swiss Testing Days is happening in Zurich, Switzerland on March 20, 2019 and Inflectra is sponsoring it for the first time!

We are happy to welcome you to our booth and invite you to Adam Sandman's talk on How to Help Testers and Developers Work Together in Harmony.

Do you need a 30% ticket discount to attend? (Look inside for a discount code)

Rapise 6.0 Released with New User Interface & Codeless Automation Enhancements

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of Rapise 6.0, the latest version of our acclaimed test automation tool. The latest version provides a completely redesigned user interface that streamlines common operations, makes almost all features one-click away, and overall improves productivity by over 30%.

Webinar Recap: Cutting the Costs And Improving The Software Quality with SpiraTeam®

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT

On March 7th, 2019, Inflectra and #SriramRajagopalan hosted a webinar on Cutting the Costs And Improving The Software Quality with SpiraTeam®. This is the 4th webinar in the certificate series called: Journey Into Agile With Inflectra - A Free Webinar Course.

If you missed the webinar, please enjoy the recap in this blog.

Blog: Cutting Costs and Managing Software Quality

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT

The concepts of quality have been talked for several decades. There are numerous quality gurus that have advanced simplistic frameworks that have stood the test of time and are applicable even today.

Inflectra Sponsors - UKSTAR 2019

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is a proud sponsor of UKSTAR - an annual software testing conference taking place in 11 - 12 March, 2019, London, UK.

Catch Inflectra at the UKSTAR: We are at the Booth #19!

Need a ticket discount code? Then scroll down!

Changes to Jira Data Synchronization due to Atlassian GDPR Changes

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT

For those of you who keep up with the Atlassian ecosystem, you will most likely be aware of some breaking API changes that they are making to their cloud platform. This article describes the changes and explains what that means for Inflectra customers.

Webinar: Cutting the Costs And Improving The Software Quality with SpiraTeam®

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra and #sriramrajagopalan invite you to a free webinar: Cutting the Costs And Improving Quality with SpiraTeam®. This webinar is the 4th webinar in Inflectra's five-part online training course on agile project lifecycle management called: Journey Into Agile With Inflectra.

WHY THIS WEBINAR:

Whether one uses plan-driven approaches to managing software projects or agile approaches to developing software products, the intense focus on producing high-quality software remains. Yet, most software being developed comes with quality challenges. This webinar will emphasize the two major criteria for software quality: the difference between quality control and quality assurance, and the responsibilities of the various roles in software quality management.

Save your spot today, as space is limited.

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Webinar Recap: The Top Alternative To Micro Focus QA Suite

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT

We have recently hosted a webinar on The Top Alternative To Micro Focus QA Suite. If you missed the webinar, please enjoy the recap in this blog.

Free Webinar: Meet The Top Alternative To Micro Focus QA Suite

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra invites you to a free webinar called: Meet The Top Alternative To Micro Focus QA Suite

WHY THIS WEBINAR:

If you are looking to seamlessly replace Micro Focus’s aging yet pricey QA product line, this webinar is for you. Learn about a suite of integrated QA tools from Inflectra and its partners that outperforms MF tools on all levels. This is the modern software platform for managing your testing and quality assurance.

Save your spot today, as space is limited.

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Webinar Recap: Five Essentials to Managing Your Requirements with SpiraTeam®

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT

On February 21, 2019, Inflectra and #SriramRajagopalan hosted a webinar on Five Essentials to Managing Your Requirements with SpiraTeam®. This is the 3rd webinar in the certificate series called: Journey Into Agile With Inflectra - A Free Webinar Course.

If you missed the webinar, please enjoy the recap in this blog.

Blog: Five Essentials To Requirements Management

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT

The blog is produced in conjunction with Journey Into Agile With Inflectra - A Free Webinar Course.

The corporate business practices have evolved significantly. The products we develop are getting more complex and sophisticated. No longer are the software always having a graphical user interface for users, as wearable technologies and surgical implants transmitting updates to a mobile app are becoming commonplace. These emerging products, applications, and services will require identifying, gathering, and grooming requirements critical aspects of project management and product development.

Spotlight on Rapise 6.0: UI Redesign, Dynamics Unified Client and SAP Fiori

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Our automation group is wrapping up the final testing and documentation for our next major release of Rapise, our powerful and easy to use codeless test automation tool. With the new 6.0 version getting ready for release in the next couple of weeks, we thought it would be useful to highlight some of the major changes and new features you can expect with the new version.

Inflectra, Neotys Reignite Partnership To Boost Product Offerings in Europe and North America

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that Inflectra and Neotys are reinvigorating their long-standing partnership to offer a complete and integrated QA and testing platform that blend together Neotys's performance testing and Inflectra's software testing and application lifecycle management tools. The move is intended to offer users more comprehensive testing solutions and to make it easier for customers to migrate from aging, expensive platforms to a modern, integrated suite.

Adam Sandman, Inflectra's Technical Director: "We are excited to reinvigorate our partnership with Neotys. We believe the combination of Inflectra's ALM platform and Neotys' load testing platform offers a compelling alternative for Fortune 500 companies that are currently looking to migrate from legacy systems."

Free Webinar: Five Essentials to Managing Your Requirements with SpiraTeam®

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra and #sriramrajagopalan invite you to a free webinar: Five Essentials to Managing Your Requirements with SpiraTeam®. This webinar is the 3rd webinar in Inflectra's five-part online training course on agile project lifecycle management called: Journey Into Agile With Inflectra.

Save your spot today, as space is limited.

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SpiraTest Integration with Jest Testing Framework Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the SpiraTest Jest plugin. This new extension lets you integrate SpiraTest seamlessly into your web browser and/or NodeJS testing environment. With our new extension you can tell Jest to report back the results of your automated tests directly to SpiraTest in addition to logging to the console of the machine running the test.

SpiraTest Integration with JasmineJS Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the SpiraTest JasmineJS extension. This new plugin lets you integrate SpiraTest seamlessly into your web browser and/or NodeJS testing environment. With our new extension you can tell Jasmine to report back the results of your automated tests directly to SpiraTest in addition to logging to the console of the machine running the test.

Webinar Recap: Mastering Four Ceremonies Of Better Agile Project Delivery

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT

On February 13, 2019, Inflectra and #SriramRajagopalan hosted a webinar on Mastering Four Ceremonies Of Better Agile Project Delivery. This is the 2nd webinar in the certificate series called: Journey Into Agile With Inflectra - A Free Webinar Course.

If you missed the webinar, please enjoy the recap in this blog.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Presidents' Day Holiday February 18th, 2019

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices will be closed on Monday, February 18th, 2019 in observance of the U.S. Presidents' Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday, February 19th, 2019.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Challenges In Agile Project Delivery

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT

The blog is produced in conjunction with Journey Into Agile With Inflectra - A Free Webinar Course.

The earlier discussion of the five STAGE principles of application lifecycle management covered the reasons why agile may not be a cure-all. Just like physical exercise, it works only if individuals work at it as expected. In other words, failure to adopt good agile practices which promote the test-and-learn approach with its foundational principles of transparency, inspection, and adaptation, will prevent agile from becoming the solution.

Free Webinar: Mastering Four Ceremonies Of Better Agile Project Delivery

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra and #SriramRajagopalan invite you to a free webinar: Mastering Four Ceremonies Of Better Agile Project Delivery. This is the 2nd webinar in Inflectra's five-part online training course on agile project lifecycle management called: Journey Into Agile With Inflectra.

Save your spot today, as space is limited.

Choose the platform that works for you: Eventbrite I Meet-up

Neutrino Tech Systems Partners with Inflectra to Improve Software Testing and RPA

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is pleased to announce that is has entered into a partnership with Neutrino Tech Systems (NTS) of Austin, TX to bring Inflectra's portfolio of test management, test automation, and robotic process automation solutions to a wider market.

Inflectra's Pricing Pages Are Getting A Facelift

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Recently, we introduced new pricing and trial pages to Inflectra's website as part of Phase II of the website redesign.

SpiraTest, logiciel recommandé sur appvizer.fr, média spécialiste des logiciels SaaS

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Média 100 % dédié aux logiciels B2B, appvizer guide les décisionnaires d’entreprise et les responsables de service dans leurs choix de solutions logicielles.
Il les informe au quotidien à travers des comparatifs et des articles sur les nouvelles tendances numériques, pour les aider à gagner en productivité et en agilité.

La gestion des tests logiciels fait partie des pratiques IT qui demandent des outils perfectionnés et professionnels.

Webinar Recap: Codeless Test Automation - Myth or Magic?

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT

On January 31, 2019 Inflectra hosted a test automation-related webinar called: Codeless Test Automation - Myth or Magic?

During the webinar, Adam Sandman, Inflectra's Technical Director, showcased the top 10 features a competitive codeless test automation tools should include in 2019.

If you were unable to attend this webinar, we have a recording for you.

Feel free to check it out below.

Spotlight on SpiraPlan 6.0 - Enterprise Risk Management

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT

As we're in the final countdown for the release of the latest version of SpiraPlan v6.0, we are going to be highlighting some of the most important new features in this version to help you get ready for the release. In this third installment of the blog series on the new version we'll be discussing the new enterprise risk management features, including support for risks, mitigations, tasks and risk cubes.

Exclusive Offer Save Big On STAREAST Tickets

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Testing innovations are happening across the entire lifecycle, which means you may be looking for the best way to tackle new challenges. The STAREAST conference (https://well.tc/iiiw) features an entire week packed with knowledge from some of the best in testing. Whether you have recently been asked to undertake testing as a part of your role or if you have years of experience under your belt, STAREAST will keep you on top of the latest and greatest knowledge and skills to help you excel in your job role—and perhaps even save your sanity. Join us this April 28–May 3 in Orlando.

Webinar Recap: 5 Principles to Managing Your Application Lifecycle with SpiraTeam®

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT

On January 24, 2019, Inflectra and #SriramRajagopalan offered to a group of aspiring agilists a webinar on Five Principles to Managing Your Application Lifecycle with SpiraTeam®. The webinar is part of Inflectra's certificate course called: Journey Into Agile With Inflectra - A Free Webinar Course.

If you missed the webinar, we understand - and are happy to share with you the most important take aways from the webinar.

Free Webinar: Codeless Test Automation - Myth or Magic?

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra invites you to a free webinar called: Codeless Test Automation - Myth or Magic?

WHY THIS WEBINAR:

The webinar will showcase top features any codeless test automation tool on the market should offer and will demonstrate how software testers can leverage the benefits of codeless test automation while avoiding the pitfalls of hard to maintain automated testing frameworks.

Save your spot today, as space is limited.

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Inflectra Supports Country-Level Software Testing Cups

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Software testing enthusiast everywhere will be happy to learn about Inflectra's new initiative to sponsor country-level software testing competitions all over the globe.

SLK Group Partners with Inflectra to Provide World Class ALM and QA

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra and SLK Group are pleased to announce a partnership to bring Inflectra's world class ALM and Test Management tools to SLK Group's clients, thereby facilitating superior Quality Assurance services.

Spotlight on Spira 6.0 - Document Management Workflows

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT

As we're in the final countdown for the release of the latest version of SpiraTest, SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan v6.0, we are going to be highlighting some of the most important new features in this version to help you get ready for the release. In the second installment of the blog series on the new version we'll be discussing the new document management features, including workflows, and check-in / check-out functionality.

STAGE: The 5 Principles Of Application Life-Cycle Management

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT

The blog is produced in conjunction with Journey Into Agile With Inflectra - A Free Webinar Course.

Often, when people hear about application lifecycle management, they interpret the terminology with things they know. Project Managers or Scrum Masters will think of the current scope of the project or the specific iteration/release that has a known scope and relatively short duration. Business Analysts, Product Managers, and Product Owners think of the product lifecycle management that has an uncertain scope and unclearly long duration. Architects, Designers, Developers, and Testers focus on software development lifecycle. Operations, Service Delivery, Program Managers and Portfolio Managers think of the deployment considerations, release documentation, and benefits realization.

Free Webinar: Five Principles for Managing Your Application Lifecycle with SpiraTeam®

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra and #sriramrajagopalan invite you to a free webinar: Five Principles for Managing Your Application Lifecycle with SpiraTeam®. This webinar opens Inflectra's five-part online training course on agile project lifecycle management called: Journey Into Agile With Inflectra.

Save your spot today, as space is limited.

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Free Crowd-Testing of Apps - #TestBowl by Inflectra

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Do you have a new app, software or website that is ready for real-life testing by professional testers?

We have a FREE and FUN way to help you out!

As part of the Inflectra-run software testing competition - #TestBowl, we are offering to crowd-test your software for free!

All you need to do is apply before March 15th!

Inflectra and Coveros Partnership Boosts Companies' Offerings in the US and Canadian Markets

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that on January 17, 2019 Inflectra signed a partnership agreement with Coveros – a Virginia-based agile and DevOps software consultancy to better serve the needs of current and future Inflectra customers. This partnership allows Coveros to offer Inflectra's quality assurance, agile project management, and test automation software to the US and Canadian markets. In return, Coveros is extending to Inflectra, and its clients, a wealth of custom consulting and training options that will assist in utilizing Inflectra’s software offerings to the fullest.

Spotlight on Spira 6.0 - Project Templates & Customizable Fields

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT

As we're in the final countdown for the release of the latest version of SpiraTest, SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan v6.0, we are going to be highlighting some of the most important new features in this version to help you get ready for the release. In this first installment of the blog series on the new version we'll be discussing the long-awaited project templates feature, together with the new customization options that templates will bring.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. MLK Day Holiday January 21st, 2019

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Monday, January 21, 2019 in observance of the U.S. Martin Luther King Jr. Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Updated Email Integration Available for Spira and KronoDesk

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of an updated version of the Inflectra email integration service for Spira and KronoDesk. This new version takes advantage of the latest features and APIs available in Spira and KronoDesk to bring some long awaited features.

Agile by Inflectra - Certificate Course - FAQs

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is hosting Journey Into Agile With Inflectra - A Free Webinar Course for those who choose to learn more about how Inflectra approaches agile software development and testing process. The course participants are eligible to receive a Certificate of Completion after the course is completed.

If you are interested in learning more about getting Agile By Inflectra Course Certificate, feel free to check out our FAQ below:

Prioritizing Backlog Items using the MoSCoW Method

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT

No it's not a reference to current geopolitical affairs (luckily), the MoSCoW method refers to a common way of describing different priorities. This article explains different ways customers can manage priorities in agile projects, and how you can use custom reports in SpiraTeam to display calculated prioritization metrics.

KronoDesk 3.0 Released by Inflectra to Transform the Help Desk Experience

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra® is pleased to announce the release of KronoDesk 3.0, the latest version of its powerful and easy to use help desk system. KronoDesk is the customer support system that lets users focus on their customers, instead of spending time configuring tools to do help and support. With its latest version, KronoDesk provides support for employee groups, so that customer support managers can more easily assign tickets, and a completely rewritten reporting module that lets you meet your compliance and reporting needs.

Journey Into Agile With Inflectra - A Free Webinar Course

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra and #sriramrajagopalan are teaming up to bring you a free five-part online training course on agile project lifecycle management called: Journey Into Agile With Inflectra.

Inflectra Offices Closed on January 1, 2019 - in observance of New Year's Day!

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 31 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Tuesday, January 1st, 2019 in observance of New Year’s Day.

We will reopen for business as usual on Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Inflectra Offices Closed for Holiday Season - December 25-26, 2018

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 24 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices will be closed on Tuesday, December 25th and Wednesday, December 26th, 2018 to celebrate the holiday season.

We will reopen for business Thursday, December 27th, 2018.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Product Management versus Project Management

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 24 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT

As I was concluding a capstone class on project management, there was a question from a few students on whether there is any scope of career growth for project management as a profession with the increased focus on agile principles. Questioning further on the root cause of this concern was the fact that agile approaches, such as Scrum, does not call for a project manager role and the focus is only on product management. In a brief attempt to address this ongoing confusions thinking product and project management are mutually exclusive disciplines with product management slaying the project management field, I explain here the ongoing need for the symbiotic relationship between these two disciplines.

Migration Tool from TestLink Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Several of our customers have been looking to migrate from some older, legacy test management systems such as TestLink that have seen a decline in active development. Thanks to the wonders of APIs, we have just released a new test management migration tool that makes it easy to migrate from TestLink to SpiraTest, our award winning test management system.

We've Built an AI-Powered Robot for Salesforce with Rapise - A Webinar Recap

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Our last free webinar of 2018 had an ambitious goal: to use Rapise to build an AI-powered robot that can mine Salesforce contacts from email signatures. The presenter was Inflectra's senior automation architect - Denis Markovtsev who showed us how to design a robot that can read emails from Exchange mailbox, send emails to a third-party Machine Learning powered REST service for contact extraction, and how to create new contacts in Salesforce via the UI.

Some of you may have missed the webinar, so we made a recording for you, which is enclosed.

Why Executives Need to Understand Program & Project Management?

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT

As a firm believer in continuous improvement, I have always been monitoring the external environment to find new trends and equip myself with this knowledge. One of these interests was understanding more about Program and Portfolio Management.

Webinar: How to Build an AI-Powered Robot for Mining Salesforce Contacts from Email Signatures Using Rapise

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Please join Inflectra's webinar: How to Build an AI-Powered Robot for Mining Salesforce Contacts from Email Signatures Using Rapise on December 13, 2018 at 12pm/noon.

Save your spot today, as space is limited.

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Meet-Up Sponsorship - ASQF @Berlin

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is excited to support ASQF @Berlin - a Berlin/Brandenburg-based meet-up group dedicated to developing and securing software and system quality. The group's first, Inflectra-sponsored meetup will take place on January 26th, 2019 in Potsdam.

Join Quality Brunch 2019: Yesterday: V, today: agile - and what about quality? if you are around.

Preventing Scope Creep, Grope and Leap from Killing Your Projects!

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT

One of the major reasons that software projects are cancelled, fail to deliver the expected value or experience massive cost / budget overruns is due to a failure to grasp the risk and issues associated with managing the scope. This article describes the three most common types of scope management failure with suggestions of how to avoid such a fate.

Updating our Help Desk Today

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT

As you know, we are very proud to say that we use all of our own software ourselves. Consequently we will be updating out help desk to the latest version of KronoDesk (3.0) today (Monday, December 10th, 2018) so that we can beta test it ourselves before we release it to our customers.

Spira Cloud Price Changes Coming Soon

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT

We are announcing a some changes to the cloud pricing for the following Inflectra products: SpiraTest, SpiraTeam, and SpiraPlan to come into effect on January 1, 2019.

10 Features Every Codeless Test Automation Tool Should Offer

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 03 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT

There's a resurgence of codeless test automation tools in the market, and members of the testing community are understandably skeptical of the promises of hassle-free, easy to maintain testing. This article describes the benefits that codeless test automation tools provide over having your programmers write automation code by hand, and outlines how Rapise meets the test laid down by experts in the industry of the ten key features that such a tool needs to have to be useful.

Webinar Recap: Security Testing in Dynamics AX 2012 with Rapise

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT

On November 29, 2018 we hosted a webinar on automating the testing of yet another aspect of Dynamics AX - its security permissions.

If you were unable to attend, here is the webinar recording.

Webinar: Security Testing in Dynamics AX 2012 with Rapise

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Please join Inflectra's webinar: Security Testing in Dynamics AX 2012 with Rapise on November 29, 2018 at 12pm/noon.

Save your spot today, as space is limited.

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Agile Testing Days, PTA, Effimag and Inflectra European Summit - a Retrospective

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT

The past two weeks have been a bit of a blur for #teamInflectra, we had the great fortune to attend four events back to back - Effimag's anniversary event in Switzerland, Agile Testing Days in Potsdam, Germany, PTA's winter seminar in Stuttgart, and our Inflectra User Conference in Mannheim. During that time we learned a lot, met great people, and also got to see how testers and quality assurance professionals in Europe see the world.

Inflectra and Blended Perspectives Partner to Expand Inflectra's Presence in the Canadian Market

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that Inflectra has just signed a partnership agreement with Blended Perspectives - a Canadian specialist consulting firm operating out of Toronto, Canada, to offer Inflectra's software quality assurance and test automation products to the Canadian software market.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Thanksgiving Holiday November 22nd and 23rd, 2018

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Thursday, November 22nd and Friday, November 23rd, 2017 in observance of the U.S. Thanksgiving public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Monday, November 26th, 2017.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

2018 Inflectra User Summit in Mannheim, Germany

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is inviting all our customers in Germany to a now-traditional User Summit in Mannheim, Germany. The event, which will take place on November 19th (12:00-16:00) is co-organised with PTA - Inflectra's German partner.

How to Create a Data-Driven End-to-End Sales Order Test for Microsoft Dynamics NAV using Rapise

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Dynamics NAV is all about Purchase and Sales orders. Therefore many end-to-end testing scenarios involve creation of an order at a certain step. Sales Order, for example, requires to fill in customer name and order lines. If there is a need to use different data in different testing scenarios then there is a requirement to make the Sales Order test data-driven. The enclosed video explains how to do just that using Rapise.

Scrum Meet-Up Mashup For A Cause - Inflectra Sponsors

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT

***This event has been cancelled by the organizers ***

As the winter holidays approach, we are looking for new ways to give back to communities around us.

So this holiday season, Inflectra is sponsoring Meetup Mashup for a Cause, an initiative by Washington DC Scrum User Group. The event is in support of Homestretch - a program that helps address the root causes of homelessness and strives to reverse homelessness for families participating in the program.

Meetup Mashup for a Cause will take place on Monday, December 17, 2018, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM at the Arlington Tech Exchange.

Sign up here: Meet-up

Inflectra Sponsors: Agile Testing Days in Potsdam, Germany

info@inflectra.com — Sun, 28 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Are you attending Agile Testing Days 2018? We are too! And we are also sponsoring the event.

So, stop by our Booth #14 on November 13-15th and say Hi!

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Veterans Day Holiday - November 12th, 2018

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Monday, November 12th, 2018 in observance of the U.S. Veterans Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday, November 13th, 2018.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Inflectra - Effimag's Event in Switzerland

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra and effimag invite you to a customer appreciation event during effimag's 10 Anniversary celebration in Wollerau, Switzerland on November 8, 2018.

The event is open to Inflectra's partners and customers in the DACH region.

Event registration is open here.

Agile Backlog Refinement with SpiraTeam

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT

One of our customers had some questions about using SpiraTeam to manage and refine the product backlogs. Since this topic comes up quite a bit, we thought it would be useful to write an article that describes how we recommend using SpiraTeam for backlog planning, management and refinement in a typical Scrum project.

Recording of MS Dynamics AX & Robotic Process Automation (RPA) with Rapise

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Rapise is the most powerful and complete software testing tool on the market for testing the Microsoft Dynamics family of applications. In addition, many of our customers are using Rapise to perform Robotic Process Automation (RPA) of Dynamics applications to automate common business processes and tasks. We recently had a webinar that demonstrated the best practices and tips and tricks for testing and/or automating Microsoft Dynamics AX. Don't worry if you missed the webinar, we have a recording available.

OAT Solutions Partners with Inflectra Focused on Agile Transformation

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT

OAT Solutions, a IT company specializing in process improvement for Agile Transformation, announces an agreement with Inflectra, a global provider of software testing management and automation solutions, in order to offer, exclusively in Brazil, the Inflectra's portfolio for collaboration, projects, management and testing automation software, and business applications.

Recap: #STPcon 2018 - Inflectra Meets Testers & QA Professionals in Washington, DC

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Team Inflectra were pleased to sponsor the 2018 Fall Software Testing Professionals Conference (STPcon) in Arlington, VA last week. We met a lot of inspirational speakers and had a chance to demonstrate the latest version of our award-winning SpiraTest - test management software, and Rapise - our test automation platform to the attendees. We also got to give away lots of cool Inflectra swag and prizes for winners of the STPcon raffle.

Software Testing Bowl 2018 - Highlights & Lessons Learned

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 29 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's inaugural Software Testing Bowl is now in the past and we are taking a moment to share the highlights and reflect on the lessons learned from the event.

Software Testing Bowl | 2018

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 09 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT

We are happy to invite you to our inaugural Software Testing Bowl 2018 (Test Bowl) - a US-wide software testing competition hosted by STPCon Fall 2018 conference on October 23, 2018 in Arlington VA, USA.

Please register via Eventbrite

Inflectra Sponsors: STPCon Fall 2018

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 08 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT

What do we like about fall? Why, STPCon, of course!

As is now our tradition, we are sponsoring STPCon Fall 2018 which will take place in Arlington, VA on October 22-25.

Psss..... We have a 15% discount for STPCon Fall 2018!

Recap: #STARCANADA - Inflectra Meets Testers & QA Professionals in Toronto, Canada

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra was a proud sponsor of STARCANADA - an annual event for software testing and QA professionals that took place in Toronto, ON on October 14–19, 2018. STARCANADA is part of the STAR family of conferences organized by TechWell.

Webinar: Test Automation & RPA for Dynamics AX with Rapise

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Please join Inflectra's free webinar: Test Automation & RPA for Dynamics AX with Rapise on October 18, 2018, at 10 AM (EDT). The webinar will largely focus on RPA for Dynamics AX with Rapise.

Save your spot today, as space is limited.

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Bulk Import of Requirements Test Step Traceability for Mission Systems

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT

One of the unique needs when designing and developing mission systems for the defense industry, is the fact that you need to be able to trace system requirements to individual test steps in a test case. Based on this advice we received from industry subject matter experts, we added support in SpiraTeam v5 for this feature. However one limitation was that the data migration tools we have for loading data from Excel into SpiraTeam don't let you add requirement - test step links in bulk... until today.

Inflectra Sponsors: STARCANADA

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is a proud sponsor of STARCANADA - an annual event for software testing and QA professionals taking place in Toronto, ON on October 14–19, 2018. STARCANADA is part of the STAR family of conferences organized by TechWell.

Catch Inflectra at STARCANADA on October 17 and 18, 2018.

Need tickets? Use Inflectra's discount code and save up to $200 off the STARCANADA registration. See the code below:

Recording of MS Dynamics NAV & Robotic Process Automation (RPA) with Rapise

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 11 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Rapise is the most powerful and complete software testing tool on the market for testing the Microsoft Dynamics family of applications. In addition, many of our customers are using Rapise to perform Robotic Process Automation (RPA) of Dynamics applications to automate common business processes and tasks. We recently had a webinar that demonstrated the best practices and tips and tricks for testing and/or automating Microsoft Dynamics NAV. Don't worry if you missed the webinar, we have a recording available.

4 Signs You Need to Purge Your Ticket System

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Having a quality customer support system is vital for any business, small or large. A really good system puts your business ahead of the competition. In fact, according to Huffington Post, research has proven that a whopping 55 percent of consumers are willing to pay more for a guaranteed good experience.

This means it’s time to get rid of your current ticket system for evaluating customer issues. Whether you offer an upgraded experience to those willing to pay more or change your system from the bottom-up, here’s how to know your ticket systems is outdated. Whether in a help desk or in customer support, here’s when it’s time to cater to your customers in a way that organizes the highest priorities.

Recap: #AUSTesting Days - Inflectra Meets Testers & QA Professionals in Melbourne, Australia

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 09 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT

We, at Inflectra, long figured out that geography is not a hindrance when you have an #awesome event to attend!

So, we sponsored and showcased Inflectra's award-winning software platforms at the Australian Testing Days Expo in Melbourne on October 8, 2018. Represented by Inflectra's local partner, Peter Brackstone, we were able to get the Spira and Rapise family of software tools and Inflectra's name, in general, in front of the testing network in Melbourne, Victoria. Attendees were excited to find out how SpiraTest, SpiraTeam and Rapise can transform testing and QA for them.

Australian Testing Days in Melbourne - Inflectra Sponsors

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is sponsoring Australian Testing Days in Melbourne, Australia on 8 October, 2018. This is the second software testing and QA conference supported by Inflectra, organized by NFC Group Ltd in Australia.

At the event, Inflectra will again be represented by our long-term Australian partner - Peter Brackstone. We would love for you to stop by our table and say Hi to Peter. He will answer all your questions about Inflectra's award-winning ALM and software testing tools and will send you off with some #awesome swag!

What Do Knoxville, TN & Lexington, KY Tech Meet-Ups Have In Common?

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 08 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Well, other than geography (both are in North America, and are predominantly English-language groups), they also are the proud recipients of an Inflectra sponsorship in 2018!

Knox QA and Bluegrass IIBA Chapter in Lexington, KY are volunteer-run groups that strive to build the community of practice centered around professional excellence in tech, business management and analytics. They both have a vibrant local following, and an active meet-up culture that is nurturing, inclusive and supportive. That is why Inflectra is helping the two groups by rewarding their hard work and enthusiasm.

How Do You Pronounce Spira and Rapise?

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT

It's Friday and after a long week at work, we thought it might be good to share an anecdote from the week. We had a customer call our support team with a really important question that had been vexing their team. How do you pronounce Spira? Well find out the truth.

Free Webinar: Testing MS Dynamics NAV & Robotic Process Automation with Rapise

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Please join Inflectra's free webinar: Testing of MS Dynamics NAV & Robotic Process Automation (RPA) with Rapise on October 4, 2018, at 10 AM (EDT). The webinar will largely focus on RPA for Dynamics NAV with Rapise.

Save your spot today, as space is limited.

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Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Columbus Day Holiday October 8th, 2018

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices will be closed on Monday, October 8th, 2018 in observance of the U.S. Columbus Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday, October 9th, 2018.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Quickly See Your SpiraPlan Things To Do On iOS 12 Using The Shortcuts App

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT

With iOS 12 Apple introduced a new application called Shortcuts. This is an evolution of the excellent Workflow app and let's iPhone and iPad users create some amazingly cool and useful shortcuts. With the touch of a button your phone can do a whole load of things at once. Want to take a nap? Make a shortcut that will dim the lights, put on some soothing music, and put on Do Not Disturb for an hour. Want to be productive? Why not get a list of all your requirements, incidents, or tasks in SpiraPlan and choose, right from the Shortcuts app, what you want to work on.

Recap: #OATSolutions - Inflectra Meets the Agile Community in Brazil

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT

We were pleased to support and attend the annual OAT Solutions customer summit in São Paulo, Brazil last week. It have us an opportunity to connect with all of the team working at OAT, as well as meet customers and potential users that are interested in SpiraTest, SpiraTeam, and Rapise from Inflectra. We also got time to see the amazing city that is São Paulo, and sample some of the local delights.

OAT Solutions Customer Summit To Feature SpiraTest & Rapise

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra invites you to join our partner OAT Solutions' Customer Summit on September 26, 2018 in São Paulo, Brazil. The Summit, dedicated to software testing, test automation and agile software development will feature talks and demos of Inflectra's award winning software test management tool - SpiraTest, test automation powerhouse - Rapise, and our application lifecycle management platform - SpiraTeam.

To register for the event, click here.

Free Webinar: Introduction to Application Lifecycle Management with SpiraTeam

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 06 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT

You are invited to Inflectra's free webinar: Introduction to Application Lifecycle Management with SpiraTeam on September 20, 2018 at 3PM (EDT).

Save your spot today, as space is limited.

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Spotlight on KronoDesk 3.0 - New Reporting Functionality

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Our development team has been working feverishly on the next version of KronoDesk, our acclaimed help desk solution for SpiraTeam. There are many new features and improvements as part of KronoDesk 3.0, and this article focuses on the enhancements to the reporting system.

Jira Integration with SpiraTest Now Bidirectional

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to announce that our plugin for SpiraTest, our award winning test management tool, now synchronizes issues, incidents, bugs, and defects bidirectionally with Jira from Atlassian.

Inflectra Advances as Best Tech Work Culture Finalist in Washington DC’s 2018 Timmy Awards

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT

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Tech in Motion announces top 10 local tech companies and opens public voting to determine winners

WASHINGTON, DC (September 11, 2018) – Tech in Motion Washington DC has chosen Inflectra as a finalist for this year’s Best Tech Work Culture category as it prepares for the fourth Annual Timmy Awards. The award recognizes the top workplaces for tech professionals in the Washington, DC area. Inflectra joins an elite list of this year’s finalists, including: Hustle, Mapbox, Ostendio and Securiport, which the public can vote for here.

Free Webinar: From Manual to Automated UI Testing with Rapise

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Do you or your team of manual testers want to try test automation?

Then join our free live webinar called: From Manual to Automated UI Testing with Rapise on September 13, 10AM (EDT).

During the webinar, Denis Markovtsev - Inflectra's senior test automation engineer, will demonstrate how Rapise can be used to automate most steps in manual testing.

Save your spot today!

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Using a Pseudouser to Act as a Traffic Cop in Agile Projects

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 11 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT

During his work assisting our clients with their agile transformations, Dr. Sriram Rajagopalan has found a best practice to be the use of a "Traffic Cop" pseudo user to better manage the flow of work items in a project and/or sprint.

Lessons Learned from Using Rapise to Develop/Test Rapise

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT

If you remember our blog post - The Cobbler's Children Have No Shoes - then you'll remember that we lamented that it's often hard to practice what you preach when it comes to yourself, because you are so busy delivering first for customers! Well, as a prequel to that, we realized that it was worth mentioning how ended up using Rapise to debug issues in Rapise itself!

Free Webinar: Introduction to Enterprise Agile Program Management

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 23 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT

You are invited to Inflectra's free webinar: Introduction to Enterprise Agile Program Management with SpiraPlan on September 6, 2018 at 3PM (EDT).

Save your spot today!

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First Ever Software Testing Bowl Launches in Washington, DC this October

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 06 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Washington, DC - September 6th, 2018: Today, Inflectra, a global provider of testing software, announced the launch of the inaugural Software Testing Bowl™ 2018 to be held at STPcon in Arlington, VA on October 23rd, 2018.

Which test management tools provide integration with Selenium & CI tools?

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 05 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Someone on Quora asked the question - "Which test management tools provide integration with Selenium & CI tools?". When I read this question, it was interesting, as we do get this question quite a lot, and the answer does depend a lot on which flavor of Selenium your are talking about, and which CI tools in particular you want to use.

How to Wreck Your UI Test Automation Project - A Cheat Sheet

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT

A while back we wrote about how to make a UI test automation project a nightmare, well in the second part of this blog series, we explore some ways you can wreck and derail an automation project. Hopefully, you will do the opposite and become a test automation hero!

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Labor Day Holiday September 3rd, 2018

info@inflectra.com — Sat, 01 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices will be closed on Monday, September 3rd, 2018 in observance of the U.S. Labor Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday, September 4th, 2018.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

NUnit 3.0 Plugin Released for SpiraTest

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version of our plugin for the popular .NET unit test framework NUnit. The NUnit team completely updated the framework and plugin model in v3.0, so we have released a new version of our popular SpiraTest Add-In.

Spotlight on KronoDesk 3.0 - Tickets, Knowledge Base and User Groups

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT

System Administrators Are People Too!

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT

One of the unfortunate realities of software development is that the system administrators are usually the last people to get new features. When products are adding new goodies, improving usability or looking to streamline workflows, the administrators are usually an afterthought. Well, as we're working on the new templating and program management features in Spira 6.0, we have made sure to improve the experience for system and project administrators at the same time.

Inflectra Platform Chosen to Teach Testing Best Practices in Argentina

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is giving support to the City of Buenos Aires - Education Ministry - in helping it stand up the first official Software Testing course with formal certification in Argentina. With this program, Inflectra is looking to help nurture the next generation of software testers, engineers, and quality assurance professionals.

Inflectra Supports Australian Testing Days in Sydney

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is a proud sponsor of Australian Testing Days - Australia's biggest software testing and QA conference taking place in Sydney, Australia on 24 August, 2018. Australian Testing Days/Sydney is the first of twin conferences organized by NFC Group in Australia.

At the event, Inflectra is represented by our Australian partner - Influence IT Consulting and its head - Peter Brackstone. Stop by Inflectra's booth to say Hi to Peter and learn more about Inflectra and its award-winning ALM and software testing tools.

Recap: #AUSTesting Days - Inflectra Meets the Testing Community of Australia

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT

We, at Inflectra, long figured out that geography is not a hindrance when you have an #awesome event to attend!

So, we sponsored and showcased Inflectra's award-winning software platforms at the Australian Testing Days Expo in Sydney on August 24, 2018. Represented by Inflectra's local partner, Peter Brackstone, we were able to get the Spira family of software tools and Inflectra's name, in general, in front of the testing network in Australia. Attendees were educated about what SpiraTest, SpiraTeam and Rapise can do to un-complicate their professional lives.

The Cobbler's Children Have No Shoes

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT

One of the most famous expressions is that the people who are in the business of a providing a particular service are so focused on delivering for their customers, that they don't practice what they preach for themselves. For example, the cobbler who repairs shoes, has no time to fix those of his family. However that analogy is unfortunately often the same when you look at software...

Free Webinar: Introduction to Test Automation with Rapise

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT

You are invited to Inflectra's free webinar: Introduction to Test Automation with Rapise. The live webinar will take place on August 16, 2018 at 3PM (EDT).

Save your spot today, as space is limited.

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GitLab Plugin Now Available for Spira

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT

At Inflectra, we love making our customers lives easier. That’s why we make it easy to use other tools in conjunction with ours. We’re really excited to announce a brand-new integration with a product we all know and love – GitLab.

Rapise 5.7 Released with New Data-Driven Testing Editor

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 15 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of Rapise 5.7, the latest version of our acclaimed test automation tool. The latest version provides a completely rewritten data-driven test editor that means that you no longer need to have Excel installed. It also provides enhancements to the Rapise Visual Language (RVL) and writing custom libraries.

Join Us at STARCANADA | Oct 14

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT

The STARCANADA (https://well.tc/wbb2) full conference program is now available online!

Explore what the premier conference for software testing professionals has in store. Start making plans to join the fun from October 14–19 in Toronto at the Hyatt Regency Toronto.

**Exclusive Offer** inside!

Pytest Extension Now Available for SpiraTest

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT

The use of big data and cloud computing solutions in the enterprise world has helped skyrocket Python in popularity. It is one of the most popular languages used in data science, second only to R. It’s also being used for machine learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems and various modern technologies. So we decided it was a good time to create a Python Pytest extension for Spira.

GitHub Plugin Now Available for Spira

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Introducing the Web UI Test Automation Playground

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT

We have all seen slick demos of automated testing tools and frameworks. They show how you can quickly automate a nice, well constructed login page. The test records easily, the playback is seamless and it all looks so easy and painless. Then you purchase the tool and when it makes first contact with a real application, it looks as seamless as a Rube Goldberg machine!

Free Webinar: Introduction to Software Test Management with SpiraTest

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Please join Inflectra's free webinar: Introduction to Software Test Management with SpiraTest on August 2, 2018, at 3pm (EDT).

Save your spot today, as space is limited.

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What are examples of automated testing?

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Someone on Quora asked the expansive question - "What are examples of automated testing?". When I read this question, it made me think - that is such as vast question, since it can encompass so many different types of testing (hardware, software, network, security, performance, compatibility), all of which can be done automatically or manually depending on the situation. However I thought it might be useful to describe some different examples...

Webinar Recording: The Role of Exploratory Testing

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 30 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT

We recently hosted another free webinar - this time on The Role of Exploratory Testing.

This webinar was first presented at DevGeekWeek 2018 by Inflectra's Technical Director - Adam Sandman.

Don't worry if you missed the webinar, we have a recording available.

Free Webinar: The Role of Exploratory Testing

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT

You are invited to Inflectra's free webinar on The Role of Exploratory Testing. The live webinar will take place on July 26, 2018, at 11:00 AM (EDT) and will cover the following:

1. Why and where to use exploratory testing

2. Tools you can use for exploratory testing

3. How to fit exploratory testing into your sprints.

Save your spot today!

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Social Testing Is A Team Sport - Inflectra's 3rd "Hackathon" Is Here

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT

We are putting social back into Social Testing (Competition)!

Social Testing Competition is now a team sport. Bring your tester friend to our 3rd "Hackathon" on July 25, 2018 and compete together!

At the event you will:

- meet other testers

- have fun finding bugs and issues

- get good karma points for helping out a local start-up

- maybe even walk away with a prize!

Hosted by Inflectra, Social Testing Competition/Hackathon is a friendly contest among local software testers to test a software/app to find and report bugs. The hackathon draws inspiration from and follows the rules used in Software Testing World Cup.

Please register using one of the following platforms: Eventbrite | Meet-up

Eight Ways Shortened Delivery Cycles Can Impact Software Teams

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT

When a software developer likely hears that delivery cycle times are getting smaller, the first reaction is probably one of understandable panic and frustration. Will quality suffer? How can we meet deadlines if we don’t have the time? How will the budget be affected? There are tons of thoughts that will race through the mind of a software developer met with this new decision, but this can turn into a positive thing.

There are many ways a shortened delivery cycle can impact software teams, and if it is framed in the right way, it can mean good things for the whole team. Read on for eight ways a shortened delivery cycle can positively impact software teams.

Recording: Selenium Page Object vs Object Repository - Inflectra Webinar

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT

We recently had a webinar that demonstrated the similarities and differences between Selenium Page Object vs Rapise Object Repository. Don't worry if you missed the webinar, we have a recording available.

This webinar was first presented at DevGeekWeek 2018 by Inflectra's senior software engineer - Alexey Grinevich.

Using REST & UI Testing To Test An Ajax Web Application - Webinar Recording

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT

We are please to share with you the recording of our recent webinar on Using REST & UI Testing To Test An Ajax Web Application.

The webinar is based on a talk by Adam Sandman, first presented at STPCon Spring 2018.

Free Webinar: Page Object vs Object Repository

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 05 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Object Repository and Page Object are popular test design patterns, but are they mutually exclusive, as some believe. This webinar will delve into the similarities and differences between using Selenium vs Rapise for automated software testing.

Please join Inflectra's free live webinar on Page Object vs Object Repository on July 19, 2018, at 10:00 AM (EDT).

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Does Robust Test Data add Value to SpiraTest and Rapise?

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Would you like to have a realistic, full production-like data set available in your test management suite? Having all the exceptions, pollution and human or system made data entry errors available before an application or release goes life is a major quality assurance advantage. Just read the news and learn about some of the recent IT failures due to data migration or testing without a realistic set of sample data.

Imagine the reduction of the amount of rework when you have a professional test data solution directly available in SpiraTest and in your test and acceptance environments. Moreover, adding realistic automated test data to Rapise would rapidly increase the value & quality of your data-driven automated regression testing.

JUnit 5 Extension Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT

JUnit 5 is the next generation of JUnit. The goal was to create an up-to-date foundation for developer-side testing on the JVM. This included focusing on Java 8 and above, as well as enabling many different styles of testing. JUnit 5 is the result of these efforts, and at Inflectra we already have JUnit 5 available for integration with SpiraTest, SpiraTeam, or SpiraPlan.

Webinar Recap: Addressing The Challenges Of Web UI Test Automation Using Rapise

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Thank you for joining our July 5th webinar on Addressing The Challenges Of Web UI Test Automation Using Rapise. The webinar recording and slides are offered below for those who had to miss it.

Code Smarter: SpiraTeam Visual Studio 2017 Integration and More

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT

At Inflectra, we love making tools that make developers’ lives easier. That’s why we have so many extensions for the tools developers use most. We’re really excited to announce the latest update to our integration with one the most important developer tools in the Microsoft ecosystem: Visual Studio. The latest update fixes some bugs, improves usability, adds a new task creation feature, and enables it to work with Visual Studio 2017 and newer.

Free Webinar: Using REST & UI Testing To Test An Ajax Web Application

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT

You are invited to Inflectra's free webinar on Using REST and UI Testing to Test an Ajax Web Application. The live webinar will take place on July 12, 2018, at 11:00 AM (EDT).

The talk was first presented at STPCon Spring 2018 and covers the following topics:

1. The value of testing an application from multiple architectural tiers

2. The benefits of combined testing of the User Interface and REST services

3. Tools, techniques and processes you can use to test the UI and REST services

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Free Webinar: Addressing The Challenges Of Web UI Test Automation Using Rapise

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT

You are invited to Inflectra's free webinar on Addressing The Challenges Of Web UI Test Automation Using Rapise. The live webinar will take place on July 5, 2018, at 10:00 AM (EDT).

The talk was first presented at DevGeekWeek2018 and covers the following topics:

Recording reliable XPATH locators for Web applications with dynamic IDs
Selecting attributes and classes to use in XPATH locators.
Dealing with duplication of DOM layers.

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Extend Your Project Management Strategy Beyond The Dev Team

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 05 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT

When it comes to project management strategies, most people think of development teams.
Whether they’re focused software, websites, inventory, or any number of items, the intricacies of successfully developing a viable product require stringent tracking. There are many phases between brainstorming and product launch, most of which generally consist of numerous smaller tasks, which can be broken down into several more specific tasks. With so many hands in the honey pot, disorganization quickly leads to sticky situations.

This post, however, is not about development teams. It’s about introducing project management to the rest of your company to help clear up and prevent sticky situations.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Independence Day Holiday July 4th, 2018

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 04 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Wednesday, July 4th, 2018 in observance of the U.S. Independence Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Thursday July 5th, 2018. If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Regards

The Inflectra Team

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) with Rapise

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 03 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Robotic process automation (RPA) software is designed to quickly automate business tasks in applications such as Microsoft Office, Web application, Microsoft Windows client/server applications, or even Legacy AS400 applications without coding or programming. Unlike API automation tools, RPA tools connect to the user interface of the applications, simulating the user actions to complete the business tasks.

Agile Testing Days USA, DevWeek, and Software Testing Cup - a Retrospective

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 02 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT

The past two weeks have been a bit of a blur for #teamInflectra, we had the great fortune to attend two conferences back to back - DevGeekWeek/QAGeekWeek in Israel, and the first ever Agile Testing Days USA in Boston, MA. During that time we learned a lot, met great people, and also got to help out with the Software Testing World Cup (STWC).

Inflectra Sponsors: Agile Testing Days USA

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to support Agile Testing Days USA - North America's inaugural agile testing event organized by TechWell!

If you are attending, check out Inflectra's Booth #5 to get your swag!

But that is not all!

In Booth #5 you will also find:

- Inflectra's Daily Raffle: Drop off your business card to win an awesome prize. A lucky winner will be selected and announced at lunchtime each day!

- Inflectra's Kiosk App and Demo: Check out Inflectra's kiosk app or talk to your engineers about what software development and testing issues you are tackling in your work! Stay to see our award-winning software testing tool - SpiraTest and test automation platform - Rapise in action.

Rapise 6 Development Roadmap Published

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 25 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that we have released the latest development roadmap for Rapise, our award winning codeless test automation platform for web, mobile, desktop and API testing.

Code Smarter: SpiraPlan Now Integrates With Visual Studio Code

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT

At Inflectra, we love making tools that make developers’ lives easier. That’s why we have so many extensions for the tools developers use most. We’re really excited to announce our next extension and for our first text editor: Visual Studio Code. This lightweight text editor has surged in popularity over the last few years (including at Inflectra). With the help of our returning intern, Peter, we now have a great extension in the Visual Studio Code Marketplace.

SpiraTest 6 Development Roadmap Published

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that we have released the latest development roadmap for SpiraTest, our award winning requirements, test, and defect management solution.

SpiraTeam 6 Development Roadmap Published

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that we have released the latest development roadmap for SpiraTeam, our award winning application lifecycle management (ALM) solution.

SpiraPlan 6 Development Roadmap Published

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that we have released the latest development roadmap for SpiraPlan, our award winning enterprise agile project and program management platform.

Rapise Price Change Coming Soon

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT

We are announcing a new price for Rapise - Inflectra’s test automation powerhouse, to come into effect on August 1, 2018.

The new pricing policy affects only the new purchases of Rapise. Inflectra’s existing customers and existing quotes of Rapise (if issued before August 1, 2018) will not be affected by the price change.

Inflectra Sponsors: QAGeekWeek 2018

info@inflectra.com — Sun, 03 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Since 2017, Inflectra has sponsored the annual QAGeekWeek (and a larger DevGeekWeek) organized by John Bryce in Israel. This year, QAGeekWeek is taking #teamInflectra back to Herzliya, Israel for a week of learning and networking, starting on June 17, 2018.

Becoming Agile In Software Testing: The Government Edition - Webinar Recording

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Thank you for joining our June 12th webinar on Becoming Agile In Software Testing: The US Government Edition. The webinar recording and slides are offered below for those who had to miss it.

Updated Subversion Plugin Improves Source Code Management in SpiraTeam

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of an updated plugin for connecting SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan to the popular Subversion source code management system. The new plugin requires SpiraTeam or SpiraPlan v5.4 or later and provides enhanced performance as well as the ability to map Subversion branch folders into the native Spira branching system (similar to what is already available for Git).

Free Webinar: Becoming Agile In Software Testing: The Government Edition

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 29 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Please join Inflectra's free webinar on Becoming Agile In Software Testing: the Government Edition. The live webinar will take place on June 12, 2018, at 12:00 PM (EDT).

Save your spot today, as space is limited.

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Webinar Recording: Testing MS Dynamics 365 Business Central with Rapise

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT

We are please to share with you the recording of our recent webinar on automating testing of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central with Rapise.

Free Webinar: Testing MS Dynamics 365 Business Central with Rapise

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 24 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT

You are invited to Inflectra's free webinar on Testing Dynamics 365 Business Central with Rapise. The live webinar will take place on June 7, 2018, at 10:00 AM (EDT).

The webinar will cover the test recording techniques and playback troubleshooting methods of Dynamics 365 Business Central. In additional we will demonstrate how to make stable and fast running tests using Rapise - Inflectra's super-charged test automation platform.

Save your spot today, as space is limited.

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Inflectra Sponsors: Agile In Government Summit by NDIA

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 24 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is a proud sponsor of Agile in Government Summit - an annual event organized by National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA). The event will take place on June 6th and 7th at Gallaudet University in Washington, DC and will explore the theme: Toward Mission Agility.

Spotlight on SpiraTeam v5.4.0.4 - Security & Performance

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT

We will be releasing the latest version of SpiraTest, SpiraTeam, and SpiraPlan v5.4 this week - v5.4.0.4. It's probably the last release of Spira v5 as we now change gears and focus on Spira v6.0. We shall be updating the roadmap shortly, for those who have been asking. But first, what's in the latest version.

How Rapise Makes Testing Dynamics 365 Easy as Pie

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Now we all know that automated testing can be a real pain sometimes. Imagine you have this big, complex web application with lots of dynamic elements, IFRAMEs, hidden layers, and other impediments to automation. Writing test automation scripts by hand with Selenium would be a Herculean task. So instead, see how we have built intelligence into Rapise to make testing such an application easy as pie.

Inflectra Gives Back: Parkmont School Intern at Inflectra

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT

We have recently hosted another intern - a young man named Niko from Parkmont school in Washington, DC. Niko turned out to be diligent and smart and a delightful person. We enjoyed giving him an opportunity to experience tech company work-style at our office in Silver Spring, MD.

Below is his own account of this internship.

Recording of Software Development & Testing Challenges in Financial Services

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 30 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Thanks to those who attended our recent webinar discussing the challenges and opportunities testing and developing software and systems in the financial services and banking industries. We have published a recording of the webinar and Q&A.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Memorial Day Holiday May 28th, 2018

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 28 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Monday, May 28th, 2018 in observance of the U.S. Memorial Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday May 29th, 2018. If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Regards

The Inflectra Team

General Data Protection Regulation In Force Today

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 25 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT

By now, you've probably been bombarded by multiple emails asking you to review privacy policies. GDPR is now in force, and as a data controller you need to make sure you are compliant. As a data processor for companies in the EU, we are committed to providing tools to help you better manage your compliance. In this article, we discuss a handy new report you can use to help manage your old data.

What Is Inflectra Up To @ QAGeekWeek 2018 in Israel

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 24 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Every year, as June nears, we look forward to catching up with our friends and colleague in software testing and DevOps communities of Israel during a week-long tech-fest known as DevGeekWeek. Much like in 2017, #teamInflectra will support DevGeekWeek 2018 and the 2nd Israel Software Testing Cup (ISTC) this year.

Free Webinar: Software Development & Testing Challenges in the Financial Sector

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 10 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Please join Inflectra's free webinar on Software Development & Testing Challenges in the Financial Sector. The live webinar will take place on May 24, 2018, at 11 AM (EDT).

Save your spot today, as space is limited.

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The 2nd Social Testing Competition - Inflectra & AspireLabs

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 21 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT

We did it again!

We hosted another #awesome Social Testing^TM Competition!

We would like to start by thanking the dedicated group of software testers who braved the pouring rain and heavy traffic to get to Tyson’s Corner, VA. We hope that being greeted by smiling WeWork community managers, friendliness of #teamInflectra, delicious Vietnamese food and fun software testing competition made it all worthwhile!

2nd Inflectra Hackathon - Software Testing Competition

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 03 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT

We are hosting our 2nd Hackathon: Social Testing event and you are invited!

Social Testing Hackathon is a friendly contest among local software testers to test a software/app to find and report issues and bugs. Hosted by Inflectra, the Hackathon will place on May 17, 2018 at WeWork Tyson's Corner. Just like Inflectra's inaugural software testing event in DC in March 2018, the 2nd hackathon also follows the rules used in Software Testing World Cup (STWC).

Please register using one of the following platforms: Eventbrite | Meet-up

Eating Our Own Dogfood - Using Rapise to Automate Spira

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 17 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT

So, we had the task of loading a bunch of users into an instance of SpiraTest for our upcoming Social Testing competition this week. The good news was that we had a nice Excel sheet of all the users that had registered using Eventbrite and Meetup, but we now had to get them into SpiraTest. What we needed was a tool that can read a spreadsheet and make REST web service calls into SpiraTest to create the projects and load in the users. Wow, we have a tool that can do that, Rapise! Find out how we used Rapise to automate this laborious task.

Recording of Software Testing, Validation & Compliance in Healthcare Webinar

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 17 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Thanks to those who attended our recent webinar discussing the challenges and opportunities testing and validating software and systems in the life sciences and healthcare industries. We have published a recording of the webinar and Q&A.

Inflectra Adds BugReplay to Its List of Product Integrations

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 15 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT

BugReplay is the newest app to integrate with Inflectra's software testing and agile product management tools. The new integration makes bug reporting of web applications faster and easier.

The integration seamlessly connects Inflectra’s SpiraTeam with BugReplay’s screencast and network debugging tool, which enables users to quickly and accurately submit detailed bug reports about web applications.

Free Webinar: Solutions to the Software Testing, Validation & Compliance Challenges in Healthcare & Life Sciences

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Please join Inflectra's free webinar on Solutions to Software Testing, Validation & Compliance Challenges in Healthcare and Life Sciences - The Case of SpiraTeam. The live webinar will take place on May 10, 2018 at 3PM (EDT).

Save your spot today, as space is limited.

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Inflectra Expands Cloud Hosting to Europe and Australia

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 09 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that we are now able to host our powerful suite of cloud hosted project management, testing, help desk, and application lifecycle management (ALM) tools in European and Australian datacenters as well as our existing USA based hosting.

Inflectra’s Hackathons Help Start-Ups in DMV Beta-Test Their Software

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 07 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra – a local software company specializing in building agile software testing tools, announced that it will hold its 2nd Hackathon: Social Testing™ competition in the metropolitan Washington, DC area.

Inflectra Named in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Agile Planning Tools in 2018

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 07 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra, a provider of powerful Application Lifecycle Management Solutions is pleased to announce that it has been placed in the 2018 Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Agile Planning Tools (EAPT). Published in April 2018, the report’s authors: Keith James Mann, Thomas E. Murphy, Nathan Wilson, Mike West, placed Inflectra in the Magic Quadrant based on its Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision for its SpiraTeam Application Development Lifecycle Management (ALM) system.

Updates to Inflectra's Privacy Policy for GDPR

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 03 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was created to align the data privacy laws across all EU countries. The GDPR came into effect in May 25th, 2018 and replaces the Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC. A major update within the GDPR is that the processing of any EU citizens’ information is now protected, regardless of whether the information processing is done within the EU or not, and regardless of where the data controller is located.

ZAPTEST Plug-In Released for RemoteLaunch

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 02 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT

We have just released a free plugin for ZAPTEST. This allows SpiraTest, SpiraTeam, and SpiraPlan in conjunction with RemoteLaunch to manage the scheduling, execution and reporting of ZAPTEST automated visual UI tests.

Recording of UI Test Automation for a Dynamics 365 AppSource App with Rapise

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 02 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT

The webinar demonstrates how to create a framework for automated end to end (E2E) testing of a third-party application for the Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform. It is a great example of how you can extend the functionality of Rapise yourself to test custom controls (grid, tables, treeviews, etc.) more easily.

9 Easy Steps to Start Automating Software Testing

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 01 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Innovations in technology have become synonymous with business growth and development. Regardless of whether a company specializes in software or application development, all businesses now have some interaction with software or application testing.

Software or application testing involves executing a program or app to find bugs or glitches. Whether creating a new responsive website, building a new mobile application, or developing a new software component, the system must be tested. The rate of software development, in general, and testing in particular, is rising for many enterprises, which has increased the need for more automated software testing. Those pre-scripted software tests can come in handy when a lot of software or applications need testing. Here are nine ways businesses can start automating software testing.

Rapise 5.6 Released - Enhanced Automation for Dynamics NAV

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 30 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra® is pleased to announce the release of Rapise 5.6, the latest version of its Rapise test automation platform. Rapise is the most comprehensive and powerful automated testing solution on the market. With its latest version, Rapise provides many fixes and enhancements that makes testing web and desktop application easier, as well as new functionality for testing the Microsoft Dynamics web successor to Dynamics NAV / Navision.

Inflectra and InterWorks Partner to Expand Inflectra's Global Footprint

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 27 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that Inflectra has just signed a partnership agreement with InterWorks - an IT outsourcing company that provides its Clients a full spectrum of software development and support services from a dedicated offshore center in Bitola, Macedonia.

Free Webinar: Building UI Test Automation Framework for a Dynamics 365 AppSource App with Rapise & SpiraTest

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT

You are invited to Inflectra's free webinar on building UI test automation framework for a Dynamics 365 AppSource App with Rapise and SpiraTest. The live webinar will take place on April 26, 2018 at 10AM (EDT).

Save your spot today, as space is limited.

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DevOps Using SpiraTeam, Jenkins and TaraVault (Parts 2-7)

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 23 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT

We decided it made more sense to release the entire DevOps blog as a single whitepaper, so in this paper, will be discussing some best practices and lessons learned about how to implement DevOps (Development + Operations) using the Inflectra platform in conjunction with other tools such as Jenkins. This is based on some experiences we've had internally implementing DevOps in the past 2-3 years as well as feedback and suggestions from our customers.

SpiraTest, SpiraTeam, SpiraPlan v5.4.0.2 Now Available for Download

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the latest update for SpiraTest, SpiraTeam, and SpiraPlan. The v5.4.0.2 update provides many bug-fixes and several new productivity enhancements which will further streamline the products and improve user satisfaction. The new version is available for download today; it will be deployed to our cloud customers on Saturday, April 28th.

Meeting the Inflectra Community in California

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT

This week we had the pleasure of holding our inaugural California User Summits in Santa Monica and San Francisco. We met lots of fantastic customers, had great conversations and got lots of valuable feedback on the development roadmaps for our products. In this article we will recap the ideas and information that came from the event, provide copies of the presentations from Inflectra, and also include some fun photos that we took during the event.

Northern California User Summit (I) - Inflectra

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra - a DC-based software company is holding its inaugural Northern California User Summit in San Francisco, CA on April 16, 2018 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM (PDT).

To register, please choose the platform that works for you: Meet-up | Facebook | Eventbrite

Northern California User Summit (II) - Inflectra

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra - a DC-based software company is holding its inaugural Northern California User Summit in San Francisco, CA on April 16, 2018 from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM (PDT).

To register, please choose the platform that works for you: Meet-up | Facebook | Eventbrite

Lunch & Learn San Francisco: Are You Letting Your Users Be Your Software Testers?

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT

As part of its West Coast tour, Inflectra is hosting a Lunch & Learn event at WeWork Embarcadero on April 16, 2018 at 12:00 - 1:00pm.

Please join us to discuss ways in which your software testing can be improved, and let us demonstrate to you more efficient ways of testing user stories, and leveraging the power of automated testing to cut down on your testing time.

RSVP via Eventbrite | Meetup

Testers Don't Panic @ STPcon2018 Testing Conference in Newport Beach, CA

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Team Inflectra were pleased to sponsor the 2018 Spring Software Testing Professionals Conference (STPcon) in Newport Beach, CA last week. We met a lot of inspirational speakers and had a chance to demonstrate the latest version of our award-winning SpiraTest - a software test management system to the attendees. We also got to give away lots of cool Inflectra swag and prizes for winners of the STPcon raffle.

Southern California User Summit - Inflectra

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra - a DC-based software company is holding its inaugural Southern California User Summit in Santa Monica, CA on Friday, April 13, 2018 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (PDT).

To register, please choose the platform that works for you: Meet-up | Facebook | Eventbrite

Lunch & Learn Santa Monica: Are You Letting Your Users Be Your Software Testers?

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT

How many times have you decided to make your users do your testing without asking them?

Ah, we’ve all been there! Even though we’re doing agile test-driven development, which should be impossible to release a buggy system, it happens. We release our new product to the world, and they find lots of embarrassing bugs.

Join #teamInflectra to learn about how you can improve your software testing, with a demonstration on ways to make sure all your user stories can be tested, and how to leverage the power of automated testing to cut down on your testing time.

Save your seat today! RSVP on Meet-up

Inflectra's Tools That Solve Software Development & Testing Challenges in the Financial Sector

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Are you working in a highly regulated industry, such as finance or banking?

Do you have to deal with constantly changing regulatory compliance needs in software development and testing?

Are requirements traceability, security and privacy, system's speed and agility and data interoperability some of the areas that require constant monitoring, upgrading and investment?

Inflectra offers a powerful set of tools: SpiraTeam, Rapise and SpiraPlan - that work together seamlessly to solve all these problems and many more.

Worksoft Certify Plug-In Released for RemoteLaunch

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT

We have just released a free plugin for Worksoft Certify. This allows SpiraTest, SpiraTeam, and SpiraPlan in conjunction with RemoteLaunch to manage the scheduling, execution and reporting of Worksoft Certify automated business process tests.

Free Webinar: Managing Your Software Testing - SpiraTeam for Beginners

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Join us for a free webinar: Managing Your Software Testing - SpiraTeam for Beginners on April 4th 2018, at 3:00 pm (EDT).

Discover key features of SpiraTeam - our award winning application lifecycle management platform and learn how to supercharge your software test management!

Save your spot today, as space is limited.

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SpiraTeam Achieves Easiest Admin in G2 Crowd’s Usability Index for ALM Suites | Spring 2018

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT

SpiraTeam has achieved Easiest Admin Award based on the responses of real users for each of the Usability Index for ALM Suites | Spring 2018 related questions featured in the G2 Crowd review form.

SpiraTeam’s Usability Index for ALM Suites ratings were highlighted by ‘Ease of Use’, which scored 80%, and SpiraTeam’s ‘Ease of Admin’ was 89%, compared to the category average of 81%.

As one of SpiraTeam users put it in February 2018, the best aspects of this AML tool is: “It is easy to manage, track, assign, and update test cases using Spira. Being able to collaborate with IT directly using the same system and being able to manage the test cases and incidents that we submit.”

SpiraTest Named a High Performer in the Grid® Report for Software Testing | Spring 2018 by Real Users on G2 Crowd

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT

SpiraTest has been identified as one of the best Software Testing Tools, based on its high levels of customer satisfaction and likeliness to recommend ratings from real users on G2 Crowd, the world’s leading business solutions review website.

“The tool is easy to configure and comes with robust features for storing and executing test cases. The tool has helped keep the team working efficiently. The migration from HP ALM to SpiraTest was easy when using the export tool provided by Inflectra” wrote Charles T. on January 18, 2018.

SpiraTest Add-On Now Available in Atlassian Jira Marketplace

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of our new add-on for the Atlassian Jira issue tracking system. It complements our existing, data-synchronization capabilities that let SpiraTest integrate seamlessly with Jira, to provide a native plugin for Jira that displays key test metrics within the Jira user interface.

Free Webinar: Automating Box.com Testing with Rapise

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Real-life, GUI-rich, modern application such as box.com is a perfect destination for test automation.

Join us for a free webinar: Automating Box.com Testing with Rapise on March 22nd, at 10:00 am (EDT) for a demonstration of how Rapise WebSpy, DOM attribute filtering, resilient XPath generation, partial execution, and Rapise re-learn feature can help you make your automated testing more effective.

Save your spot today, as space is limited.

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Inflectra Offices Closed due to Winter Storm in Washington, DC Area

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Due to the arrival of a severe winter storm in the Washington, DC metro area, Inflectra offices will be closed today - March 21st, 2018. All staff will be teleworking and we will be providing full email and help desk support as normal. However due to the weather event, we will not be providing phone support except for emergency cases. So if you have any questions or issues, please log a help desk ticket on our website.

The Future of Enterprise Agile Planning

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT

In a recent survey, we were asked to give our thoughts and ideas as to what the world of Agile software development would look like in 5-years time (2023). In this blog we discuss some of the challenges and innovations, provide some predictions for the future, and explore three vignettes of that future world.

Notes from Inflectra's Hackathon - Social Testing Competition

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT

On March 14, 2018 Inflectra hosted its inaugural software testing event (hackathon) called Social Testing Competition at WeWork Manhattan Laundry in Washington, DC.

The event drew enthusiasm from the local software tester community with around 25 guest-testers. The group used a simplified version of Inflectra’s award-wining test management software - SpiraTest and tested a mobile app called Sickweather. The group was tasked with logging “technical bugs” and “usability issues” as two separate categories of incidents. (Technical bugs were worth 2 points and identified (reproducible) errors in the functioning of the application, whereas usability issues were worth 1 point and noted strange or confusing app behaviors.)

After about two hours of testing the app, the group collectively logged close to 250 issues into Spiratest’s centralized databank. (The unified test report will be delivered to the app owner for review and follow up).

By the end of the night, three winners were selected based on the points scored for the issues uncovered in the app.

We would like to take a moment here to recognize all women technologists who showed up, tested hard and walked away with prizes! Pleased to have you participate.

Social Testing - A Software Testing Competition

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Time to dust off your software testing hat and join us for our inaugural Social Testing Competition - a friendly competition between software test enthusiasts to find bugs in a software application or website.

Modeled after Software Testing World Cup (STWC), the Social Testing Competition is Inflectra's new initiative to nurture, support and strengthen the DC/DMV-area software testing community, while using the best practices and lessons learned from well-established testing events, such as Israel Software Testing Cup 2017 (ISTC) and STWC.

Please register using one of the following platforms: Eventbrite | Meet-up

Moving from Subversion to Git

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Late last year we decided to migrate our core applications - SpiraTeam, KronoDesk and Rapise - from our legacy on-premise Subversion server (that we had been using since 2007) to our own cloud hosted TaraVault service. We realized we should always be using the same services as our customers, commonly known in the industry as "eating your own dogfood". If we didn't like something in TaraVault, we would be motivated to change it!

Recording of Testing & Compliance Challenges Webinar for Healthcare in the Cloud

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT

In this presentation we discuss some of the unique testing and compliance requirements for IT projects in healthcare and the life sciences. We discuss the move to the cloud, the opportunities and challenges it will bring, and how the Inflectra platform can help. We then have a practical demonstration of our two products - SpiraTeam and Rapise - that can help you achieve compliance faster and more affordably than ever before.

Updates Released for SpiraTest, SpiraTeam, SpiraPlan, and KronoDesk

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce updates for our powerful enterprise ALM and software test management platform - SpiraPlan (including SpiraTeam & SpiraTest) as well as our easy to use IT help desk system - KronoDesk. Check out the new branding we have introduced as well as the fixes and enhancements.

Free Webinar: Addressing the Software Testing & Compliance Challenges For Healthcare Providers with the Move to Cloud Computing

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Does your work involve ensuring that the testing and validation procedures meet the requirements of the FDA/21 CFR, Part 11?

Learn what tools Inflectra can offer to ease the management of your testing and compliance activities to meet these requirements.

Join us for a free webinar: Addressing the Software Testing & Compliance Challenges For Healthcare Providers with the Move to Cloud Computing on March 7th, at 11:00 am (EST).

Save your spot today, as space is limited.

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Recording of Testing the Migration from AngularJS to ReactJS with Rapise

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT

We recently hosted a webinar demonstrating how our Rapise automated testing system simplifies the testing of a modern web application that is being migrated from one JavaScript framework to another, in this case from AngularJS to ReactJS.

Inflectra Goes West - User Summits Are Coming To California

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT

In mid-April 2018, #teamInflectra is coming to California! And we're combining teaching and learning at STPCon with efforts to strengthen relationships with the Inflectra community on the West Coast. With this in mind, we've planned a number of events for our partners, customers and technologists in California:

Three User Summits in Los Angeles and San Francisco, CA
Two Lunch & Learn events at two Wework locations
Individual meetings with key partners in CA

Please consider joining us for one of the events detailed below:

Advanced User Webinar: From AngularJS to ReactJS with Rapise

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra invites you to a free advanced user webinar: From AngularJS to ReactJS with Rapise.

This webinar demonstrates how Rapise simplifies adoption of test sets to a changed application (from Angular app to React).

The webinar will take place on Thursday, March 1, 2018, 10:00 am (EST).

Save your spot today, as space is limited.

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Five Steps To Redesigning A Business Website

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT

A modern business website has to do so many things at once. It's this strange mix of full page billboard ad, store front, order hotline, technical manuals, newsletter, and more. Our website has evolved over the years to deliver on all of these while keeping pace with our products and the devices we use. We recently launched a redesigned site that clears away a lot of old HTML cobwebs, and give us a fresh new look we hope our visitors will enjoy. Here are our top five tips to redesigning a business website (something any business should do, in some form, regularly).

Free Webinar: Spotlight on SpiraPlan - Present and Future

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT

You are invited to a free webinar illustrating the new program management features in SpiraPlan - Inflectra's agile project management suite.

The webinar will take place on Thursday, February 22, 2018, at 11:00 am (EST)

Save your spot today, as space is limited.

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Configuring SpiraTest to Integrate with Atlassian JIRA

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT

When you need a comprehensive test management system that can integrate with your existing Atlassian Jira platform, SpiraTest is the perfect solution. We recently had a webinar where we discussed the integration, outlined our future plans for making it even better, and also provided a step by step walk-through for setting up the integration.

European Union - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT

On 25 May 2018, the most significant piece of European data protection legislation to be introduced in 20 years will come into force. The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) replaces the 1995 EU Data Protection Directive. The GDPR strengthens the rights that individuals have regarding personal data relating to them and seeks to unify data protection laws across Europe, regardless of where that data is processed.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Presidents' Day Holiday February 19th, 2018

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices will be closed on Monday, February 19th, 2018 in observance of the U.S. Presidents' Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday, February 20th, 2018.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Free Webinar: Integrating SpiraTest with JIRA

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra, a software company, invites you to a free webinar on how to integrate Inflectra's software test management tool - SpiraTest with Jira by Atlassian.

The webinar will take place on Thursday, February 15, 2018, at 11:00 am (EST)

Please register now, as space is limited.

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Recording of Testing Salesforce Lightning with Rapise Webinar

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Rapise is the most powerful and easy to use software testing tool on the market for testing Salesforce.com. We have many customers and partners using Rapise to streamline their testing of Salesforce.com, cutting down the time to test every new patch, update, or customization. We recently had a webinar that demonstrated the best practices and tips and tricks for testing Salesforce's new Lightning Edition. Don't worry if you missed the webinar, we have a recording available.

SpiraTeam: Frequently Asked Questions & Best Practices

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT

We recently surveyed one of our key training partners - Agile Training Champions, and asked them to let us know what were some of the most common questions about SpiraTeam that people have, as well as some of the best practices they recommend. In this article, we cover some of the items that frequently come up during training, so that you can benefit from them.

Inflectra - a Proud Co-Sponsor of Agile Testing Days USA 2018

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Great news!

Europe’s fun and wildly popular agile testing festival is coming to North America this June 25–29 as Agile Testing Days USA (https://well.tc/wejy). The conference will be a festival of learning and sharing for the community. The agile-focused learning experience will provide an interactive way to get deep insights and the latest developments in testing and agile excellence as well as many opportunities to network with fellow passionate agile software professionals. We hope you will be able to join the inaugural event in Boston!

**Exclusive Offer** save up to an additional $200 off the Agile Testing Days USA Super Early Lobster pricing when you register with code ATD18V4 by April 27. That’s a combined savings up to $600 off!

Explore the program: https://well.tc/wejy

Free Webinar: Testing Salesforce Lightning with Rapise

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Are you using Salesforce Lightning for your app creation?
Do you need to test or automate your testing of Salesforce Lightening? We have a powerful test automation platform for you that tests web, desktop, & mobile apps, as well as APIs. It is called Rapise by Inflectra!

Learn about testing Salesforce Lightning with Rapise during our free webinar on Feb 8, 2018 at 10AM (EST).

The recording is now available here: Webinar - Tasting Salesforce Lightning with Rapise

SpiraTeam 5.4 Released, Provides New Project Management, Reporting and Performance Enhancements

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of SpiraPlan 5.4, the latest version of our award-winning enterprise agile planning suite. This new version includes the latest SpiraTest 5.4 for quality assurance and test management as well as the latest SpiraTeam 5.4 for application lifecycle management (ALM).

Free Webinar: Spotlight on SpiraTeam 5.4

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra, a software company, invites you to a free webinar spotlighting new features and enhancements to Inflectra's Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) suite - Spirateam.

The webinar will take place on Thursday, February 1, 2018, at 11:00 am (Eastern Standard Time)

The webinar recording is now available here:

Face-to-Face with Inflectra - Find Us Where Software Testing Happens

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Over the years, we at Inflectra, developed a taste for all the fun that takes place at software testing and agile software development events. We have also become active members of national and international tester communities. We love to share our knowledge as software engineers and learn from your experience as testers, developers and managers.

So, the new year brings new opportunities for Inflectra to get up close and personal with software testing peeps out there.

Apart from continuing with our now-traditional weekly webinars (a good way to meet new people), we have made plans to meet software testing superheros and agile gurus during the following events in the first half of 2018:

Social Testing - Washington, DC
STPCon - Newport Beach, CA
ISTC & DevGeekWeek - Israel
Agile Testing Days USA - Boston, MA

So if you are planning on attending one of these events, stop by to say hi!

Recording of Testing Dynamics 365 for Operations with Rapise Webinar

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Rapise is the most powerful and easy to use software testing tool on the market for testing Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Operations. We have many customers and partners using Rapise to streamline their testing of Dynamics products, cutting down the time to test every new patch, update, or customization. We recently had a webinar that demonstrated the best practices and tips and tricks for testing Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Operations. Don't worry if you missed the webinar, we have a recording available.

Inflectra Gives Back - Meet-Up Sponsorship in DC/MD/VA

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Revised on Nov 16, 2018

The sponsorship offer is now extended to all meet-ups in the USA.

Since 2017, Inflectra has significantly stepped up its community engagement efforts, which come under the umbrella of Inflectra Gives Back. This on-going campaign is designed to nurture and support the community of software testers, developers and project leads operating the agile software testing, test automation, and project management space in the metropolitan DC area.

What's New in SpiraTest v5.4 - The Number One Test Management System

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT

We shall be releasing the latest update of our powerful, award-winning test management system - SpiraTest in a few weeks, so we thought it would be good to highlight some of the new features coming your way.

Free Webinar: Testing Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Operations

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra, a software company, invites you to a free webinar on how to automate your testing of Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Operations with Rapise.

The webinar will take place on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 10 AM (EST).

Recording of Testing Dynamics NAV with Rapise Webinar

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Rapise is the most powerful and easy to use software testing tool on the market for testing Microsoft Dynamics NAV. We have many customers and partners using Rapise to streamline their testing of Dynamics products, cutting down the time to test every new patch, update, or customization. We recently had a webinar that demonstrated the best practices and tips and tricks for testing Microsoft Dynamics NAV. Don't worry if you missed the webinar, we have a recording available.

Inflectra Germany & Inflectra Finland Become Reality

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Silver Spring, MD, January 23, 2018 – Inflectra is pleased to announce the opening of two more offices in Europe: Inflectra Germany and Inflectra Finland. As a bulk of Inflectra's customers hail from European countries, adding the two offices further solidifies Inflectra's position as a provider of faster and more context-specific support to its users in the region.

The recent expansion grew from years' long collaboration between Inflectra and PTA GmbH in Germany and Q-Factory in Finland.

Spotlight on SpiraPlan 5.4 - Program View of Releases & Incidents

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT

As we're in the final countdown for the release of the latest version of SpiraTest, SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan v5.4, we are going to be highlighting some of the most important new features in this version to help you get ready for the release. Last week we discussed the new graphs and charts, so this time we shall be illustrating the new program management features in SpiraPlan v5.4. In addition, this is the first release of the new SpiraPlan that we discussed in December, it has all of the functionality of SpiraTeam, but in addition has the new program planning features.

The Top 10 Reasons Why SpiraTeam Is Better than JIRA for ALM

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Are you looking for an ALM tool that is more powerful yet easier to maintain than JIRA?

Try SpiraTeam - a true alternative to Atlassian ecosystem!

Does that sound too good to be true? Let us give you (at least) 10 reasons why.

Webinar: Testing Microsoft Dynamics NAV with Rapise

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra, a software company, invites you to a free webinar on how to Test Microsoft Dynamics NAV with Rapise.

The webinar will take place on Thursday, January 18, 2018, at 10:00 am (Eastern Standard Time).

Spotlight on SpiraTeam 5.4 - New Agile Task and Incident Boards

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT

As we're in the final countdown for the release of the latest version of SpiraTest, SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan v5.4, we are going to be highlighting some of the most important new features in this version to help you get ready for the release. Last week we discussed the new graphs and charts, so this time we shall be illustrating some of the new agile software development features in SpiraTeam v5.4, specifically the new board views we've introduced for tasks and incidents.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. MLK Day Holiday January 15th, 2018

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Monday, January 15th, 2018 in observance of the U.S. Martin Luther King Jr. Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday January 16th, 2018.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Spotlight on SpiraTeam 5.4 - Graphing Enhancements and Custom Graphs

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT

As we're in the final countdown for the release of the latest version of SpiraTest, SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan v5.4, we are going to be highlighting some of the most important new features in this version to help you get ready for the release. In this article we shall be discussing some of the graphing enhancements in v5.4, both the additional standard graphs, and the new custom graphing engine that lots of customers have been waiting for!

Google Sheets Import Tool Now Supports Requirements, Test Cases, Test Steps, Releases, and Tasks

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT

We announced last year that we had initial support for importing requirements from Google Sheets into Spira, as an alternative to our existing Microsoft Excel add-in. Due to the popularity of the Google Sheets add-in, we have expanded its functionality to handle additional artifact types.

Rapise 5.5 Released - Provides Enhancements for RVL and Dynamics Testing

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra® is pleased to announce the release of Rapise 5.5, the latest version of its Rapise test automation platform. Rapise is the most comprehensive and powerful automated testing solution on the market. With its latest version, Rapise provides many fixes and enhancements that makes testing web and desktop application easier, as well as UI enhancements when switching between JavaScript and the RVL scriptless framework.

Inflectra Offices Closed on January 1, 2018 - in observance of New Year's Day!

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Monday, January 1, 2018 in observance of New Year’s Day.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday, January 2, 2018.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Inflectra Offices Closed for Holiday Season - December 25-26th, 2017

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Monday, December 25th and Tuesday, December 26th, 2017 to celebrate the holiday season.

We will reopen for business Wednesday, December 27th, 2017.

If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Recording of the Microsoft Dynamics CRM / 365 for Sales Webinar

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Rapise is the most powerful and easy to use software testing tool on the market for testing Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Sales. We have many customers and partners using Rapise to streamline their testing of Dynamics products, cutting down the time to test every new patch, update, or customization. We recently had a webinar that demonstrated the best practices and tips and tricks for testing Dynamics CRM and Dynamics 365. Don't worry if you missed the webinar, we have a recording available.

Inflectra Opens Offices in the Philippines

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Silver Spring, MD, December 18, 2017 – Inflectra is closing the year 2017 on a high note!

The company has announced the creation of Inflectra’s offices in the Philippines. The expansion is a logical continuation of Inflectra's collaboration with H2 and Net Fusion Technology – PH and supports Inflectra's efforts to provide faster, better and more context-specific services to its users in the region.

How to Make UI Test Automation a Nightmare - A Developer's Guide

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT

We are trying to prove ourselves wrong as quickly as possible, because only in that way can we find progress.
― Richard Feynman

There are many ways in which you can make the lives of test automation teams harder. If you are a developer or system architect and one of testers is the kind of guy you dislike, this article is for you. Enlightened by the sacred knowledge contained in this short article you will learn how to make UI of any application nearly untestable.

Alternatively, if you are a kinder soul and respect others' hard work, you may consider topics presented herewith as anti-patterns.

So, let's go.

DevOps Using SpiraTeam, Jenkins and TaraVault (Part 1)

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT

In this new blog series we will be discussing some best practices and lessons learned about how to implement DevOps (Development + Operations) using the Inflectra platform in conjunction with other tools such as Jenkins. This is based on some experiences we've had internally implementing DevOps in the past 2-3 years as well as feedback and suggestions from our customers.

Changes to the Spira Product Family in 2018 - The New SpiraPlan

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT

We have some big news to share for 2018!

Based on extensive feedback and discussions with our customers during the user summits and consultations with our partners, we are making some changes to our product lineup next year. The big news is that we will be retiring our existing "SpiraPlan" feature set, and launching a new SpiraPlan edition of our Spira ALM platform that will cater to the needs of programs, portfolios, and enterprises.

Free Webinar: Testing MS Dynamics CRM/365 for Sales

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra, a software company, invites you to a free webinar on Testing MS Dynamics CRM/365 for Sales with Rapise

Configuring SpiraTeam for Testing in Validated Environments (Part 4)

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT

At Inflectra we like to make the lives of customers easier and share knowledge. We have lots of customer in the life sciences industries using SpiraTeam to manage and test medical device systems and products. Since such products have to follow the FDA 21 CFR Part 11 requirements, we thought it would be useful to highlight some of the best practices we have for configuring SpiraTeam in such environments. This is the fourth article in the blog series, and covers the configuration of the release workflows.

Free Webinar: Moving Beyond Legacy Tools in Software Testing

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Please join us for a free webinar: Moving Beyond Legacy Tools in Software Testing using SpiraTest

Migration Tool from TestRail Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Several of our customers have been looking to migrate from some older, legacy test management systems such as TestRail that have seen a decline in active development. Thanks to the wonders of APIs, we have just released a new test management migration tool that makes it easy to migrate from TestRail to SpiraTest, our award winning test management system.

Migrating from Legacy Test Management Tools Such as TestRail to SpiraTest

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT

We always want to make things easy for our customers, and many of our recent customers have been looking to move to SpiraTest for their test management because they are excited about the new exploratory testing features, easy to use drag-and-drop user interface, integrated requirements management, and the powerful reporting and analytics. They are also concerned that their old legacy test management tool will no longer be supported or developed due to a recent company acquisition (TestRail by IDERA, HPE by Micro Focus, etc.). So to augment our line up of migration tools that we already have for HP ALM, Microsoft Test Manager, Excel, Word and Google Sheets, we have added a new migration tool to streamline switching from TestRail to SpiraTest.

Configuring SpiraTeam for Testing in Validated Environments (Part 3)

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT

At Inflectra we like to make the lives of customers easier and share knowledge. We have lots of customer in the life sciences industries using SpiraTeam to manage and test medical device systems and products. Since such products have to follow the FDA 21 CFR Part 11 requirements, we thought it would be useful to highlight some of the best practices we have for configuring SpiraTeam in such environments. This is the third article in the blog series, and covers the configuration of the test case workflows.

Supporting Agile Software Testing in DC - D-CAST

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT

We had the pleasure of sponsoring the local D-CAST meetup this month, celebrating the end of 2017 and all things agile and software testing related. Inflectra is a proud sponsor of the group and is looking forward to helping support more events in the Washington, DC area in 2018. During the meetup, Peter Kim discussed his new cool Slackbot called Mr. Jenkins.

Recording of Testing Salesforce.com with Rapise Webinar

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Rapise is the most powerful and easy to use software testing tool on the market for testing Salesforce.com. We have many customers and partners using Rapise to streamline their testing of Salesforce.com, cutting down the time to test every new patch, update, or customization. We recently had a webinar that demonstrated the best practices and tips and tricks for testing Salesforce.com. Don't worry if you missed the webinar, we have a recording available.

Free Webinar: Testing Salesforce.com with Rapise

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT

We know testing complex websites, such as Salesforce.com could be daunting. So we committed ourselves to building a powerful feature into our existing test automation platform - Rapise that simplifies the process.

Today, we would like to take you on a journey to explore how Rapise can help you. Please join our free webinar: Testing Salesforce.com with Rapise

The webinar recording is now available on youtube

Configuring SpiraTeam for Testing in Validated Environments (Part 2)

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 29 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT

At Inflectra we like to make the lives of customers easier and share knowledge. We have lots of customers in the life sciences industries using SpiraTeam to manage and test medical device systems and products. Since such products have to follow the FDA 21 CFR Part 11 requirements, we thought it would be useful to highlight some of the best practices we have for configuring SpiraTeam in such environments. This is the second article in the blog series, and covers the configuration of the requirements workflows.

Recording of Testing Dynamics AX 2012 with Rapise Webinar

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Rapise is the most powerful and easy to use software testing tool on the market for testing Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012. We have many customers and partners using Rapise to streamline their testing of Dynamics AX, cutting down the time to test every new patch, update, or customization. We recently had a webinar that demonstrated the best practices and tips and tricks for testing Dynamics AX. Don't worry if you missed the webinar, we have a recording available.

RemoteLaunch 5.0 Released to Provide Data-Driven Test Automation

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 27 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of RemoteLaunch 5.0, the powerful test automation integration framework for SpiraTest. The new version provides support for the new test configurations feature of SpiraTest 5.3, allowing you to easily execute the same tests against different platforms and environments as well as against different sets of test data.

Inflectra and Effimag Partner to Expand Inflectra's Presence in Switzerland

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that Inflectra has signed a partnership agreement with effimag Information Management AG - a Swiss software consulting company that provides enterprise application solutions that simplify collaboration and improve customer service.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Thanksgiving Holiday November 23-24th, 2017

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th, 2017 in observance of the U.S. Thanksgiving public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Monday, November 27th, 2017. If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Configuring SpiraTeam for Testing in Validated Environments (Part 1)

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Free Webinar: Testing Microsoft Dynamics AX with Rapise

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 02 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Let's face it - testing Microsoft Dynamics AX is hard. (sigh)
So if you are looking to reduce testing time and drive down testing costs, we may be able to help you!

If you had to miss the webinar, please enjoy the recording here!

KronoDesk 2.1.1 Released - Provides Enhancements to Organizations Module

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra® is pleased to announce the release of KronoDesk 2.1.1, the latest version of its powerful and easy to use help desk system. KronoDesk is the customer support system that lets users focus on their customers, instead of spending time configuring tools to do help and support. With its latest version, KronoDesk includes enhancements that streamline viewing tickets across multiple users in a customer organization.

Webinar: KronoDesk v2.1 – Managing Multi-User Organizations

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra, a software company, invites you to a free webinar: Managing Multi-User Organizations with KronoDesk v2.1. Adam Sandman, Technical Director at Inflectra, will showcase KronoDesk - a simple, powerful and intuitive customer support and helpdesk software.

Move over Excel, There's a New Importer in Town (for Excel 365 and Google Sheets)

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Data migration is a pain, we all know that. However when you want to migrate from an antiquated paper-based approach to using a modern requirements and test management system like SpiraTest or ALM platform such as SpiraTeam, you have no choice, but to migrate over some of your old data. Until now, we only had import tools based on Microsoft Office, running on Windows... but that changed this week.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Veterans Day Holiday - November 10th, 2017

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Friday, November 10th, 2017 in observance of the U.S. Veterans Day public holiday.

Inflectra and Assioma.net Partner to Expand Inflectra's Presence in the Italian Market

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that Inflectra has just signed a partnership agreement with Assioma.ITec - a technology innovation company belonging to the Assioma.net group, to offer Inflectra's software testing and project management products to the Italian software market.

Rapise 5.4 - Rewriting its Support for Firefox 57

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT

As we wrote back in August, Firefox has completely changed its plugin architecture in the soon to be released Firefox 57. One of the side effects is that many plugins including Selenium IDE and the plugin used by Rapise will not work. However one of the benefits of a commercial tool like Rapise is that we provide support, including updating our plugins when necessary.

Rapise 5.4 Released - Provides Support for Testing Salesforce.com

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra® is pleased to announce the release of Rapise 5.4, the latest version of its Rapise test automation platform. Rapise is the most comprehensive and powerful automated testing solution on the market. With its latest version, Rapise adds new capabilities for testing the popular Salesforce.com cloud based CRM platform. It also includes support for the latest version of Firefox (57) that has a completely redesigned plugin architecture.

Inflectra Gets its First Woman Tech Intern

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT

It has been almost a year since we started our internship program. The premise of this undertaking has always been simple - Inflectra wanted to give back to the community by building up in-demand coding skills among young and aspiring techies in the metropolitan DC area.

So, this week we started a new round of internships and (drum roll, please.....) we got our first woman coder!

Her name is Julie and we are excited about working with her.

Webinar: Spotlight on Spirateam v5.3

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT

We have released SpiraTeam v5.3, the latest version of its award-winning application lifecycle management (ALM) suite. We would like to invite you to discover what's new with Adam Sandman, Technical Director at Inflectra.

If you missed this webinar, you can now view the recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLVAI6BayEE

Updated Product Roadmaps for SpiraTeam, SpiraTest, and SpiraPlan Released

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to release the updated Development Roadmaps for our SpiraTeam application lifecycle management platform. The development roadmaps outline the functionality enhancements planned for later this year and 2018 and covers the features planned for SpiraTest, SpiraPlan and SpiraTeam.

SpiraTeam v5.3.0.1 Released - Several Fixes and Enhancements for v5.3

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of SpiraTeam v5.3.0.1 (including SpiraTest v5.3.0.1 and SpiraPlan v5.3.0.1). This latest update fixes some high priority issues that were identified in our latest major release - SpiraTeam v5.3.

Webinar for Advanced Users: Exploratory Testing

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 12 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Are you happy with your exploratory testing tool?

Do you need a tool that goes beyond just a browser extension recording your click sequences?

We thought you might...

If you had to miss the webinar, please enjoy the recording here!

Updated Visual Studio IDE Plugin Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT

At Inflectra, we want to make you life as easy as possible, so you can get back to developing. That’s why, we've updated one of our popular developer plugins for SpiraTeam - our flagship ALM platform. You don’t have to worry about switching windows between your web browser and Microsoft Visual Studio IDE just to track what you have to get done. Our updated Visual Studio plugin provides a more streamlined way to review your assigned work and track progress. In addition, the latest version includes support for the SpiraTeam contact manager introduced in v5.

Spotlight on SpiraTeam v5.3 - What's New?

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited with the new release of SpiraTeam v5.3 (also including SpiraTest and SpiraPlan in case you were asking!). In this article we are going to highlight some of the enhancements in the latest version. The full list of enhancements, bug fixes and new features can be found in the release notes.

SpiraTeam 5.3 Released, Provides Exploratory & Data-Driven Testing and Productivity Improvements

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra® is pleased to announce the release of SpiraTeam 5.3, the latest version of its award-winning application lifecycle management (ALM) suite. This new version includes the latest SpiraTest 5.3 for quality assurance and test management as well as the latest SpiraPlan 5.3 for agile software development.

Inflectra Offices Open in Switzerland and Argentina

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Silver Spring, MD, USA, October 16, 2017 - Inflectra Corporation announced today the opening of sales offices in Switzerland and Argentina. Inflectra Switzerland will cover the DACH region of Europe, while Inflectra Argentina, along with Inflectra office in Brazil, will serve Inflectra's customers in south America.

Inflectra Sales Offices Open in Israel and Brazil

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Silver Spring, MD, USA, October 11, 2017 – Inflectra is pleased to announce the creation of two more overseas sales offices - in Israel and Brazil.

Inflectra Israel and Inflectra Brazil will create value for a growing number of our customers in the Middle East and south America. The move is an integral part of inflectra's effort to provide faster, better and more context-specific services to its users in these geographies.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Columbus Day Holiday October 9th, 2017

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 09 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Monday October 9th, 2017 in observance of the U.S. Columbus Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday October 10th, 2017. If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Regards

The Inflectra Team

How To Ace Your Next Tech Convention

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 06 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT

If you are a software company, you probably market your products at trade fairs, conventions and such. We recently went to one and decided to share some lessons learned on how to make the most of your time, $$$ and how to maximize ROI.

Testers Assemble @ STPcon2017 Testing Conference in Washington, DC

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Team Inflectra were pleased to sponsor the 2017 Fall Software Testing Professionals Conference (STPcon) in Washington, DC last week. We met a lot of inspirational speakers and had a chance to demonstrate the new exploratory testing features of SpiraTest to the attendees. We also got to give away lots of cool Inflectra swag and prizes for winners of the STPcon raffle.

Updated Product Roadmaps for KronoDesk and Rapise Released

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to release the updated Development Roadmaps for our KronoDesk help desk system and Rapise test automation platform. The development roadmaps outline the functionality enhancements planned for later this year and 2018.

Recording of Custom Report Webinar using SpiraTeam

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT

One of the nice features in SpiraTeam is the ability to do custom reporting, so that you are not limited to just the reports that ship with the system. Due to popular demand, we recently had a webinar explaining how to use these powerful custom reporting features in your projects. Don't worry if you missed the webinar, we have a recording available as well as a copy of the presentation.

Concurrent User Licensing, Why It's A Big Deal

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT

We often get questions from prospective customers about the pricing on our website. We pride ourselves on having a transparent price list available at all times so that there are no surprises later. However the most common question is about the number of users they need, and whether they to purchase a special read-only license for users that may only login occasionally.

KronoDesk 2.1 Released by Inflectra to Enhance the Help Desk Experience

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 18 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra® is pleased to announce the release of KronoDesk 2.1, the latest version of its powerful and easy to use help desk system. KronoDesk is the customer support system that lets users focus on their customers, instead of spending time configuring tools to do help and support. With its latest version, KronoDesk provides support for end-user organizations, so that customers can have multiple users submitting tickets and have visibility into each other's tickets.

Inflectra, KudAX Partner to Harness the Power of Microsoft Dynamics AX

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Silver Spring, MD, September 15, 2017 – Inflectra is pleased to announce that KudAX – a UK-based IT consultancy - has joined the Inflectra certified solution partner network to combine the power of Inflectra’s test automation tools, such as Rapise with KudAX's tested ‘CO-PILOT’ methodology with focus on Microsoft Dynamics AX.

Inflectra Expands its Footprint in Australia

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Silver Spring, MD, September 15, 2017 – Inflectra is pleased to announce the creation of Inflectra’s first overseas sales office in Australia. By increasing its footprint on the continent, Inflectra Australia is ultimately an effort to provide faster, better and more context-specific services to its Australia-based users. This expansion comes as a culmination of years’ long partnership with Influence IT - a consulting firm based in Brisbane, Australia.

Rapise 5.3 Released - Provides Support for Dynamics NAV and 365

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra® is pleased to announce the release of Rapise 5.3, the latest version of its Rapise test automation platform. Rapise is the most comprehensive and powerful automated testing solution on the market. With its latest version, Rapise adds support for Microsoft Dynamics NAV (formerly Navision) as well as expanding its existing support for Microsoft Dynamics 365 (for Sales and Operations).

Fun To Be Had With Inflectra This Fall

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT

It is never a dull moment with Inflectra, and after the lull of summer, we are back with vengeance! Which is to say, we are going all out sponsoring two software testing events in September-October 2017 in the US: STPCon in the greater D.C.-area and Agile Open Florida, in Orlando, Florida. So, if you are attending one of these, read what Inflectra has in store for you (and if you are not, there is still time to sign up):

Spotlight on Rapise 5.3: Testing Dynamics NAV Applications

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT

As you may know, one of the core strengths of Rapise is its support for testing Microsoft Dynamics applications. Rapise offers the best automated testing solution on the market for Microsoft Dynamics AX, CRM and 365. However that is not sufficient for us, after several customer requests, we are pleased to announce that the next version of Rapise due for release in a couple of weeks will also include built-in out of the box support for MS Dynamics NAV as well.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Labor Day Holiday September 4th, 2017

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Monday September 4th, 2017 in observance of the U.S. Labor Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday September 5th, 2017. If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Regards

The Inflectra Team

Running UnitJS Tests with Mocha and SpiraTest

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT

We announced today that we have just released a new plugin for SpiraTest - a custom reporter for the popular Mocha JavaScript test execution framework. We thought it would be helpful to provide more information around using the new plugin as well as some background on why we decided to develop it in the first place.

SpiraTest Integration with NodeJS, UnitJS and Mocha Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the SpiraTest UnitJS/Mocha extension. This new plugin lets you integrate SpiraTest seamlessly into your NodeJS testing environment. With our new extension you can tell Mocha to report back the results of UnitJS tests directly to SpiraTest in addition to logging to the console of the machine running the test.

When Selenium IDE Doesn't Work, SpiraTest Comes to the Rescue!

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT

We heard from one of our customers recently that due to breaking changes in the Firefox plugin model, Selenium IDE will no longer work. This somewhat sad news took us by surprise since we didn’t realize that Selenium IDE had not been migrated to the new WebExtensions plugin architecture. Hopefully, that will happen, but we have some good news in the meantime!

SpiraTest and RemoteLaunch already provide a solution.

The Curse of the Middle Choice - Why SpiraTeam Has 4 Priorities

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Customers sometimes ask us why we chose four priorities, severities and importance values in SpiraTeam. Now you can of course customize the system to change the priorities and severities but this article explains why we chose four and why you might want to keep them.

Work Smarter & Faster with JetBrains Plugin for SpiraTeam

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT

At Inflectra, we want to make your lives as easy as possible, so you can get back to developing. That’s why, with the help of our intern, Peter - we’ve built plugins for SpiraTeam - our flagship ALM platform, that work with your favorite IDEs. You don’t have to worry about switching windows between the browser and IDE just to track what you have to get done. Jetbrains has a wide variety of popular IDEs for different languages (like IntelliJ for Java, PyCharm for Python, WebStorm for Javascript, and PhpStorm for PHP), and we are pleased to announce a brand new SpiraTeam plugin to help you work smarter and faster for all Jetbrains IDEs.

Putting the Balance Back into Business - The Inflectra Way not the Wall Street Way

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT

When we started Inflectra 11 years ago we decided that we wanted to create a different kind of company. Instead of chasing Venture Capital firms with the latest hot idea, we focused on listening to prospective customers' needs and building great software. Over the past eleven years we have consistently focused on these three things: Craft, Customers and Culture. So we decided it made sense to take a step back, look at our core values and make sure they truly spoke to these tenets.

You Did Not Know It Was Called Black Box Testing

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Have you ever wondered about what it is called when you test a system by interacting with it solely through external interfaces, without looking inside?

Wonder no more – it is called Black Box Testing!

So, when do you use black box testing? What are some of the approaches in the black box testing? Which elements of software's design may help you make black box testing more effective?

From Our Partner: Test Cases in Word or Excel?

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT

We all agree that recording your test cases, as well as the whole software testing space, in general, has come a loooong way. But sometimes you may still find yourself in need of migrating your #awesome test results into a legacy tool with a limited scope, such as excel or word.

And while we, at Inflectra, are avid followers of the continuous delivery and integration philosophy, we just can't do it all on our own. So, with the help of our partners, we are making our products more inclusive, bringing more and more features that, hopefully, make testers' lives easier, while saving time and optimizing results.

So without further ado, let us introduce the WorX plugin for SpiraTest from autom8 - our partner in New Zealand!

The Top 3 Tools In Automated UI Testing for Dynamics AX

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Ever wonder which automated UI testing software to use for Dynamics AX ?

We have a review that compares the three top tools on the market: Visual Studio Coded UI, Rapise and AXeptance. Read how each of them fair when tested against the following five criteria:

functionality
ease of use & maintenance
date-driven testing
reliability
speed

Speeding Up Software Testing with New Eclipse Plugin for SpiraTeam

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT

At Inflectra, we want to make it as easy as possible for you to manage your tasks, bugs, and requirements, so you can get back to developing. That’s why we develop plugins that work in the IDEs you use the most. Eclipse remains the most popular Java IDE on the planet, and we are happy to announce a new version of our Eclipse plugin.

How Many Tools Does It Take to Set Up A TestOps Environment With Selenium?

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT

We set ourselves the challenge. If we want to use JavaScript (arguably the most popular programming language in 2017) and Selenium WebDriver to create an integrated testing framework (often called Testing Operations or TestOps for short), how would we do it, and what tools would we need?

Rapise 5.2 Released - Provides Data-Driven Scriptless Automated Testing

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra® is pleased to announce the release of Rapise 5.2, the latest version of its Rapise test automation platform. Rapise is the most comprehensive and powerful automated testing solution on the market. With its latest version, Rapise includes major enhancements to its scriptless test automation framework called RVL that simplifies the creation and maintenance of automated test. Rapise 5.2 allows you to do full data-driven testing with its scriptless RVL framework.

Rapise 5.2 Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT

We have big news - Rapise 5.2 is Now Released! Our automation development team has been working to add the remaining features needed for full scriptless test automation using Rapise Visual Language (RVL) and now it is here!

Spotlight on SpiraTest 5.3 - Data Driven Testing with Test Configurations

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT

We are busy bees this summer, and one of the most exciting new features of SpiraTest (and SpiraTeam, of course) is a better support for data-driven testing with the new test configurations functionality. We are adding support for test configurations that will let you create a data-set of possible testing configurations (e.g. 5 browsers, 4 operating systems, 10 logins = 200 possible combinations) and run your test sets through the different combinations with ease. This will be available for both manual and automated testing.

Expanding the Rapise Universe with Elastic Search and Google Drive

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 28 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Software products are not islands, the value of a product is how well it works with the surrounding ecosystem of other technologies, frameworks and platforms. In this article we highlight some of the recent work by Team Inflectra to integrate our Rapise test automation tool with ElasticSearch and also demonstrating how it can be used to automate a combination of web and desktop UIs to drag and drop files from Windows Explorer to Google Drive.

Spotlight on KronoDesk 2.1: Support for Organizations and Digital Signatures

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT

We are busy bees this summer, and we will be releasing the next version of our KronoDesk help desk system (v2.1) in the next month. In this article we describe the two main new features in KronoDesk 2.1 and what you can expect from the new version.

Recording of Agile Project Management Webinar using SpiraPlan

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Many of our customers choose SpiraPlan or SpiraTeam because they are using agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban and need a powerful tool to manage their project backlogs, releases, sprints, iterations and programs. They are often using different tools for planning, bug tracking and requirements which hampers the ability to see the status of their project in one place.

Spotlight on Rapise 5.2: Data Driven Testing

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 17 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT

We are busy bees this summer, and one of the most exciting new features of Rapise is the fact that we're adding support for data-driven testing using the new Rapise Visual Language (RVL) with the introduction of Maps and Loops to the new scriptless language.

Why You Should Join Our Technology and Innovation Meet-up Group

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 14 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT

If you are a software company, like us, building and releasing software is pretty much up there with coffee, chocolate, and Game of Thrones. But our digital fortress could no longer contain our desire to make new friends in our own neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD. And while there is no shortage of #awesome Meet-Up groups and Eventbrite get-togethers in DC/MD/VA area, we are using our resources to make software testing fun and accessible for everyone who is interested locally.

We are weaving a web of community connections through our regular coder internship program, our webinar series, and through our meetup group - Technology and Innovation Meet-up Group in Silver Spring, MA.

Roundup: 10 Reasons You Should Switch From HP to Inflectra

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT

We just released the final evaluation guide in our three part series comparing legacy HP products with new and easy to use alternatives from Inflectra. Coinciding with the announcement that HP is selling its software assets to Micro Focus, we thought it would be good to highlight the three guides in case you need help convincing your boss or a co-worker on the benefits of switching to Inflectra.

Spotlight on SpiraTest 5.3 - Exploratory Testing Coming Soon

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT

We are busy bees this summer, and one of the most exciting new features of SpiraTest (and SpiraTeam of course) is the fact that we're adding support in SpiraTest for exploratory/session-based testing. This article outlines how this new functionality will work and explains what will be possible in SpiraTest, and what additional features will be in SpiraTeam (hint integration with Task Management!)

Recording of SpiraTest Introductory Webinar

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Many of our customers choose SpiraTest because they are tired of using manual paper-based methods such as Microsoft Excel or Word. They want to be able to more easily manage their testing, record test results and see in real-time the progress and status of their testing activities.

Tip of the Day: The Best Way to Assign Test Cases to Your Testers

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT

One of the questions we get asked a lot by new users of SpiraTest is:

What is the best way to assign test cases to my users so that they can do their testing?

This article discusses the different options and provides the best solutions for your situation.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Independence Day Holiday July 4th, 2017

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 04 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Tuesday, July 4th, 2017 in observance of the U.S. Independence Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Wednesday July 5th, 2017. If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Regards

The Inflectra Team

What's Coming Up This Summer at Inflectra

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 04 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Our development teams are going to be avoiding the sweltering summer heat here in Washington, DC by staying inside and cooking up some amazing new features for our products. In this blog, I thought it would be good to highlight some of the key new features coming to our product families this summer.

Meeting the Software Testing Community in Israel During QAGeekWeek, DevGeekWeek and the ISTC

info@inflectra.com — Sun, 25 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT

During the past week, Team Inflectra had the amazing opportunity to visit Israel for the inaugural Israeli Software Testing Cup (ISTC). The ISTC was organized by one of our customers Anna Lucovsky (Mentor Graphics) and Inflectra was proud to sponsor the ISTC and DevGeekWeek 2017 (a week long celebration of software development and testing). In addition, we were fortunate enough to meet a lot of our long-term customers and people interested in improving the software development and testing during an evening meetup organized by Inflectra.

#TechTuesday: Resilient UI Test Automation for Web Applications

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Web applications are a perfect example of a rapidly moving target for UI test automation tools. Agile and DevOps drive small changes and frequent releases. This leads to certain challenges in QA field. How to create tests that survive after small UI changes? How to create tests that produce same results if ran 10 times in a row on an unmodified application? How to create tests that check exactly those features they were designed to check?

Answers to these questions are not entirely simple. Test automation is still an art.

In this blog we try to figure out what every test automation engineer can do to find the right answers. First I'll give a few examples that illustrate common challenges in Web UI test automation.

The Israel Software Testing World Cup (ISTC) Supported by Inflectra and SpiraTest

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 19 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra - a sponsor of DevGeekWeek 2017 and 1^st Israel Software Testing Cup (ISTC) is pleased to announce that its software testing platform – SpiraTest has been chosen as the underlying testing tool to run the finals of the ISTC and that Inflectra will be attending DevGeekWeek to provide insights and information for the local testing community.

Supporting the Local DC-Tech Community - CDK Meetup

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Last night we attended a large gathering of technologists in Washington, DC at the CDK Summer Meetup. Held at the General Assembly building, part of the 1776 technology incubator, the event was a chance for local technologists to learn about Inflectra, our mission to make software development and testing awesome, and also to sign up for our internship and tech blogging programs.

#TechTuesday: Automated Testing of Complex Web UI Components: Behind The Scenes

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Take any tool for UI test automation and you will notice that they always lack support for some of the UI controls. And I am not talking about trivial ones like buttons and edit boxes, but the one that are custom controls, which are unique and created for specific needs. It can be some sophisticated grid or menu or a fancy tree. A number of such controls in this rapidly evolving world is growing exponentially. So, every UI test automation engineer is challenged by emerging UI frameworks in every project. This is especially true for Web applications.

As a provider of a UI test automation tool - Rapise - we constantly do our best to arm engineers with the most advanced technologies to help them deal with new UI controls.

This article by Danis Markovtsev will showcase a real-life example of this.

All This Talk of Real-life TestOps Environment...

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT

We’ve mentioned before that Inflectra is sponsoring DevGeekWeek2017 in Israel later this month. One of the perks of being a sponsor is an ability to engage with the conference attendees through seminars and talks. It is then only natural that we decided to also contribute our experience, technical knowledge and testing wisdom to this conference.

So, we are sending #TeamInflectra’s crème de la crème - Adam Sandman, Inflectra’s Technical Director, to talk about A Real-life TestOps Environment during a seminar called: Real Testing Scenario Strategy lead by Anna Lucovsky on June 21, 2017.

Expanding Inflectra’s User Universe One Country At A Time

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 09 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Team Inflectra is traveling to Israel to participate in DevGeekWeek2017 – an annual, 5-day conference on all aspects of software development. Three Inflectra software engineers will give talks, meet face-to-face with Inflectra’s partners, customers and users and organize social events in Herzliya, Israel between June 19 and 22, 2017.

So, if you are in town for this exciting conference, look up Inflectra, get on our guest list and get much more out of your participation in DevGeekWeek2017.

Code & Data: from Assembler to RVL

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT

In this short blog post, our test automation guru - Denis Markovtsev explains the ideas and principles behind the design of Inflectra's new Rapise Visual Language (RVL) introduced in Rapise 5.1. RVL is a spreadsheet-based approach to UI test automation implemented in Rapise to help domain specialists and test analysts, who are not programmers, participate in test automation projects.

Highlights from the SpiraTeam v5.2 Webinar

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Last week, Adam Sandman from Inflectra hosted a webinar to discuss the new features available in SpiraTeam v5.2 (including SpiraTest and SpiraPlan). This was a great opportunity for customers and new users to learn about the new features, ask questions and provide feedback. If you missed the webinar, don't worry, there is a second session this week and we have the recording from the first session.

The Top 5 Software Testing Pitfalls

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 02 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT

You're testing the latest release of your software. Time is tight as always. Your mission is to find serious bugs, so they can be reported and fixed before the product goes out to customers.

Rapise 5.1 Released to Provide Scriptless Test Automation for Everyone

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT

SILVER SPRING, Md., June 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Inflectra® is pleased to announce the release of Rapise 5.1, the latest version of its Rapise test automation platform. Rapise is the most comprehensive and powerful automated testing solution on the market.

With its latest version, Rapise includes a new scriptless test automation framework called RVL that simplifies the creation and maintenance of automated test. Rapise 5.1 makes automated testing available for everyone, not just programmers and developers.

From Russia with Rapise - SQADAYS 21

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 30 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Team Inflectra was excited last week to present at the SQADAYS 21 testing conference in Moscow. Leading practitioners in Software Quality Assurance attended the XXI International Conference of Software Quality Assurance in Moscow, on May 26-27, 2017 to share knowledge on test automation, quality assurance and all things software testing. Our colleagues Denis Markovtsev and Alexey Grinevich attended the event, with Denis speaking on the topic of best practices for testing an application that is constantly being upgraded.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Memorial Day Holiday May 29th, 2017

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 29 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Monday, May 29th, 2017 in observance of the U.S. Memorial Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday May 30th, 2017. If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Regards

The Inflectra Team

Supporting the Local DC-Tech Community - CDK Meetup

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 26 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to be part of the local DC tech community, and we have been working to help software developers and testers get into the industry, with training and career coaching events, as well as our internship program. We also sponsor local meetups and events in the community.

Rapise 5.1 Released - Brings Scriptless Test Automation for Everyone

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 25 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra® is pleased to announce the release of Rapise 5.1, the latest version of its Rapise test automation platform. Rapise is the most comprehensive and powerful automated testing solution on the market. With its latest version, Rapise includes a new scriptless test automation framework called RVL that simplifies the creation and maintenance of automated test. Rapise 5.1 makes automated testing available for everyone, not just programmers and developers.

Tip of the Day: Accessing and Inspecting DOM Elements with $0

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 23 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Modern browsers have incredibly powerful developer tools. Hit the F12 key and you get access to a wealth of great information and features. The dev tools are great for looking through the DOM and inspecting specific HTML elements. Want to do something on/with that element in JavaScript too? They have you covered. The secret is $0.

<joke>In fact, using $0 can save you more than $0 :-)</joke>

Rapise v5.1 - Enhanced REST Web Service Testing

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 22 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT

We're very excited about the next version of Rapise coming out later this week. It has many enhancements and improvements for testing the web, mobile and desktop applications which we'll be discussing in future blog articles. It also has some nifty new features to make the testing of REST web services even better.

Meeting the Inflectra Community in Boston

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 19 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT

This week we had the pleasure of holding our first ever North America East-Coast User Summit in the fair city of Boston, MA. We met lots of fantastic customers, had great conversations and got lots of valuable feedback on the development roadmaps for our products. In this article we will recap the ideas and information that came from the event, provide copies of the presentations from Inflectra and our partners, and also include some fun photos and videos that we took during the event.

Inflectra, xLM Partner to Deliver “continuously” validated SpiraTeam Apps

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 18 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Philadelphia, PA, May 5, 2017 – xLM, LLC, the first managed service provider for delivering continuously validated cloud apps, today announced a partnership with Inflectra, a provider of software development and testing tools.
This partnership combines Inflectra’s ALM Apps with xLM’s Continuous Validation service that enables delivery of “validated” apps.

Inflectra Recognized in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Agile Planning Tools

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 11 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra, a provider of powerful Application Lifecycle Management Solutions is pleased to announce that it has been included in the 2017 Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Agile Planning Tools. Published on 27 April 2017, the report’s authors: Thomas E. Murphy, Mike West, Keith James Mann placed Inflectra in the Magic Quadrant based on its Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision for its SpiraTeam Application Development Lifecycle Management (ALM) system.

The Top 10 Reasons You Should Switch from HP QualityCenter

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 09 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT

With the recent news about HPE selling its software portfolio to Micro Focus, and the herd of former HP customers trying out SpiraTest to see what alternatives they have, we thought it would be a good idea to see how SpiraTest compares against HP QualityCenter (and its predecessor TestDirector).

Tech Job Advice Event in Silver Spring, MD!

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 05 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT

I already know you are planning to be out and about during Fiesta Asia in downtown Silver Spring, MD on May 7. But while celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is good for your soul, we invite you to combine play with a bit of job-search advice at Inflectra's Company HQ down the street. Come spend an afternoon working for your own future at Tech Recruitment Workshop for aspiring coders, programmers and software testing enthusiasts!

If you want a job in tech, then you are not going to want to miss this free Tech Job Advice workshop on May 7!

The Top 10 Reasons You Should Switch from HP ALM

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 02 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT

With the recent news about HPE selling its software portfolio to Micro Focus, and the herd of former HP customers trying out SpiraTeam to see what alternatives they have, we thought it would be a good idea to see how SpiraTeam compares against HP ALM.

SpiraTeam 5.2 Released by Inflectra, Enables Effective Program Management

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 26 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra® is pleased to announce the release of SpiraTeam 5.2, the latest version of its award-winning application lifecycle management (ALM) suite. This new version includes the latest SpiraTest 5.2 for quality assurance and test management as well as the latest SpiraPlan 5.2 for agile software development.

Preview of SpiraTest v5.2 - Testing Enhancements

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT

We're very excited about the next version of SpiraTest (also SpiraPlan and SpiraTeam) coming out on April 26th. It includes a set of enhancements to the test management functionality that were a favorite of our testers at the recent user summits in Europe. In this article, we'd like to highlight three of these popular changes:

1. Test cases are now auto-flagged when requirements change

2. You can now schedule test sets to run automatically after a build

3. Hand off a pending test run to someone else

Read more on how these upgrades to SpiraTest will make your life as a test manager much easier!

Rapise v5.1 - Scriptless Automated Testing

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 18 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT

We're very excited about the next version of Rapise coming out later this month. It has many enhancements and improvements for testing the web, mobile and desktop applications which we'll be discussing, but the biggest new feature is the ability to create scriptless tests, using a familiar Excel-based grid framework for composing automated tests. Unlike some other tools (cough cough HP UFT) this is natively part of Rapise, not some add-on.

Google for Developers: Pros and Cons of Google's Sheets API

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 18 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Chris, one of Inflectra's latest interns, has created a brand new way to get data into SpiraTeam: Google Sheets. Google Sheets is great product, letting you create spreadsheets from anywhere at anytime. While it's great for us as consumers to use, what's it like for a developer? Chris explains some plusses and minuses to working with the Google Sheets API.

Office365: Pros and Cons of Microsoft's Excel API

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 17 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Rodrigo, one of Inflectra's latest interns, has achieved what customers have long been asking for: a cross-platform Excel plugin for getting data into SpiraTeam (feel free to check out the code on Github ). With the latest versions of office, there's a new API that lets the same plugin work in the web (Office365) as well as on the desktop (Windows and Mac with Office 2016+). Rodrigo explains how he found the Office API to work with.

Preview of SpiraTest v5.2 - Revamped User Interface for Incidents

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 10 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT

We're very excited about the next version of SpiraTest (also SpiraPlan and SpiraTeam) coming out on April 26th. It features a lot of enhancements which will be the subject of future blog posts. However one big area is the redesign of the Incidents pages (both the one that displays the list of incidents and the one that displays a single incident when you click on it). This article explains some of the reasons behind the change and an explanation of what you can expect in v5.2. For those not heavily using the incidents module, it is still worth reading because in v5.3 we will be similarly changing all of the testing pages.

It’s Official – East Coast User Summit is On!

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT

You probably remember our recent posts about Inflectra’s plan to host North America User Summits in Boston, MA and San-Francisco, CA in 2017. We are pleased to announce that we’ve now finalized the details of our inaugural East Coast User Summit, and have the following updates to share:

Listening to our Customers: Updated Product Roadmaps

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 04 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT

One of the most popular sessions in our recent user summits in London, Zürich and Mannheim were the discussions of the future Inflectra product roadmaps. We presented the proposed roadmap for SpiraTest, SpiraPlan, SpiraTeam and Rapise to the community and captured their feedback and suggestions (sadly there was not time to also cover KronoDesk). Based on their feedback we have now published the updated roadmaps for the products for 2017/2018. Learn what users in Europe had to say.

SpiraTeam By Inflectra Named Among Top Performing Products in the Market

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra’s SpiraTeam was named among top 20 project management tools on the market in March 2017 FrontRunners Quadrant, powered by Gartner Methodology.

Meeting the Inflectra Community in Germany

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 30 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT

This week we had the pleasure of holding our inaugural user summits in several key cities Europe. We had events in London, Zürich, and Mannheim, with customers coming from across the UK, Switzerland, Germany, and the Czech Republic. We met lots of fantastic customers, had great conversations and got lots of valuable feedback on the development roadmaps for our products. In this article we will provide some ideas and information that came from the event in Mannheim, Germany.

Meeting the Inflectra Community in Switzerland

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Meeting the Inflectra Community in London

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT

This week we had the pleasure of holding our inaugural user summits in several key cities in Europe. We had events in London, Zürich, and Mannheim, with customers coming from across the UK, Switzerland, Germany, and the Czech Republic. We met lots of fantastic customers, had great conversations and got lots of valuable feedback on the development roadmaps for our products. In this article we will present some of the ideas and feedback from our event in London.

Going the Extra Mile with SpiraTest v5.2

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Over the years, we have received countless requests to introduce a feature allowing users to "hand-off" a test run that is already in progress from one tester to another. This lets person A do some testing and then dynamically hand it over to person B who can finish off the test run. In the current version (5.1) you have to start a new test execution. Well now.... despite us telling customers that this feature would probably not be included in Spiratest v5.2, we have some good news and some better news:

The Top 5 Reasons You Should Switch from Zendesk

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Many people start out using a tool because they have heard of it, or because a colleague recommended it. However they don't always look at the features they need or the time and money it will cost to get it up and running, delivering value.

So we thought it would be useful to take a look at Zendesk, a popular help desk tool and see why you might want to switch to KronoDesk 2.0.

Inflectra Offices Closed due to Winter Storm in Washington, DC Area

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Due to the arrival of Winter Storm Stella in the Washington, DC metro area, Inflectra offices will be closed today - March 14th, 2017. All staff will be teleworking and we will be providing full email and help desk support as normal. However due to the weather event, we will not be providing phone support except for emergency cases. So if you have any questions or issues, please log a help desk ticket on our website.

Spotlight on KronoDesk 2.0: Auto-Suggestion of KB Articles

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT

As you may have read - we're happy to have released the much-awaited update to KronoDesk, our help desk system. In this blog series, we'll be taking a look at some of the awesome new features in the latest version. Last on the list is the new and exciting functionality available to help users get answers to questions as they log a help desk ticket and also to make it quicker and easier for support agents to suggest articles to common problems.

Join the Inflectra Partner Network

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT

We are looking for companies around the world that provide QA testing services, agile project management, training, IT consulting and system integration to join our partner network and help grow their businesses. Inflectra certified solution providers offer a range of services that support Inflectra solutions. They include quality assurance and project management consulting firms, information technology integrators, training providers and other proven professional service organizations.

Spotlight on KronoDesk 2.0: Mobile Responsive Design

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Spotlight on KronoDesk 2.0: Integrated Theming

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT

KronoDesk 2.0 Released by Inflectra to Simplify the Help Desk Experience

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra® is pleased to announce the release of KronoDesk 2.0, the latest version of its powerful and easy to use help desk system. KronoDesk is the customer support system that lets users focus on their customers, instead of spending time configuring tools to do help and support. With its latest version, KronoDesk has been completely redesigned with a fast, modern user interface that is 100% mobile responsive and comes with many time-saving features to streamline customer support.

Save The Date: North America User Summits

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT

It is no secret that our work revolves around our amazing community of partners, product users, followers and fellow software enthusiasts. So, this year we are upping our game in building our user community worldwide through various Inflectra Gives Back Initiatives.

We know full well that it is a privilege to work with all of you. That’s why we are making time to get to know you better. And we figured the best way to connect is to get together and talk about things we have in common, i.e. Inflectra’s simple tools that help you build your awesome products. So, save the dates of two User Summits in North America!

Synchronize Your Testing with Visual Studio Team Services in the Cloud

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of our plugin for Microsoft Visual Studio Team Services and Microsoft Team Foundation Server into the SpiraTest data synchronization cloud service. This means that cloud users of SpiraTest can integrate with Microsoft Azure based Team Services instances on-demand.

Updated Plugin For Test Management with Jira

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the latest version of our plugin for SpiraTest that provides powerful test case management fully integrated with Atlassian Jira. Our powerful data-synchronization platform lets you integrate SpiraTest cloud hosted with Jira On-Demand as well as Jira Server providing seamless visibility across the software development and testing lifecycle.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Presidents' Day Holiday February 20th, 2017

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Monday, February 20th, 2017 in observance of the U.S. Presidents' Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday February 21st, 2017. If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Regards

The Inflectra Team

Start Your Tech Side Hustle with Inflectra

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT

If you are looking for a tech side hustle, you’ve come to the right place. And, get this: we’ve done the company research for you. Read about what we need and decide if you want to make some cash, while doing something you like.

What we are looking for: in the short run, we are interested in high quality, sharable content focused on software development and testing, automated testing, DevOps, ALM, agile software development, continuous delivery and so on. Our longer-term goal is to build up a corps of tech evangelists and influencers who love our products and are available for speaking engagements, trainings, software-related curriculum development, etc.

What we are offering: short-term per blog compensation, with long-term opportunities such as web and event sponsorship and tech evangelist position with Inflectra.

Getting Smart With Inflectra

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Remember when we asked you for your ideas for how we can help your career? Well, we had a great response, and the clear winner was for us to provide tools to help you become trained and certified in our products. Working with our colleagues at Agile Training Champions, we have developed an initial course list for our products.

Write With Inflectra: Tech Blogging Internship

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT

As part of Giving Back to Community initiative at Inflectra, we are introducing an exciting new opportunity: Tech Blogging Internship! The goal of this internship is two-fold:

1. To help Inflectra create compelling content relevant to today’s tech and software development industries, including how different demographics experience, search for and use software/technology in their daily lives

2. To support beginner tech bloggers in strengthening their voices, building skills and expanding their readership.

Management Debt: The Costs of Non-delivery and Non-conformance

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT

The principles of lean have always focused on maximizing the value delivery. In fact, the Japanese term Muda (Arnheiter & Maleyeff, 2005) refers to the seven different types of wastes that one should remove. In this guest post from our agile transformation partner Sriram Rajagopalan, we discuss the types of waste that can be eliminated using a Lean methodology, and the role of Management Debt in perpetuating wasteful practices.

Inflectra Gives Back - Testoramas and Hackathons

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 03 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT

As part of our drive to give back to the local DC Tech Community, Inflectra is going to be sponsoring local Hackathons and Testoramas in the DC area in the coming year. Keep an eye out for news on our local meet-ups and events. In addition we have user summits in Europe during the month of March, and are planning on similar events in North America later this year.

Inflectra Partnering with Agile Champions to Spur Global Agile Adoption

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that Inflectra is partnering with Agile Training Champions to bring training on agile methods and processes to the global Inflectra community. Agile Training Champions specializes in delivering practice oriented training in the areas of Agile methodologies and project management based on an unique model.

Inflectra Gives Back! Agile Training Champion at Your Service

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 01 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT

As part of Inflectra’s commitment to corporate social responsibility, we are developing fresh and innovative approaches to giving back to our global user community as well as to our local community in DC metropolitan area.

Along with our internship program, announced in January 2017, Inflectra is expanding its training capabilities in order to offer our fans an array of virtual resources to meet their software development needs. Furthermore, while our users are spread widely across the world, we, at Inflectra, see a great value in forging North to South cooperation and skills-transfer to build our follower base in the global South. In an increasingly globalized world, we are using multiple social media channels to reach and engage tech-savvy youth of various backgrounds everywhere.

Inflectra Gives Back! Helping You Make a Career Change into Coding

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT

This week at Inflectra, the theme is all about careers and training. So, to kick off Monday morning with some good news, we'd like to talk about our successful weekend Internship fair at Inflectra. Partnering with our local chapter of freeCodeCamp, we have launched a program to help people looking for a job in coding or to switch careers to technology, to get experience and, hopefully, get their first job.

DC Tech in Motion - Coworking and Collaboration

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Last night we attended the first DC Tech in Motion meetup in Washington, DC. Held in the very cool WeWork Manhattan Laundry collaborative shared working space, it was a great opportunity to get a pulse on the tech scene in DC and meet some of the people looking to work in the industry as well as those with startups looking for new people.

Throwback Thursday: Rapise through the Ages

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT

As we close out our focus on Rapise this month, we thought it would fun to take a look at how the UI used to look when it was first released in 2010, as well as look at how we've adjusted the UI to include new features while keeping the application simple to navigate.

Inflectra User Summits Coming to London, Zurich and Mannheim

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Another one of our New Year's Resolutions was to work on supporting our diverse user communities around the world. There are people in almost every country on the planet using Inflectra tools to build awesome products. From healthcare, core banking, and energy, to education and Government, we have customers and users in almost every industry using Inflectra's products to streamline their project management, improve their quality and get rid of outdated, legacy, software tools. As a first part of this mission, we will be holding user summits in three key cities in Europe in March 2017: London, GB, Zurich, CH and Mannheim, DE.

Mixing It with the DC Tech Community

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 20 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT

One of our New Year’s Resolutions for 2017 was to support and nurture the tech community in our home area – Washington, DC and Silver Spring, Maryland (a hip superb of DC where our office is physically located).

So while everyone else today is talking about the Presidential Inauguration, we’re going to bring some optimistic light relief to recant our first attendance at the popular DC Tech Meetup group. This was our first time attending, and it was great to see the local DC Tech scene in action:

Spotlight on Rapise 5.0: Microsoft Dynamics

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT

As you may have read, we've just released the latest major update to Rapise, our unified platform for testers. Rapise 5.0 brings many benefits for testing web applications (Edge support), desktop applications (faster testing of WPF and UWP apps), API testing (SOAP support and REST enhancements), and load testing (integration with NeoLoad).

However the biggest piece of news was that we now have added support for Microsoft Dynamics, the powerful ERP and CRM system from Microsoft. We support the current Dynamics AX and CRM platforms as well as the future Azure-based Dynamics 365 service. This article discusses what this means for you and why it is such big news!

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. MLK Day Holiday January 16th, 2017

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Monday, January 16th, 2017 in observance of the U.S. MLK Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday January 17th, 2017. If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Regards

The Inflectra Team

Boards for when you are bored!

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 13 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT

As we wrote earlier in the month, we're going to be engaging with our users and partners more actively through social media. In addition to our existing channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, G+, YouTube), we have just launched our new Pinterest account.

Rapise 5.0 Released by Inflectra to Provide the Ultimate IDE for Testers

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra® is pleased to announce the release of Rapise 5.0, the latest version of its Rapise test automation platform. Rapise is the most comprehensive and powerful automated testing solution on the market. With its latest version, Rapise offers testers a single platform to test web, mobile and desktop applications as well as web service APIs.

What Everybody Ought to Know about Rapise v5.0

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT

In the next week or so we shall be formally releasing the next version of our popular automated testing IDE. In this article we give you a taste of what to expect for both existing customers looking to upgrade and new customers that want to empower their testers with powerful tools to make their job easier.

Getting Social with Inflectra?

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT

One of our new year's resolutions for 2017 was being more engaged with our global community of developers, testers, managers, agilsts, evangelists and partners. As part of this we are going to be improving our use of social media channels as well as email and our website. This will bring you more up to date information on what we're doing as well as give you a voice in helping shape our plans for the future.

Short, Sweet, and Simple!

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 02 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT

We set ourselves a challenge for the end of 2016: redefine our company tagline to better reflect who we are and what we do.

Inflectra Offices Closed on January 2, 2017 - New Year's Day Observed!

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Monday, January 2, 2017 in observance of New Year’s Day.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday, January 3, 3017. If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

I've Got a Little List - #Coders' Mikado

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's humorous take on I've Got a Little List - The Mikado - by Gilbert and Sullivan. Enjoy!

Al-Hikmah Programming Partners with Inflectra to Bring IT Systems Testing to the Qatari Market

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that Al-Hikmah Programming LLC has joined the Inflectra certified solution partner network to offer Inflectra's software testing and project management products to the fast-growing Qatari market.

How Can SpiraTeam and Rapise Can Help Your Career

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT

In our recent (and unrelated) Linked-In search we were pleasantly surprised to find that over 3,000 people have listed at least one of Inflectra's products - either SpiraTest, SpiraTeam or Rapise on their resumes. And while you are poking around to check the accuracy of this statement, note the number of companies around the world that have openings for QA managers, scrum masters, project managers, developers and testers.

That made us think - how can we help our customers and users with their careers?

Exclusive Offer for Our Linked-In Followers! Freebie for a Product Review!

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT

Review Inflectra's products and receive a free lifetime license for one of our software products!

Unlock The Secrets of SpiraTeam v5.1!

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT

Spira v5.1 is now out! This blog gives you some insight into the release and discusses our accelerated release strategy going forward.

SpiraTeam 5.1 Released by Inflectra, Enables Effective Program Management

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra® is pleased to announce the release of SpiraTeam 5.1, the latest version of its award-winning application lifecycle management (ALM) suite.

Inside the 2016 Agile Open Florida Conference

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT

The 2016 Agile Open Florida conference in Orlando, FL was a welcome escape from the chill in DC, especially after a long and taxing 2016 election season. The event, co-sponsored by Inflectra, brought together the Agile community in Florida and showcased products and services offered by Inflectra, as well as its partner - OAT Solutions / Brazil. Special thanks go to Álvaro D'Alessandro for setting us up with a booth and equipment and making the Inflectra Team feel at home in Florida.
For those who could not make it to the conference, here is an official write up of the conference.

KronoDesk 2.0 Will Suggest Ways to Solve Customer Problems

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMT

One of the exciting new features included in the soon-to-be-released update to our KronoDesk help desk system is the ability to auto-suggest information before a customer submits a ticket.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Thanksgiving Holiday November 24-25th, 2016

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Thursday November 24th and Friday November 25th, 2016 in observance of the U.S. Thanksgiving public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Monday November 28th, 2016. If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Regards

The Inflectra Team

Spira 5.1 - Size is What Matters - Resizeable Columns!

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMT

One of the frequent pieces of feedback we have received has been that the columns in the various list pages within Spira are not resizable. We have listened to your feedback and Spira 5.1 provides resizable columns for the first time.

Inflectra to Sponsor Florida Open Agile 2016

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to sponsor the rescheduled Open Agile Florida 2016 conference in Orlando, Florida on Friday, November 18th, along with our partners OAT Solutions. We shall be at the OAT Solutions booth at the conference and hope to see you there.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Veteran's Day Holiday November 11th, 2016

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 10 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Friday November 11th, 2016 in observance of the U.S. Veteran's Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Monday November 14th, 2016. If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Regards

The Inflectra Team

Spira 5.1 - Cross Project Associations

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMT

One of the key new features is that you can share artifacts between different projects. This is useful for customers that have projects in Spira that contain requirements for core components that can be reused by other projects that are composed of those core components.

Spira 5.1 Features - New Global Search

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMT

One of the key enhancements in v5.1 of Spira is the use of SQL Server free text indexing to provide a completely new search experience. The new search capabilities in Spira 5.1 are a dramatic improvement over the previous version.

Best Practices in API Testing

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMT

The move to cloud computing has highlighted the importance of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). With the rise in cloud applications and interconnect platforms, API testing is a necessity. However what makes a good API? What happens when you change the application but need to support existing users of the API?

Big Changes Coming to Microsoft Dynamics

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMT

I have had the pleasure this week of attending the Microsoft Dynamics 2016 Summit in sunny Tampa, Florida. We have several customers of ours beta testing the new functionality in Rapise 5.0 that makes testing Dynamics AX and CRM rapid and easy. Microsoft has some big changes planned for Dynamics and we're looking forward to helping you test your systems as you make the transition.

Why is GUI Testing Important?

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMT

In an ideal world, the presentation layer would be very simple and with sufficient unit tests and other code-level tests (e.g. API testing if there are external application program interfaces (APIs)) you would have complete code coverage by just testing the business and data layers. Unfortunately, reality is never quite that simple and you often will need to test the Graphic User Interface (GUI) to cover all of the functionality and have complete test coverage.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Columbus Day Holiday October 10th, 2016

info@inflectra.com — Sat, 08 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Monday October 10th, 2016 in observance of the U.S. Columbus Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday October 11th, 2016. If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Regards

The Inflectra Team

We Need More Process and Less Pain

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMT

I had an interesting discussion with a prospective client last week - they were using another planning tool (Microsoft TFS) and were looking for a tool that would give them a more structured process, but had an easier to use, less painful UI.

SpiraTeam Plugin for ZenDesk Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the SpiraTeam Plugin for the ZenDesk help desk platform. The plugin lets you seamlessly integrate support and development in the application lifecycle.

Microsoft Office Importer and Project Migration Tool Updated for Spira 5.0

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of updated versions of our import/export utilities for Microsoft Excel, Word and Project as well as an updated version of the Project Backup & Migration tool for Spira. These new updates take advantage of the new features in SpiraTest, SpiraPlan and SpiraTeam 5.0.

Why Customer Service is An Investment Not A Cost!

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMT

Companies often see customer support as solely an expense to be endured and ideally minimized. However at Inflectra we have always seen great customer service as a competitive advantage and an asset on our balance sheet. This was recently brought home to us by two separate customer experiences.

Keeping the Foundations Strong - Why Refactoring Is Crucial

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMT

One of the challenges with development is that users only see the outside of the system, the user interface, perhaps the APIs if they are more technical and unless the system has a problem, the architecture and internals are largely ignored... so how do you get customers to invest in the architecture for the future when they see no immediate benefit.

Inflectra to Sponsor Florida Open Agile 2016

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to sponsor the Open Agile Florida 2016 conference in Orlando, Florida along with our partners OAT Solutions. We shall be at the OAT Solutions booth at the conference and hope to see you there.

And Then There Was One - Micro Focus Acquires HPE Software Assets

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMT

When we first started the company, back in 2006 we had many legacy competitors offering integrated requirements, test and defect tracking systems. However as the years have rolled on and with the rise of more nimble competitors, it seems that they have been gobbled up, most recently HP ALM by Micro Focus!

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Labor Day Holiday September 5th, 2016

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 05 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Monday September 5th, 2016 in observance of the U.S. Labor Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday September 6th, 2016. If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Regards

The Inflectra Team

Enterprise Lifecycle Management - From ALM to ELM

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMT

The disciplines of PLM and ALM are increasingly entwined together with the rise of smart consumer devices as well as Internet-enabled industrial systems. Managers need to be able to plan their entire lifecycle, both products and applications. We see a convergence into “Enterprise Lifecycle Management” or ELM in the same way that Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Accounting converged into ERP.

SpiraTeam v5.0.0.8 Update Released

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the v5.0.0.8 update to Spira v5.0. If you are running Spira 5 and are a self-hosted customer, please take the time to upgrade to v5.0.0.8 as soon as possible. Our cloud / SaaS customers have already been updated this weekend.

Session Based Testing with SpiraTest (Part 2)

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMT

In the first article in this two-part series we discussed some of the reasons why it might not be desirable to spent the time to write formal test cases. Now this might seem like heresy for a company that sells a test management system to even say this! However to recap from last time, there are some good reasons:

We have experienced testers who know the application and don't need to follow detailed test scripts
We have inherited a large system with no formal test cases and we need to understand where the risks lie
We want to spend more time testing the system and less time documenting it.

Please read last week's post if you want to get more backrgound on these!

Now in this week's article we're going to describing the Session-based Testing approach we took when testing SpiraTeam 5.0.

Session-Based Testing with SpiraTest (Part 1)

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 12 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMT

Sometimes we get the question from prospective or actual customers - how do I use SpiraTest when I don't have time to create test cases? How do I best use my experienced testers who don't want to be treated like automatons? This is a great question and one that we struggled with internally!

Themes Aren't What They Used To Be

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMT

Kronodesk, Inflectra's helpdesk and support tool, is getting some exciting changes ahead of the release of version 2.0. Every part of the application is being refreshed, reworked, and redesigned. Kronodesk's theme editor is no exception. It will let users quickly and easily customize exactly how the application looks, letting them closely match their other websites and assets.

SpiraTeam v5.0.0.7 Update Released

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the v5.0.0.7 update to Spira v5.0. If you are running Spira 5 and are a self-hosted customer, please take the time to upgrade to v5.0.0.7 as soon as possible.

SpiraTeam 5.0 Released by Inflectra, Transforms How Software is Delivered

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra® is pleased to announce the release of SpiraTeam 5.0, the latest version of its award winning application lifecycle management (ALM) suite.

Rapise 5.0 Preview - Testing MS Dynamics AX Applications

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMT

Rapise is a great general purpose automated testing tool that has support for mobile, web and desktop applications. However based on customer feedback, there are certain common applications that customers need to test and therefore we are adding specific support for these known applications in the coming releases. In this post we discuss MS Dynamics AX.

SpiraTeam Ranked In The Top Three Application Lifecycle Management Tools For SMBs

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 13 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that SpiraTeam our premier application lifecycle management system (ALM) has been listed by SoftwareAdvice.com as one of its top three ALM tools for small/medium sized businesses.

Cloud-Based ALM Integration Hub Now Available for SpiraTest

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of our new cloud-based data synchronization service that lets you easily hook up SpiraTest to your choice of cloud-based project management and issue management systems including Jira.

Slack Hack: Getting SpiraTeam Updates in Slack

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMT

Slack is a great communication tool for many businesses. This is in part due to the ease with which you can customize your Slack experience with add-ons, bots, and more. We wanted to share a quick hack for getting your SpiraTeam notifications to appear in your Slackbot channel, with links to take you straight to SpiraTeam to dig into the details

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Independence Day Holiday July 4th, 2016

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 04 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Monday, July 4th, 2016 in observance of the U.S. Independence Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday July 5th, 2016. If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Regards

The Inflectra Team

Work Faster with Keyboard Shortcuts

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMT

This post in our series about whats new in SpiraTeam 5.0 focuses on a brand new feature to help you work smarter and faster. If you didn't know it was there you may never notice it, but this post will highlight some of the ways our new keyboard shortcut system can help you. Do you have ideas for keyboard shortcuts we could add in the future? Let us know in the comments

Reflections and Inflections on the Past 10 Years

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMT

It is hard to imagine that we started Inflectra 10 years ago. In many ways it seems like the blink of an eye, but the technology industry has seen incredible changes in those past 10 years. However it’s amazing that in those ten years, much has still remained the same!

SpiraTeam & SpiraPlan Instant Messenger

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMT

In this second post about new features released in SpiraTeam 5.0 we discuss enhancements to the built-in instant messenger. We would love to hear what you think, including about our plans for further messaging improvements.

Why Did We Change How Folders Work?

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMT

We are really excited with the launch of SpiraTeam 5.0 this week. SpiraTeam 5 brings a lot of new features, new design, and also lots of changes from version 4.2. Over the next few weeks we will be posting a number of articles to explain the biggest changes. This post discusses how folders for test cases, test sets, documents and tasks have been reworked for a more consistent and better customer experience.

Spira v5.0 Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 31 May 2016 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of SpiraTest, SpiraPlan and SpiraTeam, the latest version of our award-winning requirements management, test management and agile project-planning ALM suite. The new version features a completely redesigned interface that allows the whole application to be used seamlessly on all mobile and desktop devices, a new test execution wizard as well as support for test case/release workflows and digital signatures.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Memorial Day Holiday May 30th, 2016

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 30 May 2016 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Monday, May30th, 2016 in observance of the U.S. Memorial Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday May 31st, 2016. If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Regards

The Inflectra Team

Spira Version 5.0 to be Released on Tuesday May 31st, 2016

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 27 May 2016 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that the latest version of SpiraTest, SpiraPlan and SpiraTeam, the much anticipated version 5.0 will be released for download customers and new hosted customers starting Tuesday May 31st, 2016.

Why We're Adamant About API Versioning

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 19 May 2016 00:00:00 GMT

As we're wrapping up the final testing of SpiraTeam v5.0 we're adding the documentation and testing the new v5.0 API. This API will be available in both REST and SOAP options. This reminds us of why we're adamant about the need to version the API and not resist the impulse to make changes to existing functions and methods. This article explains discusses API versioning and some suggestions we have for anyone thinking of adding an API to their product.

10ti Partners with Inflectra to bring ALM to the Latin American Market

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 13 May 2016 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that the 10 TI has joined the Inflectra certified solution partner network to offer Inflectra's software testing and ALM products to its customers in Mexico, Central and South America.

Enthuse, an Organizational Transformations Provider Teams up with Inflectra

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 05 May 2016 00:00:00 GMT

As part of Enthuse’s commitment to offer only the best Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) products in the market it has now teamed up with Inflectra, a provider of powerful ALM solutions.

What You See is What you Get (or Not)?

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 05 May 2016 00:00:00 GMT

One of the aspects of SpiraTeam v4.x that we have had much feedback on is the rich text editor (aka the WYSIWYG editor). This widget has been part of SpiraTest since v1.3.1 and was suggested by long time user Terry Mack. Despite being enhanced throughout the years since SpiraTest v1.3.1 we have decided for SpiraTeam v5.0 to start from scratch, find out why we made that decision!

KronoDesk named as a Customer Service Category Leader

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 04 May 2016 00:00:00 GMT

Today, GetApp released a new quarterly ranking report of the Top 25 Customer Service products, and KronoDesk was included, making us a Category Leader!

When the FDA Sheriff Comes to Town - You Need to be Ready!

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT

In this morning's Washington Post, there was an article about 'The new sheriff in town' describing how the new biotechnology and drug screening startups in Silicon Valley are colliding with the conservative, formal testing philosophy of the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA).

Reflections of the Diversity of Testing in NYC

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT

We had the privilege of attending the first Test Masters Academy Conference in NYC this week. The focus of the event was on Test Management Agility, with speakers providing insights from companies as diverse as Johnson&Johnson and Spotify. We thought it would be interesting to recant some of our key takeaways from the event.

Inflectra SpiraTeam Included in Ovum Decision Matrix on Selecting an ALM Solution

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is pleased to be included in the recent OVUM Decision Matrices on

Selecting an Application Lifecycle Management Solution and Selecting an Agile Project Management Solution.

SpiraTeam 5 Beta Release--All New Test Execution

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT

The release of SpiraTeam 5 is getting ever closer. Thanks so much to all of you who took the time to play with the Alpha we recently released. Your feedback was greatly appreciated. Today we are sharing a beta with you to keep you in the loop about what we've been hard at work on and get your feedback.

Spira 5 Beta - Take a Look at Test Execution in Action

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT

Thanks again to all of our loyal customers that provided feedback and suggestions for the test execution screens in SpiraTest / SpiraTeam. We have released a beta version with the new screens. Please take a look and let us know what you think.

Whose Customer Support is it Anyway?

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT

When you need multiple tools to get your work done there are multiple points of failure. You want to get stuff done, but what if widget A suddenly stops talking to widget B? Is it because of widget A? Widget B? The plugin that gets them to play nicely together? What do you have to do to get things fixed?

The Doctor and his TARDIS?

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT

One of our customers recently wrote to us asking why some of our product demos include URLs containing the words 'doctor' and 'tardis' and wondering what the connection was between SpiraTest and the cult BBC Show Dr. Who. This article explains all!

Using Rapise to Easily Select Items in an HTML Grid

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT

During our conversations with customers we have found that a common need when using Rapise to test web applications is to be able to easily and quickly match a specific item in a grid/table of results without worrying about the order or position of the item. This article provides a neat new feature added in Rapise 4.0 to make this common task easier.

Inflectra to Sponsor the First Annual Test Leadership Congress in NYC

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT

Leading and managing Test and QA processes and people has always had its challenges. With the rise of agile methodologies, faster development cycles and the move to continuous delivery, mastering it has increasingly more important. The First Annual Test Leadership Congress will be focusing on 'Test Management Agility'.

What to Do When Your Testers Are Addicted to Word and Excel?

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 25 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT

Many of our customers have spent much of their testing career managing tests in Word or Excel. These tools are flexible, ubiquitous, and easy to use. But they are also fiddly, inefficient, and hard to manage over time. SpiraTest addresses these downsides, bringing a host of other pluses too. For people looking to combine the best of both (SpiraTest and more traditional tools), WorX (from Autom8) may well be what you are looking for.

Tips and Tricks Using Rapise

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT

Sometimes when we speak to customers we realize that they are desperately missing a feature in Rapise, and ironically in some cases the feature in question is already part of Rapise but they just didn't know about it! So in this blog post we illustrate a couple of handy but lesser known tricks when using Rapise for automated testing.

First Alpha Release of SpiraTeam v5

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT

SpiraTeam 5 is nearing completion and we are really excited to share it with you. We still have a few pieces to fit together (like the completely overhauled test execution page), and thorough testing to do. But today we are releasing an alpha version. If you want to try out (not on your live system please), details are below.

SmarteSoft and Inflectra Partner to Optimize QA and ALM Portfolios

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT

SmarteSoft, the leader in script-less application testing, today announced an expanded partnership with Inflectra®, a provider of powerful application lifecycle management (ALM) solutions. Working together, the companies deliver the market’s most user-friendly and extensible quality assurance (QA) and application lifecycle management solution platform.

Why Should I Use Rapise Instead of Selenium?

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT

When companies evaluate test automation tools for web testing they are often facing a similar question: What's the advantage of using Rapise instead of Selenium? Though the larger question is: Why should you pay for a commercial tool instead of using a free one?

Why Time Spent is Not the Same as Work Done!

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT

One of the questions we get frequently asked is - how do the various effort fields in Spira work? Specifically - if I have an estimated effort of 10 hours but the actual effort is 5 hours, how come it doesn't show 50% completed. This blog post explains the fields in Spira and why time spent does not always (or often) equate to how much work has been done!

Why and How Should I Use Test Automation?

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 26 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMT

The average test plan for a commercial grade application will have between 2,000 and 10,000 test cases. Your test team of five must manually execute and document results for between 400 and 2,000 test cases. And the scheduled release date of your product is fast approaching. No worries; clone your team and work around the clock. Or perhaps there’s a better way...

Rapise 4.0 Released - Integration with Selenium, Support for Safari, Opera and Enhanced Mobile Testing

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of Rapise 4.0, the latest version of our powerful automated testing system. The latest version of Rapise includes full integration with Selenium WebDriver, the ability to playback tests through all browsers (Firefox, Chrome, IE, Safari and Opera), and support for enhanced mobile device testing on Android and iOS devices.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Presidents' Day Holiday February 15th, 2016

info@inflectra.com — Sun, 14 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Monday, February 15th, 2016 in observance of the U.S. Presidents' Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday February 16th, 2016. If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Regards

The Inflectra Team

To Diagram or Not to Diagram?

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMT

Some people think in fully-formed and eloquent prose (like Supreme Court Justices). The rest of us either think in shorter-form lists and phrases, or visually with pictures. We want to know if our users would benefit from richer integration and use of visual tools and diagrams in SpiraTeam.

Anatomy of an Automated Test Case

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMT

When test cases are written well, the automation follows simply from the steps. Writing a good test case isn’t difficult, it’s just tedious, boring and sometimes downright painful. But when it’s done right, the results are worth it.

Safe Harbor is Dead... Long Live Privacy Shield

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMT

Well it happened, one day later than expected (or hoped!). The US and EU have managed to work out a deal to allow the continued cross-border transfer of data that relates to EU citizens. What does this mean for the cloud industry? Business as normal? Same toothless process as before, or something meaningful...

Customer Concept for SpiraTest 5 Test Execution

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMT

We've shared two sets of mockups for revisions to test execution. This has generated great ideas from many of our customers. We want to share a concept from a customer on how one of the views for test execution could look in SpiraTest 5.

SpiraTest 5 Revised Designs for Test Execution

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMT

Last week we published mockups for a revised test execution page in SpiraTest. We asked for your feedback and got lots of insightful and useful suggestions. Based on what we heard we have published a second round of mockups for you to look at.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. MLK Day Holiday January 18th, 2016

info@inflectra.com — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Monday, January 18th, 2016 in observance of the U.S. MLK Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday January 19th, 2016. If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Regards

The Inflectra Team

SpiraTest 5 Design Ideas for Test Execution

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMT

Our designers have come up with a set of prototypes for the test execution page in the next version of SpiraTest 5 to address feedback and usability issues we have identified over the past 5 years. We need your feedback to make sure we're on the right track...

A First Look at KronoDesk 2.0

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMT

We have been working hard in 2015 to completely update the user interface of KronoDesk to make it fully mobile-responsive, optimize its user experience and also improve its performance. This is of course in addition to the new features already planned (ability to group accounts, reporting, ability to send documents, customizeable roles).

Testing or Rubberstamping that is the Question!

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMT

Have you ever been in this situation - the project manager arrives red-faced into the room, looking nervously at the calendar, "why is the testing taking so long? The development is done and we need to go live next week? You have had a good week to test the system, aren't you done yet"

SoftiCo Partners with Inflectra to bring ALM to the Ukrainian Market

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that the SoftiCo Company has joined the Inflectra certified solution partner network to offer Inflectra's software testing and ALM products to its customers in Ukraine and Eastern Europe.

The Value of Continuity - Or Why We Develop In-House

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Like most software companies, every day we get several emails from various IT service companies offering us low-cost developers and testers to help us with the development and testing of our products. Every day we put these emails in the trash folder. So why have we always built our products in-house? Are we foolish? Are we myopic?

SpiraPlan Featured on TechnologyAdvice.com

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 30 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that our SpiraPlan agile planning system has been added to TechnologyAdvice.com in the Project Management category.

Inflectra Offices Closed for Holiday Season - December 24-25th, 2015

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 24 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Thursday December 24th and Friday December 25th, 2015 to celebrate the holiday season.

We will reopen for business as usual on Monday December 28th, 2015. If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Regards

The Inflectra Team

Inflectra Partnering with Software Development Technologies of California to Speed Adoption of ALM Solutions

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 11 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Many IT, ISV, and R&D decision makers want to move away from traditional proprietary Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) solutions. They want to migrate off of ALM tools, such as Hewlett Packard Enterprise Quality Center, because of prohibitive license and annual maintenance costs, inflexible license and upgrade policies, lack of new features, high hardware resource consumption (CPU and RAM), and lack of influence on product roadmaps.

Rapise Listed on SoftwareInformer.com

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that our Rapise test automation system has been added to Software Informer in the Software Development Tools category.

Source Code Hosting Now Available for Free for SpiraPlan & SpiraTeam Customers

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMT

As you know, we recently released our new TaraVault source code hosting service. This allows you to store you source code securely hosted by Inflectra and fully integrated into your Spira service. You can browse the source code files inside Spira, link revisions, track feature requests and much more. New customers trying our Spira can add TaraVault to their instances during the sign-up process.

Technical Preview of SpiraTeam v5

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMT

We’re still working hard on the next major release of SpiraTeam. In the meantime we want to share with you where we’ve got to.

Scrum Project Management Tools for Your Agile Team

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMT

This report from SoftwareAdvice Inc. is the second in a two-part series on agile project management software, highlighting Kanban and Scrum tools. In this installment, they focus on Scrum project management tools and include information and screenshots from our SpiraPlan agile project management system.

Revamping the Rapise User Interface

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the theme this month of user interface updates and user experience in general, we'd like to talk about some of the UI changes being made to our Rapise test automation product. These changes are based on the results of user testing and feedback from our customers. It's an interesting topic because it shows the dramatic impact the UI can have on an application.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Thanksgiving Holiday November 26-27th, 2015

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Thursday November 26th and Friday November 27th, 2015 in observance of the U.S. Thanksgiving public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Monday November 30th, 2015. If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Regards

The Inflectra Team

Spira 5.0 - Releases that Roll Up

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMT

We often think of a release as a simple idea, you have a new version (say 1.0) of a product and you plan on releasing it on a specific date. You might then divide up that release into either iterations or sprints if you're using an agile approach or perhaps phases if using a waterfall one. You then want to be able to report at the project, release and iteration level. Well after much feedback from customers, we found that customers need more than that...

From Darkness to Light

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMT

The SpiraTeam development group has been working really hard on version 5. It will bring many great new features that our users have been requesting. We also get asked about refinements to the user experience. We have been equally busy carefully updating every screen, every button, and every field our customers will see and use in version 5.

The Value of Face Time?

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMT

We recently had our development and testing team for Rapise come together for a collaborative planning section. Our company is based in Silver Spring, a suburb of Washington, DC but we have team members working remotely in other countries as well. The occasion made us think about the benefits and limitations of modern collaboration tools.

OAT Solutions Summit in Brazil, November 25th

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMT

As part of the summit, OAT Solutions will be introducing Inflectra’s SpiraTeam ALM, as well as covering in more detail SpiraTest, Rapise and introducing TaraVault.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Veteran's Day Holiday November 11th, 2015

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Wednesday November 11th, 2015 in observance of the U.S. Veteran's Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Thursday November 12th, 2015. If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Regards

The Inflectra Team

SpiraPlan Listed on SoftwareAdvice for Agile Project Management

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that SpiraPlan has been added to SoftwareAdvice in the Project Management category.

Getting Started with TaraVault

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT

So you've read about our new TaraVault service for cloud-based customers. You would like to enable source code management for your hosted SpiraPlan or SpiraTeam account, how do you go about doing that? How do you start using it? Have no fear, this article explains everything!

Are You Testing in the Right Direction?

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Over the years, we have had a couple of customers in the past struggle with using SpiraTest with their 'defect-centric' view of testing. SpiraTest was originally designed to follow a requirements-centric approach. A defect-centric approach isn't unreasonable per se, but many customers don't realize that they are even using this approach and wonder why SpiraTest works the way it does. This article is taken from a real customer 'eureka' moment and hopefully will help others in the same position.

TaraVault Released - Secure Private Git & Subversion for Spira

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of TaraVault, our new secure, private @Git and @Subversion #scm hosting from Inflectra. It is now available for SpiraPlan and SpiraTeam customers that are hosted in our cloud environment.

Beyond Safe Harbor - Privacy in the Cloud

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT

For those not consumed by national politics (how long can the US election last!), a significant ruling was made this month by the European Court of Justice, with regards to data privacy in the cloud and in particular the EU-Swiss-US Safe Harbor Agreement.

Writing Custom Reports with Spira (Part 3)

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT

One of the maxims I always tell developers is that regardless of what you build, customers will never be satisfied with the reports you offer or the integration that you provide. In fact the two most underestimated tasks in software development are data feeds and reporting. So one of the nice features in SpiraTeam is the ability to do custom reporting, so that you are not limited to just the reports that ship with the system. This article is the third in a series that explains how to use these powerful custom reporting features.

In this article we shall be creating a branch new custom report that has a custom header, footer and a custom section that displays data based on a custom ESQL (Entity SQL) query. This is useful in cases where you have some special metrics that you want to be able publish in a report.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Columbus Day Holiday October 12th, 2015

info@inflectra.com — Sun, 11 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Monday October 12th, 2015 in observance of the U.S. Labor Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday October 13th, 2015. If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Regards

The Inflectra Team

Inflectra SpiraTest Included in the Gartner 2015 Market Guide for Test Management Report

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT

(Inflectra Corporation, Silver Spring, MD) a provider of powerful Application Lifecycle Management Solutions is pleased to announce that it has been included as a representative vendor for Test Management in the 2015 Gartner Market Guide for Test Management by Maritess Sobejana, Thomas E. Murphy, and Joachim Herschmann, published on 1st, October 2015.

SpiraTeam Featured in DevMedia for Managing Agile Programs

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT

A recent article published by our partner OAT Solutions in the popular DevMedia magazine discusses strategies and best practices for structuring and managing agile programs for success. Using our SpiraTeam ALM system as the technology solution, it describes how you can use SpiraTeam to deliver on the promise of the agile manifesto. OAT Solutions chose SpiraTeam for its simplicity, ease of use and breadth of capability.

Excel Importer for KronoDesk Released

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the new Microsoft Excel Import Utility for our KronoDesk Help Desk System.

Cross-Origin Web Services with CORS and WCF

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT

As part of our work on Spira v5.0 and the new plugin we're developing for the popular ZenDesk help desk system, we need to be able to make cross-original REST web service calls to Spira. For KronoDesk we used JSONP, but for ZenDesk we decided to add CORS (Cross Origin Resource Sharing) support to Spira 5.0 to make it easier. However implementing CORS support using WCF was not so easy so we're publishing our solution to help other software developers implement CORS using

Spira 5.0 Preview - Digital Signatures

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT

When developing software, systems and hardware for use in medical devices, healthcare IT systems or pharmaceutical processes, you need to follow a requirements and quality management process that complies with the FDA Title 21 CFR Part 11 set of Federal Regulations. Part 11 (as it's more commonly called) defines the criteria under which electronic records and electronic signatures are considered trustworthy, reliable, and equivalent to paper records.

Why Have a Separate Quality & Agile System?

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT

In the mail today a copy of the latest SD Times magazine arrived. It included an advert from HP about their separate QualityCenter (QC) and Agile Manager Products. The ad made us think... "why integrate these two tools when SpiraTeam can do all of the work in one easy to use system".

Writing Custom Reports with Spira (Part 2)

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT

One of the maxims I always tell developers is that regardless of what you build, customers will never be satisfied with the reports you offer or the integration that you provide. In fact the two most underestimated tasks in software development are data feeds and reporting. So one of the nice features in SpiraTeam is the ability to do custom reporting, so that you are not limited to just the reports that ship with the system. This article is the second in a series that explains how to use these powerful custom reporting features.

In this article we shall be taking one of the standard reports and using the standard section XML editor to make some changes to the XSLT template to hide some columns and add a new calculated column.

Inflectra Offices Closed for U.S. Labor Day Holiday September 7th, 2015

info@inflectra.com — Sun, 06 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Monday September 7th, 2015 in observance of the U.S. Labor Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday September 8th, 2015. If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Regards

The Inflectra Team

Inflectra SpiraPlan included in Independent Research Firm Report on Collaborative Work Management Tools

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 04 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT

(Inflectra Corporation, Silver Spring, MD) a provider of powerful Agile Project and Task Management Solutions is pleased to announce that it has been included in the 2015 Forrester "Vendor Landscape: Collaborative Work Management For The Enterprise" report by Margo Visitacion published on August 28th, 2015.

Learn about Agile Project Management & Testing from Inflectra

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Thanks to everyone to came by our booth at the Agile2015 conference here in Washington, DC. We enjoyed meeting you and learning about how you have been innovating and adopting agile methodologies. It was great to be able to demonstrate SpiraTeam and Rapise and get your feedback on how best to improve our ALM and testing solutions to better meet your needs!

One Throat to Choke - Why We Only Allow One Owner

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMT

People often email us to ask if it is possible to have more than one owner in SpiraTeam when assigning a requirement, test case, incident or task. They also often ask us why we named the field 'owner' rather than 'assignee'. Well these two decisions were actually thoughtfully made and not just at random.

Reflections on Agile2015 So Far

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMT

It has been a great conference so far, thanks to everyone who's stopped by to learn about Inflectra and our products. We have had some great conversations with Agile practitioners, including someone suggesting that the term lifecycle should be replaced with 'IdeaCycle' to better reflect the agile ethos. What follows are some reflections on what we've seen and learned.

Spira Build Server Plugin for MS TFS Released

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 31 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announced the release of the Spira Build Server Plugin for the Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) build server. This plugin allows you to integrate the build management features of TFS with Spira. This is in addition to our existing source code plugin for TFS and Visual Studio IDE integration.

Agile2015 Conference in Washington, DC - Hope to See You There!

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMT

We're looking forward to seeing you at the Agile Alliance Agile2015 conference next week in Washington DC's National Harbor Conference Center. The conference runs from August 3rd - 7th and we'll have a booth there where you can see our products (SpiraTeam, Rapise, KronoDesk, TaraVault) in action as well as meet some of the faces behind Inflectra.

Writing Custom Reports with Spira (Part 1)

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMT

TeamCity and Bamboo make things Easy and Microsoft TFS Makes things Complex!

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMT

This summer we had the privilege of having an intern (Bruno Gruber) work for us to develop some of the build server plugins for SpiraTeam. During the course of his internship we were able to see how different companies and technologies make things easy (or hard in the case of Microsoft TFS) for a new developer to start working with their systems. Based on his frustrations and observations we've published this to hopefully encourage Microsoft to make things easier for the rest of us.

Inflectra Webinar on using SpiraTest with Neotys NeoLoad for Load Testing

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Are you a user of SpiraTest or SpiraTeam? Do you need to be able to perform load/performance testing? Spira can integrate with NeoLoad from our partner Neotys. This webinar walks you through the steps to setup the integration and allows attendees to ask questions.

Spira Plugin for Atlassian Bamboo Released

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announced the release of the Spira Plugin for the popular Bamboo continuous integration build server from Atlassian. This plugin allows you to integrate Bamboo with SpiraTest, SpiraPlan or SpiraTeam in addition to our existing popular integration between Spira and Atlassian Jira.

Spies Like Us - Or How to Use Rapise's Spy Tool for Web Testing

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMT

One of the features of Rapise, is an integrated Web Spy, also known as a DOM Browser. It's similar to the tools already in the web browsers such as IE, Firefox and Chrome (e.g. Firebug), but unlike using those tools it has lots of nifty features for making web testing easier and also integrates directly into Rapise testing IDE so that you can code against any of the elements visible in the Spy. This article describes how to use the Spy.

Rapise 3.1 Released - Makes Web Testing Easy with Interactive DOM Browser and Query Tools

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of Rapise 3.1, the most comprehensive and powerful automated testing suite on the market. This new version includes a powerful Web Spy for inspecting web pages and viewing the underlying DOM tree. It includes tools for testing dynamic XPATH and CSS queries and using the results to make web testing robust and easy to use by all testers.

20 Tips for Effective Requirements Elicitation

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Requirements Elicitation is the act of teasing the true needs from users and other stakeholders, including most departments in the development organization such as sales and training. Elicitation is not simply gathering: gathering is a passive action, whereas elicitation is proactive. This article provides some tips on how to best elicit them.

Inflectra Offices Closed for Independence Day Holiday July 3rd

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices are closed on Friday July 3rd, 2015 in observance of the Independence Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Monday July 6th, 2015. If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Regards

The Inflectra Team

Independence

An Introduction to Task Boards

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMT

The Task Board is perhaps the single most useful device that can be used on Agile projects and is the focal point for the stand-up meeting or Scrum. Typically, a Task Board displays only information pertinent to the current sprint and will be cleared off before the next sprint begins.

Spira Plugin for JetBrains TeamCity Released

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announced the release of the Spira Plugin for the popular TeamCity continuous integration build server from JetBrains. This plugin allows you to integrate TeamCity with SpiraTest, SpiraPlan or SpiraTeam.

The Meaning of ‘Done’

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT

“Is it done?” A question with possibly dangerous answers, at least where cooking is concerned. With software development an incorrect “Yes” could mean customers get low quality, buggy software

Inflectra Webinar on using SpiraTest to setup and manage your QA

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Are you using SpiraTest for the first time? Do you want to see best practices for setting up a new project and using the system from scratch. Join us for a webinar on Friday July 10th, 2015 at 10:00am EDT (UTC-4) to learn how you can use SpiraTest to setup your first project and add requirements, releases, test cases, test sets and defects.

Mobile Testing of Android Applications using Rapise 3.0

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Do you need to test native mobile applications? Are you looking to test on both physical and simulated devices? Are you tired of manually coding automation scripts and looking for an easier way. This webinar explains how Rapise can simplify the testing of your mobile applications using an Android application and tablet as an example.

Rapise - Data Driven Testing using the Spreadsheet object

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Many times, when testing, a tester will want the ability to run through many variations of the process recorded. This can be accomplished manually by running the test, then editing the test to use different data. The process of editing, rerunning, lather, rinse, repeat, gets very old after the first time. Plus this process is not very efficient with time and it can introduce issues through the slip of a finger. Enter Data-Driven Testing with the Spreadsheet Object

Test-Driven Development (TDD) is Not Dead

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT

There has recently been an outbreak of criticism of TDD, to the point where some have claimed that TDD is dead! Is this a real reflection of trends in testing practice, or noise intended to draw attention? Read this article to find out!

Inflectra Webinar on Mobile Testing with Rapise 3.0

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Are you looking to test mobile apps more efficiently, are you QA teams struggling to test all the different platforms and devices? Join us for a webinar on Friday June 12th, 2015 at 10:00am EDT (UTC-4) to learn how Rapise can help you test applications written for iOS and Android devices.

A Real Life Story from a New Customer

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Recently we had an email from a new customer that had just decided to purchase SpiraTeam. Even though they were an existing Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) user, they had decided it would be much easier to just use SpiraTeam. We were intrigued by this story and the following account is what they passed on to us (the names have been removed to protect the innocent!)

Spira 4.2.0.7 Released - Activity Stream Added and Updates to Scrum Task Board

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 26 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of SpiraTest, SpiraPlan and SpiraTeam v4.2.0.7. This version includes many fixes for issues identified in earlier versions of v4.2 and also adds new capabilities including an Activity Stream and enhanced Scrum task board.

Agile Project Management with SpiraPlan & SpiraTeam

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 25 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Are you planning on moving to an agile methodology such as Scrum or Kanban? Are you already using agile methods but need a better way to scale your process? This article explains how SpiraPlan and SpiraTeam can help you better plan, estimate and manage your agile projects.

Inflectra Offices Closed for Memorial Day Holiday May 25th

info@inflectra.com — Sun, 24 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra's Offices is closed on Monday May 25th, 2015 in observance of the Memorial Day public holiday.

We will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday May 26th, 2015. If you have an urgent technical support issue, please submit a help desk ticket on our website.

Regards

The Inflectra Team

Can Use Cases Replace User Stories?

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 20 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT

User Stories are often characterized by relatively short, uncomplicated and informal descriptions, whereas Use Cases are often longer, more formally structured descriptions of not only the user need but also other details. Can Use Cases strike a balance between the need for agility and the need for more information, and if so, how?

Inflectra Corporation to Sponsor Agile2015 Conference in Washington, DC

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 19 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce our sponsorship of Agile2015, the leading international conference focused on advancing Agile methods for software development set for August 3rd – Aug 7th in our hometown of Washington, DC(http://agile2015.agilealliance.org). As a silver sponsor, Inflectra continues its support of the growing Agile community as development, management and business stakeholders in the software development industry gather to exchange ideas, experiences and best practices.

Manual & Exploratory Testing with Rapise 3.0

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 18 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Are you looking to improve your software testing? Are you tired of writing test cases 'the old fashioned way'. This article summarizes some of the key points from our recent Webinar on Manual & Exploratory Testing.

Inflectra Webinar on Agile Development with SpiraPlan / SpiraTeam

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 14 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Are you planning on moving to an agile methodology such as Scrum or Kanban? Are you already using agile methods but need a better way to scale your process? Join us for a webinar on Thursday May 21st, 2015 at 11:00am EDT (UTC-4) to learn how SpiraPlan can help you plan, estimate and manage your agile projects.

Beyond the Document Paradigm – part 3

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 13 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT

In this conclusion we shall see that migration to a test management or requirements management tool can be easier than it might seem initially.

Testing Tool Interview: SpiraTest (QA TestingTools.Com)

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 12 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Finding the best test management solution for your needs can be a tough task for organizations at times. With a variety of tools heading neck-to-neck in the market, a Quality and Test Management software to support your quality assurance, application security, and performance validation can lead to a lot of confusion.

Inflectra Webinar on Manual Testing with Rapise

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 08 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Are you looking to improve your software testing? Are you tired of writing test cases 'the old fashioned way', join us for a webinar on Thursday May 14th at 10:00am EDT (UTC-4) to learn how Rapise can accelerate your manual testing.

Beyond the Document Paradigm – part 2

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 07 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT

When making the transition from document-oriented information storage to record-oriented information management tools, there are a number of problems which can make the process difficult, or even unsuccessful. This second part of our series explains how such pitfalls can occur.

Beyond the Document Paradigm – Part 1

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 05 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Have you ever tried to write a letter in a spreadsheet? Ridiculous idea, right? Or perhaps you’ve tried to do the opposite and store discrete, record-oriented information in a word processor? It can be done using tables, but it’s easier with a spreadsheet.

User Story Normalization

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Traditional software development estimating techniques are slow, long lasting exercises and as such are totally unsuited to Agile processes. New methods of estimating have emerged which fit the Agile model, requiring minimal effort to provide ‘just enough’ information to support prioritization and decision making. The popular unit of measurement for Agile sizing is the Story Point.

Rapise 3.0 Released - Provides Mobile Device and Exploratory Testing

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of Rapise 3.0, the most comprehensive and powerful automated testing suite on the market. The latest version includes support for the testing of mobile devices (including native apps) on iOS and Android devices and support for exploratory and manual testing.

KronoDesk has made the Top 25 in GetRank!

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMT

GetApp has just released its 2015 Q1 Customer Service ranking, GetRank, and KronoDesk has made the top 25.

Why I Buy from Agile Developers!

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT

If you use software tools, and who doesn’t, you probably want to get the best possible customer support and service to go with it. I include ‘service’ here because I want to consider more than just whether the company has a support hot line. It is important to me that vendors listen to me when I make suggestions or recommendations; that they provide help which is more than a telephone operator reading a script; and that they provide forums that enable me to interact with other users, sharing knowledge, tips and ideas. This would be support and service.

Inflectra-Neotys European Roadshow April 24th - 29th

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra has partnered with Neotys, PTA, Soflab and Sopra Steria to present a Spring European roadshow focused on Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), Software Quality and Agile Testing. We have events planned in Frankfurt, Paris, London and Warsaw.

Rapise - Using Optical Character Recognition (OCR)

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT

You have tried nearly everything. You tried learning, that didn't work. You tried simulating the object, but it is moving around. All hope is lost. Here he comes to save the day, that means UnderDog is on the way!!!In this case, underdog, or the hero, may be OCR. Rapise has many built in capabilities to facilitate the learning and identification of objects used in a test, and OCR is one of them. But what is OCR anyway?

REST vs. SOAP What did we Choose?

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 13 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT

These days APIs are all the rage, with any application or web site worth its salt providing an API, usually using SOAP (more likely nowadays) or REST as the possible option. Well we've had a SOAP API available in Spira since 2008 and recently we announced the introduction of a complete REST API as well. So what does this mean for the future of Spira and why did we choose to add a REST API?

OAT Solutions Partners with Inflectra to bring ALM to Brazilian Market

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that OAT Solutions has joined the Inflectra certified solution partner network to offer Inflectra ALM products to its customers in Brazil and South America.

Spira 4.2.0.6 Released - REST Web Services and High Priority Enhancements

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the latest updates to our SpiraTeam, SpiraTest and SpiraPlan applications. These updates are available for our on-premise customers and will be applied to our hosted customers automatically. The latest update includes many requested enhancements including full implementation of the REST API, the ability to split tasks, and the ability to link existing incidents to the currently executing test case.

Software Testing in the Cloud using Rapise Cloud Edition

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Take your automated software testing to the cloud. With the new release of Rapise cloud edition you can start testing immediately, no hardware or test lab needed, just sign up for Amazon Web Services (AWS) and rent our Rapise cloud AMIs on-demand, with no minimum usage and no annoying monthly or annual fees, just pay for what you use.

User Story Testability

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT

The language used to define user stories in Agile projects tends to be less prescriptive than that in traditional projects. This means that many developers and testers assume that this means that they are often less testable, when in fact the reverse is true. This article explains why.

New Inflectra Website Coming this Weekend

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 27 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Well, we've heard the feedback and this weekend we shall be launching an updated Inflectra website with a new fresh modern look that is easier to use, works across all devices and sets the foundation for other changes coming later this year.

Rapise - Global commands - Database

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT

In Rapise there are several options as far as controlling interaction with a database from outside the user interface. Most of what you do in Rapise is interaction just like a user would, clicking buttons and interacting with drop-downs, text boxes, and on-screen data, but occasionally there is a need to make a manipulation behind the scenes.

Inflectra Positioned as a Challenger in the Gartner 2015 Magic Quadrant for Application Development Life Cycle Management Report

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT

(Inflectra Corporation, Silver Spring, MD) a provider of powerful Application Development Lifecycle Management Solutions is pleased to announce that it has been named as a Challenger for Application Development Life Cycle Management based on its ability to execute and completeness of vision in the 2015 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Application Development Life Cycle Management (ADLM) by Nathan Wilson, Jim Duggan, Thomas E. Murphy, Maritess Sobejana, Joachim Herschmann, published on 9th February, 2015.

Rapise - Using Button Objects

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Once you have learned objects with Rapise, it is time to use them, or modify how you use them. As a primary functional element, buttons are pretty ubiquitous. Submit, Calculate, etc… You push a button for most transactions. This article explains the different operations that can be performed with buttons during automated testing.

Spira v4.2.0.5 Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Modifying a Previously Recorded Rapise Test

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT

You built your first test. And it works, as planned! Congratulations! Based on that test you submitted a bug and proved your worth and the value of automation! Again congrats. Now development has “fixed” the bug, time to retest. OOPS! The test fails, not due to the bug, but because the flow is wrong.

Rapise, Selecting the Library for Recording

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Rapise is powerful, and flexible. But how? It is not only in the many ways you can learn an object, manipulate an object, or alter the test. Rapise also gives you the ability to select which recognition engine to use. Not only that, you can also modify the engine itself.

Getting Started with Rapise for Automated Testing

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT

So lets assume you have read the other articles, and know how to learn objects in Rapise. What do you do now? How do you run and modify a test? The answer depends on the method used to create the test.

The History of Software (from Capterra)

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT

We spend most of our days using computers at work, smartphones when we're out and about, and tablets and PCs at home. Technology, especially software, has become such an integral part of both work and daily life, it's hard to remember a world without it. In fact, finding a world without computers might be harder than you think; they have been around now for decades. Software has made the impossible possible, and the laborious and tedious, fast and easy.

KronoDesk v1.1.0.12 Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the latest updates to our KronoDesk help desk system. This update is available for our on-premise customers to download and will be applied to our hosted customers automatically.

How to Succeed with Software Tools – Part 6

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT

In this series of blog articles we examine some of the essential factors required for the successful implementation and use of software tools. In today's article we look at the danger of actually using too many tools or using such tools inappropriately.

Load Testing Plugin Released for RemoteLaunch and NeoLoad that Supports SLAs

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of an updated plugin for SpiraTest, SpiraTeam and RemoteLaunch that integrates with NeoLoad from Neotys and provides enhanced load testing integration and SLA reporting.

How to Succeed with Software Tools – Part 5

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 07 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT

In this series of blog articles we examine some of the essential factors required for the successful implementation and use of software tools. In today's article we look at the importance of process and how the success or failure of a new tool can depend greatly on the process that has been put in place.

Sopra Confirmed To Speak At EuroSTAR 2014

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMT

Our partner in Western Europe Sopra Group has been invited to speak at the EuroSTAR 2014 conference on the theme of conference theme of Diversity, Innovation and Leadership.

How to Succeed with Software Tools – Part 4

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 29 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMT

In this series of blog articles we examine some of the essential factors required for the successful implementation and use of software tools.

How to Succeed with Software Tools – Part 3

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMT

In this series of blog articles we examine some of the essential factors required for the successful implementation and use of software tools.

How to Succeed with Software Tools – Part 2

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMT

In this series of blog articles we examine some of the essential factors required for the successful implementation and use of software tools. This week we look at the need for continual post-implementation adaptation and refinement.

Inflectra and Autom8 Announce Partnership to Enhance Manual Testing

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra, the leading provider of software solutions for software testing, lifecycle management and agile development has partnered with Autom8 testing to provide an enhanced solution for accelerated manual testing

Spira v4.2.0.4 and KronoDesk v1.1.0.11 Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the latest updates to our SpiraTeam and KronoDesk platforms. These updates are available for our on-premise customers and will be applied to our hosted customers automatically.

How to Succeed with Software Tools – Part 1

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 03 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMT

The introduction of a new tool to a project or organization can be a stressful time for all involved. Not only does a new tool bring with it a learning curve for users to get up to speed on the product, it almost certainly demands some kind of change to existing processes. One serious mistake often made during this time is focusing too much on that previous process.

Updated Bug-Tracking Integration with AxoSoft OnTime14+

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of an updated version of our AxoSoft OnTime plugin for SpiraTeam. This updated version uses the new REST API introduced in OnTime14 and works with both the hosted and on-premise versions of AxoSoft OnTime. You can get the updated version from the SpiraTeam download page.

SpiraPlan Featured in Zintro Project Management Directory

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that SpiraPlan, the powerful agile project management system from Inflectra has been selected by Zintro in their list of recommended project management tools for freelance consultants.

Updated Microsoft TFS 2012 Source Code Provider Released

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMT

We have released an updated plugin for SpiraPlan and SpiraTeam that provides support for integrating with Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) 2012 or later. This allows you to view multiple branches on the TFS source code repository inside Spira and link the changesets with artifacts such as requirements, tasks and incidents.

Rapise - Specialized Object Learning

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMT

So, lets say that you are a code genius. You understand what is going on under the hood. The developers of your application have shared intimate details, not only of their bar crawl, but of what each object is in the application. What can you do with this knowledge?

Rapise v2.2 Released

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMT

We have just released v2.2 of our Rapise test automation system. The latest version fixes some issues identified when recording using Firefox and optimizes playback support using Chrome and Firefox. It also includes support for CSS-based locators.

Agile - Is Constant Process Improvement Imperative?

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMT

In this post we continue our examination of various Agile methodology ideas and ask whether they are valid or whether they are in fact, industry myths. Next on the chopping block - do you need to have constant process improvement to be agile?

Spira v4.2.0.2 and Updated Git / Subversion Providers Released

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of an update for Spira v4.2 that provides several enhancements and bug-fixes as well as support for enhanced source integration. In addition, we have released updated source code providers for both Git and Subversion.

Rapise learning through analog recording

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMT

What happens when all else fails? You use a hammer. In the case of Rapise, that hammer is analog recording.

Inflectra Sponsors the QASW Summit 2014

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is pleased to announce that it is sponsoring the Quality Agile Development (QASW 2014) Seminar in Helsinki, Finland on November 5th, 2014 in conjunction with our partner Q-Factory (www.q-factory.fi).

Process is not Important in Agile Projects (Myth 5)

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMT

In this item we continue our examination of various Agile methodology ideas and ask whether they are valid or whether they are in fact, industry myths. Do agile methodologies promote the idea that process is unimportant?

To Report or Not Report - That is the Question?

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMT

There is an underlying question we all need to think about. That is how many person-hours go into creating reports? In a typical organization it can range as high as 70%(documentation and reporting) of the available person-hours. Whether this is a good use of time is debatable. Analyzing report output and statistics can easily let you know whether your actual testing efforts are delivering good results, or what you are missing. Is the time spent compiling the reports and data really where your hours should go.

Tezza Becomes Inflectra's Newest Partner in Africa

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that Tezza Business Solutions has joined the Inflectra certified solution partner network to offer Inflectra products to its customers in both East and West Africa.

DATIS to Provide European Spira Hosting

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMT

Our partner PTA DATIS has just released a new service for hosting SpiraTest and SpiraTeam for customers in the European Union (EU). Customers looking for an EU-based hosting solution can learn more about the options at http://www.spirateam.de/

Agile Myths - Part 4

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMT

Today we look at whether test-driven development (TDD) a good technique for specifying how a user story should operate, and whether it means that user story is fully tested (hint: these do not have the same answer!)

An Introduction to Task Boards

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMT

Spira v4.2 Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of SpiraTest, SpiraPlan and SpiraTeam, the latest version of our award-winning requirements management, test management and agile project-planning ALM suite. This new version provides a completely redesigned Scrum and Kanban planning board as well as enhanced source code integration and project planning.

Updated FitNesse Plugin for Spira RemoteLaunch

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of an updated plugin for the popular FitNesse acceptance testing framework. The v4.0.0 version of the plugin provides enhanced reporting for users of SpiraTest v4.0 and SpiraTeam v4.0 or later.

Updated NUnit Plugin Available for SpiraTest / SpiraTeam

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of an updated plugin for the popular NUnit unit testing framework. The latest version of the plugin provides support for both NUnit v2.5.5 and v2.6.3.

Command Line - Taking command for the power tester

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMT

It seems funny, but sometimes the most powerful trick in your bag can be some of your oldest knowledge. If you ever want to show your true power and put a newbie in their place just type in CMD and start dancing through shell commands. These little nuggets always work and are not reliant on the interface to perform their duties. Done correctly they can provide information that is three or four layers deep in Windows.

ALMission Partners with Inflectra in China

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that ALMission, Inc. has joined the Inflectra certified solution partner network to offer Inflectra products to its customers in China and the Asia-Pacific region.

Rapise - Learn Through Simulation

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMT

Every now and again, and it does happen to all of us, we encounter an object that may be poorly built, hacked together, incompletely coded, or just resistant to being recognized by any of the myriad of methods employed within Rapise. I would take this situation from two separate perspectives depending on how often you encounter the issue of not being able to learn or interact with an object with Rapise.

Rapise - Learning through Doing

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMT

With our test automation tool - Rapise, you have a powerful and flexible automation engine for your QA projects. One of the reasons it is so powerful is that it is easy to get started and develop your first test, delivering results right away.

Rapise 2.1 Released - Syncfusion Support, New UI & Spira Integration

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of Rapise 2.1, the latest version of our rapid and easy to use test automation platform. The new version of Rapise features a completely refreshed user interface, enhanced integration with our Spira ALM platform and support for Syncfusion UI controls.

Rapise - Learn through Object Selection

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMT

Rapise has several methods for learning the objects within the application under test. While still easy to learn, this method does not automatically develop a runnable test that will deliver any meaningful results. Herein we will discuss the learning methodology and provide a flow to follow, however we will not have a runnable test in the end as no input or click-stream data will be captured.

The Politics of Testing

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMT

by Art Trevethan

Stakeholders have to keep the clients happy...
Developers have to keep the stakeholders happy...
Managers have to keep the bean counters and stakeholders happy...
And QA has to serve them all.!

Agile Myths - Part 3

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 09 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMT

In this item we continue our examination of various Agile methodology ideas and ask whether they are valid or whether they are in fact, industry myths.

Tips for Effective Requirements Management

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMT

It is a month till release, and the CEO comes out of the office and says we need a new feature for the release. A week later he modifies the new feature. The developer works hard to please him and delivers, but he doesn't like it. The requirement changes again and now we are a few days from release. how are we going to debug, test, and verify for release if things keep changing?

Updated SoapUI and LoadUI Plugin Released

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMT

We have just released an updated plugin for the SoapUI web service functional testing and LoadUI load testing systems from SmartBear. The new versions provide enhanced reporting functionality. You can download the new versions from the RemoteLaunch home page.

Agile Myths - Part 2

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMT

In this item we continue our examination of various Agile methodology ideas and ask whether they are valid or whether they are in fact, industry myths.

I Believe in Test Automation, Do You?

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMT

If you grew up in the 1990s you will remember the science fiction program 'The X-Files' where agent Mulder had to convince a skeptical agent Scully that aliens did exist. Well unlike aliens, test automation is not something you have to believe in or not believe in, automation exists and it works.

Estimating Agile Projects

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMT

Incident Priority vs. Severity - Best Practices

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 22 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMT

Our project management system - Spira, contains several standard features for bug-tracking, two of which often get confused, and are often asked about in training classes. These two are Priority and Severity. They are touched on in the manual, but here it is from the point of a tester.

Agile Myths - Part 1

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMT

The enthusiasm these days for Agile development is rightly deserved, but with so much being written and said about Agile development, there should be room for healthy debate. While Agile development has proven to be a huge step forward and the right approach for many projects, it is important to continue to ask questions in order that we don’t start to endorse the bad along with the good. We don’t want to throw the baby out with the bathwater, but we can’t keep the bathwater just to avoid the risk of doing so. An occasional examination of principles being promoted and used within the industry helps to maintain Agile methods as the best alternative to traditional development practices for many projects.

In this series of blog postings we shall discuss some of the characteristics of various Agile methodologies and ask whether the ideas are valid or whether they are in fact, industry myths.

PPBK Partners with Inflectra in Thailand

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 15 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that P.P. Bangkaew Business Co., Ltd. has joined the Inflectra certified solution partner network to offer Inflectra products to its customers in Thailand and the Asia-Pacific region.

Which Agile Methodology is Right for Me?

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 15 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMT

With all the Agile methods out there, how does someone with traditional waterfall or v-model experience begin to understand each? Which methods are truly Agile and which are not? What are the defining characteristics of each Agile method, as well as those not quite so Agile? What are the benefits of using each Agile method and what are some of the drawbacks?

Requirements Sign-Off

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMT

SpiraTeam v4.1 introduced a new feature allowing you to create requirement workflows. This feature allows you to create a workflow that models your signoff process. The question that begs is - what should my requirements signoff process look like...

Lessons on Agile and Crowdsourced QA from the Dial-Up Days

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMT

This article discusses some of the earliest attempts at crowdsourced QA and extreme agile development that predate the agile manifesto and where they went wrong.

Infrastructure Isn't Free - So Who Pays?

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMT

When I collected my last car from the dealership, the salesman proudly showed me under the hood. The engine was tightly packed into the available space with no separately recognizable components and it was noticeably clean. Despite his apparent pride in its power, as he quoted a list of figures representing liters, horsepower and torque, all I was thinking about was getting behind the wheel and driving away.

When he finally got around to the interior I had all but forgotten that the car even had an engine. I know I am not alone in my attitude when it comes to cars for while there are those who love to get down-and-dirty with the internal workings of the internal combustion engine, most of us just want to drive it.

KronoDesk v1.1.0.10 Released

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMT

We have just released the latest version of KronoDesk - v1.1.0.10 that includes several important fixes and well as some frequently requested enhancements.

If I had A Hammer – QA Helper tools

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMT

Let’s assume you already have a good defect tracking system, A test management system, release management, automation, etc... The whole DevOps suite. What are you missing?

Considerations When Moving to the Cloud

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMT

Sometimes I am at the cutting edge of technology, (I had a Creative Labs digital music player when they were still the size of CD players and my HDTV is 15 years old) but sometimes the newest gadget or latest trend scares me a little (I’m not about to stop using FedEx in favor of my own personal delivery drone.) This year, while I find myself fashionably watching shows on Crackle, I am not ready to switch out my personal hard drive for the cloud. When I say ‘the’ cloud what I really mean is ‘a’ cloud. While there may only be one Internet, (despite what a certain previous POTUS might think) there are multiple clouds, at least for now. Amazon has a cloud, Google has a cloud, Microsoft has a cloud; in fact, anybody who is anybody in the Internet business is seeing the future as decidedly ‘cloudy’.

Is it a bug, is it a defect, no it's an incident!

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMT

Is it a "BUG"? We call them bugs because of that time so long ago, when a moth made its presence known in an early computing device. Bug has come to be known as a generic term for anything that does not work correctly. We say it is buggy. This is a bug. But it is not really a good indicator of what is happening unless we have an agreed upon lexicon, and even then, staff new to the process would require training.

Inflectra Corporation to Sponsor Agile2014 Conference

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMT

(Inflectra Corporation, Silver Spring, MD) today announced its sponsorship of Agile2014, the leading international conference focused on advancing Agile methods for software development set for July 28 – Aug 1 in Orlanda, FL(http://agile2014.agilealliance.org/). As a sponsor, Inflectra continues its support of the growing Agile community as development, management and business stakeholders in the software development industry gather to exchange ideas, experiences and best practices.

Is There Such a Thing as Extreme Agile Programming?

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMT

Extreme Programming (XP) is one of the more popular Agile Development methodologies, and for very good reason. It advocates short, rapid iterations, constant customer contribution and frequent testing. But let us consider the foundation of Extreme Programming, which is to identify all the positive aspects of software programming techniques and take them to their extreme; the idea being that you can’t have too much of a good thing. For example, if tests help find defects, why not test all the time?

If we consider Agile methods generally, (not XP specifically) to also be a combination of good ideas, XP would tell us to take those ideas to their extreme; could we do that and create “Extreme Agile Programming (EAP)”? Or would we be trying to swallow our own tail? Let’s consider some Agile principles and find out.

When Good Workflows Go Bad

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMT

A few months back, I was training a group on test management using SpiraTeam. All was going well until I mentioned the ability to design a work-flow. Instantly I heard the sighs and groans. WHY?

The Defect-Requirements-Test Triangle

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMT

It is quite a popular notion that there should be formally recorded associations or links between defects and software code configuration items. This can explain why a piece of code has later been modified and also helps individuals find their way back to the ‘fix’ should the defect be found to still exist upon re-testing. But there are other ways to achieve this and so the question is: can the relationship between the defect and the code really be the most important one?

Fired for Saving the Release

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMT

I knew a QA director, this was a dedicated guy. He worked day and night to make sure they released quality code to their customers. He understood the value of QA on making a company shine. The company had a scheduled release on Monday; it was major and had been promised. This guy worked all weekend to QA the new release and found several stopper defects - Severity 1, the really bad kind!

Is Agile Product Management Dead?

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMT

The Product Manager role (unlike that of the project manager) is arguably the least well understood of all the software project development disciplines and varies greatly in definition and implementation from one organization to another. This blog discusses how the role of the product manager has been changed by the move to agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban.

Inflectra Sponsors Testathon - a Hackathon for Testers

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to sponsor this year's Testathon - a Hackathon for Testers - which is being held at the headquarters of Spotify Sweden on July 5th, 2014. This event brings together some of the best testers in the world to find bugs in three amazing applications.

Spira v4.1.0.6 Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMT

We have just released SpiraTest, SpiraPlan, SpiraTeam v4.1.0.6. This update includes some important fixes for v4.1 and should be installed by all on-premise users. On-demand customers will be updated during their next scheduled maintenance window.

The Cost of Quality Assurance

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMT

I have often been presented with the argument that QA is not cost effective. It seems like a throwback to years past, but it happens all too often. With the advent of Agile, and other rapid development cycle methodologies, the mindset of "we will fix it once it is reported" has made a comeback. I know the MVP process, and it does include a specification, and can therefore be tested.

Agile Waterfalls (Part 2)

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 00:00:00 GMT

For companies making the transition from traditional linear / phased methodologies (often called waterfall methodologies because of how they look like a series of waterfalls with arrows between them), to agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban, there is often a question of how make their methodology "more agile" without completely changing everything all at once. This two-part entry describes how you can embrace agile in an iterative or agile manner.

Agile Waterfalls (Part 1)

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 00:00:00 GMT

Software Tools Are Like Football (Soccer)

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 00:00:00 GMT

Growing up, I played football / soccer at school. We were all much, much younger when we first learned the game; so young that I think we could barely even count up to eleven, so it should have been no surprise to the coach that he had some difficulty in conveying the idea of team sports. He wanted us to stop thinking of ourselves as individuals, which was not easy as we were only just beginning to develop our own individuality. As a result of our youthful enthusiasm, we each spent most of the time running after the ball as if that were the only way to win.

Free Rapise Express for Automating Web Testing

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of Rapise Express a free test automation system for quickly and easily testing web applications and web APIs without needing to hand-write test scripts. Rapise Express makes web testing rapid and easy.

How to Choose a Test Management Tool

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 00:00:00 GMT

While it might seem that the most important consideration when choosing a test management software tool is the set of basic tool features supporting the test process itself, you should not neglect a wide range of other questions that could make or break your test management tool choice. This whitepaper identifies the key attributes you should look for in a test management solution.

KronoDesk v1.1.0.9 Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 30 May 2014 00:00:00 GMT

We have just released KronoDesk v1.1.0.9. This update for our KronoDesk customer support & help desk system includes updated language resources files for French customers as well as fixes for displaying history and pasting screenshots from the latest versions of Google Chrome.

It’s an Issue! Don’t Bug Me!

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 29 May 2014 00:00:00 GMT

I recently had cause to call my bank. Now, I wasn’t expecting to speak to a real person right away; I don’t pay enough fees for that. But I was at least hoping that relatively quickly I could press 1, then press 3 and then 2 to get to the right person to ask my question. Like most of us, I have battled automated help systems on many occasions and I know the routine. I had checked the support website and looked for pre-existing answers to my question, but with no luck and so now I had turned to the phone. As an aside, can it really be true that every organization out there needs me to listen to their entire message because they have all changed their menu options? Are they ever going to get them right?

When is Configurability a Bad Idea?

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 22 May 2014 00:00:00 GMT

What is worse than a product that is not configurable? Answer: a product that is completely configurable. This might seem counter intuitive: don’t we all want to have products that we can control and dictate their behavior? Well, yes, and no. As products become more configurable they often become harder to use, or at least hard to set up.

Rapise 2.0 Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 15 May 2014 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of Rapise v2.0 that provides support for testing HTML5 applications, data-driven testing using ODBC databases as well as support for advanced AJAX web applications using the GWTExt and SmartGWT frameworks.

Customer Support is an Asset Not a Liability

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 06 May 2014 00:00:00 GMT

In the rush to streamline and cut costs, there is a tendency towards reduced customer contact with real people. This poses real challenges in industries such as computer software that depend on frequent customer feedback to make sure they are building systems that actually meet their end users' needs.

InTraffic Joins Inflectra Partnership Program

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 05 May 2014 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra today announced that it has added InTraffic to its certified solution provider network. InTraffic develops, tests, manages and supports information systems related to traffic and transport, and the partnership will allow InTraffic to bring Inflectra's portfolio of project management, testing and quality assurance products to its expanding customer base.

What is a Software Defect?

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 02 May 2014 00:00:00 GMT

I doubt most people would struggle to answer the question, “What is a defect?” After all, we know what a defect looks like when we come across it, don’t we? “The system has encountered an unexpected error and must shut down,” is a message that leaves us in no doubt that there must be a defect in there somewhere. But knowing a defect when we see one is very different from being able to define what ‘defect’ actually means.

Agile is Nothing New

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMT

When we talk proudly of adopting Agile processes for our projects, why do we do so with a somewhat superior air over the old tried and trusted methods of software development?

New Add-Ins Released for Microsoft Office 2010/2013

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of a new Add-In for Microsoft Excel, Word and Project 2010 and 2013 that allows you to easily import and export requirements, test cases, defects and project plans into SpiraTest, SpiraPlan and SpiraTeam.
For more details see Spira Migration and Integration Guide.

The Software Chicken and the Egg

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMT

For a considerable period of time, we did well organized testing, but not against requirements that were formally defined.
Why was it deemed necessary to automate the test management process before there were any decent tools for recording exactly what we were testing for?

Beware the Over-Engineered Software Product

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMT

When evaluating software features to either build or buy there is a tendency to want to have every possible feature even if it will be rarely (or event never used) on the off-chance that it could be useful. This post describes some of the pitfalls with this approach.

TestingAnywhere Plug-In Released for RemoteLaunch

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMT

We have just released a free plugin for TestingAnywhere. This allows SpiraTest or SpiraTeam in conjunction with RemoteLaunch to manage the scheduling, execution and reporting of TestingAnywhere automated tests.

Documenting Requirements in Agile Projects

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMT

(aka The Changing Role of the Modern Father)

One of the difficulties of moving from waterfall to an Agile development process is the breaking down of silos of responsibility, including that of the product owner. No longer the deliverer of the requirements 'master-specification', the product owner now participates throughout the entire process, sharing the requirements management task and taking on new, varied and, sometimes unexpected, responsibilities.

Spira v4.1.0.5 Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMT

We have just released SpiraTest, SpiraPlan, SpiraTeam v4.1.0.5. This update includes some important fixes for v4.1 and should be installed by all on-premise users. On-demand customers will be updated during their next scheduled maintenance window.

Scrum and Kanban - Siblings or Cousins?

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMT

While there are multiple Agile software development methods, they have more in common with one another than they do the waterfall method, which they seek to replace.

Importer for HP ALM 11.5 Released

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of a new importer for HP Application Lifecycle Management (ALM). This importer will allow customers to easily and quickly migrate from HP ALM to our SpiraTest test management solution or our SpiraTeam application lifecycle management platform.

Spira v4.1.0.4 Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMT

We have just released SpiraTest, SpiraPlan, SpiraTeam v4.1.0.4. This update includes some important fixes for v4.1 and should be installed by all on-premise users. On-demand customers will be updated during their next scheduled maintenance window.

Principles of Requirements Engineering (or Requirements 101)

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMT

Requirements Engineering (RE) is often trivialized as an activity performed by well meaning analysts before they start doing the real work of specifying a product. This whitepaper introduces the critical processes and procedures used when executing effective Requirements Engineering as part of an overall successful project.

KronoDesk v1.1.0.8 Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMT

We have just released KronoDesk v1.1.0.8. This update for our KronoDesk customer support & help desk system includes language resources files for German customers (thanks to our partner www.pta.de) and updates to the rich text editing capability.

Updated Plugin Released for Selenium 2

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of an updated plugin for SpiraTest, SpiraTeam and RemoteLaunch that enhances the integration with Selenium IDE and Selenium WebDriver. The updated plugin supports the capturing of individual actions as test steps as well as fixes some known issues when integrating with Selenium 2.0 WebDriver.

Agile Techniques in Maintenance Environments

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMT

I'd like to address the question, 'Can Agile techniques be used in maintenance environments?' The short answer is, 'yes', and the long answer is, 'yes, sort of.' The reality of the situation is far more nuanced than either of those answers, so let's look at the issues in more detail. I don't intend to make this a comprehensive review, but just brief look at some of the issues to get us going.

Spira v4.1.0.3 Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMT

We have just released SpiraTest, SpiraPlan, SpiraTeam v4.1.0.3. This update includes some important fixes for v4.1 and should be installed by all on-premise users. On-demand customers will be updated during their next scheduled maintenance window.

10 Questions You Should Ask When Choosing a Tool for Requirements Management

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMT

If you are looking for a requirements management tool, you probably don't need to be told how important requirements management is. There are a number of standard questions to be asked when selecting any software product for your organization.

DevOps make way for TestOps…

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 18 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMT

In Waterfall we build specifications, in XP, Scrum and Agile we develop user stories. Either way there is always a process of defining what could be called requirements for an application and its functionality. What we would like to suggest is to not only define requirements for the development of this application, but to develop requirements for testing and store its artifacts as a part of the whole ALM methodology.

Rapise 1.8.1 Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of Rapise v1.8.1 that fixes some known issues and adds enhancements to v1.8.

Losing Data Wasn't One of the Requirements....? Oops!

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMT

Library users who spent many hours, perhaps over many years, saving their favorite titles for future reading enjoyment, suddenly found that after the upgrade of the Washington, DC library catalog system, all their favorites were gone. Vanished. Not a trace!

We Can't all be Steve Jobs

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMT

A true visionary sees farther than the rest of us and knows how to make those visions a reality. Can we all do that? Will we succeed using only our intuition and personal preferences? Can we ignore users and have true belief that we know better?

The Inflectra Ideas & Inspirations Site is now Live

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the launch of the Inflectra Ideas & Inspirations site. This new section of our website (https://www.inflectra.com/Ideas) contains our new company blog as well as useful whitepapers, background articles and presentations on all things related to requirements, software testing, test automation, agile methodologies, and project management. Take a look and let us know if you have any suggestions/feedback!

Saying 'No' to Innovation

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMT

Sometimes the hardest thing you can do is to exclude innovative ideas from your product, but success requires focus, and focus requires you to say 'no'.

Testing in Agile Projects: Familiarity Breeds Consent

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMT

The testing function in Agile projects should not be confused with the Quality Assurance function. If we are not careful, the Agile philosophy will conflate the two, with potentially disastrous results.

KronoDesk v1.1.0.7 Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMT

We have just released KronoDesk v1.1.0.7. This update for our KronoDesk customer support & help desk system includes an updated screenshot capture tool that no longer requires Java to be installed and also a Czech language pack.

SpiraTest, SpiraPlan and SpiraTeam 4.1 Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of SpiraTest, SpiraPlan and SpiraTeam v4.1. This new version includes support for requirement workflows, task workflows, use cases, as well as improved agile planning and requirements/task management. In addition, it introduces an integrated instant messenger.

How to Choose What to do to Automate Your Test Plan

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMT

Boil the ocean

eat the elephant

climb the mountain

and now - Automate the tests for the application!!

DPA Joins Inflectra Partnership Program

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra today announced that it has added DPA to its certified solution provider network. DPA is an information technology (IT) company that caters to the Northern European markets and the partnership will allow DPA to bring Inflectra's portfolio of project management, testing and quality assurance products to its expanding customer base.

RemoteLaunchX Released for Cross-Platform Testing

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of RemoteLaunchX™, the new cross-platform version of RemoteLaunch®. This new version of the system is written 100% in Java and can be used on different environments including: Linux, UNIX, MacOS X and Windows. This new version is available at no charge to all existing RemoteLaunch customers.

Importer for Microsoft Test Manager (MTM) Released

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of a new importer for Microsoft Test Manager (MTM). This importer will allow customers to easily and quickly migrate from MTM to our SpiraTest test management solution or our SpiraTeam application lifecycle management platform.

Inflectra Positioned in the Gartner 2013 Magic Quadrant for Application Development Life Cycle Management Report

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra Corporation, a provider of powerful Application Lifecycle Management Solutions is pleased to announce its inclusion in the 2013 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Application Development Life Cycle Management (ADLM) by Thomas E. Murphy, Jim Duggan, Nathan Wilson and published on 19th November, 2013.The Gartner report states that “time-to-market pressure is driving the application development life cycle management market to evolve and expand.”

Qualitia Partners with Inflectra to offer a Unique Scriptless Test Automation Platform with Integrated Test Management Capabilities

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Qualitia and Inflectra today announced a strategic partnership to integrate Inflectra’s SpiraTest software test management solution with Qualitia’s scriptless test automation platform to offer a complete test management and test automation solution.

KronoDesk v1.1 Released: Customizable Notifications and Mobile Support

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 07 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is proud to announce the latest release of KronoDesk, our customer support and help desk ticketing system. The new release includes a new mobile web interface for accessing the help desk and knowledge base on mobile devices, support for customizable email notifications, and a new reporting dashboard.

SpiraTeam Featured ALM Tool in SD Journal

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMT

SpiraTeam has been featured as in the October 2013 issue of Software Developer's Journal. The article provides some background on the history and components of ALM and uses SpiraTeam to illustrate the features and components of a modern ALM system. For more details: https://www.inflectra.com/Partners/Articles/SoftwareDeveloperJournal_SpiraTeamALM_Softlab_PL.pdf

Rapise Demos Now On YouTube

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 10 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMT

We have just posted some new demo videos illustrating how to use Rapise for testing web sites, jQuery rich text web applications and RESTful web service interfaces. Check it out at: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3ovzy-3_JejOHS9BeHKjl9rEFxIN1q07

Rapise v1.8 Released: Adds jQuery, ActiveX and Component One Support

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 03 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the latest release of Rapise, our automated GUI, web service and cross-browser testing solution. The new release includes support for testing rich Ajax web applications written using the jQuery JavaScript framework, and support for ActiveX, FarPoint and ComponentOne based applications.

Redmine Plugin Released for SpiraTeam

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMT

We have just released a free plugin for Redmine. This allows SpiraTest, SpiraPlan or SpiraTeam to synchronize logged defects with Redmine. Now you can connect our award winning ALM suite to your existing Redmine bug-tracker instance and have all your information in one place.

Updated Plugin For TFS 2012 Released

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 21 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of an updated plugin for customers using SpiraTest, SpiraPlan or SpiraTeam with Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) 2012 and later. It makes using both tools together even more seamless and powerful. As always this plugin is freely downloadable from our website.

Updated Spira Software Development Kit (SDK) Released

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 08 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of an updated version of our Spira SDK that helps customers and partners integrate SpiraTest, SpiraPlan or SpiraTeam with their existing bug-tracking, version-control or test-automation systems.

The latest version adds support for the new test automation and custom properties features in Spira v4.0. The SDK can be downloaded from our website - Spira SDK.

Spira v4.0 Patch 012 Released Today

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 05 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMT

We just released patch 012 for SpiraTeam, SpiraTest and SpiraPlan that fixes some known issues in v4.0. It will be deployed to our hosted SaaS sites this weekend.

Rapise v1.7 Released: Web Service Testing & Enhanced Support for GWT

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 25 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the latest release of Rapise, our automated GUI, web service and cross-browser testing solution. The new release includes support for testing RESTful web service APIs, support for IE10, as well as new libraries for the GWT-Ext and SmartGWT versions of the Google Web Framework.

Spira 4.0 Plugin for Eclipse Mylyn Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

We have just released an updated extension for the Eclipse Mylyn task-based interface that brings the power of SpiraPlan and SpiraTeam to your desktop. Completely rewritten to take advantage of the new custom property features in SpiraTeam 4.0 and Eclipse Mylyn 3.8, the extension allows you to seamlessly manage your requirements, tasks and incidents directly inside of Eclipse.

Spira Extension for Visual Studio 2010/2012 Just Released

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

We have just released an updated extension for Visual Studio 2010 and 2012 that brings the power of SpiraPlan and SpiraTeam to your desktop. Completely rewritten to take advantage of the new custom property features in SpiraTeam 4.0 and Visual Studio 2012, the extension allows you to seamlessly manage your requirements, tasks and incidents directly inside of Visual Studio. You can download it from http://visualstudiogallery.msdn.microsoft.com/ef3e5da0-ac1e-48de-9c4b-0a8479ef8498

Spira v4.0 Patch 010 Released Today

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

We just released patch 010 for SpiraTeam, SpiraTest and SpiraPlan that fixes some known issues and adds some additional API functions. It will be deployed to our hosted SaaS sites this weekend.

Updated Plugin For JIRA 5+ Released

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of an updated plugin for customers using SpiraTest, SpiraPlan or SpiraTeam with JIRA 5 and later. It makes using both tools together even more seamless and powerful. As always this plugin is freely downloadable from our website.

Updated Command-Line Plugin Released for RemoteLaunch

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

We have just released an updated version of the Command-Line plugin for Spira RemoteLaunch v4.0. The latest version of the plugin allows testers to specify custom regular expressions for parsing the output of automated test frameworks to more accurately determine the execution status and outcome.

Updated Plugin Released for SmartBear TestComplete 9.x

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of an updated plugin for SpiraTest, SpiraTeam and RemoteLaunch that enhances the integration with TestComplete from SmartBear. The updated plugin supports the capturing of individual actions as test steps as well as the ability to store screenshots captured during testing within the SpiraTest integrated test repository.

Inflectra SpiraTeam Chosen to Power YouBlob Community of Hobby Engineers

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

SpiraTeam has been chosen by YouBlob to power its new online community of hobby engineers, making requirements and project management easier for the globally distributed community.

Updated Plugin for Subversion Released

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of an updated plugin for the Subversion (SVN) Version Control System. The new plugin provides enhanced performance when working with large repositories and higher-latency SVN connections.

Updated Plugin for Git Released

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of an updated plugin for the Git Distributed Version Control System (DVCS). The new plugin uses the LibGit2 libraries for enhanced performance and functionality.

RemoteLaunch 4.0 Released for Global Test Automation

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the 4.0 version of RemoteLaunch. This updated version of the system takes advantage of the new test automation features in SpiraTest and SpiraTeam 4.0 and also provides support for executing tests across multiple timezones.

Spira v4.0 Patch 009 Released Today

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

We just released patch 009 for SpiraTeam, SpiraTest and SpiraPlan that fixes some known issues and adds additional language file updates. It will be deployed to our hosted SaaS sites this weekend.

Rapise v1.6 Released - Enhanced Spira Integration & Chrome Support

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the latest release of Rapise, our automated functional and cross-browser testing solution. The new release includes enhanced integration with SpiraTest and SpiraTeam 4.0 including support for creating automated tests directly from your manual test cases as well as enhancements to the recording and playback of web-browser tests in Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox.

Inflectra Corporation Joins US-EU Safe Harbor Framework

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra Corporation today announced its compliance with the US-EU Safe Harbor framework developed by the US Department of Commerce and the European Commission governing the handling of European Union personal data.

Inbound Email Integration for SpiraTeam Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of our email integration add-on for SpiraTest, SpiraPlan and SpiraTeam. This add-on allows you to raise new incidents and add discussion comments to artifacts from inbound emails.

KronoDesk Development Roadmap Released for 2013

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to release the Development Roadmap for our KronoDesk customer support and help desk system in 2013. The development roadmap outlines the functionality enhancements planned for this year:

https://www.inflectra.com/Documents/KronoDesk%20Development%20Roadmap.pdf

Spira v4.0 Patch 004 Released Today

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

We just released patch 004 for SpiraTeam, SpiraTest and SpiraPlan that fixes some known issues and adds additional language file updates.

SpiraTest, SpiraPlan and SpiraTeam 4.0 Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the full release of SpiraTest, SpiraPlan and SpiraTeam v4.0. This new version includes a major update to the user interface, support for mobile devides (iPod, iPad and Android), enhanced custom properties and workflows and a new custom report generator.

SpiraTest, SpiraPlan and SpiraTeam 4.0 Beta Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the public beta-release of Spira v4.0. This new version includes a major update to the user interface, support for mobile devides (iPod, iPad and Android), enhanced custom properties and workflows and a new custom report generator.

KronoDesk v1.0 - Take Your Customer Support to the Next Level

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra is proud to announce the final release of KronoDesk, our customer support and help desk ticketing system. After several months of successful beta-testing, the final release has many additional features, including the ability to create and update help desk tickets from customer emails.

Spira v3.2 Patch 15 Adds Support for Chinese & Polish Languages

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Patch 15 is now available for SpiraTest , SpiraPlan and SpiraTeam v3.2. It fixes some issues installing the software on Windows 8 and also adds new language packs for Simplified Chinese and Polish.

Spira Project Backup & Migration Tool Released

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the project archiving and migration tool for SpiraTest, SpiraPlan and SpiraTeam. This new tool allows you to easily backup/archive individual projects as well as migrate projects from one instance of Spira to another.

Rational Team Concert Plugin Released for SpiraTeam

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

We have just released a free plugin for IBM Rational Team Concert (RTC). This allows SpiraTest, SpiraPlan or SpiraTeam to synchronize logged defects with RTC. Now you can connect our award winning ALM suite to your existing RTC instance and have all your information in one place.

Rapise v1.5 Released - Enables Testing of Java SWT and Silverlight

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the latest release of Rapise, our automated functional and cross-browser testing solution. This new version provides the ability to test applications written using Java SWT and Microsoft Silverlight. It also provides enhanced support for Windows Presentation Framework (WPF) and Firefox/Chrome web browsers.

KronoDesk v1.0 Beta Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that the public beta of KronoDesk - our new customer support application is now available. KronoDesk features include help-desk ticketing, online forums and an integrated knowledge base. For more details see the KronoDesk product page.

Review of SpiraTest by GetApp

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The problem with test solutions in the market is that they are piecemeal. Thus, you need to invest and spend on several test suites for each testing phase.

GetApp.com, the leading website of software applications, cloud computing and SaaS published an independent review of SpiraTest this week.

http://www.getapp.com/blog/testing-cloud-spiratest-review/

Devoteam Joins Inflectra Partnership Program

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra today announced that it has added Devoteam to its certified solution provider network. Devoteam is a technology solutions provider that caters to the Nordic markets and the partnership will allow Devoteam to bring Inflectra's portfolio of project management, testing and quality assurance products to its expanding customer base.

Spira v3.2 Patch 11 Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Patch 11 is now available for SpiraTest , SpiraPlan and SpiraTeam v3.2. It fixes some issues and adds a new REST API that will used by our new help desk application.

Commit Joins Inflectra Partnership Program

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra today announced that it has added Commit to its certified solution provider network. Commit is a technology solutions provider that caters to the Kuwait and GCC markets and the partnership will allow Commit to bring Inflectra's portfolio of project management, testing and quality assurance products to its expanding customer base.

Rapise v1.4 Released That Enables Testing of Flex 4.0

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the latest release of Rapise, our automated functional and cross-browser testing solution. This new version provides the ability to test applications written using Flex 4.0, the ability to automatically capture screenshots during recording/playback and enhanced integration with SpiraTest.

New Lower Pricing on Spira SaaS Subscriptions

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

As you may be aware, Inflectra is dedicated to providing great software at an affordable price. However after looking at the pricing for SaaS subscriptions of our products we decided that we could do better. To make the hosted versions more affordable for smaller businesses we have reduced our prices and added some additional license tiers:

Spira Plugin for Jenkins/Hudson Released

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announced the release of the Spira Plugin for the popular Jenkins / Hudson continuous integration build servers. This plugin allows you to integrate Jenkins / Hudson with SpiraTest, SpiraPlan or SpiraTeam.

Plug-ins for Mercurial (Hg) and Git Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Using these plug-ins you can use SpiraPlan/SpiraTeam in conjunction with the popular Mercurial and Git distributed version control systems (DVCS). This allows you to browse Mercurial and Git repositories through the SpiraPlan/Team web interface and link changelists in either Mercurial or Git to SpiraPlan/Team artifacts.
See the SpiraPlan/Team Version Control Integration Guide for more details.

Rapise v1.3.1 Released That Enables Testing of Qt Applications

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the latest release of Rapise, our automated functional testing solution. This new version provides the ability to test applications written using the cross-platform Qt Framework as well as several smaller enhancements.

Importer for IBM Rational DOORS Released

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of a new importer for IBM Rational DOORS. This importer will allow business analysts and requirements engineers to manage their requirements inside DOORS and have the data seamlessly synchronize with SpiraTest, SpiraPlan or SpiraTeam. This integration allows you to have integrated requirements test coverage across your organization. In addition when used with SpiraPlan or SpiraTeam, it bridges the gap between requirements engineering and project management.

SpiraTest, SpiraPlan and SpiraTeam v3.2 Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that the latest version of our award winning requirements, test, defect and project management ALM suite - SpiraTest, SpiraPlan and SpiraTeam - has been released. The new version includes support for Build Management, recurring Test Automation scheduling and global search. In addition there have been many usability and functionality enhancements throughout the system.

Rational Functional Tester Plug-In Released for RemoteLaunch

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

We have just released a free plugin for the IBM Rational Functional Tester (RFT) automated testing system. This allows SpiraTest or SpiraTeam in conjunction with RemoteLaunch to manage the scheduling, execution and reporting of RFT automated tests.

Ranorex Plug-In Released for Spira RemoteLaunch

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

We have just released a free plugin for Ranorex. This allows SpiraTest or SpiraTeam in conjunction with RemoteLaunch to manage the scheduling, execution and reporting of Ranorex automated tests.

Rapise Automated Functional Testing System Released

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the launch of Rapise, our automated functional testing solution. It features the ability to quickly and easily create automated tests for a variety of systems, including both web applications and GUI applications. With built-in support for technologies such as WPF, Flash, Flex and Java, Rapise has the features you need to reduce your testing time and improve quality.

SpiraTest/Team/Plan Patch 016 Released

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of patch 16 for SpiraTest, SpiraPlan and SpiraTeam v3.1. This patch provides some important fixes as well as adding support for the Hungarian language. The translation of the system into Hungarian was provided by our partner - Mortoff.

Rational ClearQuest Plugin Released for SpiraTeam

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

We have just released a free plugin for IBM Rational ClearQuest. This allows SpiraTest, SpiraPlan or SpiraTeam to synchronize logged defects with ClearQuest. Now you can connect our award winning ALM suite to your legacy defect repository and have all your information in one place.

JMeter Plug-In Released for Spira RemoteLaunch

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

We have just released a free plugin for the open source Apache JMeter load / performance testing system. This allows SpiraTest or SpiraTeam in conjunction with RemoteLaunch to manage the scheduling, execution and reporting of JMeter automated load tests.

Badboy Plug-In Released for Spira RemoteLaunch

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

We have just released a free plugin for the easy to use Badboy web automated testing system. This allows SpiraTest or SpiraTeam in conjunction with RemoteLaunch to manage the scheduling, execution and reporting of Badboy automated tests.

Updated Importer Released for Sparx Enterprise Architect

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

We have just released an updated importer for Enterprise Architect by Sparx Systems. It can now handle importing requirement associations and links between requirements and use-cases, screens and other importable elements.

Importer for VersionOne Released

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of a new importer for VersionOne. This importer will allow business analysts and software designers to manage their Epics and Backlog Items inside VersionOne and have the data seamlessly synchronize with SpiraTest, SpiraPlan or SpiraTeam. This integration allows you to have complete requirements test coverage traceability across your organization. For more details, please see the SpiraTest Migration and Integration Guide.

Updated Plugin For JIRA 4 Released

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of an updated plugin for customers using SpiraTest, SpiraPlan or SpiraTeam with JIRA 4. It makes using both tools together even more seamless and powerful. As always this plugin is freely downloadable from our website.

Updated Microsoft Excel 2007/2010 Add-In Released

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

We have just released an updated version of the Spira Excel Add-In that fixes an issue updating test steps in Excel as well as provides enhanced support for importing large batches of data into Excel from SpiraTest, SpiraPlan or SpiraTeam.

Spira Software Development Kit (SDK) Released

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of the Spira SDK that will make it easier for customers and partners to integrate SpiraTest, SpiraPlan or SpiraTeam with their existing bug-tracking, version-control or test-automation systems. The SDK can be downloaded from our website - Spira SDK.

Inflectra Corporation to Sponsor Agile2011 Conference

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

(Inflectra Corporation, Silver Spring, MD) today announced its sponsorship of Agile2011, the leading international conference focused on advancing Agile methods for software development set for Aug. 8 – 12 in Salt Lake City (http://agile2011.agilealliance.org). As a sponsor, Inflectra continues its support of the growing Agile community as development, management and business stakeholders in the software development industry gather to exchange ideas, experiences and best practices.

SpiraTeam v3.1 Released that Provides Global Test Management and Enhanced Scrum Planning

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

(Inflectra Corporation, Silver Spring, MD) today announced that it has released the latest version of SpiraTest®, SpiraPlan® and SpiraTeam® – its flagship suite of Agile Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) systems. The new version has been localized to support French, German, Spanish and Czech language options as well as provide a new Scrum Task Board that streamlines Agile/Scrum Planning.

Inflectra Mobile Site Keeps You Informed Whilst On the Go

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

If you would like to keep up with product news and announcements whilst on the move, you can now access the mobile edition of this website directly from your phone. The URL is https://www.inflectra.com or just hit the main webpage from a mobile device and it will redirect you automatically.

(note this article is obsolete, the Inflectra website has been fully mobile responsive since 2015)

Updated Plug-In Available for Bugzilla 4.x

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

We have just released an updated data-synchronization plug-in for version 4.x of the Bugzilla bug-tracking system. The updated version of the plug-in allows new bugs logged in Bugzilla to be synchronized into SpiraTest, SpiraPlan or SpiraTeam.

SpiraTest, SpiraPlan and SpiraTeam 3.1 Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that the latest version of our award winning requirements, test, defect and project management suite - SpiraTest, SpiraPlan and SpiraTeam - has been released. The new version includes a new Scrum/Agile Planning Board feature, the ability to version control changes to artifacts, undo deletes and also support for Spanish, French, German and Czech languages.
> See the Release Notes for more details.

TestPartner Plug-In Released for Spira RemoteLaunch

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

We have just released a free plugin for Micro Focus Test Partner. This allows SpiraTest or SpiraTeam in conjunction with RemoteLaunch to manage the scheduling, execution and reporting of TestPartner automated tests.

SpiraTest Plug-Ins Released for LoadRunner, NeoLoad, SoapUI and FitNesse

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

(Inflectra Corporation, Silver Spring, MD) today announced that it has released additional plugins for SpiraTest® and RemoteLaunch™ that enables the scheduling, launching and tracking of automated tests using these different technologies.

NeoLoad Plug-In Released for Spira RemoteLaunch

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

We have just released a free plugin for the Neotys NeoLoad load/performance testing system. This allows SpiraTest or SpiraTeam in conjunction with RemoteLaunch to manage the scheduling, execution and reporting of performance test scenarios.

FitNesse Plug-In Released for Spira RemoteLaunch

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

We have just released a free plugin for the open-source FitNesse web acceptance testing framework. This allows SpiraTest or SpiraTeam in conjunction with RemoteLaunch to manage the scheduling, execution and reporting of FitNesse automated tests.

SOAP-UI Plug-In Released for Spira RemoteLaunch

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

We have just released a free plugin for the SOAP-UI web service functional testing system. This allows SpiraTest or SpiraTeam in conjunction with RemoteLaunch to manage the scheduling, execution and reporting of web service automated tests.

Updated RemoteLaunch Released For Use In Continuous Integration

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of an updated version of RemoteLaunch that can be used inside automated build scripts. This allows continuous intregration engines to call RemoteLaunch to run automated test scripts and have the results be reported back to SpiraTest or SpiraTeam.

LoadRunner Plug-In Released for Spira RemoteLaunch

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

We have just released a free plugin for the HP LoadRunner load/performance testing system. This allows SpiraTest or SpiraTeam in conjunction with RemoteLaunch to manage the scheduling, execution and reporting of performance test scenarios.

Inflectra to Donate 1% of March Sales to Japanese Relief Effort

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

In order to show our support for the people of Japan who are suffering from the combined effects of the recent Earthquake and Tsunami, Inflectra Corporation will be donating 1% of its March sales to the relief effort. We shall be donating the funds at the end of the month to the Red Cross Relief Effort. Our thoughts are with the people of Japan at this time.

Enterprise Iron Joins Inflectra Partnership Program

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Enterprise Iron, Iselin, NJ today announced that it has established a strategic partnership with Inflectra Corporation to provide its customers with an enhanced QA Program by introducing Inflectra’s integrated set of Requirements Management & Testing products along with Enterprise Iron skilled resources and proven QA methodology.

Plug-In for Perforce Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Using this plug-in you can use SpiraPlan/SpiraTeam in conjunction with the popular Perforce configuration management system. This allows you to browse Perforce depots through the SpiraPlan/Team web interface and link changelists in Perforce to SpiraPlan/Team artifacts.
See the SpiraPlan/Team Version Control Integration Guide for more details.

Spira Extension for Visual Studio 2010 Just Released

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

We have just released a new extension for Visual Studio 2010 that brings the power of SpiraPlan and SpiraTeam to your desktop. Completely rewritten to take advantage of the new features in SpiraTeam 3.0 and Visual Studio 2010, the extension allows you to seamlessly manage your requirements, tasks and incidents directly inside of Visual Studio. You can download it from http://visualstudiogallery.msdn.microsoft.com/ef3e5da0-ac1e-48de-9c4b-0a8479ef8498

Inflectra User Forums Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

One request that we've heard consistently over the past couple of years is the need to provide a forum where users of our products can post questions and discuss best practices. We are pleased to announce the launch of user forums for our products. They are open to all users (and not just registered customers) and can be found at https://www.inflectra.com/Support/Forums.aspx - please let us know if you have any questions about how to use them.

Updated TestComplete Plugin Released

info@inflectra.com — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

We have released an updated version of our plugin for TestComplete 8.0 that fixes some known issues with the original release. We recommend that all customers upgrade to the latest version.

Importer for Jama Contour Released

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of a new importer for Jama Contour. This importer will allow business analysts and software designers to manage their requirements, use cases and features inside Contour and have the data seamlessly synchronize with SpiraTest, SpiraPlan or SpiraTeam. This integration allows you to have complete requirements test coverage traceability across your organization. For more details, please see the SpiraTest Migration and Integration Guide.

Updated RemoteLaunch Released

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

We have released an updated version of RemoteLaunch that fixes some known issues with the original release. We recommend that all customers upgrade to the latest version.

Spira Patch 012 Released

info@inflectra.com — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The latest patch for SpiraTest, SpiraPlan and SpiraTeam has just been released. Patch 012 fixes some issues that have been identified since the release of v3.0. The patch package contains a ReadMe file that outlines the various enhancements and bug fixes.

Updated Spira 3.0 Plug-In Available for Eclipse Mylyn

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

We have just released an updated plug-in for Eclipse Mylyn that takes advantage of the new features in SpiraTest, SpiraPlan and SpiraTeam version 3.0. It allows the editing of requirements, submission/viewing of attachments and comments, ability to display custom properties and integration with the context-management features of Eclipse.

Updated Add-Ins Released for Microsoft Office 2007/2010

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of updated Add-Ins for Microsoft Excel, Word and Project 2007 and 2010 that allow you to easily import and export requirements, test cases, defects and project plans into SpiraTest, SpiraPlan and SpiraTeam.
For more details see Spira Migration and Integration Guide.

Spira RemoteLaunch Released for Test Automation Management

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

(Inflectra Corporation, Silver Spring, MD) today announced that it has released Spira RemoteLaunch™ for SpiraTest / SpiraTeam v3.0 that enables the enterprise management, scheduling and launching of automated test scripts.

SpiraPlan v3.0 Released That Enables High Performance Agile Teams

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

(Inflectra Corporation, Silver Spring, MD) today announced that it has released the latest version of SpiraPlan® – its Agile Project Estimation, Planning and Management system that further enhances its agile project planning and management capabilities.

SpiraTest, SpiraPlan and SpiraTeam 3.0 Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that the latest version of our award winning requirements, test, defect and project management suite - SpiraTest, SpiraPlan and SpiraTeam - has been released. The new version provides enhanced test automation features as well as updated Agile/Scrum planning functionality.
> See the Release Notes for more details.

Inflectra Supports the Association for Software Testing CAST 2010 Conference

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra Corporation, Silver Spring, MD) today announced its sponsorship of CAST 2010, the fifth annual Conference of the Association for Software Testing (CAST) set for Aug. 2 - 4 in Grand Rapids, MI.

Inflectra Supports Agile Software Community with Sponsorship of Agile 2010

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Inflectra Corporation, Silver Spring, MD) today announced its sponsorship of Agile 2010, the leading international conference on Agile methods in software development set for Aug. 9 - 13 in Orlando, FL(http://agile2010.agilealliance.org).

Updated Plug-Ins Available for Microsoft TFS 2010

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

We have just released updated data-synchronization and version control plug-ins for Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) 2010. Team Foundation Server 2010 is part of the new Microsoft Visual Studio Team System 2010 release. Plug-ins are still available for customers using TFS 2005 and 2008.

Importer for Sparx Enterprise Architect Released

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of a new importer for Sparx Enterprise Architect. This importer will allow business analysts and software designers to manage their requirements, use cases and screens inside Enterprise Architect and have the data seamlessly synchronize with SpiraTest, SpiraPlan or SpiraTeam. This integration allows you to have complete requirements test coverage traceability across your organization. For more details, please see the SpiraTest Migration and Integration Guide.

Eclipse and Visual Studio Integration Brings SpiraTeam to Your IDE

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

(Inflectra Corporation, Silver Spring, MD) today announced that it has released Add-Ins for the popular Eclipse and Visual Studio Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) so that developers in languages such as C#, Java and Visual Basic can manage their assigned SpiraTeam requirements, tasks and issues/bugs in one environment.

Add-In for Microsoft Visual Studio Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of a new add-in for Visual Studio. This add-in will allow developers to view their SpiraTeam requirements, complete their assigned tasks and fix their assigned incidents/defects directly within their Visual Studio IDE. This greatly enhances productivity by allowing developers to use a single application to maange all their information. For more details, please see the SpiraTeam IDE Integration Guide.

Plug-In for Eclipse / Mylyn Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of a new plug-in for Eclipse. This plug-in will allow developers to view their SpiraTeam requirements, complete their assigned tasks and fix their assigned incidents/defects directly within their Eclipse IDE. The plug-in works with Mylyn, the task-focused interface for Eclipse.For more details, please see the SpiraTeam IDE Integration Guide.

Plug-In for AxoSoft OnTime Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Using this plug-in you can use SpiraTest, SpiraPlan or SpiraTeam in conjunction with the popular OnTime defect-tracking system from AxoSoft. When test failures are recorded in SpiraTeam, the corresponding incident will be automatically loaded into OnTime. The development team can then manage all defects in OnTime, with changes seamlessly synchronized with SpiraTeam.
See the SpiraTeam Integration Guide for more details.

Updated Plug-Ins Available for JIRA 3 and JIRA 4

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

We have just released updated data-synchronization plug-ins for versions 3 and 4 of the JIRA bug/issue-tracking system. Both versions allows synchronization of additional fields, and the version 4 plug-in also allows new issues logged in JIRA to be synchronized into Spira.

> For more details see the Spira External Bug Tracking Integration Guide.

Import/Export Tools Released for Microsoft Excel, Word and Project

info@inflectra.com — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of a new Add-In for Microsoft Excel, Word and Project that allows you to easily import and export requirements, test cases, defects and project plans into SpiraTest, SpiraPlan and SpiraTeam.
For more details see Spira Migration and Integration Guide.

SpiraPlan® and SpiraTeam® v2.3.1 Released That Provide Integration With SCM Tools

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

(Inflectra Corporation, Silver Spring, MD) today announced that it has released the latest version of SpiraTeam® - its integrated Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) suite and SpiraPlan® – its Agile Project Estimation, Planning and Management system.

Plug-In for Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Using this plug-in you can use SpiraPlan/SpiraTeam in conjunction with the popular Microsoft Visual Studio Team System (VSTS) Team Foundation Server (TFS) Source Control capability. This allows you to browse TFS source code repositories through the SpiraPlan/Team web interface and link check-ins in TFS to SpiraPlan/Team artifacts.

See the SpiraPlan/Team Version Control Integration Guide for more details.

Plug-In for Visual SourceSafe Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Using this plug-in you can use SpiraPlan/SpiraTeam in conjunction with the popular Microsoft Visual SourceSafe (VSS) version control system. This allows you to browse VSS databases through the SpiraPlan/Team web interface and link check-ins in VSS to SpiraPlan/Team artifacts.

See the SpiraPlan/Team Version Control Integration Guide for more details.

Plug-In for CVS Repositories Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Using this plug-in you can use SpiraPlan/SpiraTeam in conjunction with the Concurrent Versions System (CVS) software configuration management system. This allows you to browse CVS repositories through the SpiraPlan/Team web interface and link revisions in CVS to SpiraPlan/Team artifacts.

See the SpiraPlan/Team Version Control Integration Guide for more details.

SpiraTest, SpiraPlan and SpiraTeam v2.3.1 Released

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the v2.3.1 release of our range of Quality Assurance, Project Management and Application Lifecycle Management software products. Building on the success of the existing platform, the latest version provides the ability to integrate with Software Configuration Management (SCM) tools such as Subversion as well as numerous usability and performance enhancements. Please read the Release Notes for details.

Plug-In for Mantis Bug-Tracker Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Using this plug-in you can use SpiraTest, SpiraPlan or SpiraTeam in conjunction with the open source Mantis bug-tracking system. When test failures are recorded in SpiraTeam, the corresponding incident will be automatically loaded into Mantis. The development team can then manage all incidents in Mantis, with changes seamlessly synchronized with SpiraTeam.
See the SpiraTeam Integration Guide for more details.

Plug-In for Perl and PHP Unit Testing Frameworks Released

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Using these plug-ins you can use SpiraTest/SpiraTeam in conjunction with the Perl Test Anything Protocol (TAP) and PHPUnit automated unit testing frameworks. In addition to manually recording the results of a test run, you can now execute automated Perl and PHP unit tests and have the results report back to SpiraTest/SpiraTeam seamlessly.

See the SpiraTest/SpiraTeam Automated Testing Guide for more details.

SpiraTest, SpiraPlan and SpiraTeam v2.3 Released

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the v2.3 release of our range of Quality Assurance, Project Management and Application Lifecycle Management software products. Building on the success of the existing platform, the latest version provides the ability to organize projects into groups, see customizable dashboards at the group level, save customized report configurations, move, reconfigure and customize user/project dashboards. In addition, this version includes numerous usability and performance enhancements. Please read the Release Notes for details.

Integration with NUnit Version 2.5 Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of an updated version of our Add-In for the popular .NET Unit Testing Framework (NUnit). The updated version supports NUnit v2.5 as well as adding the ability to link the automated test results with a specific Test Set in SpiraTest/Team.

See the SpiraTest/Team Automated Testing Guide for more details.

SpiraPlan™ and SpiraTeam™ v2.2 Released To Provide Web-Based Document Management, Lifecycle Management and Enhanced External System Integration.

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

(Inflectra Corporation, Silver Spring, MD) today announced that it has released the latest version of SpiraTeam™ - its integrated Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) suite and SpiraPlan™ – its Agile Project Estimation, Planning and Management system.

SpiraTest, SpiraPlan and SpiraTeam v2.2 Released

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the v2.2 release of our range of Quality Assurance, Project Management and Application Lifecycle Management software products. Building on the success of the existing platform, the latest version provides enhanced robust document management/sharing capabilities, new drag and drop task/incident planning, resource load balancing capabilities, major usability improvements and a new web-based data integration architecture for integrating the product with other third-party tools and systems. Please read the Press Release for more details.

Inflectra Launches Strategic Partnership with Automated QA

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that we have established a strategic technology partnership with AutomatedQA™ to provide an integrated quality assurance solution for both automated and manual testing.

Customers using SpiraTest^® in conjunction with TestComplete™ can now manage the results of their automated functional and load testing in the same integrated web environment as the results of their manual testing. Please read the Press Release for more details.

Inflectra Launches Strategic Partnership with nFocus Ltd.

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that we have established a strategic partnership with nFocus Ltd. to better provide an integrated set of testing products and services to customers in the UK.

As part of our Certified Solution Provider program, nFocus will be offering Inflectra products to all its existing customers for test management purposes. The company will also offer Inflectra's products to other organisations that are currently undertaking software development and testing.

Through the agreement nFocus will sell and support Inflectra's products including SpiraTest, our highly cost effective Quality Assurance and Test Management system with integrated release scheduling and defect tracking. Please read the Press Release for more details.

Inflectra partners with nFocus Ltd. to provide on-site consulting and training for its customers

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

(Inflectra Corporation, Silver Spring, MD) today announced that it has established a strategic partnership with nFocus Ltd. to provide an integrated set of testing products and services to customers in the UK.

Inflectra Partners with Automated QA to Provide Integrated Quality Assurance Solution

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

(Inflectra Corporation, Silver Spring, MD) today announced that it has established a strategic technology partnership with AutomatedQA™ to provide an integrated quality assurance solution for both automated and manual testing.

Inflectra partners with Access Testing. to provide on-site consulting and training for its customers

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

(Inflectra Corporation, Silver Spring, MD) today announced that it has established a strategic partnership with Access Testing Pty Ltd. to provide an integrated set of testing products and services to customers in Australia.

SpiraTest, SpiraPlan and SpiraTeam v2.1 Released

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the v2.1 release of our range of Quality Assurance, Project Management and Application Lifecycle Management software products. Building on the success of the existing platform, the latest version provides enhanced test execution capabilities, additonal filtering options, hierarchical test sets, and other enhancements. Please see the Release Notes for more details.

Plug-In for Ruby Unit Testing Framework Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Using this plug-in you can use SpiraTest/SpiraTeam in conjunction with the Ruby Test::Unit automated unit testing framework. In addition to manually recording the results of a test run, you can now also execute automated Ruby Test::Unit tests and have the results report back to SpiraTest/SpiraTeam seamlessly.

See the SpiraTest/SpiraTeam Automated Testing Guide for more details.

SpiraTest®, SpiraPlan™, SpiraTeam™ v2.0.1 Released To Provide Integrated Application Lifecycle Management Solution

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

(Inflectra Corporation, Silver Spring, MD) today announced that it has released SpiraTeam^TM - its integrated Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) suite. Building upon the success of the established SpiraTest^® platform, SpiraTeam^TM adds Agile Project Management functionality with its new SpiraPlan^TM module.

SpiraTest®, SpiraPlan® and SpiraTeam® v2.0.1 Released

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of SpiraTeam^® - an integrated Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) suite. Building upon the success of the established SpiraTest® platform, SpiraTeam^® adds Agile Project Management functionality with its new SpiraPlan^® module.

In addition to the new Agile Project Management functionality, this new version of SpiraTest® (v2.0.1) also includes key enhancements in the areas of performance, usability and project estimation.

Please read the Press Release for more details.

Plug-In for AutomedQA™ TestComplete™ Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Using this plug-in you can use SpiraTest in conjunction with the TestComplete™ automated unit, functional and load testing system. In addition to manually recording the results of a test run, you can now also execute automated TestComplete tests and have the results report back to SpiraTest seamlessly.

See the SpiraTest Automated Testing Guide for more details.

SpiraTest v2.0 Released

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to accounce the release of SpiraTest v2.0, the latest version of our powerful requirements and test management platform. This new version uses AJAX web technology to provide a more streamlined user interface. In addition, the new version includes additional functionality to manage requirements and test cases, such as bulk editing, cross-project copying and drag-and-drop ordering.

Please read the Release Notes for more details.

SpiraTest v1.5.2 Released

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Building upon the success of the powerful SpiraTest platform, this version provides the capability to organize, assign and track groups of test cases as test sets, the ability to attach threaded comments/resolutions to incidents as well as many other enhancements and usability updates across the application. Read the Release Notes for more details.

SpiraTest™ 1.5.1 Released That Integrates with QuickTest Pro®, Selenium, TestNG and PyUnit

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

(Inflectra Corporation, Silver Spring, MD) today announced that it has released version 1.5.1 of its powerful Quality Assurance and Project Management software that helps organizations improve the management of their mission critical software projects. In response to an overwhelming customer response, this version of SpiraTest adds significant new capabilities in the areas of reporting as well as provided integration with a greater array of automated testing tools.

Integration with TestNG, PyUnit and Selenium-RC Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of adapters that allow the popular TestNG Java unit testing framework, PyUnit Python unit testing framework and Selenium-RC automated browser testing system to be used with SpiraTest.
See the SpiraTest Automated Testing Guide for more details.

Adapter for HP® QuickTest Pro® Now Available

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Using this adapter you can use SpiraTest in conjunction with the QuickTest Pro automated functional testing system. Instead of having to manually track the results of a test run, you can simply execute the automated QuickTest Pro tests and have the results report back to SpiraTest seamlessly. See the SpiraTest Automated Testing Guide for more details.

SpiraTest v1.5.1 Released

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Building upon the success of the powerful SpiraTest platform, this version provides adds project task management, allowing requirements and releases to be decomposed into iterations and tasks. In addition it provides the ability to link artifacts to each other, pause incomplete test runs, and customize the project and user dashboards to enhance information targeting. Read the Press Release for more details.

SpiraTest™ 1.5 Released That Streamlines Requirements and Software Quality Assurance Management

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

(Inflectra Corporation, Silver Spring, MD) today announced that it has released version 1.5 of its powerful Quality Assurance and Project Management software that helps organizations improve the management of their mission critical software projects. In response to an overwhelming customer response, this version of SpiraTest adds significant new capabilities in the areas of customization and test case management, whilst remaining the most cost-effective solution on the market.

SpiraTest v1.5 Released

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Expanding the capabilities of our proven SpiraTest^® quality assurance system, this version also significantly enhances the user experience. The new features include integration with LDAP / ActiveDirectory, hierarchical release management, customizable list screens, parameterized test cases, and customizable role-based security.
For this and much more, check out the full Press Release for more details.

SpiraTest v1.4 Released

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Building upon the success of the powerful SpiraTest^® platform, this version allows customers to tailor the defect management functionality to align with their business processes. All of the data elements in the module are now customizable, and each type of defect can be assigned its own customizable workflow from inception to resolution. In addition, each workflow features customizable email notification functionality and role-based security for each step in the workflow.
For this and much more, check out the full Press Release for more details.

SpiraTest™ 1.4 Released That Enables Customized Defect Tracking to Match Your Business Processes

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

(Inflectra Corporation, Silver Spring, MD) today announced that it has released version 1.4 of its powerful Quality Assurance and Project Management software that helps organizations improve the management of their mission critical software projects. In response to an overwhelming customer response, this version of SpiraTest adds significant new capabilities in the areas of customization and defect tracking, whilst remaining the most affordable solution on the market.

SpiraTest v1.3.2 Released

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

This release corrects limitations in SpiraTest v1.3.1 that restricted the size of rich-text description fields. The fields have now been extended to contain unlimited characters. In addition, this version provides full Unicode support for extended non-Latin character sets, better database support for regions with different sorting collations, and more robust handling of international date formats.

SpiraTest v1.3.1 Released

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Building upon the success of the powerful SpiraTest platform, this version expands the reporting functionality to allow customization and filtering of the different report types. In addition, the reports can now be exported into Microsoft Word or Excel formats as well as being viewed in HTML.
See the Release Notes for more details.

New Version of SpiraTest™ Released That Accelerates Requirements and Quality Management Processes

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

(Inflectra Corporation, Silver Spring, MD) today announced that it has released version 1.3 of its powerful Quality Assurance and Project Management software that helps organizations improve the management of their mission critical software projects. In response to an overwhelming customer response, this version of SpiraTest adds significant new capabilities in the areas of customization and release tracking, whilst remaining the most affordable solution on the market.

SpiraTest v1.3 Released

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Building upon the success of the powerful SpiraTest platform, this version adds significant features to enhance and streamline your quality assurance and requirements management processes. You can now define custom properties for Requirements, Test Cases, Releases and Incidents in the system, associate Test Cases and Requirements with Releases and track the resolution and verification of defects by Release.
For this and much more, check out the full Press Release for more details.

SpiraTest v1.2 Released

info@inflectra.com — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

This version adds several new capabilities to SpiraTest and provides many enhancements to existing features. You can now use SpiraTest in conjunction with the JUnit and NUnit automated testing frameworks as well as export incidents into the JIRA^® issue tracking system. In addition, you can now view the change history of all artifacts in the system and more easily enter test steps in the system.
See the Release Notes for more details.

SpiraTest Development Roadmap Published

info@inflectra.com — Fri, 18 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Check out the development roadmap for SpiraTest to discover what exciting functionality will be available in the next three releases of the system.
See the Development Roadmap to learn more...

SpiraTest v1.1 Released

info@inflectra.com — Wed, 02 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

This version adds significant new capabilities to SpiraTest. You can now upload and attach documents and other files to requirements, test cases and incidents in the system. It provides release management functionality allowing the tracking of different releases of the system being tested. Also included is a comprehensive library of printable reports. See the Release Notes for more details.

SpiraTest v1.0.4 Released

info@inflectra.com — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

This version adds two add-on utilities, allowing easy migration from HP Mercury QualityCenter (formerly TestDirector) and easy import of Requirements and Use Cases from IBM Rational RequisitePro. See the Release Notes for more details.

SpiraTest v1.0.2 Released

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

This version streamlines the user interface for entering / modifying large numbers of test steps, adds filtering capability to the Requirements and Test Cases modules, and provides move and copy functionality. See the Release Notes for more details.

SpiraTest v1.0.1 Released

info@inflectra.com — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

This fixes some small identified issues, and introduces user interface enhancements to the requirements and test case modules to simplify certain common operations. See the Release Notes for more details.

SpiraTest v1.0.0 Released

info@inflectra.com — Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

SpiraTest launched by Inflectra to provide a complete testing and quality management solution. Integrating traditionally separate functions of requirements/scope capture, test management and defect tracking into a comprehensive yet easy to use package.