Posts Tagged 'CA'

Large Scale Scrum: Explaining Agile LeSS Framework, Principles, & More

January 8, 2024

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

January 4, 2024

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.

Inflectra at AutomationStar 2023: Charting New Territories in Automation

November 30, 2023

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.

Recap - Develop Smarter, Deliver Faster: Spira and GitHub Integration Spotlight

October 27, 2023

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.

Comprehensive Guide to Scaled Agile Team Roles

October 9, 2023

https://www.inflectra.com/Ideas/Entry/scrum-team-size-roles-1643.aspxIn 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.

What is SAFe PI Planning?

September 26, 2023

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.

Inflectra Partner Tour 2023: Costa Rica

August 24, 2023

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.

Recap: Uncovering the Security and Privacy Challenges in AI-powered Health Services

August 3, 2023

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 in the News - July 2023 News Roundup

August 1, 2023

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.

Recap - Cheers to Connections: Inflectra's Happy Hour at The Admiral

July 21, 2023

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.

Lightning Session Recap: From Requirements to Deployment - Exploring the Full Potential of the Inflectra Suite

July 13, 2023

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.

2023 Inflectra European Partner Tour Wrapup

July 1, 2023

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.

Read more to access our blogs.

Recap Blog -Transforming Healthcare QA with SpiraTeam: Achieving Excellence in Testing

June 29, 2023

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.

Inflectra Partner Tour 2023: Western Europe Wrapup

June 28, 2023

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.

Recap: JFTL 2023 Conference in Paris

June 14, 2023

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

June 13, 2023

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.

Recap Blog: The Houston SQE Meetup Experience

May 19, 2023

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.

It's a Wrap - STAREAST 2023 Recap

May 8, 2023

#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 in the News - April 2023 News Roundup

May 1, 2023

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.

Recap: Embedding GAMP Compliance into Digital Health Software

April 3, 2023

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!

Why Test Case Parameters Are Like Inception!

March 30, 2023

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's First of Many In-Person Events for 2023! - Happy Hour Meet & Greet Recap

February 21, 2023

#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.

Webinar Recap: Lightning Session - How to Manage Your Agile Projects with SpiraTeam

January 26, 2023

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.

Read more to view the recording.

Webinar Recap: Lightning Session - Rapid & Easy Test Automation Using Rapise

January 24, 2023

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.

Read more to see the recording.

Webinar Recap: Lightning Session - How To Turbo-Charge Your Test Management with SpiraTest

December 20, 2022

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.

Agile + DevOps East 2022 is Complete!

November 30, 2022

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.

Webinar Recap - Rapise v7.4 Webinar: Web Components, AgGrid, Mixed-Mode and 64-Bit Apps

November 22, 2022

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!

Webinar Recap: Blockchain Development & Innovation in the Banking and Finance Industry

November 2, 2022

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. 

Rapise 7.4 Spotlight: 64-Bit Support and Cross-Application Recording

October 26, 2022

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.

Webinar Recap: Top Ten Tips for Tackling Test Automation

October 20, 2022

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. 

Risk Management and Software Quality: Expert Panel Webinar Recap

October 5, 2022

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. 

Recap: Application Lifecycle Management Scenarios with SpiraPlan

October 3, 2022

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.

Webinar Recap: Alternatives to Legacy Tech Solutions: The Case Of MicroFocus

September 30, 2022

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.

Value Stream Management with SpiraPlan

September 28, 2022

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

September 27, 2022

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

September 26, 2022

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.

Using SpiraPlan for Application Portfolio Management

August 15, 2022

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.

Using SpiraPlan for Supplier Qualification

August 2, 2022

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.

SpiraApps by Inflectra: Plugin Extensibility Framework | A Recap

July 21, 2022

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.

Who Does Nathan Latka Call "The Real Unicorn" And Why?

June 29, 2022

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: The Curious Case of Vanishing Tickets

January 26, 2022

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👇🏽: 

Webinar Recap: SpiraPlan v6 - The Latest and Greatest Features and Enhancements

January 13, 2022

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:

1. Support for two new (SSO) providers: OneLogin service and a generic OpenID provider

2. New Upgraded Rich Text Editor

3. Ability to edit releases and tasks in both the Gantt and Pert chart views

4. New custom property types: Password (fully encrypted) Release, Automation Host, and Date and Time

5. Industry-specific Sample Data for new installs and trials

6. Built-in diagram tools get additional shapes and options,  including Swimlanes

7. 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

January 10, 2022

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):

1. You can simply add a custom Rich Text Description textbox to the Requirement artifact. That will appear underneath the main description.
2. 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.
3. You create a .Feature file in the documents section and link to the requirement. That way you get the automated Gherkin syntax highlighting.
4. You can use a test case of type Acceptance Criteria and use the test steps.

We discuss each of these options below:

Spotlight on Spira 6.13 - SAFe Support for Requirement Types

November 4, 2021

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.

Webinar Recap: Rapise 7.1: OracleForms, Executing UFT/QTP Scripts, Floating Licenses

October 29, 2021

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:

1. Overview of new big features:

   1. Support for OracleForms applications

   2. Executing UFT/QTP Scripts

   3. Spira managed floating licenses

2. 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

3. 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

October 28, 2021

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. 

Getting Spira Notifications Using RSS Feeds

October 27, 2021

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.

Webinar Recap: Spira v6.11 - New Features and Enhancements

September 3, 2021

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:

1. Multi-factor authentication

2. New diagram, flowchart, and organization chart editor

3. Agile planning board & task tracking enhancements

If you missed the webinar, we have a full recap below.

Coming Soon to Spira - Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

July 28, 2021

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.

Use Case Mapping with SpiraTeam and SpiraPlan

July 15, 2021

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....

Webinar Recap: The 4th Industrial Revolution: Industry Trends Post COVID-19

July 7, 2021

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:

1. Overview of the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR): cyber-physical systems and a transition past the 3rd Industrial Revolution 

2. Introduction to the Six Global Megatrends: globalization 2.0, technological convergence, a digital era of 4IR

3. Lessons learned from COVID-19: impact on industries and acceleration of trends 

4. 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👇

Webinar Recap: Rapise 7 - What's Covered in the New Release

June 30, 2021

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:

1. New Spira Dashboard

2. Support for Flaky tests and an automatic rerun of failed tests

3. Soft assertions and attaching files to test runs.

If you missed the webinar, we have a full recap below 👇

Webinar Recap: Mobile Testing in a Device Cloud with Rapise

May 25, 2021

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:

1. How to connect to a device cloud

2. How to record/execute Mobile tests with Rapise

3. How to orchestrate execution on different devices with SpiraTest

If you missed the webinar, we have a full recap below 👇

Webinar Recap: Spira v6.9 - OData, Baselining and Requirements Management

May 13, 2021

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 👇

Financial Systems Are In Fact Mission Critical!

May 12, 2021

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.

Recap: KronoDesk - On-Premise Help Desk Solution for Regulated Industries

April 22, 2021

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 👇

Recap: Behavior-Driven Testing with Rapise and Cucumber JS

April 21, 2021

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:

1. How to create behavior-driven tests that are maintainable and readable 

2. How to record behavior-driven tests

3. 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 Recap: Modern Alternatives to Micro Focus Toolset

April 15, 2021

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:

1. Continued Ripple Effect: 2017 acquisition of HP by MicroFocus

2. 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

3. 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 👇

Recap: New Rapise v6.7 Functionality

March 24, 2021

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!

Recap: QA Solutions for the Financial Sector: Insurance, Banking and Capital Markets

March 18, 2021

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👇

Recap: Agility in Healthcare – Insights from Clinical and Surgical Settings

March 9, 2021

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 👇

Recap: Managing A Drug Development Lifecycle

February 19, 2021

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.

Recap: Building Quality Pipelines With SpiraPlan

February 10, 2021

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! 

Using the SpiraPlan Document Workflow Enhancements for GxP CFR Part 11 Projects

January 28, 2021

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: Moving Away from JIRA Server

January 27, 2021

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:

1. 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?
2. SpiraTeam – JIRA Server Alternative:
   • Why SpiraTeam on-premise is a great option?
   • How to easily migrate from JIRA Server to SpiraTeam?

Recap: The Scrum Guide 2020

January 27, 2021

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.

Webinar Recap: Spira v6.7 - New SCM Functionality for Devs

January 13, 2021

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 Recap: Spira v6.6 - Working With Baselines

November 24, 2020

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 Recap: Rapise 6.6 - New Features and Enhancements

November 17, 2020

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.

Spira for Non-Software Applications: Covid-19 Mask Testing | InflectraCon 2020 IRL

October 30, 2020

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!

Scaling Spira On-Premise: Enterprise Deployment of Spira | InflectraCon 2020 IRL

October 27, 2020

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 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!

IQM Studio - Enhanced Model-based Testing Add-On for Spira and Rapise | InflectraCon 2020 IRL

October 22, 2020

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.). 

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.

Spotlight on Spira 6.6 - Project Baselining Enhancements

August 7, 2020

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.

Webinar Recap: Top Productivity Boosting Features of SpiraPlan

July 8, 2020

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 👇.

Spotlight on Spira 6.5.2 - Manual Testing Customization Enhancements

July 8, 2020

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.

Spotlight on Spira 6.5.2 - Requirements and Test Case Baselining

July 6, 2020

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 Recap: How To Test MS Dynamics Unified Service Desk Through The UI

June 26, 2020

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 Recap: Why Use a “Benefits Register” in Programs and Portfolios

June 22, 2020

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. 

Webinar Recap: UI Automation 101: 5 Ways To Use Rapise Frameworks

June 16, 2020

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.

Webinar Recap: NERC-CIP: Top Testing & Compliance Challenges & How To Address Them

June 4, 2020

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 👇.

Webinar Recap: How To Test MS Dynamics 365 for Finance & Operations

June 1, 2020

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!

Scaling Your Agile Process With SpiraPlan

May 26, 2020

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.

Webinar Recap: How To Leverage A Risk Register To Manage Risks

May 22, 2020

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

May 20, 2020

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.

The Business Case for Test Management With SpiraTest

May 5, 2020

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

May 4, 2020

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 Recap: Why to Use RACI to Manage Stakeholders?

April 28, 2020

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.

Webinar Recap: How To Test MS Dynamics AX through the UI Like A Pro

April 3, 2020

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!

Webinar Recap: How To Accelerate Software Testing, Validation & Compliance Of Your Medical Trials

March 30, 2020

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.

Webinar Recap: UI Automation 101: Tables, Grids and Trees

March 23, 2020

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.

Webinar Recap: UI Automation 101: Working with Navigation & Menus

March 16, 2020

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?

March 13, 2020

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. 

Webinar recap: Spira v6.5 - Portfolios & Oauth Have Arrived

March 9, 2020

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 👇:

Webinar Recap: Scream For Scrum or Scream At Scrum: What’s Going On?

March 9, 2020

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: Metrics in the Brand New World of Programs and Portfolios

March 3, 2020

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. 

Webinar Recap: Rapise v6.3 - Better Test Frameworks for Your Applications

February 24, 2020

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.

Theory Behind Incorporating Lean & Kanban in Product Lifecycle Management

February 4, 2020

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.

Webinar Recap: How To Incorporate Lean & Kanban in Product Lifecycle Management

February 4, 2020

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 👇:

Webinar Recap: Patterns to Avoid in Agile Ceremonies

January 14, 2020

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 👇:

Webinar Recap: Data-Driven Testing | Test Automation Webinars

December 19, 2019

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!

Webinar Recap: How To Write Good User Stories

December 19, 2019

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: Agile Engineering Practices for Software Product Development

December 12, 2019

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:

Webinar Recap: Automating REST/SOAP API Testing (Part 4)

December 6, 2019

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!

Changing Lives - One Tester at a Time - with Codo a Codo

November 27, 2019

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.

Webinar Recap: Automating MOBILE UI Testing

November 25, 2019

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!

Webinar Recap: Automating Desktop UI Testing (Part 2)

November 5, 2019

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!

O (#Star)Canada, we bid adieu to thee

October 28, 2019

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. 

Webinar Recap: Automating Web UI Testing

October 18, 2019

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!

Webinar Recap: SpiraPlan 6.2 - Enhancements You've Been Waiting For

October 11, 2019

This is a recap of Inflectra's recent live webinar that highlights the major enhancements to SpiraPlan and SpiraTeam in tools' 6.2 version. 

Recap: Inflectra Supports STPCon Fall 2019

September 30, 2019

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. 

Webinar #Recap: AI in Test Automation

August 8, 2019

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:

Webinar #Recap: Scenarios, or Why Some Automation Projects Fail

July 25, 2019

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. 

Webinar #Recap: Codeless Test Automation

July 11, 2019

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:

Generali Insurance Achieves Real-Time Quality Visibility with SpiraTeam from Inflectra

July 4, 2019

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.

Webinar #Recap: Friends and Foes of Software Test Automation

June 26, 2019

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.

STARCanada 2019 - Super Early Bird Tickets Available For Inflectra's Customers

June 24, 2019

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

June 22, 2019

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.

Webinar #Recap: Choosing A Test Automation Tool: 8 Features That Matter

June 17, 2019

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.

Webinar #Recap: Is Application Ready for Test Automation?

June 5, 2019

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 #Recap: 4 Key Elements of Inflectra's New Spira 6.0

May 24, 2019

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. 

Webinar #Recap: Estimating User Stories in the Agile Space

May 23, 2019

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.

Webinar #Recap: From Manual to Automated Software Testing

May 17, 2019

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 #Recap: Preparing for Career Roles in the Agile Arena

May 6, 2019

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.

Blog: Career Planning Framework - Preparing for Careers in the Agile Workspace

May 6, 2019

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 Series: Deeper Dive Into Agile - Practical Tips On Managing Agile Projects

April 8, 2019

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.

Blog: STPCON San Francisco Plays Host to Inflectra's #TESTBOWL 2019

April 8, 2019

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 Recap: Excellence through Reporting in Agile Projects

March 27, 2019

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

March 26, 2019

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 Recap: Cutting the Costs And Improving The Software Quality with SpiraTeam®

March 15, 2019

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

March 14, 2019

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. 

Webinar Recap: The Top Alternative To Micro Focus QA Suite

March 4, 2019

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.

Blog: Five Essentials To Requirements Management

February 28, 2019

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.

Webinar Recap: Five Essentials to Managing Your Requirements with SpiraTeam®

February 28, 2019

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.

Webinar Recap: Mastering Four Ceremonies Of Better Agile Project Delivery

February 18, 2019

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.

Webinar Recap: Codeless Test Automation - Myth or Magic?

February 6, 2019

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.

Webinar Recap: 5 Principles to Managing Your Application Lifecycle with SpiraTeam®

January 31, 2019

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.

STAGE: The 5 Principles Of Application Life-Cycle Management

January 25, 2019

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.

Agile by Inflectra - Certificate Course - FAQs

January 14, 2019

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: 

Journey Into Agile With Inflectra - A Free Webinar Course

January 2, 2019

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.

We've Built an AI-Powered Robot for Salesforce with Rapise - A Webinar Recap

December 17, 2018

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.

Scrum Meet-Up Mashup For A Cause - Inflectra Sponsors

November 16, 2018

***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

Recap: #STARCANADA - Inflectra Meets Testers & QA Professionals in Toronto, Canada

October 22, 2018

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.

Join Us at STARCANADA | Oct 14

August 14, 2018

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!

Using REST & UI Testing To Test An Ajax Web Application - Webinar Recording

July 20, 2018

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. 

Recording of Software Development & Testing Challenges in Financial Services

May 30, 2018

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.

Recording of Software Testing, Validation & Compliance in Healthcare Webinar

May 17, 2018

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.

Meeting the Inflectra Community in California

April 17, 2018

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.

Testers Don't Panic @ STPcon2018 Testing Conference in Newport Beach, CA

April 16, 2018

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.

Recording of Testing & Compliance Challenges Webinar for Healthcare in the Cloud

March 12, 2018

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.

Configuring SpiraTeam for Testing in Validated Environments (Part 4)

December 7, 2017

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.

Supporting Agile Software Testing in DC - D-CAST

December 5, 2017

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.

Configuring SpiraTeam for Testing in Validated Environments (Part 3)

December 5, 2017

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.

Configuring SpiraTeam for Testing in Validated Environments (Part 2)

November 29, 2017

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.

Configuring SpiraTeam for Testing in Validated Environments (Part 1)

November 20, 2017

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.

The Top 3 Tools In Automated UI Testing for Dynamics AX

August 7, 2017

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:

1. functionality
2. ease of use & maintenance
3. date-driven testing
4. reliability
5. speed

Why You Should Join Our Technology and Innovation Meet-up Group

July 14, 2017

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.

Tip of the Day: The Best Way to Assign Test Cases to Your Testers

July 6, 2017

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.

#TechTuesday: Resilient UI Test Automation for Web Applications

June 20, 2017

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.

Meeting the Inflectra Community in Boston

May 19, 2017

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.

It’s Official – East Coast User Summit is On!

April 7, 2017

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:  

Save The Date: North America User Summits

March 3, 2017

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!

Start Your Tech Side Hustle with Inflectra

February 17, 2017

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

February 13, 2017

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.

Inflectra Gives Back! Helping You Make a Career Change into Coding

January 30, 2017

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.

Getting Social with Inflectra?

January 6, 2017

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.

How Can SpiraTeam and Rapise Can Help Your Career

December 19, 2016

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?

Best Practices in API Testing

October 20, 2016

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?

SpiraTeam & SpiraPlan Instant Messenger

June 9, 2016

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?

June 3, 2016

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.

When the FDA Sheriff Comes to Town - You Need to be Ready!

April 29, 2016

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).

Anatomy of an Automated Test Case

February 4, 2016

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.

The Value of Face Time?

November 13, 2015

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.

Spira 5.0 Preview - Digital Signatures

September 18, 2015

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.

Can Use Cases Replace User Stories?

May 20, 2015

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? Read More

The History of Software (from Capterra)

January 21, 2015

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. Read More

How to Succeed with Software Tools – Part 4

December 29, 2014

In this series of blog articles we examine some of the essential factors required for the successful implementation and use of software tools. Read More

How to Succeed with Software Tools – Part 2

December 10, 2014

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. Read More

Agile Myths - Part 2

September 2, 2014

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. Read More