From Complexity to Confidence: The Smart Approach to Testing Smart Devices

June 21, 2023
Wednesday, Jun 14th 2023, 12pm EDT : 5pm BST : 7pm IDT

Smart devices play a crucial role in the Internet of Things (IoT), which is transforming the way we work and live. Due to their complexity, dynamic environments, and limited resources, testing these devices effectively is a major challenge. In this webinar, we will look at innovative and efficient methods for testing smart devices.

We will demonstrate:  

  • Automation testing – Using automated tests can help reduce the time and effort required to test smart devices. Automated testing involves using software tools to run tests on the device, which can help identify bugs and other issues quickly and efficiently.
  • User experience testing – It’s essential to test smart devices with real users in real-world situations to ensure they meet user expectations. User testing can provide valuable insights into how users interact with the device, what features are most important, and what improvements are needed.
  • Integration testing – Smart devices often rely on communication with other devices, such as smartphones or smart home hubs. Integration testing can help ensure that these devices can communicate effectively, and that the overall user experience is seamless.
  • Stress testing – Stress testing involves pushing the device to its limits to see how it performs under heavy use or unusual conditions. This can help identify potential issues that might not be evident under normal use.
  • Security testing – Smart devices often collect and transmit sensitive data, so it’s crucial to test their security features thoroughly. This can include penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and other security testing techniques.

    Join industry leading expert and Qualitest Associate Vice President, Engineering, Balaji Ponnada, who will discuss the best and most effective ways to quality engineer smart device performance, interoperability and security.

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Balaji Ponnada

Associate Vice President, Engineering, Qualitest Balaji

Balaji is a highly experienced professional with a wealth of knowledge in software testing, accumulated over a distinguished 17-year career. He currently leads the Phygital Center of Excellence (COE) at Qualitest. Balaji’s extensive responsibilities in this role include conducting research, developing points of view, and crafting solutions for Phygital testing projects, in addition to overseeing project execution. His expertise as a consultant is highly sought after, with a particular focus on setting up test strategies for consumer IoT and personal medical devices that operate with a variety of protocols such as MQTT, Bluetooth, BLE, Zigbee, Cellular, and WiFi.

About Qualitest

Qualitest is the world’s largest, independent managed services provider of AI-led quality engineering solutions. Qualitest helps brands make the transition through every stage of the digital assurance journey, from moving beyond functional testing to adopting new innovations, such as automation, AI, and crowd-sourced UX testing (usability testing). Qualitest offers a wide range of personalized testing and quality engineering that both designs and delivers solutions that leverage deep, industry-specific understanding for a variety of sectors, including technology, telecommunications, healthcare, finance, defence, media, utilities, and retail.

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