Regression testing of softswitch
helps client save cost
The
client
The client
is a multi-regional designer, manufacturer and supplier
of Telecommunications and Information Technology
equipment and services. Their core activities include
Network Equipment and Network Services.
The
challenge
Comprehensive Regression
Testing of Softswitch ensuring the end customer
gets a quality product.
Wipro
solution
The project started
with a transition phase wherein the product knowledge
of the Softswitch and test environment was shared.
This was followed by setting up the lab and test
environment in offshore location. The team at Wipro
executed regression test cases and reported defects.
The key points of Wipro’s solution were
Automation
of test cases
Conversion of some test
cases, which require a PSTN exchange to be
executed with a protocol analyzer
Enhancement of Regression
test plan
Benefits
Quality product
delivered to the end customer within stipulated
schedule
Client enjoyed financial
benefits due to outsourcing
Tools
and technologies
Hardware
tools
Proprietary
Call simulators / feature testing unit - For
automated feature testing
Protocol simulator - to
simulate a PSTN exchange and PBX (ISUP, NUP,
Q.931 protocol)
Proprietary Traffic generators
- For load testing of signaling network
Software tools
Proprietary
test management tool - Used for managing test
assets, results and reports
Proprietary Defect tracking
tool - Used for reporting and tracking defects
Ethereal Network Analyzer
- Used for generating debug trace for defects
Proprietary SNMP Manager
Application - Used for provisioning of the
Softswitch
Proprietary Billing Application
- Used for analyzing CDRs for test cases related
to billing
